2009 GMC Envoy Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2009 GMC Envoy, and owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2009 GMC Envoy. 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.
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2009 GMC Envoy have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 91,751 miles. Complaints peaked in 2015 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2009 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the service stabili-trak warning light illuminated. The contact stated that while depressing the accel”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 9, 2024 · Engine
“The transmission i had to have it replaced but the one they put in it is really acting like the other transmission did no reverse and the first 2 gears were making this grinding noise i've never heard”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 1, 2020 · Engine
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2009 GMC Envoy (Envoy 2WD, Envoy 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 16–17 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 14–15 / 20–21 |
| 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 2009 GMC Envoy
How do I know if my 2009 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.
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.
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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.