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2004 GMC Envoy XL Equipment Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
3%of 187 total for the year
Median mileage
95,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the equipment of the 2004 GMC Envoy XL, 3% of the 187 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,000 miles.

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.

“The rear window on my 2004 Gmc Envoy Xl sle has shattered on closing for the second time in three weeks. I have contacted the GM dealer in our area and he denies that there have been any other problems like this with this vehicle make. It is january and the cold could be a factor; however, searches on the internet have revealed that this has happened to others in warmer climates as well.”

NHTSA complaint #10378388, filed 2011-01, 140,000 miles

“Events that have lead up to the failure I believe is poor engineering of the product. I have a 2004 Envoy Xl that has the drivers' side power sear and lumbar compressor switch set on the side of the seat. The switches are surrounded by a than large piece of hard plastic. The way it is arranged on the seat no matter how a person get out of the vehicle; pressure is pushed down onto the plastic seat switch cover. I have replaced this product twice now within the past year and a half. The first time it cost me from 65 to 85 dollars to replace a .50 cent piece of plastic. …”

NHTSA complaint #10199748, filed 2007-08

Related service bulletins

Equipment: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200611%
200453%
200352%
200223%

Other parts of the 2004 GMC Envoy XL

Electrical system
81 complaints
Fuel system
28 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
20 complaints
Engine cooling
15 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
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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