2005 GMC Envoy XUV Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 13%of 23 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,100miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2005 GMC Envoy XUV, 13% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,100 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.
“Car was parked in driveway for the afternoon and the rear glass shattered for no reason. No evidence of anything hitting rear glass. Half the glass was inside vehicle and half the glass was blown backon the hood and bumper of my second car which was parked directly behind said vehicle. Neither one was in motion.”
NHTSA complaint #10495027, filed 2013-01, 82,100 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Gmc envoy. The contact stated that the front passenger side window failed. The contact stated that he attempted to roll the window up but it would not move. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and they file a complaint. The failure mileage was 129,000. ..updated 12/06/12 updated 12/06/12”
NHTSA complaint #10478746, filed 2012-10, 129,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10226383Oct 18, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that the Cam gear alignment can be incorrect after replacing the HVAC mode actuator.
- 10190431Mar 26, 2021This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse…
- 10178385Jul 27, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10160682Apr 23, 2019This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse…
- 10143752Jul 3, 2018This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse…
- 10139280Jan 17, 2018This warranty bulletin explains how to determine if an outside mirrior was damaged by the customer and what is considered warranty and non-warranty.
- 10139216Dec 15, 2017This Bulletin provides procedures to correct a condition of Power Foldaway Mirror Glass Shake, Flutter at Normal Driving Speeds
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3 | 13% |
| 2004 | 13 | 9% |
Other parts of the 2005 GMC Envoy XUV
10 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 GMC Envoy XUV
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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