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2004 GMC Envoy XL Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
15about this part
Share
8%of 187 total for the year
Median mileage
79,250miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2004 GMC Envoy XL, 8% of the 187 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 79,250 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I purchased a 2004 envoy with 18,000 miles in the summer of 2006. Beginning in january 2007, my 3 year old son let me know that he was cold while riding in the back seat and begged that I turn off the air. Turns out that the vent in the back of the car was blowing ice cold air on my son. The temperature outside was approximately 10 degrees. I called and scheduled a time to take my car into the dealership, as it was still under warranty. …”

NHTSA complaint #10182174, filed 2007-02, 33,000 miles

“I heard a clicking noise from under the hood and after pulling off the cover plate for the engine exhaust manifold I saw the manifold was cracked. At idle speed fumes get inside vehicle. Repair has not been made so old part is available. Upon research on the internet there are numerous other complaints of this problem. I sent an e-mail to GM and someone called and said they need more people to report it to get something done. I believe it is a safety issue because of the fumes and possible fire hazard.”

NHTSA complaint #10340536, filed 2010-06, 117,000 miles

“Hello, hope you can help myself and other persons from not happening. I came home from work saturday, and parked in the garage as usual. After being home and watching some tv I know for sure was 2 in a half hours. My wife asked of me to go to the garage to get some ice cream, we have a freeze in there. I walked in the door and couldn't believe how hot! It was in there it wasn't a hot day at all to make the garage sizzle. We have a thermometer gauge in there and believe me it read 100 . I was shocked! …”

NHTSA complaint #10231170, filed 2008-06, 400,000 miles

“Engine, check gadges light appears, SUV stalls, radio lights and steering lights keeps failing. I have taken my 04 envoyxl into the dealership over 7 times for the same problem in which they have not yet been able to fix/resolve. My envoyxl check engine and check gadges lights keep popping on and the vehicle continues to cut off/stall the dealership has not yet fixed the problem, I have taken the SUV in over 6 times for this problem. From 2004 until now 2007 the problem continues. The lights on the dash board keeps going out. …”

NHTSA complaint #10195931, filed 2007-07, 5,000 miles

“For the last few months the check engine light would come on and go off after a few days; we took it to our mechanic who ran a diagnostic and they said there is nothing wrong, probably a faulty sensor, not harmful. So, last night while driving, using cruise control and on the interstate my speedometer stopped working. When I came to a stop at an exit I noticed the speedometer was reading 42 MPH but I was at a complete stop. I do not even want to imagine what might have happened should it have begun to work while I was doing 60+MPH while on cruise control!!! This is extremely dangerous! …”

NHTSA complaint #10301831, filed 2010-01, 80,500 miles

Related service bulletins

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200644%
2004158%
2003125%
200246%

Other parts of the 2004 GMC Envoy XL

Electrical system
81 complaints
Fuel system
28 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
20 complaints
Exterior lighting
11 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaints
Vehicle speed control
9 complaints
Air bags
7 complaints
Brakes
6 complaints
Engine
5 complaints
Equipment
5 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Tires
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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