All the gages have stopped working correctly. They do not report proper information to driver . The electrical wiring to the rear wiper, license plate lights and rear hatch stopped working. The most dangerous thing is the ABS brake system dash lights and bell comes on every time the car is driven and the brake pedal goes to the floor when trying to stop.
2005 GMC Envoy: ABS light or ABS activating
6 of the 488 complaints about the 2005 GMC Envoy describe ABS light or ABS activating.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 90,000
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 14 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
ABS light or ABS activating by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc envoy. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 MPH, the dashboard became hot, the air conditioner failed, and the ABS and brake warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the ignition switch was faulty and caused the vehicle to overheat. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.
Fuel light came on, speedometer stopped working, engine cut off. Before that, the muffler started making rumbling noise. I had just fueled the vehicle. Findings by aaa: ABS bad had to be replaced 1056$ and realignment. 2. Exhaust manifold and pipe replacement 400. Don't know about fuel system yet brakes /ABS is 3rd time since buying the car in 2006. 2nd time for engine issues. Car started overheating on beltway this week and blower motor not working right. Also have issues with window passenger side front wont work now and rear wiper stopped working. Holy you know! Think I got a lemon!
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc envoy denali xl. The contact stated ABS and service brakes light illuminated on her instrumental panel. The contact took her vehicle to an independent mechanic. The mechanic stated the ebcm would need to be replaced however, only an authorized dealer would be able to perform the repairs and because a system update would need to be reformed as well. The vehicle was taken to an authorized gmc dealership. The dealer stated the part was on national back order and it would be unknown how long it would take reproduce the part needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000. The current mileage was 123,000. Rk
Out of nowhere my front head lights went out. Its not the fuse or the bulbs, both front low lights went out. The high beams work. There is no power going to the lights and I have to buy a new switch. The gas gauge is broken. The ABS/brake light is on. I feel so stuck with this car!
Tl*- the contact owns a 2003 gmc envoy. The headlights, dashboard, and tail lights flashed randomly at any speed, this failure started in october of 2006. The weather and time of day were not factors in the failure. The dealership said that the failure was normal. There were tsbs for the failure, as well as for several others. The fuel neck had been replaced twice due to a design change. The seal around the licenses place holder came loose and had to be replaced. The brake pedal was squeaking, the contact took vehicle for service on three occasions, and replaced the serpentine belt twice, an airbag sensor, the rear wiper arm, the oxygen sensor twice ,the first time at 7000 miles. There were cruise control failures, when the contact tried to accelerate it hesitated and then surged. The weather stripping on the rear doors has been repaired three times. The ABS would skip on a bumpy road and would not engage. At one point the contact could smell fuel in the passenger compartment and vehicle had very poor gas mileage, the dealer stated that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle, but air valve became stuck and would not close. The rear door hinges squeaked. This winter it won't go to full voltage until a minute elapsed after the vehicle has been started. The original failure mileage was 3829, and the current mileage was 23700.*ak the brakes were inoperative, the belts squeaked, there was a problem with the ABS, the air bag light illuminated, the cruise control didn't work properly, the rear wiper would only wipe the middle of the back windshield. A new fuel neck was installed. Updated 03/15/07.
Service bulletins that may apply
- This informational bulletin provides technicians with a brake lathe calibration procedure.
- Service brakes, hydraulic
- This informational bulletin provides information for Disc Brake Warranty Service and Procedures.
- Service brakes
- ABS, red brake ,svc and 4WD light on HVAC blower inoperative
- ABS light on, dtc's C0265, C0201, U1041 set and/or loss of communication with brake module
- ABS brake svc and 4WD light on HVAC blower inoperative
- Squeak noise on brake apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2005 GMC Envoy abs
Is ABS light or ABS activating a common problem on the 2005 GMC Envoy?
6 of 488 owner complaints about the 2005 GMC Envoy (1%) mention ABS light or ABS activating. The model year with the most reports is 2004.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2005 GMC Envoy?
There are 0 recalls and 14 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2005 GMC Envoy
Fuel gauge 187Headlights 58Stalling 39Check engine light 31Fire or smoke 13Fuel pump 13No deployment 12Wipers 9Door locks 8Won't start 8Brake failure 7Engine failure 6Overheating 6
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