2004 GMC Envoy XL Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 2%of 187 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 44,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seats of the 2004 GMC Envoy XL, 2% of the 187 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 44,500 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“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“My Gmc envoy was parked unattended in my driveway directly next to my house. My sons and I were in the backyard playing when my oldest son went to retrieve his ball from the driveway. He came back screaming mom your truck is on fire.I immediately ran over to see the truck full of fire and smoke. I called 911. The truck damage was already done before the firefighters arrived. It appeared to come from the driver side window area. …”
NHTSA complaint #10837291, filed 2016-02“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“The contact owns a 2004 Gmc Envoy Xl. The contact stated that the vehicle was stopped when he noticed a burning odor and saw smoke and a small fire coming from the front passenger seat. The contact shut the vehicle off and was able to extinguish the fire. Upon restarting the vehicle, the contact stated that the front passenger seat could no longer be adjusted electronically. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 84,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10429937, filed 2011-10, 84,000 milesSeats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
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 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsBody and structure
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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