AI Damage2004 GMC Envoy XL 370: common problems
Owners of the 2004 GMC Envoy XL 370 filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and exterior lighting. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 7
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 43% of all complaints
- 2 Exterior lighting 29% of all complaints
- 3 Fuel/propulsion system 29% of all complaints
- 4 Engine and cooling 14% of all complaints
- 5 Structure 14% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 3 complaints (43% of all).
- Exterior lighting: 2 complaints (29% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 2 complaints (29% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 1 complaints (14% of all).
- Structure: 1 complaints (14% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 7 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
While driving at various speeds, the left turn signal, headlights, and tail lights failed to operate. In addition, the fuel pump made an abnormal noise after the vehicle was started. The failure recurred numerous times. The contact stated that the trunk door failed to close. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired.
While driving at 25 mph, the gauges failed, the battery warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted and the battery warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the alternator and the battery, but the failure recurred.
Tl contact owns a 2004 gmc envoy xl 370. The contact stated that all the gauges on the instrument panel failed to provide a reading level. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 73,000.
Potential fire or explosion due to crack in tank gmc recall but not for my vin# since this is an apparent flaw in tank it should be fixed by gm it will cost me over $1500 for replacement of defective part.
While driving with passengers in car, smoke started to come from the floor area in the back seat area. Immediately drove car to a car service shop to have inspected to determine where smoke was coming from.
Have been having problems with rear tail light (stop lights). When I replace the burned out bulb, it burns out within two weeks or less. Have had to replace the board that holds the bulbs which cost about $40.00 each. Have replaced four times since 2010.
2004 envoy, speedometer quit working. Showed 60mph when idling or stopped.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 12,539 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 34% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Envoy XL 370 has 25 complaints (5 years in the data). This year has 7, below average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2004 GMC Envoy XL 370?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, exterior lighting, fuel/propulsion system. Total complaints: 7. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: headlights and tail lights (29%), smoke, burning smell, fire (29%), A/C or heater (14%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2004 GMC Envoy XL 370?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2004 GMC Envoy XL 370 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2004 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.