2005 GMC Envoy Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 45about this part
- Share
- 9%of 488 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 45 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2005 GMC Envoy, 9% of the 488 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I had just drove my truck the night before headlights worked fine. I went to leave the next night and no headlights at all. So vehicle was stationary when I realized I had no headlights. I have to drive with my brights on at night. I have no regular headlights at all. Then my passenger side window just quit working as well.”
NHTSA complaint #11128576, filed 2018-09, 235,000 miles“Fuel gauge just stopped working. Is always on e. Even when I fill it up.. Gas light constantly on and dinging. I know this is a problem in envoys and I feel Gmc should be liable for correcting the problem. Mileage range is huge so it is hard to travel and know when to get gas. Especially on the interstate when gas stations are not always in range.”
NHTSA complaint #10399024, filed 2011-05, 89,000 miles“Out of nowhere my front head lights went out. Its not the fuse or the bulbs, both front low lights went out. The high beams work. There is no power going to the lights and I have to buy a new switch. I also had to replace the engine almost a year ago because the o rings went up. The gas gauge is broken and my passenger window will not go down. I feel so stuck with this car!”
NHTSA complaint #10343261, filed 2010-07, 100,000 miles“Out of nowhere my front head lights went out. Its not the fuse or the bulbs, both front low lights went out. The high beams work. There is no power going to the lights and I have to buy a new switch. The gas gauge is broken. The ABS/brake light is on. I feel so stuck with this car!”
NHTSA complaint #10412362, filed 2011-07, 90,000 miles“While I was driving on the ramp, my headlights started to flicker in and out. At one point the lights went completely out. After hitting a bump in the road the lights came back on. Went to the mechanic and they were not able to find anything wrong.”
NHTSA complaint #10520034, filed 2013-06, 130,000 milesRelated 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 2005 GMC Envoy
226 complaintsElectrical system
183 complaintsAir bags
28 complaintsEngine cooling
27 complaintsVehicle speed control
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
17 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsEngine
14 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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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