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GMC Envoy repairs by problem area

Engine (31%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (24%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (5%)

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GMC Envoy brake repair cost distribution

$2500+ (9%)

$1000 - $2499 (4%)

$500 - $999 (30%)

$100 - $499 (35%)

< $100 (22%)

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Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2008 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV

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

98000 mi The Check Stabilizer light has been on since I got the car. It has been to 3 separate Dealers and none of them can figure out why. They say the stabilizer is fine and they can't get the light to stop coming on. 
119200 mi

US $147
Steering Wheel Position Sensor failed, activating "service stabilitrack" warning 

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2008 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV

285-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD

146600 mi

US $365
worked on stabilitrack system 

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2006 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV, ext.

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

196000 mi

US $580
Pads and rotors 

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2006 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV, ext.

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

89000 mi two stabilitrak sensors 
125000 mi

US $100
replaced caliper bracket and pads 

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2006 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV

291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD

34000 mi Brake calipers removed, cleaned, refitted, and set-up. Symptoms no longer apparent. 

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2006 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV

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

156240 mi

C $900
Brakes all around, Pads, rotors. 

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2005 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV, ext.

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

102000 mi

US $800
Complete replacement of ABS hydraulic valve module, replacement of master cylinder, new rotors,pads, front calipers. 
110000 mi front brake caliper froze up ruined pads& rotor 

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2005 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV

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

76000 mi

US $235
Caliper was sticking, causing only inside pad to wear 
91760 mi

C $100
ABS system activated at rolling speed. Determined driver side front abs sensor bad. 
169880 mi

C $1100
Replaced backing plates on rear wheels. 

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2004 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV, ext.

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

170000 mi Brakes went out so we replaced all four sets of brake pads, all four rotors, all calipers, master cylinder, and brake booster. We still have no brakes. We don't know what's wrong. 

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2004 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV

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

177500 mi

US $657
Repair emergency brake and backing plates 

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2004 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV

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

146000 mi

US $150
Both Front Calipers Replaced due to sticking problems. Also replaced rotors and pads. 

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2003 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV, ext.

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

143000 mi

US $500
Replaced front brake rotors & pads 

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2003 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV

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

133260 mi

C $225
Replaced front pads, disks and calipers 
154380 mi

C $71
ABS pulsating intermittently at slow speed, 2-5 KPH. R/H ABS sensor found corroded. Attempted removal and sensor broke in half with body rusted into hub. Replaced hub assy. 
156000 mi

US $600
Replaced all rotors, pads and rubber brake lines to include parking brake pads. Replace all brake fluid. 
198000 mi

US $700
An "Brake System Failure, Service Soon" I checked the fluid level and it was at about 20%. I added fluid and took to the shop. Rear Passenger Caliper, Rubber connection had a bad copper washer causing a very slow leak. Replaced and flushed brake fluid. 
100000 mi

US $3000
The service engine light was on and the ABS light would come on. A module and I forget what else needed replaced. 
146000 mi

US $250
Replaced brake pads and rotors on the back. 

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2002 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV

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

154808 mi

US $423
Replace brake master cylinder & bleed hydraulic system 
181295 mi

US $410
Removed rear brake rotors and adjusted brake shoes (handbrake) Replaced front brake pads and machined rotors 

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