2004 GMC Envoy XUV Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 150 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 111,848miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine of the 2004 GMC Envoy XUV, 3% of the 150 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 111,848 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.
“2004 Envoy Xuv, impeccably maintained, car was parked in my drive way and I started it to go to the store and it started chugging and then almost died, but then went back to normal but the service engine soon and reduced engine power lights illuminated on dash.turned off engine. Restarted, and the service engine soon light was still there so my husband hooked up his code reader and it had the code p1680 ( throttle body postioning censor.) and this isn't the first time it's done it but the engine light has always just flashed it would never stay on so we could read the code. …”
NHTSA complaint #10749022, filed 2015-08, 111,848 miles“Exhaust manifold cracked. Gm has a special extended warrenty on model years 2008-2009 only. Yet they are the same manifold and same engine on all model years. There are 100's of reports of cracked manifolds online, with all model years.”
NHTSA complaint #10493212, filed 2013-01, 116,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Gmc Envoy Xuv. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled several times as the lights on the instrumental panel illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician replaced the 02 sensor however, the failure was not corrected and the vehicle continued to stall without warning. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10641928, filed 2014-10, 80,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Gmc Envoy Xuv. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly stalled. After restarting the engine, the vehicle would operate as normal. The contact also stated that after turning the engine off and removing the ignition key, the instrument panel and gauges would continue to illuminate causing the battery power to drain. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the ignition switch failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 24,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10615329, filed 2014-07, 24,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11004761Jun 28, 2024This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or…
- 10211658May 2, 2022This service bulletin provides policy information on warranty administration guidelines for multiple repairs with independent causes (GM Canada Dealers Only).
- 10178387Jul 27, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller…
- 10176326May 21, 2020This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 10173398Feb 28, 2020This diagnostic tip provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
- 10167437Oct 14, 2019This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the…
- 10160987May 7, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician to not remove the torque converter bolts and start the engine as this may cause damage to the…
- 10160983May 6, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller…
- 10144451Aug 8, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about engine block of possible cylinder bore damage, scoring or out of round as the possible…
- 10129097Jan 25, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about finding needle bearings during an oil change. Technician will gain access to the roller…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 5 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2004 GMC Envoy XUV
79 complaintsFuel system
29 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 GMC Envoy XUV
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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