2004 GMC Envoy Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2004 GMC Envoy, and owners have filed 367 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2004 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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Turn signal (exterior lighting)
On certain trucks and sport utility vehicles, the driver wishing to signal a turn by moving the directional signal lever, (up or down) may cause the front marker/turn lights and rear turn lights to flash in a manner similar to hazard warning, rather than flashing on the desired side only.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the suspect flasher modules with a new flasher module designed with sealed relays and more durable contact material inside of the relays free of charge. The recall began on august 4, 2005. Isuzu…
367 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2004 GMC Envoy have filed 367 complaints with NHTSA; 25 describe a crash and 11 describe a fire. Reports cite 31 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 84,059 miles. Complaints peaked in 2008 with 44 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2004 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied, the contact noticed that the front passenger's door was on fire. The contact stated that he arri”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 17, 2025 · Electrical system
“fraudulent emissions certificate fraudulent mileage fraudulent vin EMISSIONS CERTIFICATE matching an out of state TEXAS vin [XXX] CALIFORNIA [XXX] . FRAUDULENT DEALER SALE. FRAUDULENT DMV CALIFORNIA R”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 18, 2024 · Engine and engine cooling
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 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 2004 GMC Envoy
How do I know if my 2004 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 2004 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 05V198000).
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.