Complaints
227
Crashes
8
Fires
10
Injuries
10
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 GMC Envoy Xl Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#144 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:77,686 mi
Fires:3
#237 complaints
Instrument Cluster
Avg mileage:56,316 mi
#315 complaints
Gasoline Fuel System
Avg mileage:94,040 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 GMC Envoy Xl.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 44 | — | 3 | 77,686 mi | |
| Instrument Cluster | 37 | — | — | 56,316 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 15 | — | — | 94,040 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 10 | — | — | 111,623 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 9 | 2 | — | 67,625 mi | |
| Fuel System | 8 | — | 1 | 121,860 mi | |
| Airbags | 7 | 4 | — | 78,740 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 7 | — | 1 | 144,875 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 6 | — | — | 23,060 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | — | 1 | 118,005 mi | |
| Other Equipment | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility | 4 | — | 1 | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 3 | — | 2 | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Mechanical:Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift | 1 | — | — | — |
Electrical Faults
44
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
77,686
Instrument Cluster
37
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
56,316
Gasoline Fuel System
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
94,040
Transmission / Drivetrain
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
111,623
Unintended Acceleration
9
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,625
Fuel System
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
121,860
Airbags
7
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,740
Engine & Cooling
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
144,875
Automatic Transmission
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
23,060
Engine Problems
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
118,005
Other Equipment
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Structural Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Side/Rear Glass
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Mechanical:Accessory Scissor/Screw/Bottle Jack/Lift
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2004 GMC Envoy Xl — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2004 GMC Envoy Xl reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 2004 GMC Envoy Xl has 227 NHTSA complaints, 8 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 44 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2004 GMC Envoy Xl?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (44 complaints, avg 77,686 mi); Instrument Cluster (37 complaints, avg 56,316 mi); Gasoline Fuel System (15 complaints, avg 94,040 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2004 GMC Envoy Xl?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 80,445 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2004 GMC Envoy Xl?
NHTSA complaints for the 2004 GMC Envoy Xl include 8 crash-related reports, 10 fire reports, 10 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2004 GMC Envoy Xl have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2004 GMC Envoy Xl as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2004 GMC Envoy Xl?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full GMC Envoy Xl reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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