2005 GMC Envoy Xuv Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2005 GMC Envoy Xuv, and owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2005 GMC Envoy Xuv. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 GMC Envoy Xuv have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 77,224 miles. Complaints peaked in 2011 with 8 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“After filling up with gas and then proceeding to start the engine, the fuel gauge indicates a false reading of no fuel and the yellow light is constantly on. *tr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 25, 2014 · Fuel/propulsion system
“The speedometer has been an ongoing problem, with it not working properly. It will go out of wack while driving, and you do not know what your speed is when it drops past the 120 MPH range, then when”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 24, 2014 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2005 GMC Envoy (Envoy 2WD, Envoy 4WD, Envoy XL 2WD, Envoy XL 4WD, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 14–16 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 12–14 / 17–20 |
| 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 Xuv model years
Recall and complaint counts for every GMC Envoy Xuv model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 GMC Envoy Xuv | 0 | 2 |
| 2004 GMC Envoy Xuv | 0 | 150 |
| 2005 GMC Envoy Xuv | 0 | 23 |
Checking a specific 2005 GMC Envoy Xuv
How do I know if my 2005 GMC Envoy Xuv 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.
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.
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.