2004 GMC Envoy Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 39about this part
- Share
- 11%of 367 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,836miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 39 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2004 GMC Envoy, 11% of the 367 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,836 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My dash panel gauges began failing one by one. My headlights will sometimes not come on after starting the car with the headlight switch on auto. A flick of the headlight switch in and off, does not make the headlights come on. Sometimes they come on after driving around, and then will go off without touching the switch. Now, my side brakelights will not operate correctly when the brake pedal is pressed. Only the third brake light illuminates.”
NHTSA complaint #11258245, filed 2019-09, 67,000 miles“I was driving in the city at night time and my low beam lights quit working. I did not notice it right away because of the street lights. This could have caused an accident and put my husband, daughter and myself at risk.”
NHTSA complaint #11366788, filed 2020-10, 160,000 miles“Parked the vehicle in a parking garage so I know the lights were working when we went in. As we were leaving approximately 3 hours later, the low beams would not come on at all. Had to run high beams; had several people look at the fuses, replaced bulbs, etc. But they could not find the problem. A couple of weeks later just before I was taking it to a dealer to look at the problem the low beams began working again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10676142, filed 2015-01, 127,000 miles“Noticed smoke coming from under the hood and then passenger side head light went out. Upon investigation I noticed the light socket for the head light was melted. I did some research and learned that this appears to be a very common problem, with some actually causing fire or accidents.”
NHTSA complaint #10548112, filed 2013-10, 86,000 miles“I was in the highway tail lights weren't working in was headed to idaho due to that im still in north dakota also like a month ago I was pulled over in the city for no back lights it's happen 4 or 5 times two on a 15 hour road trip.tailgate has open twice once in city and on highway now it doesn't shut at all its been like that for 5 months now and it started to not want to open or close the roof part as well it sound as if its jam.I worry about my safety and public as well. …”
NHTSA complaint #10859854, filed 2016-04, 75 milesRelated recalls
- 05V198000May 5, 2005On certain trucks and sport utility vehicles, the driver wishing to signal a turn by moving the directional signal lever, (up or down) may cause the front…Covers: GMC Envoy 2003–2004, Chevrolet Trailblazer 2003–2004, Oldsmobile Bravada 2003–2004 +2 more
Related service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10169354Nov 12, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10155009Dec 13, 2018This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10129093Jan 24, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on, engine misfire…
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 6 | 35% |
| 2008 | 17 | 22% |
| 2007 | 55 | 25% |
| 2006 | 48 | 14% |
| 2005 | 45 | 9% |
| 2004 | 39 | 11% |
| 2003 | 26 | 7% |
| 2002 | 25 | 5% |
| 2000 | 4 | 18% |
| 1999 | 1 | 11% |
| 1998 | 3 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2004 GMC Envoy
164 complaintsFuel system
67 complaintsAir bags
30 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
20 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsEngine
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
15 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 GMC Envoy
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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