2004 GMC Envoy XL Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 187 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 160,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the body and structure of the 2004 GMC Envoy XL, 3% of the 187 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 160,000 miles. 1 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.
“My rear passenger door won't latch. It was opened and then wouldn't latch again. I have been told by the dealership that it is the latch assembly. There is/was a recall for the exact problem for the 2002 and 2003 Gmc envoy. The latch is not latching properly on the rear passenger side.”
NHTSA complaint #10704531, filed 2015-04, 183,074 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“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“Electrical problems. I have had both rear tailgate sensors go out at the same time. I have the speedometer acting erratically off and on off and on. I have had the starter switch go out twice.”
NHTSA complaint #10213020, filed 2007-12“The contact owns a 2004 Gmc Envoy Xl. While driving 65 MPH, the third brake light spoiler detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 160,000. Updated 12/01/16”
NHTSA complaint #10903040, filed 2016-09, 160,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10190934Jan 1, 2014Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more…
- 10190933Jan 1, 2014Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more…
- 10037570Apr 1, 2012Gm: on some truck models there is some frame corrosion. *rm updated on 5/2/2012.
- 10020523Aug 1, 2006Rear liftgate binds, improper fit. May be caused by broken welds or cracks formed around the two inner welds.
Body and structure: 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 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsEquipment
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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