2004 GMC Envoy Xuv problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
One of the years to avoid
With 197 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 6.6 times the median Envoy Xuv year — the 2004 model ranks #1 of 3 Envoy Xuv years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.
The trouble concentrates in one system: electrical system issues account for 42% of all reports (82 of 197), far ahead of fuel system at 30.
197
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
2
Investigations
5
Crash-involved
2
Fires reported
6
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 2004 compare to other Envoy Xuv years?
What are the most common 2004 GMC Envoy Xuv problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 82 | 42% | ▲ up |
| Fuel System | 30 | 15% | ▲ up |
| Visibility & Wipers | 15 | 8% | new |
| Engine | 11 | 6% | new |
| Airbags | 10 | 5% | ▲ up |
| Latches & Locks | 8 | 4% | new |
| Speed Control | 8 | 4% | new |
| Body & Structure | 8 | 4% | new |
| Lighting | 7 | 4% | new |
| Other | 5 | 3% | ▲ up |
| Transmission | 5 | 3% | new |
| Brakes | 2 | 1% | new |
| Steering | 2 | 1% | new |
| Suspension | 2 | 1% | new |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1% | new |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | new |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“ON JUNE 8 2013 BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT POWER ADJUSTMENTS CEASED TO OPERATE OR RESPOND IN ANY WAY. BOTH SEAT STUCK IN A FULL BACK POSITION. THE NEXT DAY, JUNE 9 2013, THE VEHICLE WAS AT IDLE AND IN PARK FOR NO MORE THAN 4 OR 5 MINUTES, WHEN AN ODD SMELL WAS NOTICED. A SMALL ELECTRICAL…”
“SPEEDOMETER FAILED AT 44,000 MILES. GAS GAUGE MISREADS. INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS BEING REPLACE BY GMC ON OTHER MODELS WITH THE SAME CLUSTER BUT THEY DECIDED NOT TO REPLACE THE ENVOYS CLUSTER. GMC KNOWS THAT THEY HAVE CLUSTERS THAT FAIL AND HAVE EVEN BEEN MONETARY REIMBURSEMENT BY OTHER COMPANIES TO…”
“WHILE TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE 90 AT 75 MILES PER HOUR, THE REAR TAILGATE GLASS IMPLODE INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FOR NO APPARENT REASON. NOTHING HAD COME IN CONTACT WITH THE REAR GLASS, NOR WHERE THERE ANY OTHER VEHICLES IN THE AREA AT THE TIME TO HAVE CAUSED THIS THE GLASS WAS SPRAYED ALL…”
“ I HAVE A 2004 ENVOY XUV WITH A CRACKED EXHAUST MANIFOLD. MY MECHANIC SAID HE HAS SEEN A LOT OF THESE ON THE 4.2 AND TELLS ME IT IS DUE TO BAD DESIGN. GMC WON'T FIX IT UNLESS I GIVE THEM ABOUT $1,000.00. EXHAUST MANIFOLDS ALMOST NEVER CRACKED IN THE PAST. PLEASE INSIST THEY HELP US LIKE WE HELPED…”
“I WAS IN ACCIDENT ON SATURDAY FEBRUARY 4, 2012 IN MY 2004 ENVOY XUV. I WAS TRAVELING APPROX. 40 MPH WHEN ANOTHER CAR PULLED IN FRONT OF ME AND WITHIN 1 SECOND I T-BONED THE SIDE OF THEIR CAR. MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. FORTUNATELY ALL I ENDED UP WITH WAS MINOR BRUSES FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE…”
2004 GMC Envoy Xuv — common questions
Is the 2004 GMC Envoy Xuv reliable?
NHTSA data argues against it: 197 complaints put the 2004 model at #1 of 3 Envoy Xuv years. It is one of the Envoy Xuv years to avoid.
What are the most common 2004 Envoy Xuv problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (82 complaints), fuel system (30 complaints), visibility & wipers (15 complaints).
Does the 2004 GMC Envoy Xuv have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2004 GMC Envoy Xuv.
Is the 2004 GMC Envoy Xuv under NHTSA investigation?
NHTSA opened 2 investigations into this model year; all are now closed.
Which GMC Envoy Xuv years should you avoid?
Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Envoy Xuv years to avoid are 2004. The cleanest record among Envoy Xuv years belongs to 2003.
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.