no report yet
Air bags: frontal
Risk. IF THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS, THE FRONT AIR BAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE MAY BE DISABLED WHEN IT SHOULD BE ENABLED, OR ENABLED WHEN IT SHOULD BE…
2005 GMC EnvoyProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 488 owner complaints about the 2005 GMC Envoy, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 28, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2005 GMC Envoy has problems
488 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
183Electrical system14 crash/fire/injury
164Fuel system, gasoline2 crash/fire/injury
45Exterior lighting
41Fuel system, other
30Fuel/propulsion system
28Air bags
27Engine and engine cooling
22Vehicle speed control
18Power train
10816 other systems21 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 183 | 14 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 164 | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 45 | 0 |
| Fuel system, other | 41 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 30 | 4 |
| Air bags | 28 | 18 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 27 | 2 |
| Vehicle speed control | 22 | 5 |
| Power train | 18 | 1 |
| 16 other systems | 108 | 21 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2005 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
Visibility: windshield
Risk. IF A CRASH OCCURS, THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT BE RETAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A VEHICLE OCCUPANT.
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.
Mileage at failure
When do electrical system problems start?
80kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 139 electrical system complaints. 71% were reported before 100,000 miles.
14under 30k miles99under 100k miles40100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Fuel system, gasoline
18 owners mentioned a cost$600median
Middle half: $463 – $775
Electrical system
8 owners mentioned a cost$600median
Middle half: $528 – $750
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2005 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
NHTSA crash tests
2005 GMC Envoy safety ratings
2005 GMC Envoy 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (19.1% risk)
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2005 GMC Envoy, and the recalls they led to.
- Fuel Level Gauge System FailureNo recall
- Loss of HeadlightsNo recall
In owners' words
What Envoy owners report
Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
1) I just purchased the vehicle in Oct 2026 & 3 days after purchase, it broke down in Walmart parking lot due to, all the antifreeze pouring out. 2) December 2026 had to replace the front tires as they were stripped to the threads from rubbing against the fender wells. 3) January 2026 Wouldn’t…
On steering wheel where the GMC logo is. Melted/Melting from underneath. Some type of clear color gooey. Have been told it is seal for airbag. Also none of the chimes are not working at all example * seat belts, door,blinkers,dashboard chimes *dummy lights*,along with Bose stereo. Last issues are…
The driver side window control caught fire, while the vehicle was sitting overnight. It was sitting by itself without reason to catch fire, but it did burn inside the driver side door.
Own a 2005 Envoy?
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