2005 GMC Envoy Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2005 GMC Envoy. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 06V417000Oct 31, 2006794 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags › Frontal
  Covers: GMC Envoy 2005–2006, Buick Lacrosse 2005–2006, Chevrolet Trailblazer 2005–2006 +9 more

  Reported issue: Certain vehicles originally built with cloth seats that were equipped with an automatic air bag passenger sensing system and later reupholstered with aftermarket leather seat cover kits are involved. Testing has indicated that the aftermarket leather seat covers can cause the passenger sensing system to malfunction.

  Possible consequence: If the passenger sensing system malfunctions, the front air bag on the passenger side may be disabled when it should be enabled, or enabled when it should be disabled. In either case, in the event of a crash that requires air bag deployment, a front passenger's level of injury may be increased.

  Remedy: Because a replacement leather seat cover that is compatible with the passenger sensing system is not available, general motors (gm) will repurchase these vehicles in accordance with the terms stated in gm's letter to owners. The recall began on november 6, 2006. Owners should contact gm at 1-877-477-1022 to begin the…

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• 05V035000Feb 3, 200517,815 vehicles potentially affected
  Visibility › Windshield
  Covers: GMC Envoy 2005, Chevrolet Trailblazer 2005, Buick Rainier 2005 +1 more

  Reported issue: Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, 'windshield mounting.' the windshield urethane bead may not have adhered to the body in certain areas during the cure process.

  Possible consequence: If a crash occurs, the windshield may not be retained, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the windshield free of charge. The recall began on march 10, 2005. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, or gmc at 1-866-996-9463.

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