FaultScore

FaultScore report

2007 GMC Envoy problems

Owners have filed 285 complaints about the 2007 GMC Envoy with NHTSA between 2009 and 2026. The largest single group is the fuel & propulsion. Across this model's run it ranks 6 of 12 worst.

C

FaultScore 49/100

Higher is worse. Measured against the other years of the GMC Envoy.

How this is worked out

The numbers

285

Complaints

8

Crashes reported

23

Fires reported

7

Injuries reported

78,082 mi

Median mileage at failure

Half of reported failures happened before this

7%

Failed under 36,000 miles

Inside a typical bumper-to-bumper warranty

What kind of bad

The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.

Complaint volume 52 vs 50 Severity 69 vs 50 Early failure 11 vs 50
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 52
Against the median year of the GMC Envoy. 50 means typical for this model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 69
13.3% of these complaints involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of 9.7%.
Early failure — 11
7% of failures with a mileage on record happened under 36,000 miles, against a national rate of 29%.

How 2007 compares with every other GMC Envoy

Click any bar to open that year's report.

Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade: A B C D F ungraded

What breaks on a 2007 GMC Envoy

Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.

Median failure at 52,325 miles

1 crashes, 12 fires · median 94,700 mi

Lights 55 19.3%

Median failure at 120,000 miles

0 crashes, 10 fires · median 88,750 mi

Engine & Cooling 8 2.8%

Median failure at 80,000 miles

Airbags 7 2.5%

5 crashes, 0 fires · median 91,000 mi

Stability & Traction Control 6 2.1%

Median failure at 90,000 miles

Steering 5 1.8%

Median failure at 89,500 miles

Transmission & Drivetrain 5 1.8%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 77,165 mi

Doors, Latches & Locks 4 1.4%

0 crashes, 1 fires · median 70,715 mi

Body & Structure 4 1.4%

Median failure at 67,500 miles

Other & Unspecified 3 1.1%

Median failure at 74,500 miles

Wheels 3 1.1%

Median failure at 66,000 miles

Brakes 3 1.1%

Median failure at 55,321 miles

Seats 2 0.7%

Median failure at 71,500 miles

Tires 2 0.7%

Median failure at 59,500 miles

Acceleration & Cruise Control 2 0.7%

1 crashes, 0 fires · median 85,000 mi

Equipment & Accessories 1 0.4%

Median failure at 120,100 miles

Seat Belts 1 0.4%
Suspension 1 0.4%

Median failure at 100,000 miles

Exactly what failed

NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.

Power Window Devices AND Controls 9 34.6%
Fuel Gauge System 4 15.4%
Headlights 4 15.4%
Hatchback/Liftgate 2 7.7%
Switch 2 7.7%
Fuses AND Circuit Breakers 2 7.7%
Glass, Side/Rear 2 7.7%
Pressure Monitoring AND Regulating Systems 1 3.8%

When it fails

Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all complaints include one.

Under 1,000 miles 1 0.4%
10,000 – 24,999 miles 2 0.8%
25,000 – 49,999 miles 51 21.3%
50,000 – 74,999 miles 56 23.3%
75,000 – 99,999 miles 55 22.9%
100,000 – 149,999 miles 55 22.9%
150,000+ miles 20 8.3%

NHTSA crash tests

The agency crash-tested this model year itself. These are its own photographs and star ratings.

These stars come from the pre-2011 crash test programme. NHTSA rebuilt the programme for the 2011 model year and states that ratings either side of that change are not comparable — so do not read these against a 2011-or-newer car's stars.

Configuration Overall Front Side Rollover
2007 GMC Envoy 4-DR. w/SAB
19.1% risk
2007 GMC Envoy 4-DR.
19.1% risk

When owners complained

A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single owner can see from inside their own car.

Sep 2009 peak 13 May 2026

NHTSA investigations into the 2007 GMC Envoy

An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.

RQ17002 Opened 24 Apr 2017 Closed 29 Mar 2021 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Loss of Headlights

The subject vehicles are model year (MY) 2002-2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2004-2007 Buick Rainier, 2003-2008 Isuzu Ascender, 2005-2009 Saab 9-7X, 2002-2004 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2003-2006 Chevrolet SSR, 2005-2009 Buick Lacrosse, and 2006-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix. This scope includes the Trailblazer/Envoy variants: 2002-2006 Envoy XL/Trailblazer EXT and 2004-2005 Envoy XUV. The original scope of this investigation was expanded to include all vehicles equipped with the subject Headlight Driver Module (HDM). The focus of the investigation was to determine whether actions performed by Gene...

EA12004 Opened 11 Jun 2012 Closed 21 Jun 2013 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Driver's Master Power Window Switch

On August 15, 2012 General Motors (GM) announced a regional recall action (12V-406) involving model year (MY) 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, Isuzu Ascender and MY2005-2007 SAAB 9-7x vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the salt belt states of Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. The recall remedy requires the inspection and repair or replacement...

DP10001 Opened 7 Jan 2010 Closed 23 May 2011 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

Fuel Level Gauge System Failure

The Office of Defects Investigation has received 668 complaints alleging inaccurate fuel gauge reading while driving in model year 2005-07 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, and Saab 9-7x vehicles.Of the 668 complaints, 58 incidents were alleged to result in a vehicle stall.Of the 58 stalling incidents, 43 complaints reported stalling because the fuel level reading indicated more fuel availability than what is actually in the fuel tank. One complaint alleged a vehicle crash after the vehicle stalled while exiting the interstate, became disabled, and was struck from behind.Summari...

Recalls on the 2007 GMC Envoy

A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous enough to fix for free — however old the car is.

United States — NHTSA

15V599000

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer and GMC Envoy vehicles, and 2006 GMC Envoy XL and Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT vehicles. Fluid may enter into the driver's door master power window switch module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board, causing window switches to become inoperative. Previously, the affected vehicles may have had their master power window switch module treated with a protective coating, instead of having it replaced.

Risk: The protective coating may not eliminate the risk that the circuit board could short and result in a fire, even while the vehicle is unattended.

15V519000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2006-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, GMC Envoy XL, 2006-2008 Isuzu Ascender, and Saab 9-7x vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the headlamp driver module (HDM) may overheat and fail, causing the headlamps and daytime running lights to not illuminate.

Risk: Headlamps that do not illuminate reduce the driver's ability to see the roadway and reduce the vehicle's visibility to oncoming vehicles, both of which increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

14V404000

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 SAAB 9-7x; 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL; and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier and Isuzu Ascender vehicles. Fluid may enter the driver's door master power window switch module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board. A short may cause the power door lock and power window switches to function intermittently or become inoperative. The short may also cause overheating, which could melt components of the door module, producing odor, smoke, or a fire.

Risk: A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury. A fire could occur even while the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.

13V248000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 SAAB 9-7x; 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL; and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier and Isuzu Ascender vehicles. Fluid may enter the driver's door module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board. A short may cause the power door lock and power window switches to function intermittently or become inoperative. The short may also cause overheating, which could melt components of the door module, producing odor, smoke, or a fire.

Risk: A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury. A fire could occur even while the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.

12V406000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, SAAB 9-7x, and Isuzu Ascender vehicles, originally sold or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. Fluid may enter the driver's door module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board. A short may cause the power door lock and power window switches to function intermittently or become inoperative. The short may also cause overheating, which could melt components of the door module, producing odor, smoke, or a fire.

Risk: A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury. A fire could occur even while the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.

Canada — Transport Canada

Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not always mirror the American ones.

Recall 2019420 5,327 units in Canada

Other

Issue: This recall is for aftermarket replacement rear window glass produced by Vitro Automotriz. Certain rear window glass may not have been properly tempered. If the window breaks, the glass may separate into large pieces instead of very small ones. Note: This is a voluntary recall that is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Safety Risk: Glass that breaks in to large pieces could create a risk of injury. Corrective Actions: The company will notify consumers by mail and instruct them to inspect the designation code marked on the rear window glass. Products affected by this recall have the designation “DOT 287” along with the lettering “VMR” (Replacement Market) and a date code that is before July 2019. This information is printed on the bottom corner of the glass. Consumers should contact Vitro's customer service at 1-412-995-6457 or argbacklites@vitro.com to arrange for replacement of the glass.

Recall 2015422 623 units in Canada

Electrical

On certain vehicles, the driver’s door module could experience electrical faults resulting a loss of switch function, erratic switch behaviour (such as power windows lowering and/or raising without driver input) or an electrical short circuit, potentially resulting in a vehicle fire. These issues could occur even when the ignition key is removed and could increase the risk of injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will install a new driver’s door switch module. In the interim, owners should park their vehicle outdoors. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 2014-279.

Recall 2014279 5,121 units in Canada

Electrical

On certain vehicles, the driver’s door module could experience electrical faults resulting a loss of switch function, erratic switch behaviour (such as power windows lowering and/or raising without driver input) or an electrical short circuit, potentially resulting in a vehicle fire. These issues could occur even when the ignition key is removed and could increase the risk of injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will inspect the driver’s door module part number and replace if necessary. In the interim, owners should park their vehicle outdoors. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 2012-282 and 2013-210. Vehicles that were inspected and/or repaired under the previous recalls will require re-inspection and/or repair.

Recall 2013210 3,456 units in Canada

Electrical

On certain vehicles, the driver’s door module could short circuit and fail. An electrical short could result in a vehicle fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will test the driver’s window and door lock switches for proper operation. If the switches function correctly, a protective coating will be applied to the door module. If the switches do not function properly, the door module will be replaced. Note: This recall affects vehicles not covered by 2012-282 due to their geographic location.

Recall 2012282 10,149 units in Canada

Electrical

On certain vehicles originally sold in or currently operated in areas of heavy road salt usage during winter months (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador), the driver’s door module could short circuit and fail. An electrical short could result in a vehicle fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will test the driver’s window and door lock switches for proper operation. If the switches function correctly, a protective coating will be applied to the door module. If the switches do not function properly, the door module will be replaced.

Recalls cover specific build ranges, so check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or, in Canada, Transport Canada.

Complaints that involved harm

Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.

Eagle River, WI Fire

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

My switch on drivers door started on fire right after I purchased vehicle from third party. There was no warning I just smelled smoke while driving and pulled it out

NHTSA complaint #11735480 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Mukwonago, WI 1 injured

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The contact owns a 2007 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that the power switch used to adjust the front driver seat had failed to operate as needed. The contact stated that the power switch had been replaced a total of three times within a two-month time frame. Recently, the power switch had failed for a fourth time and as the contact went to replace the fuse, the fuse box was so hot that it burned the contact's right hand and left a blister. The contact did not seek any medical attention for the injury. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V406000 (Electrical System, Visibility) which was linked to the failure. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA complaint #11576166 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Mukwonago, WI 1 injured

VISIBILITY

The contact owns a 2007 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that the power switch used to adjust the front driver seat had failed to operate as needed. The contact stated that the power switch had been replaced a total of three times within a two-month time frame. Recently, the power switch had failed for a fourth time and as the contact went to replace the fuse, the fuse box was so hot that it burned the contact's right hand and left a blister. The contact did not seek any medical attention for the injury. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V406000 (Electrical System, Visibility) which was linked to the failure. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA complaint #11576166 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 115,000 miles PAW PAW, MI Fire

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC ENVOY. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND UNOCCUPIED, THE CONTACT OBSERVED CLOUDS OF SMOKE IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SWITCH ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HAD MELTED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOT CALLED. THERE WERE NO VISIBLE FLAMES. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V599000 (VISIBILITY). THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 115,000.

NHTSA complaint #11054562 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 115,000 miles PAW PAW, MI Fire

VISIBILITY/WIPER

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC ENVOY. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND UNOCCUPIED, THE CONTACT OBSERVED CLOUDS OF SMOKE IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE SWITCH ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR HAD MELTED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOT CALLED. THERE WERE NO VISIBLE FLAMES. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V599000 (VISIBILITY). THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 115,000.

NHTSA complaint #11054562 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 47,450 miles Acworth, GA Crash

AIR BAGS

THE VEHICLE STRUCK A POTHOLE WILE DRIVING STRAIGHT ON A CITY STREET. THE ROAD WAS DRY. THE SIDE IMPACT AIRBAGS DEPLOYED ON BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WITH ONLY THE DRIVER IN THE CAR. THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED TO GM.

NHTSA complaint #10924207 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

The most recent complaints

In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.

Eagle River, WI Fire

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

My switch on drivers door started on fire right after I purchased vehicle from third party. There was no warning I just smelled smoke while driving and pulled it out

NHTSA complaint #11735480 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Smithtown, NY

ENGINE

While stopped at a light engine turned itself off with every warning light went off. Glad this didn’t happen with I was driving at highway speed as I lost all systems.

NHTSA complaint #11606846 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Mukwonago, WI 1 injured

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The contact owns a 2007 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that the power switch used to adjust the front driver seat had failed to operate as needed. The contact stated that the power switch had been replaced a total of three times within a two-month time frame. Recently, the power switch had failed for a fourth time and as the contact went to replace the fuse, the fuse box was so hot that it burned the contact's right hand and left a blister. The contact did not seek any medical attention for the injury. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V406000 (Electrical System, Visibility) which was linked to the failure. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA complaint #11576166 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Mukwonago, WI 1 injured

VISIBILITY

The contact owns a 2007 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that the power switch used to adjust the front driver seat had failed to operate as needed. The contact stated that the power switch had been replaced a total of three times within a two-month time frame. Recently, the power switch had failed for a fourth time and as the contact went to replace the fuse, the fuse box was so hot that it burned the contact's right hand and left a blister. The contact did not seek any medical attention for the injury. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA Campaign Number: 12V406000 (Electrical System, Visibility) which was linked to the failure. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

NHTSA complaint #11576166 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Lewistown, PA

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Headlights go out on there own and may come back on a few minutes later but right back out again. The vehicle had this as a recall but if it was repaired the repair is not working. The manufacturer is claiming the recall expired, obviously without them making contact to do the repair. Now they think it's good business practice to ignore their problem and put customers lives at risk.

NHTSA complaint #11530202 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 153,000 miles Clearwater, FL

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

The contact owns a 2007 GMC Envoy. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH and also at other speeds, the low beam headlights became inoperable. The contact was able to activate the high beam headlights to continue driving. The contact stated that the failure with the low beam headlights was intermittent. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed or repaired. The contact purchased replacement bulbs for the vehicle however, the failure persisted. The contact researched and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V519000 (Exterior Lighting) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 153,000.

NHTSA complaint #11483560 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 145,000 miles Wright City, MO

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

The contact owns a 2007 GMC Envoy. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the headlamps became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact stated she turned on the hi-beam and was able to continue to drive the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the dealer did not diagnose the vehicle. The dealer advised the contact to bring the vehicle in whenever the failure reoccurred. The contact stated that the failure had been reoccurring intermittently while driving. The contact contacted a second dealer Poage Chevrolet (851 W Pearce Blvd, Wentzville, MO 63385) who advised the contact that her vehicle could not be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V519000 (Exterior Lighting) since the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 145,000.

NHTSA complaint #11436590 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 160,000 miles Clinton, MA

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL) AND THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS DO NOT LIGHT EVEN WHEN THE DASHBOARD LIGHT SWITCH IS PLACED IN THE 'HEADLIGHT' ON POSITION. TROUBLESHOOTING REVEALED THAT THIS FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) LOCATED BENEATH THE REAR SEAT. A DIGITAL LOGIC SIGNAL FROM THIS MODULE, BASED ON SENSOR INPUTS FROM THE AMBIENT LIGHT SENSOR, PARKING BRAKE AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS, IS PROVIDED TO THE UNDER-HOOD ELECTRONIC RELAY THAT ACTIVATES THE HEADLIGHTS. THERE ARE THREE POSSIBLE SIGNAL OUTPUTS FROM THE BCM...A LOGIC LOW (LIGHTS OFF), A LOGIC HIGH (LOW BEAMS FULL ON) OR A PULSE WIDTH MODULATED SIGNAL TO CREATE THE DIMMER DRL LOW BEAM INTENSITY. IF THE BCM FAILS, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS WILL NOT TURN ON. THERE IS NO AFFIRMATIVE INPUT TO THE ELECTRONIC RELAY FROM THE LIGHT SWITCH, NOT ROUTED THROUGH THE BCM, TO ACTIVATE THE LOW BEAM HEADLAMPS. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. WHEN THE BCM FAILS AT NIGHT, THE DRIVER HAS NO LOW BEAM HEADLAMPS. THE ONLY LIGHTS AVAILABLE ARE THE FOG LAMPS OR THE HIGH BEAM LAMPS, BUT ONLY AFTER SETTING THE DASHBOARD LIGHT SWITCH TO THE HEADLAMP POSITION. HEADLAMPS ARE A NECESSITY, NOT A OPTIONAL FEATURE. THEIR OPERATION SHOULD NOT RELY ON AN ELECTRONIC SUB-SYSTEM WHOSE FAILURE MODE PREVENTS THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FROM WORKING. THIS SYSTEM WAS DESIGNED THE 'EASY' WAY WITHOUT REGARDS TO VEHICLE SAFETY...NAMELY THAT WHEN THE DASHBOARD LIGHT SWITCH IS IN THE ON POSITION, THE HEADLIGHTS ARE ENABLED BY A SIGNAL DIRECTLY FROM THAT SWITCH. WITHOUT AN AFFIRMATIVE ENABLING SIGNAL FROM THE MANUAL DASHBOARD LIGHT SWITCH, THE SYSTEM AND VEHICLE OPERATOR IS AT THE MERCY OF THE BCM, WHICH COULD FAIL AT NIGHT OR ON THE WEEKEND (WHEN A REPAIR SHOP IS UNAVAILABLE) RENDERING THE VEHICLE DANGEROUS OR UN-DRIVEABLE.

NHTSA complaint #11341560 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 160,000 miles Clinton, MA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS (DRL) AND THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS DO NOT LIGHT EVEN WHEN THE DASHBOARD LIGHT SWITCH IS PLACED IN THE 'HEADLIGHT' ON POSITION. TROUBLESHOOTING REVEALED THAT THIS FAILURE WAS CAUSED BY THE BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) LOCATED BENEATH THE REAR SEAT. A DIGITAL LOGIC SIGNAL FROM THIS MODULE, BASED ON SENSOR INPUTS FROM THE AMBIENT LIGHT SENSOR, PARKING BRAKE AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS, IS PROVIDED TO THE UNDER-HOOD ELECTRONIC RELAY THAT ACTIVATES THE HEADLIGHTS. THERE ARE THREE POSSIBLE SIGNAL OUTPUTS FROM THE BCM...A LOGIC LOW (LIGHTS OFF), A LOGIC HIGH (LOW BEAMS FULL ON) OR A PULSE WIDTH MODULATED SIGNAL TO CREATE THE DIMMER DRL LOW BEAM INTENSITY. IF THE BCM FAILS, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS WILL NOT TURN ON. THERE IS NO AFFIRMATIVE INPUT TO THE ELECTRONIC RELAY FROM THE LIGHT SWITCH, NOT ROUTED THROUGH THE BCM, TO ACTIVATE THE LOW BEAM HEADLAMPS. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. WHEN THE BCM FAILS AT NIGHT, THE DRIVER HAS NO LOW BEAM HEADLAMPS. THE ONLY LIGHTS AVAILABLE ARE THE FOG LAMPS OR THE HIGH BEAM LAMPS, BUT ONLY AFTER SETTING THE DASHBOARD LIGHT SWITCH TO THE HEADLAMP POSITION. HEADLAMPS ARE A NECESSITY, NOT A OPTIONAL FEATURE. THEIR OPERATION SHOULD NOT RELY ON AN ELECTRONIC SUB-SYSTEM WHOSE FAILURE MODE PREVENTS THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FROM WORKING. THIS SYSTEM WAS DESIGNED THE 'EASY' WAY WITHOUT REGARDS TO VEHICLE SAFETY...NAMELY THAT WHEN THE DASHBOARD LIGHT SWITCH IS IN THE ON POSITION, THE HEADLIGHTS ARE ENABLED BY A SIGNAL DIRECTLY FROM THAT SWITCH. WITHOUT AN AFFIRMATIVE ENABLING SIGNAL FROM THE MANUAL DASHBOARD LIGHT SWITCH, THE SYSTEM AND VEHICLE OPERATOR IS AT THE MERCY OF THE BCM, WHICH COULD FAIL AT NIGHT OR ON THE WEEKEND (WHEN A REPAIR SHOP IS UNAVAILABLE) RENDERING THE VEHICLE DANGEROUS OR UN-DRIVEABLE.

NHTSA complaint #11341560 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 152,000 miles Butler, KY

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

THE CHECK STABILITRAK LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON CAUSING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON CAUSING ENVOY TO LOOSE POWER. WHILE DRIVING. SECOND ISSUE IS THE DRIVERS DOOR STARTED ACTING UP DIDN'T WANT TO GO UP AND NOW WILL NOT DO ANYTHING CAUSING THE ENTIRE SYSTEM TO NOT LOCK AND WORK THE MIRRORS OR ANYTHING ELECTRICAL FROM THE DOOR PANEL.

NHTSA complaint #11300391 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 152,000 miles Butler, KY

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

THE CHECK STABILITRAK LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON CAUSING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON CAUSING ENVOY TO LOOSE POWER. WHILE DRIVING. SECOND ISSUE IS THE DRIVERS DOOR STARTED ACTING UP DIDN'T WANT TO GO UP AND NOW WILL NOT DO ANYTHING CAUSING THE ENTIRE SYSTEM TO NOT LOCK AND WORK THE MIRRORS OR ANYTHING ELECTRICAL FROM THE DOOR PANEL.

NHTSA complaint #11300391 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 152,000 miles Butler, KY

VISIBILITY/WIPER

THE CHECK STABILITRAK LIGHT KEEPS COMING ON CAUSING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON CAUSING ENVOY TO LOOSE POWER. WHILE DRIVING. SECOND ISSUE IS THE DRIVERS DOOR STARTED ACTING UP DIDN'T WANT TO GO UP AND NOW WILL NOT DO ANYTHING CAUSING THE ENTIRE SYSTEM TO NOT LOCK AND WORK THE MIRRORS OR ANYTHING ELECTRICAL FROM THE DOOR PANEL.

NHTSA complaint #11300391 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 175,000 miles Carthage, MO

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

I ROLLED MY DRIVER'S WINDOW DOWN THIS MORNING AND TRIED TO ROLL IT BACK UP AND IT ACTED LIKE IT DIDN'T WANT TO GO BACK UP. IT STARTED TO GO UP AND THEN IT STOPPED AFTER A FEW SECONDS AND I TRIED HITTING THE BUTTON AGAIN AND NOTHING HAPPENED. THEN I HIT THE BUTTON AGAIN AND IT STARTED TO GO UP BUT VERY SLOWLY THEN IT STOPPED AGAIN. I DID THIS FOR A BIT UNTIL THE WINDOW WENT ALL THE WAY UP. THIS HAS HAPPENED A COUPLE OTHER TIMES ALSO. TODAY WAS THE 1ST TIME THAT IT REALLY DID NOT WANT TO GO BACK UP. THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED IN A PARKING LOT AT THAT TIME.

NHTSA complaint #11299807 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 41,000 miles Northville, MI

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

NO LOW BEAMS OR RUNNING HEADLAMPS

NHTSA complaint #11298567 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 167,000 miles Henrico, VA

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

WE HAVE A 2007 GMC ENVOY, INTERMITTENTLY OUR HEADLAMPS AND DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS WOULD CUT OFF AND ON, SOMETIMES WHILE WE HAVE BEEN DRIVING IN THE CITY AND ON THE HIGHWAY AND SOMETIMES RIGHT WHEN WE PUT THE VEHICLE IN DRIVE BEFORE WE MOVE. ABOUT A WEEK AGO THEY CUT OFF AND HAVE NOT EVER CUT BACK ON. WE FOUND ON THE NHTSA WEBSITE THAT THERE HAD BEEN A RECALL FOR THE HEADLAMPS AND DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS ON 2006 - 2007 GMC ENVOYS, THE RECALL IS FOR THE HEADLAMP MODULE. WE CONTACTED OUR LOCAL DEALER ABOUT GETTING THE RECALL REPAIRED BUT WERE TOLD OUR "VIN" WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. WE ALSO CONTACTED GM DIRECTLY AND SPENT OVER AN HOUR ON THE PHONE WITH THEIR CUSTOMER SUPPORT AS WELL AS A SUPERVISOR ONLY TO BE TOLD OVER AND OVER THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO TO HELP. WE TOOK OUR VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR SINCE IT IS ILLEGAL TO DRIVE AT NIGHT WITHOUT HEADLIGHTS, AFTER THEY DIAGNOSED THE ISSUE WITH OUR 2007 GMC ENVOY THEY REPORTED THAT THE PROBLEM WITH OUR 2007 GMC ENVOY IS THE EXACT SAME ISSUE AS THE ONES THAT ARE COVERED IN THE RECALL, THE HEADLAMP MODULE IS BAD! WE ONCE AGAIN CALLED GM, GAVE THEM THE DIAGNOSES BUT ONCE AGAIN THEY SAID THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO! NEEDLESS TO SAY WE ARE BEYOND FRUSTRATED.

NHTSA complaint #11204679 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Clearwater, FL

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

HEADLIGHTS HAVE INTERMITTENTLY SHUT OFF WHILE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING

NHTSA complaint #11203439 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 98,000 miles Lawton, OK

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

DRIVER'S DOOR MASTER POWER WINDOW SWITCH MODULE WAS WORKING INTERMITTENTLY AND NOW IS INOPERABLE CAUSING ME TO BECOME LOCKED OUT OF MY VEHICLE. THERE WAS A SIMILAR RECALL TO THE SAME YEAR ENVOYS IN 2014, BUT WHEN I CHECKED THE VIN MINE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, BUT AM HAVING THE SAME ISSUE

NHTSA complaint #11192397 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 90,000 miles South Park, PA

SEATS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC ENVOY. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE SERVICE STABILITRAK WARNING INDICATOR PERIODICALLY ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE STABILITRAK ACTIVE INDICATOR PERIODICALLY ILLUMINATED, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. WHEN THE CONTACT RELEASED AND RE-APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE STABILITRAK DEACTIVATED AND THE VEHICLE FUNCTIONED NORMALLY. OCCASIONALLY, WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE BRAKE PEDAL VIBRATED VIOLENTLY AND THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO STOP. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD. FURTHERMORE, THE DRIVER'S SEAT WAS UNABLE TO MOVE FORWARD. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ADJUST THE SEAT MANUALLY OR WITH THE POWER POSITION ADJUSTER, THE SEAT FAILED TO ADJUST UNTIL AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BOWSER BUICK GMC (1001 CLAIRTON BLVD, PLEASANT HILLS, PA 15236, (412) 346-7929) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE DRIVER'S DOOR MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.

NHTSA complaint #11185089 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 90,000 miles South Park, PA

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC ENVOY. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE SERVICE STABILITRAK WARNING INDICATOR PERIODICALLY ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE STABILITRAK ACTIVE INDICATOR PERIODICALLY ILLUMINATED, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. WHEN THE CONTACT RELEASED AND RE-APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE STABILITRAK DEACTIVATED AND THE VEHICLE FUNCTIONED NORMALLY. OCCASIONALLY, WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE BRAKE PEDAL VIBRATED VIOLENTLY AND THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO STOP. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD. FURTHERMORE, THE DRIVER'S SEAT WAS UNABLE TO MOVE FORWARD. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ADJUST THE SEAT MANUALLY OR WITH THE POWER POSITION ADJUSTER, THE SEAT FAILED TO ADJUST UNTIL AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BOWSER BUICK GMC (1001 CLAIRTON BLVD, PLEASANT HILLS, PA 15236, (412) 346-7929) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE DRIVER'S DOOR MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.

NHTSA complaint #11185089 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 90,000 miles South Park, PA

SERVICE BRAKES

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC ENVOY. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE SERVICE STABILITRAK WARNING INDICATOR PERIODICALLY ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE STABILITRAK ACTIVE INDICATOR PERIODICALLY ILLUMINATED, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. WHEN THE CONTACT RELEASED AND RE-APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE STABILITRAK DEACTIVATED AND THE VEHICLE FUNCTIONED NORMALLY. OCCASIONALLY, WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE BRAKE PEDAL VIBRATED VIOLENTLY AND THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO STOP. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD. FURTHERMORE, THE DRIVER'S SEAT WAS UNABLE TO MOVE FORWARD. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ADJUST THE SEAT MANUALLY OR WITH THE POWER POSITION ADJUSTER, THE SEAT FAILED TO ADJUST UNTIL AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BOWSER BUICK GMC (1001 CLAIRTON BLVD, PLEASANT HILLS, PA 15236, (412) 346-7929) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE DRIVER'S DOOR MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.

NHTSA complaint #11185089 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 90,000 miles South Park, PA

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC ENVOY. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE SERVICE STABILITRAK WARNING INDICATOR PERIODICALLY ILLUMINATED. ALSO, THE STABILITRAK ACTIVE INDICATOR PERIODICALLY ILLUMINATED, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. WHEN THE CONTACT RELEASED AND RE-APPLIED THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE STABILITRAK DEACTIVATED AND THE VEHICLE FUNCTIONED NORMALLY. OCCASIONALLY, WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE BRAKE PEDAL VIBRATED VIOLENTLY AND THE VEHICLE HESITATED TO STOP. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED FORWARD. FURTHERMORE, THE DRIVER'S SEAT WAS UNABLE TO MOVE FORWARD. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ADJUST THE SEAT MANUALLY OR WITH THE POWER POSITION ADJUSTER, THE SEAT FAILED TO ADJUST UNTIL AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BOWSER BUICK GMC (1001 CLAIRTON BLVD, PLEASANT HILLS, PA 15236, (412) 346-7929) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE DRIVER'S DOOR MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.

NHTSA complaint #11185089 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 12,000 miles Clovis, CA

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

HEADLAMPS TURN OFF WIN DRIVING IT HAS DONE THIS IN THE CITY AND ON THE HIGHWAY I HAVE TO PULL OVER AND TURN THE KEY OFF AND WIN I RESTART IT ITS FINE. THIS OCCURRED SUDDENLY AND INTERMITTENTLY STILL NOT DETERMINED WHY. I DID FIND A RECALL ON THESE VEHICLES BUT MY VIN IS NOT LISTED THIS IS NOT SAFE AND GM SHOULD PAY FORE IT NOT ME THANK YOU. 2007 GMC ENVOY

NHTSA complaint #11172687 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 12,000 miles Clovis, CA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

HEADLAMPS TURN OFF WIN DRIVING IT HAS DONE THIS IN THE CITY AND ON THE HIGHWAY I HAVE TO PULL OVER AND TURN THE KEY OFF AND WIN I RESTART IT ITS FINE. THIS OCCURRED SUDDENLY AND INTERMITTENTLY STILL NOT DETERMINED WHY. I DID FIND A RECALL ON THESE VEHICLES BUT MY VIN IS NOT LISTED THIS IS NOT SAFE AND GM SHOULD PAY FORE IT NOT ME THANK YOU. 2007 GMC ENVOY

NHTSA complaint #11172687 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

at 150,000 miles Quincy, FL

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT WITH LIGHTS ON LOW BEAMS, THE HEADLIGHTS WILL GO OUT AND ONLY THE HIGH BEAMS WORK. THIS HAPPENS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, ON BOTH RURAL AND CITY HIGHWAYS. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR 6 PLUS MONTHS. MOST RECENTLY, LAST NIGHT.

NHTSA complaint #11170637 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.

Spokane, WA

VISIBILITY/WIPER

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC ENVOY. AFTER REFUELING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT DROVE OFF AND THE REAR WINDOW SHATTERED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER, RECEIVED A CASE NUMBER, AND FILED A POLICE REPORT. THE VEHICLE WAS DROPPED OFF AT THE DEALER (BECKER BUICK GMC, INC., 636 E SPRAGUE AVE, SPOKANE, WA 99202, (509) 455-3550) AND THE CONTACT WAS WAITING TO HEAR BACK FROM THEM WITHIN THREE DAYS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.

NHTSA complaint #11155987 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.