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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%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 588 repairs.
GMC Envoy electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (1%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (37%)
< $100 (44%)
Chart based on 131 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
285-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 103100 mi US $360 |
Turn signal worked intermittently. Original told I needed complete signal harness from dealer. Turned out to be flasher part after non-dealer mechanic replaced turn signal harness and still had problem. He found the flasher issue. |
| 153000 mi US $364 |
bad bearing in alternator. |
2007 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV
302-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 180000 mi US $36 |
replaced headlight delay solid state relay |
| 204000 mi US $52 |
Lost low beam headlights. Replaced headlight delay and auto on module. Part cost $52.00 |
2007 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV
291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 97203 mi US $93 |
Battery not maintaining voltage, replaced. This was the original battery from the factory. |
2006 GMC Envoy
Engine not specified
| 37200 mi C $1000 |
Air conditioner compressor bearing was worn and entire unit required replacement as I was told parts are no longer made for newer air conditioner units. |
2006 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV, ext.
291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 97000 mi | rear AC unit |
| 65720 mi C $320 |
Starter failed, replaced starter. Took a week because dealer had to order part. First starter they got was defective, so had to order a new one. Fuel sensor had been replaced on previous visit. Fuel gauge did not go all the way to full. Dealer had to replace sending unit again as the one they originally put in was defective (had been replaced but never tested by dealer). |
2006 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV
300-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 114000 mi US $200 |
Starter went out. |
| 212000 mi US $225 |
When parked for a couple of days, would not start up. New battery took care of the problem. |
| 64000 mi US $450 |
Fuel level sensor in gas tank failed. |
| 86180 mi C $350 |
Fuel gauge erratic, would show empty when full and start to function properly when the tank level dropped some. CEL P0463 set. These are classic symptoms of a failed level sender so it w/fuel pump was replaced. Didn't solve problem/symptom. |
| 89280 mi C $500 |
Refer to previous issue noted in December, fuel gauge non working properly. It was determined that the part (fuel pump assy) I was sold was the incorrect one and didn't include the fuel level sender. How the mechanic missed this upon swapping it out is beyond me. Anyway, the dealer installed the level sender and all was fine. Included a diagnostic fee. |
2006 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV
291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 61000 mi | AC beagan blowing warm. Investigation revealed cluctch not engaging. By-pass LPS, clutch engaged and blowing cold. System recharged. Fault no longer apparent. |
2006 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV
291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 162300 mi US $170 |
fuel level sensor replaced |
| 246000 mi | Fuel level sensor again and accessories relay switch again |
| 125860 mi C $135 |
Drivers headlight dim. Turn Signal would flash all lights but mostly on drivers side. If you put on high beams and left turn signal, it would stall. Bad ground on inner fender so lights and fuel pump for fighting for a ground. |
| 84000 mi | Wipers turning on & spraying by self. Found heavy corrosion. Installed cover kit & replaced wiper module assembly. GM fixed on a one time only goodwill from GMC Division. |
2005 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV, ext.
275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 81500 mi US $100 |
Battery died. Replaced original ACDelco factory battery (dated 2004) with new battery. |
| 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. |
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 |
2005 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV
275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 113000 mi US $20 |
Had to replace both connections for low beam headlamps |
| 113000 mi | replaced passenger side low beam socket(4th one) |
| 114000 mi | The speed odometer never worked in the cold. |
| 160000 mi | Replaced battery |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 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. |
2004 GMC Envoy
Engine not specified
| 162000 mi US $600 |
Dash quit. Top rear window motor, chauffeur window motor, and drivers side window control were bad |
| 69000 mi US $450 |
speedometer worked intermittantly. Replaced entire dash cluster. |
2004 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV, ext.
275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 61000 mi US $33 |
Blower Motor Resistor replaced. |
| 67900 mi | left rear door lock actuator replaced |
2004 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV, ext.
275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 136632 mi US $107 |
AC recharge Owner reported leak in AC system. Dealer tested and found pass side line needs replacing. Dealer estimated cost at $600 prts + $600 lbr. Owner chose not to repair at this time. |
| 133451 mi US $250 |
Dash gauges not working at all |
| 113000 mi US $265 |
return a/c line repaired as previous repair was poorly done. |
2004 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 176000 mi US $50 |
Replace front crash sensors (2) Replace instrument panel gage motors |
| 176900 mi US $95 |
Replace tailgate window regulator |
| 178200 mi US $500 |
Replace AC condenser, dryer, expansion valve, compressor, drive belt, evacuate system and recharge |
2004 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV
275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 147000 mi US $600 |
Fan motor resistor replaced. |
| 52300 mi US $130 |
replace left rear back up lamp assembly: socket, lamp and bulb. |
| 78000 mi US $650 |
vent came off. water leaked onto floor. put back on. |
| 68000 mi US $400 |
Instrument cluster stopped working. GMC refused assistance for Envoy, although there is a current recall for the larger trucks. Vehicles must fall under 70K miles to be covered--too low considering the years involved. |
| 73000 mi US $85 |
To dealer for mechanical diagnosis of faulty instrument panel cluster--required by GM in order to qualify for assistance. Assistance declined once again after official diagnosis. Will escalate problem from current status. |
| 40030 mi | Had IP Cluster replaced because Speedo stoped working |
2004 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV
| 121000 mi US $600 |
this car is a lemon [alternator or starter?] electric is bad |
2003 GMC Envoy
Engine not specified
| 137000 mi US $80 |
right dashboard Bose speaker blown. Found used Bose speaker on eBay and replaced it. |
2003 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV, ext.
290-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 25717 mi | Replaced evaporator vent solenoid under Warranty |
| 27905 mi | Emerg Repairs @ GM Garage (Leonardtown, Md), Would not start or shift from Park. Replaced ignition switch & fuel tank pressure sensor, also found left outer tie-rod with excessive play. Replaced tie-rod and performed alignment. Warranty |
| 79602 mi US $227 |
Replace VICM - Updated OnStar. |
| 108978 mi US $122 |
No Power Controls (Int Lites, Radio, Door, Window, Seat, etc.). Replaced Master Fuse, performed annual state inspection plus routine Lube/Oil/Fltr service. |
| 112051 mi US $262 |
Replace Blower Motor Resistor, Fixed Air Bag Light (Air Bag Light problem still exists) plus routine Lube/Oil/Fltr service. |
| 118134 mi US $442 |
Replace A/C Belt & Line, plug Rt front tire plus routine Lube/Oil/Fltr service. |
| 140000 mi US $2641 |
replaced alternator, serpentine belt, |
2003 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV, ext.
275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 244000 mi US $180 |
Driver door window motor |
| 135000 mi US $550 |
Heater blower was intermittent. Dealer replaced sensor. Problem reappeared within 2 weeks. Took to dealer again and they stated it was actually heater blower motor - which was replaced and fixed the problem. |
| 180000 mi US $85 |
AC working fine, Driver-side dash vent only blows hot air, while passenger-side works fine. Replace "heater blend door actuator" on driver side. |
| 198200 mi US $150 |
Charging System fault, replaced alternator. |
| 194800 mi US $20 |
Horn started a constant blurring after using remote to unlock vehicle. Remove "horn" fuse to stop blurring. Replaced Horn "Relay". |
| 228000 mi US $70 |
Horn not working and was randomly blowing its fuse. Replaced both "High Note & Low Note" horns. |
| 231000 mi US $13 |
Symptom: all 3 brake lights constant on, causing battery drain. Replaced "Stop Lamp Switch" (BWD Part#SL2043). It's located just above the brake pedal, attached to the braking mechanism. Mine was attached with a retaining clip, not screw, nut/bolt. |
2003 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV
275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 92542 mi US $550 |
Replace instrument cluster |
2003 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV
275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 162300 mi US $100 |
Low pressure cut off switch, recharge. |
| 164000 mi US $1300 |
Compressor electrical clutch failed. Replaced Compressor and Accumulator. Ventilation damper module replaced due to MODE not functioning. Battery replaced with this trip. |
| 169000 mi US $165 |
Replaced Alternator and serpentine belt. |
| 163500 mi US $150 |
Rear washer fluid pumps failed. Replaced both rear and front windsheild washer pump, rear had failed replaced both while apart. Removed and cleaned throttle body/SD chamber. Corrected rough idle and hesitation as well. |
| 88000 mi US $250 |
Cruise control works intermittently; repair included placing map sensor; less then two weeks later cruise control still working intermittently; will be taking car back to repair shop in two days |
| 123700 mi US $430 |
dash lights very dim and speedometer went crazy. Replaced cluster to fix both problems. |
| 131000 mi US $101 |
replaced right front headlight bulb and connector |
| 115940 mi C $27 |
A/C evaporator freezing up and blowing warm air. A/C low pressure(cycling switch failed)Switch replaced successfully. |
| 145700 mi C $44 |
Both front headlamps sockets burned and chipped. Sockets and bulbs replaced |
| 147600 mi | Low pressure air conditioning switch failed |
| 150660 mi C $64 |
Headlight Control Module failed. (no headlights) Module replaced. |
| 154380 mi C $71 |
Passenger seat heater lower element replaced. |
| 154380 mi C $129 |
Battery failed, replaced. |
| 173600 mi C $1003 |
Air conditioning compressor worn. A/C working intermittently |
| 6000 mi | Valve related to compressor on air conditioner. |
| 134800 mi | removed cluster panel, install new stepper motors, this was a recall items, but mine started acting up after having to many miles for warranty, or extended warranty on this item |
| 144000 mi US $170 |
had to replace the windshield wiper motor |
| 166000 mi US $135 |
replaced weak battery |
| 60760 mi C $500 |
speedometer not working properly |
| 80600 mi C $500 |
air conditioning recharged |
| 83000 mi US $7 |
Driver's side Headlight |
2002 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV, ext.
270-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 140000 mi US $2251 |
Airbags warning light was on all the time. Sensor had gone bad. |
| 141800 mi | Motor in console attempted to move rear-seat vent door--cycled making clicking sound. Mechanic disconnected motor. |
| 146000 mi US $90 |
Windshield washer pump failed. |
2002 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 213000 mi US $100 |
Cost was to diagnose A/C issue that was going to be approx $1500 to repair. At the same time, they found an issue with the water pump. Total repair was to be over $2000. Had put over $1000 into repairs in the prior 30 days; time to sell. |
2002 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 7183 mi | Replaced 4WD selector switch |
| 7183 mi | Reprogrammed onstar module |
| 104410 mi US $154 |
Outside ambient air temp sensor replaced |
| 179000 mi | Recall on vehicle indicator lights. I had experienced intermittent failures of the left tail light for several years, and was surprised to find that a recall had been issued by GM many years ago. |
| 181295 mi US $20 |
L brake light inoperable since recall repair 3 mos ago. Removed and checked bulbs, Cleaned contacts, light now working. |
| 189000 mi US $456 |
Starter replaced |
| 70000 mi US $300 |
Replaced alternator. |
| 91000 mi US $3 |
Driver's side temperature door actuator inoperative. |
| 102000 mi US $35 |
Outside Ait Temperature Sensor Replaced Underhood lamp replaced |
| 120000 mi US $65 |
Replaced front passenger window regulator assy. |
| 132000 mi US $160 |
Replaced rear wiper motor. |
| 135000 mi US $244 |
AC Compressor Replacement |
| 203000 mi | Electrical problem caused by lift gate - maybe a short?, drivers side and review mirror (interior) auto-dimming mode not functioning, drivers side mirror no defroster, ground issue (maybe) that causes static on the AM radio. |
| 120000 mi US $900 |
Replace AC compressor; recharge system. |
| 61480 mi | Rear Wiper spray control doesn't work. Wipers work, but not the spray part when depressing the button. |
| 63100 mi | Check engine oil light (oil can icon) comes on upon starting, then goes away after 30 seconds. Oil levels well. |
| 118000 mi US $198 |
External temp sensor went crazy making the A/C not function correctly Sensor replaced and all is well again. |
| 122000 mi US $1358 |
Replace inoperative passenger side door actuator for passenger side A/C. Leaking A/C switch |
| 124000 mi | Replaced Fuel Level Sensor after the replacement of the fuel cell. Existing sensor was corroded and replaced by the dealer at no cost to me. |
| 168000 mi | AC compressor failure |
| 179000 mi | The airconditioning system was leaking freon in a couple of different places. |
| 297700 mi US $560 |
Believed problem to be PS Actuator per panel discussion of hot air through passenger vents with AC on. Problem was actually temperature actuator, which has never been discussed. Problem none-the-less resolved. |
| 362000 mi US $1800 |
Air conditioning switch leaking and would shut down. System evacuated; dye tested; switch replaced; system charged. |
| 52000 mi US $175 |
The fan switch would only turn on the fan at speeds 4-.5 |
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