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GMC Envoy XL years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 594 complaints about the GMC Envoy XL since 2002, and 8 recalls have been issued. The 2003 model year has 228 complaints, more than any other year, led by fuel system and electrical problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
594
Recalls
8
Worst year
2003
Model years
2002-2006

GMC Envoy XL years to avoid

No model year of the GMC Envoy XL stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best GMC Envoy XL years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

GMC Envoy XL complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

2002200320042006

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Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common GMC Envoy XL problems

All model years combined.

  • Fuel system
    177
  • Electrical
    170
  • Transmission
    54
  • Visibility
    53
  • Engine
    48
  • Lights
    43
  • Body
    36
  • Locks
    23
  • Airbags
    23
  • Acceleration
    21
  • Brakes
    15
  • Suspension
    13

GMC Envoy XL problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
200681109Fuel system60,12553
200475187Electrical66,42816
200365228Fuel system79,800311
20028870Fuel system65,00032

Recalls 8

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Questions about the GMC Envoy XL

What years of the GMC Envoy XL should you avoid?

No single model year of the GMC Envoy XL has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used GMC Envoy XL?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the GMC Envoy XL?

Fuel system, with 177 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (170) and transmission (54).

How many recalls does the GMC Envoy XL have?

8 recalls between 2002 and 2006. The 2006 model year has the most, with 5.

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