GMC Envoy engine failure problems

Filed Mar 8, 2022 · Engine · 142,000 miles · MA

The contact owns a 2006 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that occasionally the vehicle was not able to be started. Additionally, while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel seized and the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic informed the contact that no codes appeared on the code reader and replaced the battery; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer and diagnosed that the computer needed to be reset after the battery was replaced. The dealer reset the computer; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and diagnosed that there was a leak in the intake manifold after a smoke test was performed. The dealer replaced the manifold gasket; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 142,000.

Filed Oct 17, 2016 · Engine · 80,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 gmc envoy. While driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the engine failed due to the timing belt, which needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Mar 3, 2016 · Steering · 97,000 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 gmc envoy. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the steering wheel seized. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,000.

Filed Jan 26, 2016 · Lights · 95,720 miles · ID

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the low beam headlamps seized. Occasionally, the headlamps would dim and then brighten. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting). The vehicle was not repaired because the parts were not available. The approximate failure mileage was 95,720.

Filed Jan 7, 2016 · Body · 164,324 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc envoy. While the vehicle was parked, the liftgate seized without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 163,324.

Filed Dec 16, 2015 · Body, Engine · 72,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the engine compartment of the vehicle. In addition, the contact noticed corrosion on the front passenger's side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced and that the sub frame needed to be welded. The engine was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,000.

Filed Jun 3, 2015 · Seat belts · 135,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc envoy. While driving at 10 MPH, the passenger side seat belt seized. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 135,000.

Filed Feb 28, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 50,000 miles · CA · crash

: no air bag/[ deployment failure] front/ side/ rear [ side designed to deploy in rollover or side impact crashes] air bag's failure / deployment complete roll all four sides landed back on wheels. I was slammed onto left driver side window left side face broke the window and glass and dirt filled vehicle seat belt failure: left/drivers only rolled four times landed back on all fours I flailed around head butted the passenger as the force over took my body onsite officer acknowledged the indications seat belt friction burns all on around neck and shoulder traumatic brain injury torn rotator cuff shoulder issues/ also bladder damage as the driver's side seat belt failed to lock during crash dealer should have been cited for seat belt failure worst things of all time ...it was a test drive engine stall failure : at high speed/ heard noise and boom lost all power steering loud noise loss of power/ I had no ideal at the time thought possible blow out and indicated such to the responding officer electrical - also brake light turn signal failure/ appears to be functional lights signals/ but are not working on the outside others don't see signals or brake lights . I was sited for btw gm should be responsible as well dealership all the recall and complaint's, incident reports accidents and gm major ignition issues....engine failure while driving/ erosion and many other vehicles.

Filed Oct 27, 2014 · Engine · 126,828 miles · TX

The engine died without warning. No power steering. Lights, flashers, radio, air conditioning, clock and other electrical parts continued to work. Just no engine power. This was on a houston freeway (I-45s) at 5:30 pm. Able to coast to left emergency lane. Had car towed by aaa.

Filed Oct 24, 2014 · Brakes, Suspension · 160,000 miles · CA

I was traveling over a bridge on ramp from one interstate frwy to another .got to curve on bridge and had to abruptly put the brakes on I felt a snap in brake pedal then no brakes as I got off the curve and released brake the brakes are fine but now I get a bad shaking in front when speeds of 65 and over like the tires are wobbling .I bought the vehicle used and the first day engine blew .they say it was a rebuild I feel so ripped off .also the tire warming lights are and sometimes off .please help me.