Problems · by component

2004 GMC Envoy engine problems

26 owner complaints to NHTSA about the 2004 GMC Envoy cite engine, 4% of all 718 complaints for this model year.

Complaints
26
4% of all complaints
Crashes
0
Reported by owners
Fires
5
Reported by owners
Injuries
1
Reported by owners
01 —Owner reports

What owners say about the engine

Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
“The contact owned a 2004 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was shaking and made an abnormal rattling sound before the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The vehicle was restarted and driven to the dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 130,000. The VIN was unavailable.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 28, 2023EngineODI 11535000
“The contact owns a 2004 GMC Envoy XL. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle stalled. Additionally, the vehicle failed to restart, with several unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and suggested that the vehicle be inspected by a local dealer. The failure mileage was unknown.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Apr 14, 2023EngineODI 11517086
“I JUST HAD MY BRAKES SERVICED AND MY BUSHINGS CHANGED, BUT MY ABS LIGHT STILL COMES ON. ALSO WHEN I GO TO BRAKE THE CAR STARTS TO SHAKE AND I'M GOING THE SPEED LIMIT. THE ENGINE HAS A ROUGH IDLE, AND SHUTS OFF WHEN AT A COMPLETE STOP AND WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. I'VE HAD MANY THINGS REPLACED ON THE VEHICLE, SUCH AS PURGE VALVE, GAS CAP. CHARCOAL CANISTER AND FUEL TANK. IN THE ENGINE THE SPARK PLUGS WERE CHANGED AS WELL AS THE COIL PACKS AND THE FUEL INJECTORS. ALONG WITH THE CAMSHAFT SENSOR. STILL GETTING P0455 AND PO0014. WON'T PASS SMOG CAN'T REGISTER VEHICLE, BUT MY ONLY MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION. 2004 GMC ENVOY XUV SLT 4DR 2WD”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Feb 25, 2020Service brakes, Engine, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11311534
“I WAS DRIVING AND MY VEHICLE ON I-985 HALL COUNTY GA. MY CHECK GAGE LIGHT CAME ON AND LESS THAN 1/2 OF A MILE IT START TO SMOKE AND BURN AS SOON AS I STOPPED TURNED OF THE IGNITION. IT BURNT TO THE GROUND FROM THE ENGINE AREA TO THE INSIDE.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jul 25, 2016Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion systemFire reportedODI 10888197
“VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVING APPROXIMATELY AT 55 MPH. ENGINE LOSS POWER, GAS PEDAL LOST RESISTANCE AND WENT ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR BOARD. VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND ENGINE WAS STALLED AND ALL THE DASH LIGHTS WERE FLASHING ONE AND OFF. ENGINE STARTED TO HAVE WHITE SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. AFTER A FEW MINUTES, THE WHITE SMOKE TURNED INTO BLACK SMOKE AND THE ENGINE CAUGHT ON FIRE. VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES AFTER A FEW MINUTES.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jun 1, 2016Structure, Engine, Fuel/propulsion systemFire reportedODI 10871973
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2004 GMC ENVOY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, WHITE SMOKE EMERGED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE CONTACT HAD TO PULL OVER IN A PARKING AREA AND EXITED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE BURNED TO THE GROUND. THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT WERE PRESENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled May 19, 2016EngineFire reportedODI 10865765

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Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Oct 30, 2026NHTSA vehicle page

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.