2004 GMC Envoy: doors won't lock, open or latch

6 of the 367 complaints about the 2004 GMC Envoy describe doors won't lock, open or latch.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 2%
typical mileage: 32,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below

Doors won't lock, open or latch by model year

2008
1
2007
7
2006
8
2005
8
2004
6
2003
8
2002
4

What owners say

Filed Sep 30, 2014 · Electrical · VA

This vehicle has and had major electrical issues since new. Instrument cluster replaced at my expense at 75000 miles. Now door locks intermittent. Won't open or lock by remote. Rear wiper goes out when door locks stop. Rear door lock out also. Can lock doors from inside and manually lock driver door but rear hatch will stay unlocked. This is a safety hazard especially at night at a mall or even in my driveway. Someone could enter my vehicle and hurt someone in my family when locks are out. In my driveway they could get access to my garage door opener and enter my house. I shouldn't have to remove my garage door opener everytime I enter my home. I think this is a very serious security issue for my family. I'm retired and can't afford the repair. I've seen this all over the internet but no fix from gm.

Filed May 30, 2011 · Locks · 79,682 miles · NJ

One rear door swung open while pulling out of a parking lot with my daughter in the backseat (thank goodness she was in a seatbelt, but my purchase went flying out and spilled out all over the road). Since then I have noticed both rear door latches randomly stick closed even when the doors are unlocked and both latches randomly fail to latch closed causing door to remain open. After this happens, I try numerous times to close the door only to have it not catch. After playing with the latch, it finally works. I avoid opening the rear doors at all if I can. The latches do appear corroded and rusty. There is a recall for this on the 2003 xl model, but my 2004 model has the same exact problem! It seems others share the same complaint according to some internet forums.

Filed Oct 30, 2007 · Electrical, Lights · 32,000 miles · KY

1. I purchased a 2004 envoy. The dealer I purchased it from had it under warranty. 2 weeks after I purchased, the interior lights were coming on and off, the automatic door locks started to lock by themselves simultaneously. Non stop. It scares my children, as well as I, because I don't know if it's going to spark a fire or what. Sometimes it does it more than others, for example, when it rains, but it only does it when I roll the driver's side window up. Even if its not down and I roll it up it does it. As well as if I hit a small pot hole and sometimes it just does it on its on. I've taken it to a gmc dealer 4 or more times and they can't find the problem any where. So, nothing has been done to fix this problem because no one can find a solution. I park my $18,000 vehicle next to the road in case it does spark a fire. Please inform me if anything is available or who I need to contact at gmc to find an answer.

Filed Sep 12, 2007 · Electrical · 308 miles · 00

On-going issues with my 2004 gmc envoy since purchase. Leave home, travel to destination, usually a short distance, when trying to restart vehicle all dash lights come on, radio works, windows work, etc., turn the key to start and nothing happens, no attempt at starting what-so-ever. Makes no difference with temperature, time of day, rain/shine, etc. Often if you leave the vehicle to sit for an hour, it will restart, sometimes sooner, sometimes not at all. First incident happened when we had 308 km on the vehicle, now we have 68,000 km and problem still exists. They have changed the ignition switch numerous times, reprogrammed the settings for international vs domestic in regards to the apparent security system that I have, which we discovered has never worked either. Numerous issues with the ABS coming on with dry pavement. Water in rear backup lights, they were drained and re-sealed. Rust on all interior door panels, back door and hood where joints meet, repaired. Water on the floor at the door when it rains, fixed seal at door. Drivers side door locked when you left the vehicle without locking it myself, reprogrammed. Interior door trim/seal repeatedly falls off from back right passenger door. 10 months left on our lease....can't wait to find a new vehicle. Completely not satisfied with the vehicle or by the service we have received.

Filed Mar 21, 2006 · Locks · 105,400 miles · OH

Dt*: the contact stated while going around a curve at 35 MPH the driver side rear door opened. The vehicle was pulled to the side of the road. Upon attempting to close the door, it would not stay closed. The vehicle was taken to the dealership. They replaced the driver side rear door latch, which remedied the problem.

Filed Nov 15, 2005 · Electrical, Engine · 29,250 miles · NJ

Headlights, driving lights and all interior lighting dim and flicker approx every 30 seconds. Has been this way for over 10 days, dealer cannot diagnose problem until the "service engine soon" light comes on, which it hasn't. It is nearly impossible to drive at night with dim, flashing, headlights, and is confusing to other drivers. Also, a fan can be heard blowing off & on approx once every minute, and this is with the vehicle completely turned off and the key out of the ignition. This is constant, I'm concerned the battery will be dead and the car won't start, or that the lights will completely go out while I am driving at night. Rear passenger door locks suddenly stopped working with the remote and the door unlock switch on the driver's door. I have to climb over the front seat into the back to physically unlock the door to remove my children from the car.