The 2005 GMC Envoy has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 18,609 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 682 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
AIR BAGS06V4170002006-10-31794 affected
Defect
CERTAIN VEHICLES ORIGINALLY BUILT WITH CLOTH SEATS THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC AIR BAG PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM AND LATER REUPHOLSTERED WITH AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT COVER KITS ARE INVOLVED. TESTING HAS INDICATED THAT THE AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT COVERS CAN CAUSE THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM TO MALFUNCTION.
Consequence
IF THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS, THE FRONT AIR BAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE MAY BE DISABLED WHEN IT SHOULD BE ENABLED, OR ENABLED WHEN IT SHOULD BE DISABLED. IN EITHER CASE, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THAT REQUIRES AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, A FRONT PASSENGER'S LEVEL OF INJURY MAY BE INCREASED.
Remedy
BECAUSE A REPLACEMENT LEATHER SEAT COVER THAT IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM IS NOT AVAILABLE, GENERAL MOTORS (GM) WILL REPURCHASE THESE VEHICLES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS STATED IN GM'S LETTER TO OWNERS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 6, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT GM AT 1-877-477-1022 TO BEGIN…
VISIBILITY05V0350002005-02-0317,815 affected
Defect
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, 'WINDSHIELD MOUNTING.' THE WINDSHIELD URETHANE BEAD MAY NOT HAVE ADHERED TO THE BODY IN CERTAIN AREAS DURING THE CURE PROCESS.
Consequence
IF A CRASH OCCURS, THE WINDSHIELD MAY NOT BE RETAINED, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO A VEHICLE OCCUPANT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 10, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.
Complaints by component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
159
1fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
144
2crashes11fires3injuries
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
39
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
36
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
30
2crashes2fires3injuries
AIR BAGS
22
14crashes17injuries2deaths
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
21
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
21
4crashes1fires3injuries
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
20
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
15
1crashes1injuries
Total complaints682
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“1) I just purchased the vehicle in oct 2026 & 3 days after purchase, it broke down in walmart parking lot due to, all the antifreeze pouring out. 2) december 2026 had to replace the front tires as they were stripped to the threads from rubbing against the fender wells. 3) january 2026 wouldn’t…”
“1) I just purchased the vehicle in oct 2026 & 3 days after purchase, it broke down in walmart parking lot due to, all the antifreeze pouring out. 2) december 2026 had to replace the front tires as they were stripped to the threads from rubbing against the fender wells. 3) january 2026 wouldn’t…”
“1) I just purchased the vehicle in oct 2026 & 3 days after purchase, it broke down in walmart parking lot due to, all the antifreeze pouring out. 2) december 2026 had to replace the front tires as they were stripped to the threads from rubbing against the fender wells. 3) january 2026 wouldn’t…”
“The contact owned a 2005 gmc envoy. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, another vehicle driven by a drunk driver swerved into the front of the vehicle, causing a front collision. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact hit his face again on the steering wheel, but did…”
“On steering wheel where the gmc logo is . Melted/melting from underneath. Some type of clear color gooey. Have been told it is seal for airbag. Also none of the chimes are not working at all example * seat belts, door,blinkers,dashboard chimes *dummy lights*,along with bose stereo. Last issues are…”
“On steering wheel where the gmc logo is . Melted/melting from underneath. Some type of clear color gooey. Have been told it is seal for airbag. Also none of the chimes are not working at all example * seat belts, door,blinkers,dashboard chimes *dummy lights*,along with bose stereo. Last issues are…”
“On steering wheel where the gmc logo is . Melted/melting from underneath. Some type of clear color gooey. Have been told it is seal for airbag. Also none of the chimes are not working at all example * seat belts, door,blinkers,dashboard chimes *dummy lights*,along with bose stereo. Last issues are…”
“The driver side window control caught fire, while the vehicle was sitting overnight. It was sitting by itself without reason to catch fire, but it did burn inside the driver side door.”
Defect investigations
InvestigationDP10001 Opened 2010-01-07 · closed 2011-05-23
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,…
InvestigationDP10001 Opened 2010-01-07 · closed 2011-05-23
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,…
InvestigationRQ17002 Opened 2017-04-24 · closed 2021-03-29
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…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2005 GMC Envoy as of
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