2004 GMC Envoy XL Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 11%of 187 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 61,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2004 GMC Envoy XL, 11% of the 187 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 61,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“As I was driving in cruise control speed off 55 MPH vehicle begin to make a dragging sound. After stopping and placing vehicle into park and then putting gear back into drive vehicle began to go into reverse mode. I then tried every other gear 1,2,3 drive the vehicle continued to still go into reverse. The car still turns on without a problem but will not move forward when in drive.”
NHTSA complaint #10701199, filed 2015-03, 159,000 miles“Upon shifting tranny into park gear vhecile continued to roll forward or backward note : upon pushing in shifter relaese button shifter engaed in park gear however indicator displayed drive internal failure cable broken and emergency brake did not work so I had my neigbor put bricks behind the rear wheels all the while the car shut itself off and the steering wheel locked”
NHTSA complaint #10544194, filed 2013-09, 132,193 miles“I was driving back home and parked in my driveway put the vehicle in parked and when I released the brake peddle the vehicle jump and took off in reverse. I missed hitting my wife by inches. I then stopped the vehicle and turned it off. Then I tried to restart the vehicle and it would not start. I tired to push the button on the shifter. I then though there was something wrong with the transmission. I then when to the internet and search what would cause the problem. Finding it was something to do with the lockout devise. …”
NHTSA complaint #10522172, filed 2013-06, 62,000 miles“While driving at 35-40 MPH, after exiting the highway, (I-75) my truck just slowed all of a sudden, almost to a complete stop, no warning. And started jerking. I was almost rear ended. My truck started rattling, and clanking, and I had to have it towed. I was told by the dealership that my front carrier had thrown a bearing, (font differential) and the housing was broken. I was also told that it would be 3,286.53 to have my truck repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10138960, filed 2005-10, 53,258 miles“Pulled onto the road (2004 Gmc Envoy Xl) at approximately 5-10 MPH loud noise. Vehicle began to have difficulty manually shifting (automatic transmission) and I lost reverse. Upon further investigation discovered GM TSB 00-07-30-022c indicating there is a faulty part (reaction sun shell gear) in the transmission in vehicles manufactured in 1993 - 2005. Dealer technician confirmed. Cost of over $3,000 to repair, my costs since the vehicle is 3 months out of warranty. Purchased new.”
NHTSA complaint #10185798, filed 2007-03, 60,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11006421Jul 24, 2024GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. The damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or…
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10242843Sep 1, 2023The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 10222770Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides information on OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification.
- 10220319Sep 1, 2022This diagnostic tip advises the tech not to separate the flexplate from the torque convertor or damage my occur if the engine is started while diagnosing for noise from the…
- 10201098Dec 1, 2015OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification
- 10190503Dec 1, 2015OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification
- 10030590Jun 1, 2010Gmc/buick/oldsmobile/saab: bump or thump noise is heard coming from the rear suspension or felt in the floor. The information affect vehicles with g67 automatic level control…
- 10012696Feb 1, 2004Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) c0379 set, service 4wd light on, 4wd inoperative.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 GMC Envoy XL
81 complaintsFuel system
28 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 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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