Exterior Lighting:headlights
NHTSA campaign 07E014000 · 2007 · reported 02/26/2007
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
2004 GMC Envoy Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Electrical System — runs 3.9× the fleet median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
367Complaints
2Recalls
25Crashes
11Fires
31Injured
1Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Electrical System (24.8% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Electrical System complaints here are 3.9× the median for that category across the 2547 model-years tracked on this site.
1 of the 6 most-reported categories on this page are backed by a recall or open investigation; the other 5 rest on owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 91 · 24.8% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel | 66 · 18% | No official action | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 38 · 10.4% | Investigation closed | EA07009 |
| Exterior Lighting | 27 · 7.4% | Recalled | Recall 07E014000 · Recall 05V198000 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 22 · 6% | Investigation closed | EA07009 |
| Air Bags | 21 · 5.7% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 367 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 2 campaigns
Exterior Lighting:turn Signal
NHTSA campaign 05V198000 · 2005 · reported 05/05/2005
THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO CLEARLY SIGNAL THEIR INTENTIONS TO TURN, CHANGE TRAVEL LANES, OR POTENTIALLY WARN OTHERS OF AN IMPAIRED VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“WHEN TRAVELING DOWN THE ROAD AND PUTTING ON THE BRAKES THE HEADLIGHTS AND DASH LIGHTS FLICKER. THE FLICKERING IS SO MUCH THAT IS LOOKS LIKE…”NHTSA complaint 10264199 — filed 04/05/2009 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“PROBLEM STARTED OUT AS ERRATIC READING WITH SPEEDOMETER. AFTER APPROX. 5 DAYS SPEEDO FINALLY WOULDN'T REGISTER AT ALL TOOK VEHICLE TO AUTHORIZED DEALER TO BE…”NHTSA complaint 10260318 — filed 02/28/2009 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
“THE SPEEDOMETER GRADUALLY DECREASED FROM INTERSTATE SPEED (70MPH) TO 0 MPH WHILE DRIVING. SPEEDOMETER FAILS TO OPERATE. I PERSONALLY KNOW 2 PEOPLE WHO HAVE HAD…”NHTSA complaint 10259493 — filed 02/20/2009 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 GMC Envoy?
Electrical system issues are the most-reported category, cited in 91 of 367 NHTSA complaints (24.8%), followed by electrical system: instrument cluster/panel (66), fuel/propulsion system (38), exterior lighting (27). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2004 GMC Envoy have?
367 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 25 involved a crash, 11 involved a fire, and 31 reported injuries. 1 deaths were reported.
Does the 2004 GMC Envoy have any recalls?
Yes — 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 07E014000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2004 GMC Envoy's reported problems?
1 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page is backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.
