2004 GMC Envoy XL Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2004 GMC Envoy XL, and owners have filed 187 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2004 GMC Envoy XL
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Brake lights (exterior lighting)
On certain sport utility vehicles, vibration and heat may cause the tail lamp/stop lamp bulb to loosen in its socket. If this occurs, the bulb may flicker and eventually become inoperative.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the tail lamp/stop lamp assemblies, and if necessary, replace them. The recall began on november 22, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537, buick at…
187 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2004 GMC Envoy XL have filed 187 complaints with NHTSA; 6 describe a crash and 6 describe a fire. Reports cite 8 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 79,755 miles. Complaints peaked in 2010 with 31 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2004 GMC Envoy XL. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle stalled. Additionally, the vehicle failed to restart,”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 14, 2023 · Engine
“I was driving back home, pulled in my driveway, put the vehicle in park and when i released the brake pedal the vehicle jumped and took off in reverse. I missed hitting my wife by inches. I stopped an”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 8, 2019 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2004 GMC Envoy (Envoy 2WD, Envoy 4WD, Envoy XL 2WD, Envoy XL 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 15–16 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 13–14 / 17–19 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 4.2/5.3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare GMC Envoy XL model years
Recall and complaint counts for every GMC Envoy XL model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 GMC Envoy XL | 3 | 70 |
| 2003 GMC Envoy XL | 3 | 228 |
| 2004 GMC Envoy XL | 1 | 187 |
| 2006 GMC Envoy XL | 5 | 109 |
Checking a specific 2004 GMC Envoy XL
How do I know if my 2004 GMC Envoy XL has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2004 GMC Envoy XL; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised GMC dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 04V527000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other GMC models
- Sierra 15008,930 complaints
- Acadia5,569 complaints
- Yukon4,989 complaints
- Sierra3,937 complaints
- Terrain3,124 complaints
- Jimmy2,720 complaints
- Envoy2,459 complaints
- Yukon XL2,417 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.