2005 GMC Envoy Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 4%of 488 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,828miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2005 GMC Envoy, 4% of the 488 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,828 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving my car and lost the drive gear and had to down shift to 2nd gear although I owned an automatic car. I only had a car with 50,000 miles on it. I couldn't believe it could be my transmission already. I was able to up shift to drive but only after going into 2. When I arrived at my uncles house, he said the transmission was likely gone.”
NHTSA complaint #10278847, filed 2009-07, 50,828 miles“We purchased our 2005 Gmc Envoy slt in dec. 2004, which came right off the showroom floor. We had low fuel economy but thought this would get better with more miles. After 30,000 miles our transmission went out without warning. At no time did any internal sensor system detect a problem and we did not notice anything until it was to late. We took it back to dealer and luckily it was covered under warranty for repair. According to mechanic the problem was a small o-ring which was damaged at the factory and that the transmission came from the factory this way. …”
NHTSA complaint #10154438, filed 2006-04, 30,000 miles“- the contact stated that while driving the 2005 Gmc Envoy with 32000 failure mileage at 35 MPH on many different occasions the vehicle switched into 4 wheel drive on its own and slowed the vehicle down in the process. The contact kept control of the vehicle and pulled it onto the side of the road. The vehicle was towed and repaired on several occasions, but nothing seemed to resolve the problem. The current mileage was 41000.”
NHTSA complaint #10182789, filed 2007-02, 32,000 miles“The wipers were the first to go. That needed a control module. The touch pads for the tail gate were next. First the drop down then the swing. Then the right side passenger door inside handle stopped working. Then the left side rear door outside handle doesn't work. Then the four wheel drive doesn't work. Then the fuel gauge doesn't work. Now the passenger's window doesn't open. 5th speed on the heater stopped working. What is the matter with Gmc? That is a high end vehicle and as such should not be plagued with such problems.”
NHTSA complaint #10425433, filed 2011-09, 72,000 miles“6/13/2011 vehicle taken to Gmc service for transmission flush and filter change. Returning home same afternoon vehicle transmission started slipping and stopped moving. After repeated attempts to move vehicle it was towed to local dealership. Service manager stated that probably broken hard parts inside the transmission were to blame. Rebuild trans. In range of 2$k, replacement $3k. Spoke with Gmc customer service, no explanation why transmission failed or assist to replace transmission. This vehicle has 105,151 miles on odometer.”
NHTSA complaint #10406824, filed 2011-06, 105,151 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 11001321May 16, 2024This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 10250347Feb 2, 2024This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and…
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10242843Sep 1, 2023The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 10234619Apr 6, 2023This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
- 10228863Dec 13, 2022This Warranty Admin service bulletin provides guidelines for Dealers Not Required and for Dealers Required to Contact the PQC for engine or transmission assembly replacement and…
- 10227241Nov 18, 2022This bulletin provides information on Policies Applicable to All U.S. Dealers for Engine and Transmission Assembly Replacement Under Warranty, Policy or Customer Enthusiasm and…
- 10222770Sep 16, 2022This service bulletin provides information on OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 | 12% |
| 2008 | 5 | 6% |
| 2007 | 6 | 3% |
| 2006 | 12 | 3% |
| 2005 | 18 | 4% |
| 2004 | 15 | 4% |
| 2003 | 37 | 9% |
| 2002 | 83 | 17% |
| 2001 | 1 | 20% |
| 2000 | 4 | 18% |
| 1999 | 2 | 22% |
| 1998 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2005 GMC Envoy
226 complaintsElectrical system
183 complaintsExterior lighting
45 complaintsAir bags
28 complaintsEngine cooling
27 complaintsVehicle speed control
22 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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