2005 GMC Envoy GMC Envoy 2005

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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 transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (25%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (38%)

< $100 (38%)

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Chart based on 8 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.

300-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

107500 mi

US $350
Replaced drivers side axle seal because of front differential oil leak 

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2005 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV, ext.

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

202266 mi

US $437
Passenger side needle bearing, seal and CV axle replaced. 
233000 mi

US $25
Shift cable came loose from shift lever and wouldn't stay on. I ordered a specialty repair kit and it provided permanent fix. https://www.atfspeed.com/shop/shifter-cable-repair-kits/92-09-gmc-envoy-shifter-cable-repair-pin 

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2005 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV

300-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

76000 mi

US $400
Car got stuck in park but showed it was in reverse. Dealer suggested neutral safety switch replacement, wanted 109 plus 119 just for checking what was wrong. At rockauto for 47. I now believe it was parking-prawl lock. My brother does not use the e-brake. 
112000 mi

US $22
Transmission shift link bushing broke. Transmission was in neutral, but shifter was stuck in park. Vehicle would not start. 
96000 mi

US $1200
transmission rebuilt 
98000 mi would not go into drive. assume transmission was rebuilt again. was under warranty but took them 7-8 days to fix it 

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2005 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV

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

135900 mi

US $1375
4 wheel drive was stuck in low, then the truck ended stuck in neutral. The transmission needed to be replaced. 

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2005 GMC Envoy Transmission Problems

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