2005 GMC Envoy Xl 370 problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
One of the years to avoid
With 135 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 16.9 times the median Envoy Xl 370 year — the 2005 model ranks #1 of 5 Envoy Xl 370 years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.
The trouble concentrates in one system: fuel system issues account for 42% of all reports (57 of 135), far ahead of electrical system at 31.
135
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
2
Investigations
1
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
5
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 2005 compare to other Envoy Xl 370 years?
What are the most common 2005 GMC Envoy Xl 370 problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System | 57 | 42% | ▲ up |
| Electrical System | 31 | 23% | ▲ up |
| Engine | 12 | 9% | ▲ up |
| Visibility & Wipers | 6 | 4% | new |
| Other | 5 | 4% | new |
| Lighting | 4 | 3% | ▲ up |
| Airbags | 4 | 3% | new |
| Steering | 4 | 3% | new |
| Body & Structure | 4 | 3% | ▲ up |
| Brakes | 3 | 2% | new |
| Latches & Locks | 3 | 2% | ▲ up |
| Speed Control | 1 | 1% | new |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | new |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“MY 2005 GMC ENVOY SL ONLY HAS 47,000 MILES. I EXPERIENCED DASH ELECTRONICS CONCERNING WARNING INDICATOR LIGHTS ("POWER TRAIN COOLOING FAN AT 46,000 MILES") AND GAS TANK LEVEL GAUAGE STOPPED WORKING AT 40,000 MILES. I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THIS ISSUE RELATED TO AN OVERALL SENSOR PROBLEM AND WILL…”
“THE SPEED CONTROL NEEDLE WAS STUCK BETWEEN 60-120MPH ON 05-05-2012. NOW 05-09-2012 THE SPEED CONTROL NEEDLE IS STUCK AT 120MPH AND DOES NOT RETURN TO 0MPH. THE VEHICLE HAS ONLY 65,000 MILES AND HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES FOR PANEL CONTROL PROBLEMS (AIR BAG) WHICH IS STILL NOT FIXED…”
“SMELL OF EXHAUST WHILE DRIVING. NOTICED ENGINE MADE A TICKING SOUND WHICH WENT AWAY AFTER ENGINE GOT WARM. BROUGHT VEHICLE INTO A SERVICE CENTER AND A DIAGNOSIS OF A CRACKED EXHAUST WAS MADE. HAVE NOTICED MANY OTHER TRAILBLAZER AND RNVOY OWNERS COMPLAINTS OF EXACT SAME ISSUE. BECAUSE OF THE NATURE…”
“REAR GLASS DOOR CAME UNGLUED AT HINGES DAMAGING THE STRUTS AND ALMOST FALLING ON MY HEAD. DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND REPLACING THE GLASS DOOR WAS SUGGESTED AT $1500.00. REPAIRING ATTEMPTED USING GLUE AND GLASS DOOR CAME LOOSE AGAIN. IT WAS A NEAR MISS, COULD BECOME A FATALITY. MAIN REAR DOOR STRUTS…”
“FUEL GAUGE SENSOR 2005 ENVOY XL DENALI. 70153 MILES. AFTER FUELING THE VEHICLE FUEL GAUGE REGISTERS EMPTY UNTIL ABOUT AN EIGHTH OF A TANK HAS BEEN USED THEN THE FUEL GAUGE WORKS JUST FINE. HAVE TO DISCONNECT THE POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL FOR APPX. TEN MINUTES TO GET THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT TO STOP…”
2005 GMC Envoy Xl 370 — common questions
Is the 2005 GMC Envoy Xl 370 reliable?
NHTSA data argues against it: 135 complaints put the 2005 model at #1 of 5 Envoy Xl 370 years. It is one of the Envoy Xl 370 years to avoid.
What are the most common 2005 Envoy Xl 370 problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are fuel system (57 complaints), electrical system (31 complaints), engine (12 complaints).
Does the 2005 GMC Envoy Xl 370 have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2005 GMC Envoy Xl 370.
Is the 2005 GMC Envoy Xl 370 under NHTSA investigation?
NHTSA opened 2 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.
Which GMC Envoy Xl 370 years should you avoid?
Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Envoy Xl 370 years to avoid are 2005. The cleanest record among Envoy Xl 370 years belongs to 2002.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.