2005 GMC Envoy Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 5%of 488 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 58,950miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2005 GMC Envoy, 5% of the 488 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 58,950 miles. 4 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving I looked down to check my speed and was surprised to see the speedometer reading 120 MPH. While doing research on the internet I found there was a class action suit that was settled in 2008 because of this problem however, my vehicle was not listed as covered in the suit. I feel it should be covered as my vehicle is experiencing the same problems as the ones covered in the settlement. Under the settlement agreement GM would provide the cluster at no cost to me and I would be responsible for the labor cost.”
NHTSA complaint #10394955, filed 2011-04, 78,626 miles“The fuel gauge is inoperable due to the failure of the fuel sending unit. This is a common issue in the 2004 -2007 Gmc Envoy, chevy trailblazers and buick ranier. I know at least 4 other people who have experienced this issue. The dealer states that this is not a class action issue but to many comments are on the internet. The vehicle will stall at intersections and parking lots when proceeding through the intersection after being stopped. I contacted GM customer service and they stated that this is not a recall issue with the GM products. …”
NHTSA complaint #10383512, filed 2011-02, 97,000 miles“I bought a 2005 Gmc Envoy used but in good shape. After about 5000. Miles the speedometer started to read 120 MPH. It reset itself a couple of times but now it's completely stuck at the 120. Also the gas gauge sometimes works and sometimes it doesn't. I can fill it up and it will ding and the light comes on and it won't show a drop of gas on the gauge. Then a day or so later it will be fine. Also the check engine light is on. I replaced the gas cap since the owners manual said it could be a faulty gas cap. It helped for a few days but it's back on. …”
NHTSA complaint #10411951, filed 2011-07, 80,000 miles“The gas gauge stopped working and shows that the vehicle is on empty. The low fuel' indicator on the dash will blink randomly and ding to draw my attention to it. The gas cap was replaced a week later but the problem has not been resolved. It continues to read empty. Since then the speedometer has also stopped working. The speedometer hand has completely dropped below the 120 MPH mark, although for a few weeks it would register that I was driving much faster than the speed of traffic around me. Moreover, it would register 30 MPH when the vehicle was completely stopped. …”
NHTSA complaint #10306585, filed 2010-02, 53,000 miles“Vehicle was stationary and in drive when it had a uncontrolled acceleration resulting in a collision with a garage where it was being parked. Extensive damage resulted to the home and vehicle. No injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #11144392, filed 2018-10, 143,000 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 GMC Envoy
226 complaintsElectrical system
183 complaintsExterior lighting
45 complaintsAir bags
28 complaintsEngine cooling
27 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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