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This 2004 Gmc Envoy has 374 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Electrical Faults.
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2004 Gmc Envoy Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 6 2004 Gmc Envoy trim configurations. The median figure is shown; range reflects all available trims.
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov. Figures reflect EPA lab testing; real-world results vary by driving style, load, and conditions. 6 trims analysed.
2004 Gmc Envoy Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Program2 variants tested — showing 2004 GMC Envoy 4-DR.Official crash test results from the NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings program. Stars reflect government-conducted tests; higher is safer.
Overall
Not Rated19.1% rollover risk
Frontal Crash
Not RatedSide Crash
Not RatedRollover
19.1% probability
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Ratings are based on government crash tests and may not reflect all trim levels.
GMC ENVOY 2004 has 374 NHTSA complaints, with electrical faults (166) and headlight failures (41) as top issues. Two recalls exist. Buyers should inspect electrical and fuel systems before purchase. Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recall records.
- Make
- Gmc
- Model
- Envoy
- Model year
- 2004
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 374
- Crash-related complaints
- 25
- Safety recall campaigns
- 2
- Top reported component
- Electrical Faults
- Reliability signal
- Severe Issues
- EPA MPG combined
- 16
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 14 / 19
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- NHTSA rollover rating
- 4/5 stars
- Electronic stability control
- No
Common problems
Most common 2004 Gmc Envoy problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Electrical Faults
Headlight/Taillight Failures
Fuel/Propulsion System
Complaint patterns center on Electrical Faults, Headlight/Taillight Failures, Fuel/Propulsion System. Use these as a pre-purchase inspection guide, then verify recall and damage history on the specific VIN.
Buyer verdict
Should you buy a used 2004 Gmc Envoy?
The 2004 GMC Envoy is a high-risk purchase due to widespread electrical faults and fuel system complaints. Only consider if you are prepared for potential repairs and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
Electrical faults can cause intermittent failures in critical systems, while fuel system issues pose safety risks. These patterns indicate a vehicle that may require frequent repairs.
May Suit
This year may suit a buyer with mechanical skills and a budget for repairs who can get the vehicle at a very low price.
May Want to Avoid
Buyers seeking a reliable daily driver or those unwilling to invest in electrical and fuel system repairs should avoid this year.
Pre-purchase
What to check before buying a used 2004 Gmc Envoy
Inspection Focus
- Inspect all electrical wiring and connections for corrosion or damage.
- Check headlights and taillights for proper operation and moisture ingress.
- Examine fuel system components including fuel pump, lines, and injectors.
Before You Close the Deal
- Have a mechanic inspect the electrical system thoroughly.
- Verify all open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Request service records for electrical and fuel system repairs.
- Test headlights, taillights, and all interior electronics.
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AI verdict
What the complaint data suggests
Editorial interpretation of NHTSA public complaint data. Source: nhtsa.gov. Complaints are owner-submitted and do not confirm a defect. Methodology
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2004 GMC Envoy shows a high volume of electrical faults (166 complaints) and headlight/taillight failures (41 complaints), along with fuel system issues (40 complaints) and airbag malfunctions (30 complaints). The data suggests buyers should prioritize inspecting the electrical system and fuel components. Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recall records.
Year context: Compared to other model years, 2004 has a high complaint count, but without data on other years, a full comparison is not possible.
Recall context: With 2 recalls, verify all recall repairs have been completed before purchase.
- Electrical faults account for 166 of 374 total complaints.
- Headlight/taillight failures total 41 complaints.
- Fuel/propulsion system issues total 40 complaints.
- Electrical Faults (166 complaints)
- Headlight/Taillight Failures (41 complaints)
- Fuel/Propulsion System (40 complaints)
Full breakdown
All 2004 Gmc Envoy complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2004 Gmc Envoy. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 166 | 1 | 4 | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 41 | 2 | — | — | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 40 | — | 2 | — | |
| Engine Problems | 35 | 1 | 6 | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 30 | 18 | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 30 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline | 25 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 18 | 1 | 2 | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 16 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 15 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 14 | 2 | — | — | |
| Visibility | 14 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 10 | — | 2 | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 10 | 3 | — | — | |
| Equipment | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| Door Lock Issues | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 7 | 2 | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 6 | 1 | 3 | — | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Other | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Issues | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | — | — | — |
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.
In their words
Real owner complaints
Read what owners actually reported to NHTSA for the 2004 Gmc Envoy. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
The contact owns a 2004 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied, the contact noticed that the front passenger's door was on fire. The contact stated that he arrived home just in time and noticed the fire. The contact stated that, because it …
fraudulent emissions certificate fraudulent mileage fraudulent vin EMISSIONS CERTIFICATE matching an out of state TEXAS vin [XXX] CALIFORNIA [XXX] . FRAUDULENT DEALER SALE. FRAUDULENT DMV CALIFORNIA REGISTRATION AND TITLE TRANSFER. LIQUIDS GASES ODORS FUMES EMITTING FROM V…
The contact owned a 2004 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was shaking and made an abnormal rattling sound before the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle was restarted and driven to the dealer to be diagnosed. The…
Headlight's,taillight's,turn signals stop working whenever they want.It's pretty scary to lose your headlight's when your driving at night.There's nothing i can do about it,except to sit wherever it happend and wait for them to come back on.My wife was following me one day and t…
The contact owns a 2004 GMC Envoy. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would independently accelerate without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was not diagnosed but continued to experience the failure. The manufacturer was info…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH HE HAD THE SWERVE TO AVOID A HEADON COLLISION FROM A VEHICLE THAT WAS IN HIS LANE. THE VEHICLE WENT OFF THE ROAD AND CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE BARRIER.THE CONTACT HAD A FRACTURED STERNUM AND A BR…
I WAS DRIVING IN THE CITY AT NIGHT TIME AND MY LOW BEAM LIGHTS QUIT WORKING. I DID NOT NOTICE IT RIGHT AWAY BECAUSE OF THE STREET LIGHTS. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT AND PUT MY HUSBAND, DAUGHTER AND MYSELF AT RISK.
REAR AIR COMPRESSOR BAGS ARE FAULTY....FROM WHAT I UNDERSTAND THIS IS HAPPENING TO MANY GMC ENVOYS AND NEED TO BE RECALLED!!! *TR
I JUST HAD MY BRAKES SERVICED AND MY BUSHINGS CHANGED, BUT MY ABS LIGHT STILL COMES ON. ALSO WHEN I GO TO BRAKE THE CAR STARTS TO SHAKE AND I'M GOING THE SPEED LIMIT. THE ENGINE HAS A ROUGH IDLE, AND SHUTS OFF WHEN AT A COMPLETE STOP AND WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. I'VE HAD MA…
THE PASSENGER SEAT SPONTANEOUSLY COMBUSTED DUE TO A SHORT IN THE ELECTRIC SEAT MOTOR CAUSING THE ENTIRE VEHICLE INTERIOR TO BURN. THE CAR IS TOTALED.THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY.
FRONT PASSENGER SEAT CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM THE SEAT HEATER. THE VEHICLE PARKED AND TURNED OFF. IT WAS PARKED IN A HIGH SCHOOL PARKING LOT WHILE MY DAUGHTER WAS IN SCHOOL. WE CONTACTED GMC, BUT THEY SAID IT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. THERE WAS SOMETHING THAT WENT WRONG FOR IT …
BOTTOM DRIVER SIDE SEAT WARMER CAUGHT SEAT ON FIRE. MELTED A HOLE IN THE SEAT SURFACE, BLISTERED WIFE'S LEG. THIS HAPPENED DURING HER MORNING COMMUTE TO WORK ON CITY SURFACE STREETS
SPARE TIRE RELEASE MECHANISM DYSFUNCTIONAL. I WAS UNABLE TO CHANGE TO CHANGE A FLAT WHILE ON THE SIDE OF A VERY BUSY HIGHWAY. HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A AUTOMOTIVE TIRE AND REPAIR BUSINESS, AND THEY COULD NOT REMOVE THE SPARE EITHER. I SEARCHED ONLINE AND THERE ARE A NUMBER OF…
THE TRANSMISSION STARTED TO SLIP, NOTICED IT STARTING TO HAVE ISSUES GETTING UP TO PROPER SPEED WITHOUT SLIPPING AND TRYING TO STALL, AND WAS TOLD BY PREVIOUS OWNER WHOM I'M PURCHASING IT FROM THAT THERE IS A POSSIBLE ISSUE WITH THE TRANSFER CASE AS WELL, AS IT ENGAGES IT'S 4 WHE…
WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND THE REPAIR SAFETY AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND IS STILL ON
WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT BOTH LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS GO OUT COMPLETELY WITHOUT WARNING. VEHICLE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED AND HAS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING IN CITY AS WELL. HIGHBEAM HEADLIGHTS WORK WHEN SWITCHED ON AFTER LOW BEAM STOP WORKING. CANNOT LEAGALLY DRIVE WITH HIGHBEAMS ON A…
WHILE DRIVING ON THE STREET ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK , I COULD SMELL GAS... GOT OUT AND SAW A VISIBLE LEAK COMING FROM THE GAS TANK.. I PROCEEDED TO LOOK THIS PROBLEM UP, AND FOUND OUT THIS IS A REOCCURRING PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE .
MY DASH PANEL GAUGES BEGAN FAILING ONE BY ONE. MY HEADLIGHTS WILL SOMETIMES NOT COME ON AFTER STARTING THE CAR WITH THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH ON AUTO. A FLICK OF THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH IN AND OFF, DOES NOT MAKE THE HEADLIGHTS COME ON. SOMETIMES THEY COME ON AFTER DRIVING AROUND, AND TH…
THE SEAT BELT WAS ALWAYS ON SO I HAVE TO REPLACE THE BOTH IMPACTOR SENSOR.
BACK WINDOW SPONTANEOUSLY BUST. 2 TIMES IT AS HAPPEN LESS THEN 1YEAR APART ON MY THIRD WINDOW IT BLEW UP IN MY WIFE'S FACE THE SECOND TIME
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2004 Gmc Envoy.
Safety recalls
2004 Gmc Envoy recalls
2 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2004 Gmc Envoy. With 2 recalls, verify all recall repairs have been completed before purchase. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
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Questions
2004 Gmc Envoy buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2004 Gmc Envoy reliable?▾
Severe Issues. NHTSA currently shows 374 owner complaints, 25 crash-related complaints, and 2 recall campaigns for this model year. The 2004 GMC Envoy is a high-risk purchase due to widespread electrical faults and fuel system complaints. Only consider if you are prepared for potential repairs and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection. Treat this as a model-year signal, then verify the exact vehicle's condition and history before purchase.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Gmc Envoy?▾
#1: Electrical Faults (166 complaints). #2: Headlight/Taillight Failures (41 complaints). #3: Fuel/Propulsion System (40 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2004 Gmc Envoy?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2004 Gmc Envoy?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2004 Gmc Envoy, NHTSA complaints include 25 crash-related reports and 11 fire reports out of 374 total complaints. 31 injury reports are also on file. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2004 Gmc Envoy have any recalls?▾
Yes. 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2004 Gmc Envoy. A major recall area is EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS. With 2 recalls, verify all recall repairs have been completed before purchase. Always verify open recalls by VIN because completion status varies by vehicle.
Should I buy a 2004 Gmc Envoy?▾
The 2004 GMC Envoy is a high-risk purchase due to widespread electrical faults and fuel system complaints. Only consider if you are prepared for potential repairs and have a thorough pre-purchase inspection. Electrical faults can cause intermittent failures in critical systems, while fuel system issues pose safety risks. These patterns indicate a vehicle that may require frequent repairs. Pay extra attention to Electrical Faults during inspection. Before committing, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, and recall completion for the exact car.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.
Wider context: See the full Gmc Envoy reliability report with year-by-year comparison.
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