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#BS-2004-GMCENV-3786

2004 Gmc Envoy

Based on reports from 483 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
483
Crashes
34
Fires
19
Recalls
2
TSBs
722
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 483 complaints, 34 crashes, 19 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

cluster gauges not working

23 complaints • Severity 8.3/10

$X,XXX
2

gas tank has a cracked neck

11 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

loss of power

8 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

91 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 71K miles.

!Inspect the Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panelMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

52
0–30K
87
30–60K
103
60–90K
43
90–120K
42
120–150K
53
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (103 reports) • Median: 71K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (91 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical91 (19%)
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel66 (14%)
Fuel System62 (13%)
Lights29 (6%)
Engine23 (5%)
Airbags21 (4%)
Other15 (3%)
Speed Control14 (3%)

2004 Gmc Envoy: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2004 Gmc Envoy, with 91 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 71,055 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 71K-mile mark.

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel Issues

Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2004 Gmc Envoy, with 66 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system: instrument cluster/panel-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 13% of all reports filed for the 2004 Gmc Envoy, with 62 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Lights Issues

Lights complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2004 Gmc Envoy, with 29 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

18
04
24
05
33
06
25
07
49
08
45
09
52
10
22
11
25
12
25
13
42
14
38
15
19
16
20
17
12
18
22
19
6
20
1
21
2
22
1
23
1
24
1
25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2004 Gmc Envoy. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

05V198000Aug 2005

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

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.

07E014000Feb 2007

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

CERTAIN MAXZONE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES, DEPO BRAND, P/NO 335-1120L-AS, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING PRODUCTION THE LAMP HOUSING SHAPE DEFORMED DISTORTING THE ASSEMBLY ANGLE OF THE REFLECTOR AND INFLUENCED THE AIMING POSITION. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2004 Gmc Envoy vs. Class Average (Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD)

This vehicle

483

Class avg

375

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other sport utility vehicle - 2wd vehicles from 2004.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 483 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2004 Gmc Envoy: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Gmc Envoy?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2004 Gmc Envoy is related to the electrical, with 91 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2004 Gmc Envoy reliable?
The 2004 Gmc Envoy has 483 complaints, 34 crash reports, and 19 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2004 Gmc Envoy problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2004 Gmc Envoy have any recalls?
Yes, the 2004 Gmc Envoy has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Gmc Envoy problems start?
Based on 380 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 71,055 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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