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2005 GMC Envoy repairs by problem area

Engine (28%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (25%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (30%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (7%)

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2005 GMC Envoy electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (12%)

$100 - $499 (30%)

< $100 (58%)

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Chart based on 33 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV, ext.

275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

73780 mi

C $650
Loud squeel noise due to AC compressor faulty clutch bearing. AC worked fine but the noise turned heads. $650.00 canadian for rebuilt including labour. Too bad, so much money just for noise. 
89280 mi Replaced headlight bulb. Changing it you don't even need any tools, just pull on a large tab and the entire assembly comes out outwards. I think that this is one of the better things about this truck. 
114390 mi

C $15
Speedometer erratic or not working. Stepper motor ordered for $7.00 on e-bay. Will install this weekend. Using GPS as substitute for speedo. Removed instrument cluster and changed speedometer stepper motor. Repair took 2 hours at leisure. Tools: Screwdrivers, 9/16 socket wrench, soldering iron, masking tape, pencil, kitchen fork for removing pointers. 
115940 mi

C $50
Most blower speeds inoperative. Replaced resistor module under dash front passenger side. A bit difficult to get to but easy repair for do it yourselver. 
117800 mi

C $10
Driver side headlight socket melted from wires sparking and overheating. Replaced with new ceramic socket bought on e-bay for $1.78. New socket was slightly longer than original and therefore very tight fit. However repair successfull. 
130900 mi

C $450
AC compressor seized after 2.5 years in service. Was replaced with remanufactured unit. New accumulator was installed. The system was evacuated and recharged. 
154120 mi

C $70
AC charge lost since last year. Leak in the system. 
154380 mi

C $500
Refrigerant lost due to leak at the compressor connection. Gasket "o"ring replaced and re-charge to fix this. Labour was high because the alternator and more had to come out to get to the compressor. 
187240 mi

C $65
Headlight relay R6100 failed and was replaced. 
199640 mi

C $90
Headlight relay module replaced second time within 12 months. 
152340 mi

US $165
Replaced alternator 
162000 mi

US $140
The blower motor and resistor replaced 
182000 mi

US $20
Headlights began to fail intermittently. I replaced the #46 relay and that solved the problem. 
199518 mi Alternator failed but part had warranty so it didn't cost anything for part. 
100000 mi

US $70
Rear window wiper motor replaced. Replace control switch for rear view mirror. Rear window wiper motor replaced. Replace control switch for rear view mirror.  
101150 mi

US $50
A/C does not work,specialty shop diagnosed problem.rear A/C unit evaporator leaking freon. Replacement part costs $525 + tax.Did not have repair done,wait until I get fed income tax return! A/C does not work,specialty shop diagnosed problem.rear A/C unit evaporator leaking freon. Replacement part costs $525 + tax.Did not have repair done,wait until I get fed income tax return! 
102000 mi

US $500
I purchased the repair part cost $378 rear AC evaporator, labor $220. 
81500 mi

US $100
Battery died. Replaced original ACDelco factory battery (dated 2004) with new battery. 

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2005 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV

300-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

77400 mi

US $60
Just replaced battery, simple. 
93000 mi

US $150
battery died again. apparently these cars eat batterries 

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2005 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV

275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

160000 mi Replaced battery 
84700 mi

US $200
Envoys have a common problem with the blower control module not functioning correctly. This is most prominent in extreme cold, where the heat will not come on. The blower motor is fine, however this control module is the failure part. 
104800 mi

US $350
Alternator 
63860 mi Fuel gauge read 3/4 when tank full. 
76440 mi

C $170
HVAC blower intermittent or not working. Replaced module. 
103540 mi

C $137
Blower motor did not operate. 
129580 mi AC compressor would fail at high ambient temperatures. 
45000 mi repair loose wiring, install new battery, evaluate vehicle operational condition. Fan wobbles, headlights flicker at night.. 
45000 mi

US $657
Same as previous, visit. Problems yet to be fixed. 
113000 mi

US $20
Had to replace both connections for low beam headlamps 
112000 mi replaced passenger side low beam socket(4th one) 
114000 mi The speed odometer never worked in the cold. 

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2005 GMC Envoy Electrical Problems

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