2004 GMC Envoy XL Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 6%of 187 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 107,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2004 GMC Envoy XL, 6% of the 187 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 107,000 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.
“I own a Gmc envoy lx 2004. When I put my left turn signal on the hazards turn on. This does not happen everytime, so it is very hard to repeat. This is very dangerous because I sometimes can not signal. I do not have time to stick my hand out side to let the people near me now I am turning. Also the right turn signal sometimes just does not work. It is also random.”
NHTSA complaint #10062808, filed 2004-03, 12,000 miles“I traded my 2005 ford focus 26410 miles to wade raulerson Gmc on october 3, 2007 wrote two checks in the amount of 500.00 each that they held for four weeks for a down payment. We looked at a 2004 Gmc envoy with 65,000 miles the salesman quoted us a price of 17,000 so we did the paper work the first time on the 16th we were called in again and told we had to sign more documents this time the price of the envoy rose to 21698.35, I asked about my 05 focus was told it sold the next day and we had to have gap protection. Payoff on my car was 12,502.95 and it looked as if they were giving me 14900. …”
NHTSA complaint #10245815, filed 2008-10, 68,000 miles“Problem with brake light not coming on. The fuses and tail lights have been checked; all fuses and bulbs are functioning. This is hazardous and dangerous while driving, for myself as well as unsuspected drivers behind me. This will also create problems with law enforcement for me or anyone operating this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10168808, filed 2006-09“I purchased this vehicle 10 months ago and have to replace the headlights 9 seperate times not including the brake lights 5 times. After the 3rd time the man at the auto parts store stated this is a known problem with Gmc> the lights get too hot and burn up the bulb and the connectors. I have had 2 buy now 4 rabbits connectors and they make the bulb last a little longer but the exspense is sad. If this is a known problem and it is posted all over the interent from customers with the same issues why has not recall beem placed for these lights. …”
NHTSA complaint #10466431, filed 2012-07“The contact owns a 2004 Gmc Envoy Xl. While turning the ignition to the on position, the headlights failed to activate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the headlight driver module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The failure recurred numerous times. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 117,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10764529, filed 2015-09, 117,000 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
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10017179Oct 27, 2005Supplement to campaign 04087 / screws break in the tail lamp housing.
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 GMC Envoy XL
81 complaintsFuel system
28 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
9 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsBrakes
6 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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