2005 GMC Envoy Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2005 GMC Envoy, and owners have filed 488 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2005 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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Air bags: frontal
Certain vehicles originally built with cloth seats that were equipped with an automatic air bag passenger sensing system and later reupholstered with aftermarket leather seat cover kits are involved. Testing has indicated that the aftermarket leather seat covers can cause the passenger sensing system to malfunction.
Remedy: Because a replacement leather seat cover that is compatible with the passenger sensing system is not available, general motors (GM) will repurchase these vehicles in accordance with the terms stated in GM's letter to…
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Windshield (visibility)
Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, 'windshield mounting.' the windshield urethane bead may not have adhered to the body in certain areas during the cure process.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the windshield free of charge. The recall began on march 10, 2005. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, or GMC at 1-866-996-9463.
488 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 GMC Envoy have filed 488 complaints with NHTSA; 27 describe a crash and 14 describe a fire. Reports cite 34 injuries and 2 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 78,835 miles. Complaints peaked in 2011 with 137 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“1) I just purchased the vehicle in Oct 2026 & 3 days after purchase, it broke down in Walmart parking lot due to, all the antifreeze pouring out. 2) December 2026 had to replace the front tires as the”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 28, 2026 · Electrical system
“The contact owned a 2005 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, another vehicle driven by a drunk driver swerved into the front of the vehicle, causing a front collisio”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 28, 2025 · Air bags
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 |
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| 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 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 2005 GMC Envoy
How do I know if my 2005 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2005 GMC Envoy; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 05V035000).
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
- Yukon XL2,417 complaints
- Sierra 25001,821 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.