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2005 GMC Envoy Problems & Recalls

Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026

High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Fuel System, Gasoline — runs 7.2× the fleet median for that category across the 1400 model-years tracked on this site.
488Complaints
3Recalls
27Crashes
14Fires
34Injured
2Deaths

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

Is this problem acknowledged?

The most-reported problem — Fuel System, Gasoline (32.6% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.

Fuel System, Gasoline complaints here are 7.2× the median for that category across the 1400 model-years tracked on this site.

Complaint categoryReportsOfficial statusReference
Fuel System, Gasoline159 · 32.6%not available
Electrical System144 · 29.5%not available
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel39 · 8%not available
Exterior Lighting36 · 7.4%RecalledRecall 07E014000
Fuel/propulsion System30 · 6.1%not available
Air Bags22 · 4.5%RecalledRecall 06V417000

Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM144 · 29.5%
AIR BAGS22 · 4.5%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL21 · 4.3%
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM21 · 4.3%
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER20 · 4.1%
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING15 · 3.1%

Percentages are the share of the 488 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.

Recalls — 3 campaigns

Visibility:windshield

NHTSA campaign 05V035000 · 2005 · reported 02/03/2005

IF A CRASH OCCURS, THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT BE RETAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A VEHICLE OCCUPANT. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Exterior Lighting:headlights

NHTSA campaign 07E014000 · 2007 · reported 02/26/2007

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Air Bags:frontal

NHTSA campaign 06V417000 · 2006 · reported 10/31/2006

IF THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS, THE FRONT AIR BAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE MAY BE DISABLED WHEN IT SHOULD BE ENABLED, OR ENABLED WHEN IT SHOULD BE DISABLED. IN EITHER CASE, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THAT REQUIRES AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, A FRONT PASSENGER'S LEVEL OF INJURY MAY BE INCREASED. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

PARK-IT: NO  · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO  ·  OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO

Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What owners report

“IN REFERENCE TO DP10-001. I HAVE A 2005 GMC ENVOY THAT HAS AN ERRATIC GAS GAUGE AS WELL. AFTER RE-FUELING THE VEHICLE, THE GAUGE WILL…”NHTSA complaint 10308709 — filed 02/11/2010 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
“MY 2005 GMC ENVOY GAS GAUGE BEGAN TO BECOME ERRATIC IN NOVEMBER OF 09. AT THAT TIME IT WOULD WORK SOME TIMES AND NOT OTHERS…”NHTSA complaint 10302938 — filed 01/28/2010 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
“FUEL LEVEL SENSOR, WHEN FILLING TANK, GAUGE GOES TO EMPTY, FUEL GAUGE IS UNRELIABLE, I'M AFRAID OF RUNNING OUT OF GAS ON THE FREEWAY IN…”NHTSA complaint 10301953 — filed 01/22/2010 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Complaint trend by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2005 GMC Envoy?

Fuel system, gasoline issues are the most-reported category, cited in 159 of 488 NHTSA complaints (32.6%), followed by electrical system (144), electrical system: instrument cluster/panel (39), exterior lighting (36). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How many complaints does the 2005 GMC Envoy have?

488 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 27 involved a crash, 14 involved a fire, and 34 reported injuries. 2 deaths were reported.

Does the 2005 GMC Envoy have any recalls?

Yes — 3 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 05V035000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Has NHTSA acted on the 2005 GMC Envoy's reported problems?

Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.

Is a complaint proof of a defect?

No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.