2004 GMC Envoy XL Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 187 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 2004 GMC Envoy XL, 3% of the 187 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Upon shifting tranny into park gear vhecile continued to roll forward or backward note : upon pushing in shifter relaese button shifter engaed in park gear however indicator displayed drive internal failure cable broken and emergency brake did not work so I had my neigbor put bricks behind the rear wheels all the while the car shut itself off and the steering wheel locked”
NHTSA complaint #10544194, filed 2013-09, 132,193 miles“Gmc 2004 Envoy Xl SUV has repeated stopping problems at low speed. Brake peddle has excessive travel and coast through stop signs at low speed. Experienced near misses with cars in parking lots. Brake peddle collapses to floor at stop lights and signs when stopped. False ABS activation on dry pavement.”
NHTSA complaint #10157525, filed 2006-05, 14,500 miles“Dt: the contact owns a 2004 Gmc Envoy Xl. While pulling into driveway at 5 MPH the vehicle would not stop, it accelerated and then I hit garage. There was damage to the garage the garage door had to be replaced. The vehicle was damaged, the estimated cost to repair the vehicle was $5000. The vehicle is at the dealer . An investigation is ongoing at this time. When the tow truck came to pick the vehicle the driver noted that the brakes were all the way to the floor. Ak”
NHTSA complaint #10139579, filed 2005-10, 16,000 miles“Transmission not shifting correctly, ABS light, brake light, emergency brake light, 4-wd drive light, heat/AC crusie control not working. Found pi report, ignition switch replaced, fixed problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10116830, filed 2005-04, 27,000 miles“Front braking problem with 2004 Gmc Envoy Xl. Problem has occurred after each time a repair attempt has been made by Gmc problem is front squealing of brake systems.”
NHTSA complaint #10140512, filed 2005-10, 5,000 milesRelated recalls
- 04V527000Nov 1, 2004On certain sport utility vehicles, vibration and heat may cause the tail lamp/stop lamp bulb to loosen in its socket. If this occurs, the bulb may flicker and…Covers: GMC Envoy XL 2002–2004, Oldsmobile Bravada 2002–2004, Chevrolet Trailblazer 2002–2004 +2 more
Related service bulletins
- 10022470Jun 1, 2007Abs light on, dtc's c0265, c0201, u1041 set and/or loss of communication with brake module. (reground ebcm ground).
- 10019207Feb 17, 2006Abs brake svc and 4wd light on hvac blower inoperative.
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 GMC Envoy XL
81 complaintsFuel system
28 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsTires
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 GMC Envoy XL
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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