GMC Envoy won't start problems

Filed Aug 31, 2017 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 200,000 miles · KY

Suv dies and won't start back until it cools down. I was traveling 55 MPH on a five lane highway and the vehicle just died. I had the vehicle towed to the local dealer and it couldn't be diagnosed.

Filed Jul 28, 2017 · Electrical · 46,098 miles · WY

We have a 2008 envoy. We bought it brand new in 2008. The ignition switch has quit us 5 times. We usually have some warning. The first 3 times , the check engine light came on but I could eventually start the car and drive it to a mechanic to be checked out. The 4th time we were heading out of town, check engine light came on, my husband pulled over to side of the road and car quit. Would not start, had to tow it to mechanic. This last time, no warning, just quit as I was driving home. I was able to get it started after sitting in the middle of the street for 30 minutes or so, drove it home, quit again and had to tow it to mechanic. I am afraid to take it out on the highway by myself. Afraid this vehicle could cause a wreak, and possible kill or injure us or others. There aren't very many miles on it, so it is not a worn out vehicle.

Filed Jul 10, 2017 · Electrical, Engine · 114,000 miles · TX

Car dies when driving, car wont start sometimes and hour or 2 later starts mechanic said alternator and battery are good, in parking lot and driving in the city

Filed Feb 17, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · 111,500 miles · GA

As I was driving the vehicle, the dashboard lit up and the odometer and all the information systems went to zero. This has happened often over the years. I took it to two gmc car dealerships and the first one said it was the kill switch installed by a buy here pay here dealership. The kill switch was removed and the dashboard continued to flicker. Then the car would not start, I took it to another dealership and was told they couldn't find anything. The car began to tribble, again I took it in and was told that I needed to clean the fuel injection system. I did that and bought a battery but that didn't help. The tow driver said it seems to be something electrical but the car dealership can't find a solution. Have you had this complaint before? Not to confuse the complaint, I have several issues. 1. Dashboard lights up and the information panels shut down (all are at zero) 2. The odometer goes to zero and the instrument cluster is black 3. Tribble underneath while driving feels as if the car is shaking thank you for any assistance you can provide.

Filed Dec 30, 2014 · Electrical, Visibility · FL

2006 gmc envoy 360 driving at night, the headlights cuts off. The power door locks, power windows switches and headlights function intermittently or may stop working, the air suspension won't raise to its normal level. *mw the vehicle had to be jump started, because it would not start. The consumer attached recall letter 14v404000. However, the parts were not available.

Filed Nov 17, 2014 · Brakes, Electrical · 18,661 miles · OH · fire

When I went out to start my car it wouldn't start so I took the key and my dad my be I need a jump he said no if that was the case the car wouldn't even turn over. I went back out to try it again but still nothing so I began to turn the key back and fourth and eventually it stared. A few minutes the cigarette outlet caught on fire so I unplugged my car charger.

Filed Aug 6, 2014 · Electrical · 33,500 miles · MO

I purchased my envoy new with 243 miles & have been the sole owner. My security light goes on & off intermittently & the vehicle won't start for 10-20 minute time periods. There is no apparent pattern w/when this will occur. I have been stranded in areas that I do not feel safe, oftentimes with my young children in the vehicle. I initially took the vehicle to albert gmc, where I purchased it (no longer in service, so exact date/mileage unknown). Diagnostics returned multiple codes, all related to the security system. They recommended that I have the remote starter removed that was professionally installed 11/2008. R&r car audio removed the remote starter & ran all of the wiring to assure it was sound. I next went to automotive specialists. Service history: 11/9/10: ran multiple diagnostics, unable to determine problem or replicate. 1/19/11: replaced ignition lock cylinder & case, at my insistence, based on online forums. 3/11/11: ran multiple diagnostics, unable to determine problem or replicate. 5/6/11: replaced ignition starter switch, at my insistence, based on online forums. 9/23/11: multiple diagnostics, unable to determine problem or replicate. 9/19/13: replaced ignition starter switch (again), at my insistence. 11/18/13: shop had vehicle for a week, attempting to get the problem to replicate, without luck. I have spent a good amount of $ and time/inconvenience in attempts to remedy the starting issue. At gm's direction 6 weeks ago, I took the envoy back to a dealership,[xxx], & had to pay another diagnostic fee, which only showed that the passlock sensor was bad. I had the passlock sensor replaced 1/19/11 & experienced the starting issue again within 2 months. Gm would not guarantee their part since it was not installed by an authorized dealer, even though it was a gm certified part. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Jun 3, 2014 · Driver assistance · 28,000 miles · CO

In january, 2012, after a day of making several stops (church, visit family, movie), we stopped for a late night dinner). The restaurant was closing, so we returned to the vehicle in less than 5 minutes. When we returned to the vehicle, the car would not start. After several unsuccessful attempts, we had to have the truck towed. Since it was late night, we had to have the vehicle towed to the home and then to a repair shop. After being in the repair shop for several days and after several diagnostic tests,, we were told the ignition switch was replaced. Since this 1st incident in 2012, this has occurred at least 10 times. After one incident in 2013, we bought a new battery. After 2 weeks, the new battery was dead and we received a new battery. However, the vehicle not starting occurred at least another 3 times. After replacing the battery twice, we heard there was an ignition switch recall for gmc vehicles. When I contacted gm, they told me the recall was for other makes and models, but not on the envoy. My concern is we don't know when the car will start or not. We have also had the starter checked several times & was told it's not the starter. It appears no one is able to determine why the vehicle does not start and when it will happen. I am concerned for my safety - when it's going to happen, where will I be., if I am close to home or not and will we have to incur another towing charge.

Filed Jan 3, 2013 · Engine, Fuel system · 72,000 miles · IL

I had just purchased my envoy a few days prior and was on my way to get gas. The fuel was low but the fuel light was not on. When I stopped at a red light, my envoy died. This happened at every stoplight until I put gas in it. This has happened multiple times since then. It happens anytime my vehicle is between 1/4 tank & empty. The fuel light is not on when this occurs. It almost seems as if there is not as much gas in it as the fuel gauge reads. It has only stopped one time while I was actually moving (as I was coming down a ramp to get on the interstate). It did not start back up immediately when I attempted to restart it that time, but took several tries before it started. It will literally die every time I stop until I put gas in it. There have also been a few times where I have slowed for a red light, then the light turned green so I went to accelerate and the vehicle either sputtered and felt like it was not getting gas, or died completely. Luckily, most times I can put it in neutral & get it to start right back up without having to pull over. However, I feel that his is a serious safety issue for myself & the other motorists traveling behind me as I travel very busy roads on my way to and from work. I have learned to keep the fuel above 1/4 tank but the way this thing burns gas, it does get low from time to time before I get to the gas station. I don't know if it's a fuel system issue or if the gas gauge is incorrect but this needs to be recalled because it is definitely a hazard for myself and others. Additionally, everytime I start my vehicle since it has gotten cold, it idles very high - like a loud high pitched whirring noise. It then goes very low and almost sputters. It does this several times before leveling off and sounding 'normal'. Again, I don't know if this is a gas or engine issue but I feel like it is not getting gas.

Filed Dec 16, 2012 · Electrical · 70,000 miles · IN

I tried to unlock my car doors with the key fob. All other doors unlocked except driver's side door. I manually unlocked it and noticed an odor that smelled "hot". I proceeded to turn on my car and try to roll the window down which suddenly would not work. The entire panel on the drivers side door would not function. I drove about .3 miles and my drivers side window started to go down and then it stopped it did this again and then the entire window went down and I heard a tiny "poof' and smoke started barreling out of the entire door panel. I immediately threw my car into park, turned it off, opened the door, jumped out and turned on the hazard lights. Called the fire department and by the time they arrived the smoke had gone away they tried to start it and it turned over very quickly, too quickly that the fireman made a comment about it. It would not start. Then he tried again and it would do nothing. Had it towed.