GMC Envoy Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every GMC Envoy model year (2002–2009) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
GMC Envoy Years to Avoid
2 recalls · 327 complaints
24 reported injuries
5 reported deaths
Top issue: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Problem score: 406
9 recalls · 290 complaints
32 reported injuries
2 reported deaths
Top issue: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Problem score: 391
6 recalls · 272 complaints
18 reported injuries
Top issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 326
Best GMC Envoy Years to Buy
0 recalls · 7 complaints
Main area: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Problem score: 7
0 recalls · 46 complaints
Main area: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Problem score: 52
5 recalls · 152 complaints
Main area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 181
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GMC Envoy — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 0 | 7 | — | — | 7 | Excellent |
| 2008 | 0 | 46 | 3 | — | 52 | Good |
| 2007 | 5 | 152 | 7 | — | 181 | Caution |
| 2006 | 8 | 227 | — | — | 251 | Caution |
| 2005 | 2 | 327 | 24 | 5 | 406 | Avoid |
| 2004 | 2 | 243 | 29 | — | 307 | Avoid |
| 2003 | 6 | 272 | 18 | — | 326 | Avoid |
| 2002 | 9 | 290 | 32 | 2 | 391 | Avoid |
All 8 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
GMC Envoy Shopping Guide by Era
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder Envoy models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Envoy should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2005 GMC Envoy if possible. It has 2 recalls, 327 owner complaints, and 5 reported deaths. The overall problem score is 406 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Envoy to buy?+
The 2009 GMC Envoy is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 7. It has only 0 recalls and 7 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which Envoy has the fewest problems?+
The 2009, 2008, 2007 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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