On this model of trailblazers and envoys there is a serious issue with the power steering line cracking on the back side if the steering shaft, causing fluid to spray out and immediate loss of power steering. When this line broke my wife was driving at highway speeds with my 4 kids in the vehicle, and she was barely able to maneuver the vehicle out of traffic to a safe spot, almost causing an accident. I have spoken with many other owners of these SUV's and found this to be a very common problem.
GMC Envoy power steering loss problems
21 of the 2,460 owner complaints about the GMC Envoy describe loss of power steering, most of them for the 2002 model year.
- owner complaints
- 21
- worst model year
- 2002
- typical mileage
- 65,000
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 20082
- 20074
- 20062
- 20052
- 20041
- 20032
- 20027
- 19981
Often reported together
Loss of power 7Stalling 4Brake failure 4Check engine light 3Fuel gauge 2No deployment 2Adaptive cruise 2Won't start 1
What owners say
Takata recall, early morning, my power steering stopped working, so I filled it and it started working again, as I was driving down a busy road turning onto my own street, the power steering and brakes failed resulting in me crashing into a pole, and the air bags did not deploy and the seatbelt did not lock, so I flew into the steering wheel, breaking my hand. The damage was so severe it was considered totaled.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 gmc envoy. While driving approximately 35 MPH, the power steering failed without warning. The steering wheel became extremely difficult to turn. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic, who replaced the power steering motor. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 87,000.
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.
Power steering went out while driving. Pulled off the road and saw underneath vehicle was leaking fluid. Checked power steering fluid, was low so added more and babied vehicle home. After some investigating underneath vehicle, found a crack in a line that goes to the rack and pinion. Replaced the line for $200. Began to drive vehicle again, vehicle was acting normally. Then, 3 weeks later same exact thing happened. Was driving, power steering went out, pulled off the road and fluid was leaking from the exact same spot.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc envoy. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, a tire was on the road and the contact swerved to the left to avoid the object however, the power steering assist failed and the brakes failed to respond. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and flipped approximately ten times and crashed into a guard rail. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact was taken to a hospital where there were injuries reported. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 65,000. Updated 09/05/14*lj the consumer stated the ignition switch may be the cause of the failure. Updated 12/16/2014
Inaccurate fuel gauge caused the 2007 gmc envoy to unexpectedly run out of gasoline and stall as the vehicle was turning at an intersection. The engine shut off and the power steering failed to operate as other vehicles were approaching the intersection. I was not able to get the vehicle completely off of the road before it stopped. This could have caused a serious crash. Gm needs to be held accountable for correcting this serious safety related defect. Why has there been a recall covering certain vehicles under the federal safety agency campaign number 14v223000 but not in the case of this 2007 gmc envoy when the end result of the defect can also cause this vehicle to run out of fuel and increase the risk of a crash?
Driving along street and all engine lights went out and engine stopped. Lost power steering and had to fight to get over to side of street and safety. This has happened 3 times since the first time each time the ignition switch required replacement.
Engine stalled when making a turn. Lost all powder the dash panel had no light lit up.I had no power steering and no power brakes. Was able to control due to low speed. Turned key off and the it restarted when key turned back on. On march 19, 2014 took it to benntt chevrolet burick for check. They found faulty ignition switch and it for $259.88. The 2008 envoys were not on the recall list and someone should check all 2008 envoys still on the road.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc envoy. The contact stated that while reversing from a driveway, the power steering assist failed as the service engine light illuminated. The steering wheel also became hard to turn. The failure was recurring over a four month period. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who made unknown repairs to the vehicle but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 129345.
Related recalls
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
- What is wrong
- Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with a power steering hose that is not to specification. Under extreme steering maneuvers, such as turning the steering wheel fully to the left or right while braking, the hose may fracture and leak fluid.
- Risk
- If this were to occur, power steering assist would be lost and increased steering effort would be required. On vehicles equipped with hydro-boost power brakes, it could also result in loss of power brake assist and increased braking effort would be required. If the power steering fluid spray were to spray onto hot engine parts, an engine compartment fire could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the power steering hose(s) for two suspect date codes and replace them if required. The recall will begin on october 14, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463, buick at 1‑866‑608‑8080, cadillac at 1‑866‑982‑2339, isuzu at 1‑800‑255‑6727, or hummer at 1‑800‑732‑5493.
Recall number 05V455000 · Recall details
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Which GMC Envoy years have loss of power steering problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2002 (7 complaints), 2007 (4 complaints) and 2003 (2 complaints).
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