2009 Gmc Envoy Problems
Used GMC ENVOY shoppers should review this model-year complaint and recall record before making an offer. Based on 17 real NHTSA owner complaints, with Headlight/Taillight Failures the most reported area.
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This 2009 Gmc Envoy has 17 NHTSA complaints — top issue: Headlight/Taillight Failures.
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2009 Gmc Envoy Fuel Economy
✓ EPA Official DataEPA-rated fuel economy across 4 2009 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. 4 trims analysed.
2009 Gmc Envoy Safety Ratings
NHTSA 5-Star ProgramOfficial 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.
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2009 Gmc Envoy has 17 owner complaints, 0 crash-related complaints, and 0 recall campaigns on record. The most frequently reported component is Headlight/Taillight Failures. NHTSA reliability signal: Good Record.
- Make
- Gmc
- Model
- Envoy
- Model year
- 2009
- NHTSA owner complaints
- 17
- Crash-related complaints
- 0
- Safety recall campaigns
- 0
- Top reported component
- Headlight/Taillight Failures
- Reliability signal
- Good Record
- EPA MPG combined
- 16
- EPA MPG city / highway
- 14 / 20
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
- NHTSA rollover rating
- 4/5 stars
- Electronic stability control
- Standard
Common problems
Most common 2009 Gmc Envoy problems
Top owner-reported complaint areas and where they often appear.
Headlight/Taillight Failures
Engine Problems
Electrical Faults
Complaint patterns center on Headlight/Taillight Failures, Engine Problems, Electrical Faults. 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 2009 Gmc Envoy?
This GMC ENVOY year appears to have a comparatively lighter NHTSA complaint footprint, but buyers should still verify condition vehicle-by-vehicle.
Model-year complaint trends can reveal recurring trouble spots before you spend money on inspections, financing, or repairs.
May Suit
This year may suit buyers who prioritize complete maintenance records and pass a pre-purchase inspection.
May Want to Avoid
Buyers who want a lower-risk ownership profile may prefer comparing nearby model years before committing.
Pre-purchase
What to check before buying a used 2009 Gmc Envoy
Inspection Focus
- Inspect the most frequently reported complaint components on this model year
- Confirm recall repairs were completed and documented
- Check for accident damage, title brands, and mileage inconsistencies on the exact VIN
Before You Close the Deal
- Run a VIN check on the specific vehicle you are considering
- Verify all open recalls are completed at nhtsa.gov/recalls
- Request service records for the most-reported complaint components
- Have a certified mechanic inspect the vehicle before purchase
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Before buying a used 2009 Gmc Envoy, run a VIN history report to verify accidents, title brands, odometer records, theft checks, and open recalls for the exact vehicle.
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
The GMC ENVOY has 17 NHTSA complaints and 0 recalls on record. This data reflects owner-reported issues submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Recall context: No recalls are currently on record in this dataset, but buyers should still verify recall status by VIN because campaigns can be added later.
- 17 total complaints filed with NHTSA
- 0 federal recall campaigns
- No crash-related complaints on record
- Review NHTSA complaint history for the most-reported components
- Check recall completion status at nhtsa.gov/recalls
- Verify service records for frequently complained components
Full breakdown
All 2009 Gmc Envoy complaints by category
Every owner-reported complaint category filed with NHTSA for the 2009 Gmc Envoy. Use this as a pre-purchase inspection checklist.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 6 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Uncategorized Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Airbag Malfunctions | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Brake System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Hydraulic | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Other | 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 2009 Gmc Envoy. Type a keyword (e.g. “transmission”, “stalling”, “brakes”) to filter.
The contact owns a 2009 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the service stabili-trak warning light illuminated. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle filed accelerate as intended. The contact stated that …
THE TRANSMISSION I HAD TO HAVE IT REPLACED BUT THE ONE THEY PUT IN IT IS REALLY ACTING LIKE THE OTHER TRANSMISSION DID NO REVERSE AND THE FIRST 2 GEARS WERE MAKING THIS GRINDING NOISE I'VE NEVER HEARD BEFORE AND IT HAPPENED WHEN I WAS BACKING OUT THE DRIVEWAY TO GO TO WORK LUCKY …
FOR 5 MONTHS THE HEADLIGHTS WORK WHEN THEY WANT TO, THE FIRST COUPLE MONTHS THEY WERE WORKING MORE THAN NOT, LAST COUPLE MONTHS THEY WERE NOT WORKING MORE THAN THEY DID WORK.
ONLY 8 YEARS OLD AND 140,000 MILES THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD HAS CRACKED ALLOWING EXHAUST FUMES TO ENTER THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR. I HAVE HAD NO ACCIDENTS WITH THIS CAR AND I SEE NO REASON WHY THE MANIFOLD SHOULD CRACK. I HAVE HAD CARS LONGER THEN THIS THAT NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM. MANI…
HEADLIGHT DRIVE MODULE (HDM) CONTROLS BOTH LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS. THIS RELAY HAS FAILED ON ME TWICE IN LESS THAN A YEAR, AT NIGHT RESULTING IN GOING DOWN THE ROAD WITH NO LIGHTS AND UNABLE TO SEE. VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY GOING 55 MPH AT NIGHT
LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS DON'T WORK EVEN AFTER REPLACING THE HDM.
REAR HATCH WINDOW EXPLODED ON ITS OWN INTO A THOUSAND PIECES WITH VEHICLE PARKED IN MILD WEATHER. THIS APPARENTLY IS A DEFECT IN DESIGN THAT IS AN UNADDRESSED SAFETY ISSUE.
ON DECEMBER 20, 2015 WE WERE TRAVELING AFTER DARK (7:30 PM) AND THE HEAD LAMPS WENT OFF. WE MANAGED TO PULL OUT OF TRAFFIC SAFELY. COULD NOT FIGURE OUT WHAT HAPPENED. AFTER SITTING FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 MINUTES THE LAMPS CAME BACK ON AND WE WERE DRIVING TO OUR HOME AND THE LAMPS W…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 GMC ENVOY. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE HEAD LAMPS FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V755000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. …
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 GMC ENVOY. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, BOTH HEADLIGHTS AND TAIL LIGHTS FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE HOME USING THE FOG LIGHTS. AFTER LETTING THE ENGINE COOL DOWN, THE VEHICLE WOULD OPERATE NORMALLY. THE CONTACT WAS A CERTIFIED MECHANIC AND NOTED THA…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, AN ABNORMAL NOISE EMITTED FROM UNDERNEATH THE RIGHT PASSENGER'S SEAT. THE PROBLEM RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHERE IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. TH…
THE HEADLIGHTS GO OUT AND WILL NOT COME BACK ON WHILE DRIVING MY SISTER TOOK IT TO GM WHILE IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRENTY AND WAS TOLD THAT IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRENTY SHE PAID $35,000 FOR THIS GMC AND CAN NOT DRIVE IT AT NIGHT 6MONTHS AFTER BUYING THE ENVOY IF MY SISTER GETS KIL…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE DRIVER'S AIR BAG AND THE STEERING …
LUCKILY I STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT AND THE CAR QUIT. I PUT IT IN PARK AND TRIED TO RE-START IT BUT HAD NOTHING. A POLICE OFFICER PULLED UP BEHIND ME AND RADIOED FOR A TOW TRUCK. THEY TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND $300.00 DOLLARS LATER SAID IT WAS THE IGNITION SWITCH. THEY GAVE …
VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN LOT OF LOCAL SHOPPING MALL AT 10:30 AM - WHEN REAR WINDSHIELD BLEW OUT , SHATTERING AND SPLINTERING INTO A THOUSAND PIECES FOR NO APPARENT REASON - LUCKILY NO ONE WAS INJURED - ONLINE SEARCH REVEALS MANY SIMILAR INCIDENTS WITH THIS VEHICLE - GM NEEDS TO ADDR…
WHILE DRIVING AROUND TOWN, I HEAR A NOISE, THAT SOUNDED LIKE A FLAT. THE TRUCK BEGAN TO SLOW DOWN ON ITS OWN, WITHOUT ME APPLYING THE BREAKES. I MANAGED TO GET THE TRUCK OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE SERVICE STABLTRK LIGHT WA ON, THE BRAKES LOCKED UP. I HAD IT TOWED TO TH…
MY GAS GAUGE BEGAN TO SWAY FROM E TO F, NO MATTER HOW FULL THE TANK WAS. EVENTUALLY THE GAUGE JUST REMAINED ON E AND I'VE HAD TO ESTIMATE MILEAGE ON WHEN IT IS TIME TO FILL UP, FOR 6 MONTHS NOW. I'VE SPOKE WITH OTHER GMC ENVOY OWNERS AND THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM. IS TH…
Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2009 Gmc Envoy.
Safety recalls
2009 Gmc Envoy recalls
0 campaignsNHTSA recall campaigns for the 2009 Gmc Envoy. No recalls are currently on record in this dataset, but buyers should still verify recall status by VIN because campaigns can be added later. Recalls are free to fix at authorized dealers, but completion status must be verified on the exact VIN.
No NHTSA recalls were found for this model year. Recalls can be added at any time — confirm open-recall status on the exact VIN or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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Questions
2009 Gmc Envoy buying FAQ
Buyer-focused answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this model year.
Is the 2009 Gmc Envoy reliable?▾
Good Record. NHTSA currently shows 17 owner complaints, 0 crash-related complaints, and 0 recall campaigns for this model year. This GMC ENVOY year appears to have a comparatively lighter NHTSA complaint footprint, but buyers should still verify condition vehicle-by-vehicle. 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 2009 Gmc Envoy?▾
#1: Headlight/Taillight Failures (6 complaints). #2: Engine Problems (4 complaints). #3: Electrical Faults (4 complaints)
At what mileage do problems start on the 2009 Gmc Envoy?▾
Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.
How safe is the 2009 Gmc Envoy?▾
Complaint data is not the same as crash-test scoring, but it does highlight possible risk patterns. For the 2009 Gmc Envoy, NHTSA complaints include 0 crash-related reports and 0 fire reports out of 17 total complaints. For controlled crash-test ratings, check nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Does the 2009 Gmc Envoy have any recalls?▾
No NHTSA recall campaigns were found for the 2009 Gmc Envoy in the current data. Always verify with a VIN check as recalls can be added at any time.
Should I buy a 2009 Gmc Envoy?▾
This GMC ENVOY year appears to have a comparatively lighter NHTSA complaint footprint, but buyers should still verify condition vehicle-by-vehicle. Model-year complaint trends can reveal recurring trouble spots before you spend money on inspections, financing, or repairs. Pay extra attention to Headlight/Taillight Failures 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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