2001 GMC Envoy Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2001 GMC Envoy, and owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2001 GMC Envoy
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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Body (structure)
Vehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impacts." these vehicles have a console cover/armrest cam latch that could release at less than the required load of the standard.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the console latch mechanism.
5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2001 GMC Envoy have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 48,051 miles. Complaints peaked in 2001 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I own 2 envoy's 1 is a 03 and the other one is a 05 my 03 oil pressure and tach. Gauge messes up from time to time... My 05 oil pressure and speedometer doesn't work. I called GMC and they said to con”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 21, 2009 · Electrical system
“Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle shuddered while braking to a stop and accelerating from a stop. While braking, the vehicle also jerked forward slightly as if trying to accele”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 17, 2006 · Power train
Compare GMC Envoy model years
Recall and complaint counts for every GMC Envoy model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 GMC Envoy | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 GMC Envoy | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 GMC Envoy | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 GMC Envoy | 2 | 19 |
| 1999 GMC Envoy | 1 | 9 |
| 2000 GMC Envoy | 1 | 22 |
| 2001 GMC Envoy | 1 | 5 |
| 2002 GMC Envoy | 13 | 487 |
| 2003 GMC Envoy | 7 | 393 |
| 2004 GMC Envoy | 1 | 367 |
| 2005 GMC Envoy | 2 | 488 |
| 2006 GMC Envoy | 8 | 352 |
| 2007 GMC Envoy | 5 | 219 |
| 2008 GMC Envoy | 0 | 77 |
| 2009 GMC Envoy | 0 | 17 |
Checking a specific 2001 GMC Envoy
How do I know if my 2001 GMC Envoy 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 2001 GMC Envoy; 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 00V375000).
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.
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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.