The problem started over five weeks ago. The car would not start once I put it in park. I've had the park neutral sensor switched changed and every time it happens which is after the forth or fifth time I put it in park. I've had the called towed over 10 times and my insurance has been canceled because of it. The dealership just keep tightening the gear shift but as I said when I drive it, it loosen up and the same thing happens. I think it doesn't start because the security systems kicks in when I try to put the car in gear.
The worst 1999 GMC Envoy problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Suspension3
- Transmission2
- Body1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
Problems by type
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- Suspension3
- Transmission2
- Body1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
- Lights1
- Tires1
- Visibility1
Recalls 1
Structure: body
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 201, "occupant protection in interior impacts." these vehicles have a console cover/armrest cam latch that could release at less than the required load of the standard.
- Risk
- During a crash, the console cover could open and the cover or items stored under it could injury an occupant.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the console latch mechanism.
Recall number 00V375000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 1999 GMC Envoy 65
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
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- This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy...
- This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest...
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have...
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios...
- This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about cooler line...
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What 1999 GMC Envoy owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I have had to replace the heater core 5 times. The first time was 1 month after I purchased the jimmy used at reedmans auto world in pa. 2 months after that it was replaced again 6 months later and every winter since. I have heard there was a ionic problem with the jimmys that send and electrical current the motor, causing the heater cores to just eat away causing them to be replace. I have also had the upper and lower ball joints replace since I have had the jimmy( they were also replaced by the original owner. I have had to replace the engine mounts and my readitor since the motor mounts broke and sent the engine thru my radiator. All problems were fixed mostly at the dealer. However. The heater core has now blown again I have no heat or air. If I turn them one the coolant gushes out of the car. I no longer have a extra warranty(expired 8/06) and cannot get it fixed.. Nothing seems to correct the heater core problem. 8ak
Both front wheel hubs had to be replaced, the second two times .
Both front wheel hubs had to replaced, first two times.
On july 2003 dealership replaced the upper and lower ball joints. Eight moths later, independent mechanic determined the need to replace the upper and lower ball joints again.
Oil leak is found on all gmc envoys, cost for replace in seals, $300. Also bushings on doors go bad causing doors to fail to close. Cost to replace bushings $125 plus labor. Which can be a safety problem. I have 30,000 miles with oil leak and both door bushings gone bad on the driver and passenger door. Time of problem is when dealership notified me of the problem.
Nar 1/29/2003. The consumer stated the vehicle has electrical and transmission problems. The passenger rear view mirror rotated toward the front of the vehicle without any outside action. The windshield wipers changed the wiping sequence at its free will. The doors locked on their own and the windows rolled down on their own. The consumer was unable to shift into 1st or 2nd gear regardless of whether the vehicle was in 2 or 4-wheel drive. The dealer advised the shifter was defective.
The low beam headlamps are xenon bulbs, and cost over $700 each to replace. I believe headlamps are a safety issue and should be reasonably priced. Mercedes are over $1200 each, and bmw over $800. I'm an auto mechanic and see quite a few failures, and each time the customer denies the work and drives on 1 headlamp, or leaves the high beams on. I feel there should be an alternative replacement, or price restructuring on the dealers part.
The outside rubber peeled right off the tire, causing it to blow out completely. *ak (tiresize: p235/70/r1)
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Questions about the 1999 GMC Envoy
Is the 1999 GMC Envoy reliable?
Owners have filed 9 complaints about the 1999 GMC Envoy, fewer than a typical Envoy model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1999 GMC Envoy?
Suspension, with 3 complaints. Next is transmission (2).
How many recalls does the 1999 GMC Envoy have?
1 recall, covering structure.
What year does the GMC Envoy have bad suspension?
The GMC Envoy model years with the most suspension complaints are 2002 (35 complaints) and 2003 (19 complaints).
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