2004 GMC Envoy
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
These records cover every 2004 GMC Envoy. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
2 recalls name the 2004 GMC Envoy. Newest first.
Certain maxzone headlight assemblies, depo brand, p/no 335-1120l-as, sold for use as aftermarket equipment for the above listed passenger vehicles. during production the lamp housing shape deformed distorting the assembly angle of the reflector and influenced the aiming position. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle…
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Maxzone will notify owners and offer reimbursement for any noncompliant headlights. the recall began on february 16, 2007. owners may contact maxzone at 909-822-3288.
On certain trucks and sport utility vehicles, the driver wishing to signal a turn by moving the directional signal lever, (up or down) may cause the front marker/turn lights and rear turn lights to flash in a manner similar to hazard warning, rather than flashing on the desired side only.
The driver may not be able to clearly signal their intentions to turn, change travel lanes, or potentially warn others of an impaired vehicle operating condition increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the suspect flasher modules with a new flasher module designed with sealed relays and more durable contact material inside of the relays free of charge. the recall began on august 4, 2005. isuzu began mailing owner letters on august 4, 2005. owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, isuzu at 1-800-255-6727, buick at 1-866-608-8080, and oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.
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 was raining, the contact's wife had powered the window up; however, the contact noticed that the window was down when the fire occurred. In addition, the contact stated that the fire was blazing, and after the fire was extinguished, the smoke was still visible. The contact extinguished the fire. The contact disconnected the battery. In addition, the contact stated that it could have been a huge fire because the fuel tank had just been refilled prior to the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 133,295.
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 vehicle [xxx] [xxx] [xxx] have illlegal transfer of title to myself from dealer and illegal transfer of frauded registration from dealer. And believe vin IS not accurate according to vehicle nor barcode or other components information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(B)(6)
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 contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. The VIN was unavailable.
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 told me my brakelight's and turn signal stopped working and started to work again,she said this happened a couple time's at the same red light.There a couple of thing's (electrical)inside the vehicle that don't work anymore but i really dont care about them.To get the odometer to work i have to knock pretty hard on the plastic cover that cover's the instrument cluster,sometimes it stay's on,most of the time it wont stay on.The DIC (driver control center) doesn't work anymore.I cant even get to it.The speakers on the left side of the vehicle dont work anymore.I thought i would tell you about the inside also because it could be part of the problem.All of this happened when i was driving home from my daughter's two night's ago.I bought this vehicle about three or four's year's ago,and i had no problem's with it untill the other night.The person i bought it from is a good friend of mine.He said he never had a problem with it,plus i have been in this vehicle countless times,that's why i bought it. Thank you.
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 informed of the failure and informed the contact that they were unable to assist. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000.
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 bruised right ankle, knee and elbow. The contact visited the emergency room on his own without being transported by an ambulance.the contact stated that none of the air bags in the front deployed. A police report was filed. The vehicle was totaled by the insurance company and towed from the crash site. The entire front of the vehicle was smashed in including the frame. the back axel dropped after the collision and both rims on the back tires were shattered. The front rims were also cracked. The dealer and manufacturer had not been contacted yet. The failure mileage was 180,000.
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 many things replaced on the vehicle, such as purge valve, gas cap. Charcoal canister and fuel tank. In the engine the spark plugs were changed as well as the coil packs and the fuel injectors. Along with the camshaft sensor. Still getting p0455 and po0014. Won't pass smog can't register vehicle, but my only means of transportation. 2004 GMC envoy xuv slt 4DR 2WD
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 to just catch fire. Can you help us in anyway at all.
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 similar reports/complaints concerning GMC trucks and suvs, at least 2002-2012 models. Mine IS a 2004 envoy. e.g. http://www.carproblemzoo.com/gmc/envoy/spare-tire-problems.php this design failure could lead to significant injury or adverse health impacts (exposure, hypothermia, etc.) especially to elderly or inability to change a flat while in remote terrain, or areas without cell phone service. There IS no safety release backup that would also bypassing the defective tire release mechanism.
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 wheel drive without me touching it, tried to service the transmission and put fresh fluid and a new filter in to see if it would help and now it can only go as fast as 40 to 55 before it starts to slip pretty bad. I have a baby on the way due in the next couple weeks and with it slipping and dropping speed it can cause me to end up getting hit and I don't want to put mine, my child, or any of my other passengers in danger.
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 always. my envoy IS in excellent condition and IS dealer serviced even though it has high mileage. there was a recall for 2006 and up for this type issue, why was the 2004 model year not looked at? there are others that have had the same issue with lowbeam headlights. fusebox underhood IS labeled to confuse owner and relays not described well in owners manual. There IS no relay listed for low beam headlights. headlight driver module IS a know failure component. gm also changed onstar to digital system leaving gm cars like mine with analog onstar unservicable and requires expensive upgrade. headlights going dark while driving at night IS a danger and vehicle should be required to fall under recall for 2006 models as well. slight accident, ran off road into ditch and caused light damage. vehicle was able to be driven, but needed some repair.
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 then will go off without touching the switch. Now, my side brakelights will not operate correctly when the brake pedal IS pressed. only the third brake light illuminates.
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
My mechanic said parts of my frame were missing and it was rusted enough that it could not be repaired. I originally though my rear u-joint was going out. can't fix it, can't sell it. it only has 170,000 miles an IS in great shape otherwise.
The headlights are extremely dim - always have been. Found out in march from a college class that there was a recall I was unaware of (never saw mail about it). Anyhow, a 2004 vehicle IS only getting older and its lights are a huge liability. More curious as to why there's a deadline for a recall (if there IS a problem with a vehicle that IS sold then it should be fixed - especially if it puts others at risk).
TL* the contact owns a 2004 GMC envoy. While the vehicle was parked, the tailgate latch and motor failed. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the tailgate motor failed and needed to be replaced. The contact also stated that the air compressor failed to inflate the air bags evenly. The vehicle was taken to w-k chevrolet buick GMC cadillac (located at 3310 w broadway blvd, sedalia, mo 65301, (660) 826-8320), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact was informed that the vin was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was unknown.
Had another gas tank put in after 3 breaking and leaking gas. Now it cuts in and out going down the road
The gas tank keeps cracking causing gas to leak out. It has been in the shop twice for this and car hop only wants to continue to put a used tank on it. The shop requested a new tank be purchased and they denied to request. The first time it was in the shop they wen though three tanks then it only lasted about a month.
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
The subject vehicles are model year (MY) 2002-2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2004-2007 Buick Rainier, 2003-2008 Isuzu Ascender, 2005-2009 Saab 9-7X, 2002-2004 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2003-2006 Chevrolet SSR, 2005-2009 Buick Lacrosse, and 2006-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix. This scope includes the Trailblazer/Envoy variants: 2002-2006 Envoy XL/Trailblazer EXT and 2004-2005 Envoy XUV. The original scope of this investigation was expanded to include all vehicles equipped with the subject Headlight Driver Module (HDM). The focus of the investigation was to determine whether actions performed by General Motors adequately addressed any unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety in the subject vehicles concerning the headlights and the HDM that controls them.Under normal electrical load and environmental conditions, the HDM can overheat inside the Underhood Electrical Center (UEC). This can cause the module to fail and result in a simultaneous loss of both low beam headlights and both daytime running lights (DRLs), often with no warning or prior detectability to the driver. This failure can be intermittent or permanent. No other exterior lights are affected. High beams, turn signals, brake lights, and reverse lights are still operational.General Motors addressed this issue with 2 recalls (14V755 & 15V519) and a special coverage program (N172091910). In view of the recalls and special coverage program implemented by GM and the vehicle high beams continuing to operate, ODI has tentatively concluded that the actions taken by GM mitigate any unreasonable risk to safety posed by HDM failure in the subject vehicles.Accordingly, the investigation is closed. The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exist. The agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by new circumstances.The ODI reports cited above are available for review online at NHTSA.gov under the identification numbers in the attached document.
During the course of this ea investigation, odi observed that the majority of the complaints (88%) and warranty claims (94%) were reported for vehicles that are registered for use in the salt belt region of the us.this area includes 20 states in the northeast, mid atlantic and the midwest regions and the district of columbia.consumers in the salt belt region reported to odi that they could smell fuel vapors in their vehicles while driving.upon further examination of their vehicles, they discovered that fuel vapors were coming out of the top of the fuel tank. This condition IS caused by corrosion of the return and sender lines of the fuel pump module.water and road salt collect on top of the fuel pump leading to small pinholes appearing on the fuel lines.fuel may leak and collect on top of the module and/or spill onto the ground.the data evaluated under this investigation reflect a relatively low frequency of occurrence that largely arises in salt belt states.gm has extended the warranty on the subject component to ten years or 120,000 miles.further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted at this time; accordingly, this investigation IS closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.for additional information select document search.
By letter dated april 29, 2005, gm notified the agency that it IS conducting asafety recall ( nhtsa recall no. 05V198 ) involving certain model years (my) 2003-2004 isuzu ascender, chevrolet trailblazer, GMC envoy, oldsmobile bravada and my 2004 buick rainer vehicles.the recall applies to vehicles built from april 2003 through november 2003 for a total vehicle population of 286,478.gm reports the directional/hazard signals failure IS due to sticking contacts on routing relays in the flasher module.gm will replace the flasher module on all involved vehicles.based on gm's safety recall action, this investigation IS closed.
Gm states that some brake/tail lamp bulbs can prematurely become inoperative due to malfunctioning brake/tail lamp sockets.on march 2, 2004, gm initiated a 6-year/72,000 mile special policy for 989,487 subject vehicles to inspect and replace the rear brake/tail lamp bulb socket assemblies.on april 4, 2004, the office of defects investigation (odi) opened a preliminary evaluation (pe04-032) based on consumer complaints alleging brake lights not operating when the brake pedal IS depressed.on august 3, 2004 odi upgraded pe04-032 to an engineering analysis (ea04-021).by letter dated october 27, 2004 gm notified nhtsa that it will conduct a safety recall (nhtsa # 04v527) covering subject vehicles that were not already repaired under gm's special policy.my 2004 subject vehicles built after august 8, 2003 contain improved brake lamp assemblies and are not included in the recall.gm dealers will install the improved brake lamp assembly on subject vehicles built on august 8, 2003 and earlier.the action taken by gm IS sufficient to resolve the issues raised by this investigation.accordingly, this investigation IS closed.
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