2004 GMC Envoy Exterior Lighting Problems
NHTSA component category: EXTERIOR LIGHTING · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How exterior lighting ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 367 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2004 GMC Envoy overview page.
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
“2004 GMC ENVOY HEADLIGHTS WOULD PERIODICALLY DIMM AND GO OFF DURING BREAKING. WITHOUT WARNING HEADLIGHTS FAILED WITH NO INDICATION. REPAIR AT GMC DEALER COST $130…”NHTSA complaint 10247633 — filed 11/04/2008
“THE TRUCK'S DIM LIGHTS ALL OF THE SUDDEN STOP WORKING. THE BRIGHT LIGHTS COME ON, BUT THE DIM LIGHTS WILL NOT COME ON AT ALL…”NHTSA complaint 10245732 — filed 10/16/2008
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Exterior Lighting complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2004 GMC Envoy have exterior lighting problems?
Exterior Lighting is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2004 GMC Envoy: 27 of 367 complaints on file (7.4%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2004 GMC Envoy have in total?
367 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 25 involved a crash, 11 involved a fire, 31 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's exterior lighting category include?
NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the EXTERIOR LIGHTING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.
