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2004 GMC Envoy

Common problems & what to know before you buy

Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2004 GMC Envoy.

Recall campaigns
2
Owner complaints
374, mostly electrical system
Safety record

Recalls on the 2004 GMC Envoy

Recall·07E014000

Exterior lighting: headlights

CERTAIN MAXZONE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES, DEPO BRAND, P/NO 335-1120L-AS, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER…

Recall·05V198000

Exterior lighting: turn signal

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE DRIVER WISHING TO SIGNAL A TURN BY MOVING THE DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL LEVER, (UP OR DOWN) MAY…

Source: NHTSA

Owner complaints

What 374 owners reported

Electrical system145
Fuel/propulsion system34
Fuel system29
Exterior lighting28

Source: NHTSA

Specifications

2004 GMC Envoy at a glance

Trims
SLESLTXL SLEXL SLTXUV SLEXUV SLT
Engine
4.2L 6-Cylinder, 5.3L 8-Cylinder
Transmission
Automatic 4-spd
Drivetrain
RWD, 4WD
Fuel
Gasoline
Body style
SUV
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Frequently asked questions

What are the common problems with the 2004 GMC Envoy?

Owners have filed 374 complaints about the 2004 GMC Envoy with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. There are 2 recall campaigns covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.

Is the 2004 GMC Envoy reliable?

Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 2 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.

Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2004 GMC Envoy?

Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2004 GMC Envoy listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.

Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.