Envoy
GMC Envoy: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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GMC Envoy – Second generation2002–2009
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years | 2002–2009 |
| Platform | GMT360 GMT370 (Envoy XL) GMT305 (Envoy XUV) |
| Engines | 4.2 L LL8 I6 5.3 L LM4 V8 |
| Transmissions | 4-speed 4L60-E automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm 3,277 mm (XL/XUV) |
| Length | 4,867 mm 5,273 mm (XL) 5,293 mm (XUV) |
| Width | 1,897 mm |
| Height | 1,826 mm 1,918 mm (XL) 1,956 mm (XUV) |
| Assembly | United States Moraine, Ohio (Moraine Assembly) Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (Oklahoma City Assembly) (XL and XUV models only) |
| Designer | Bill Davis |
GMC Envoy – First generation1998–2000
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years | 1998–2000 |
| Body styles | 4-door SUV |
| Platform | GMT330 |
| Engines | 4,293.4 cm³ Vortec 4300 V6 |
| Transmissions | 4-speed 4L60-E automatic |
| Drivetrain | 4WD |
| Assembly | United States: Moraine, Ohio (Moraine Assembly) |
| Designer | William S. Davis |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2009 | 4.2 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2002–2009 | 4.2 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2003–2009 | 5.3 L, 8 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2003–2009 | 5.3 L, 8 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002–2009 | 4.2 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 14.7–16.8 L/100 km | 16.8–19.6 L/100 km | 11.8–13.8 L/100 km |
| 2002–2009 | 4.2 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 14.7–15.7 L/100 km | 16.8–18.1 L/100 km | 11.8–13.1 L/100 km |
| 2003–2009 | 5.3 L, 8 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 14.7–16.8 L/100 km | 16.8–18.1 L/100 km | 11.8–14.7 L/100 km |
| 2003–2009 | 5.3 L, 8 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 13.8–15.7 L/100 km | 15.7–18.1 L/100 km | 11.2–13.1 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | SUV |
| Model years in EPA data | 2002–2009 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 4.2–5.3 L |
| Cylinders | 6, 8 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive, Four-wheel or all-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 51 |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2002–2009 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel and propulsion | 994 | 2003, 2005, 2006 |
| Electrical system | 852 | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Lights | 341 | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Engine and cooling | 340 | 2002, 2005, 2006 |
| Visibility and wipers | 265 | 2002, 2003, 2006 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 229 | 2002, 2003, 2006 |
| Airbags | 194 | 2002, 2003, 2005 |
| Body and structure | 141 | 2002, 2003, 2005 |
| Brakes | 116 | 2002, 2003, 2005 |
| Suspension | 113 | 2002, 2003, 2006 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2002–2009: 3190 complaints, 183 with a crash and 103 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.