Complaints
483
Crashes
34
Fires
19
Injuries
39
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 GMC Envoy Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#191 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:68,034 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:4
#266 complaints
Instrument Cluster
Avg mileage:65,237 mi
#338 complaints
Fuel System
Avg mileage:183,151 mi
Fires:2
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 GMC Envoy.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 91 | 1 | 4 | 68,034 mi | |
| Instrument Cluster | 66 | — | — | 65,237 mi | |
| Fuel System | 38 | — | 2 | 183,151 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 27 | 2 | — | 92,625 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 22 | — | — | 91,793 mi | |
| Airbags | 21 | 11 | — | 133,249 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 16 | — | 4 | 115,933 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 14 | — | — | 92,078 mi | |
| Body Structure | 10 | 1 | 2 | 134,386 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 9 | 7 | — | 50,386 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 7 | 1 | 2 | 53,575 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 7 | — | — | 61,418 mi | |
| Brakes | 7 | — | — | 121,081 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 6 | — | — | 38,806 mi | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 6 | — | — | 94,178 mi | |
| Other Equipment | 5 | 1 | — | 26,160 mi | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 5 | — | — | 3,100 mi | |
| Visibility | 5 | — | — | 81,600 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | — | 3 | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Switch | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | — | — | — |
Electrical Faults
91
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
4
Avg Miles
68,034
Instrument Cluster
66
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,237
Fuel System
38
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
183,151
Headlight/Taillight Failures
27
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
92,625
Gasoline Fuel System
22
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
91,793
Airbags
21
complaints
Crashes
11
Fires
—
Avg Miles
133,249
Engine Problems
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
115,933
Unintended Acceleration
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
92,078
Body Structure
10
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
134,386
Air Bags:Frontal
9
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,386
Engine & Cooling
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
53,575
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
61,418
Brakes
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
121,081
Automatic Transmission
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
38,806
Wipers & Visibility
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
94,178
Other Equipment
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
26,160
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
3,100
Visibility
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,600
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Side/Rear Glass
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Ignition:Switch
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2004 GMC Envoy — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2004 GMC Envoy reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2004 GMC Envoy has 483 NHTSA complaints, 34 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 91 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2004 GMC Envoy?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (91 complaints, avg 68,034 mi); Instrument Cluster (66 complaints, avg 65,237 mi); Fuel System (38 complaints, avg 183,151 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?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 90,390 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?
NHTSA complaints for the 2004 GMC Envoy include 34 crash-related reports, 19 fire reports, 39 injuries, and 1 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 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2004 GMC Envoy 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?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (electrical faults) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full GMC Envoy reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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