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1999 GMC EnvoyProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 1999 GMC Envoy, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints90 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage55kSuspension, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 2, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 GMC Envoy has problems

9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Suspension30
Power train20
Equipment10
Exterior lighting10
Structure10
Tires10
Electrical system10
Visibility10
Engine and engine cooling10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1999 GMC Envoy recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Structure: body

Recall 00V-375 · Nov 13, 2000 · 13,893 vehicles

Risk. DURING A CRASH, THE CONSOLE COVER COULD OPEN AND THE COVER OR ITEMS STORED UNDER IT COULD INJURY AN OCCUPANT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with GMC.

Best & worst years

1999 vs. every other Envoy year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Envoy median. How we score

'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Envoy owners report

Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

ON JULY 2003 DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS. EIGHT MOTHS LATER, INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DETERMINED THE NEED TO REPLACE THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS AGAIN. *AK
Complaint 10061657 · Mar 9, 2004

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