2005 GMC Envoy XL Consumer Discussions

GMC Envoy Denali XL Gas Gauge and Oil Pump Problems

• Re: 2005 Envoy XL Fuel Sending Unit [gmcustsvcsarah]

  Written by: envoy05 on Feb 7, 2012 12:38:48 PM

  Sarah, That was a year ago. I will find it and send it to you! Its nice to see people like you working for GM, but for me it is too late! I will never buy another GM product again. Which is sad, because all of our company vehicles were GMC and all of my personal cars were GM products. Tell your superiors to get a grip on what really matters; ... Read More

GMC Envoy instrument panel problems

• Is the issue with the instrument panel or the fuel sensor?

  Written by: rohrstir on Jan 4, 2012 4:46:02 PM

  We own a 2005 Envoy XL that the speedometer failed about 9 or 10 months ago, additionally the gas gauge has now failed over the past 4 months. I was set for an appt. with the local GMC dealer but when I asked for a round about cost to fix the items my jaw dropped and I no showed the appt. I have had a misfire issue the couple weeks. When ... Read More

GMC Envoy Denali XL Gas Gauge and Oil Pump Problems

• 2005 Envoy XUV SLT Problems!!!

  Written by: telcoman1956 on Dec 28, 2011 12:51:45 PM

  Wow! I just “stumbled” onto this Edmunds forum while researching the rear load leveling suspension problems I started having a few months ago. This sounds like one of MANY chronic problems associated with GMC Envoys over several years and models (i.e., 2004, 2005, 2006, XL, XUV, Denali, etc.). I have a 2005 Envoy XUV SLT that I bought new in July 2005. It now has approximately 79,000 miles. I’ve done all ... Read More

GMC Envoy instrument panel problems

• Envoy XL SLT Gas Gauge Broken

  Written by: badenvoyxl on Dec 9, 2011 6:15:42 PM

  I am the first owner of a 2005 Envoy XL SLT with 86,000 miles. I have had a couple major problems with my truck. First problem the truck was burning oil. Thank goodness this problem occurred while the truck was still under warranty. Now that the car has reached 7 years old and is out of warranty I have encountered new problems. First the RPM gauge stopped working temporarily. The head ... Read More

• Re: 2003 GMC Envoy XL [rayhitch]

  Written by: mollywog on Sep 25, 2011 9:53:47 AM

  I got a letter stating they will only pay 50% as well. My car is a 2005 GMC Envoy with around 80,000 miles. I think I will just trade this thing in. I am not paying $900 to fix a car that is 6 years old with a problem that GMC recognizes throughout the line. They know there is a problem and they should pay to fix it. Lesson learned, do ... Read More

• Re: 2003 GMC Envoy XL [mikeriis]

  Written by: kencrosby69 on Sep 22, 2011 6:07:00 AM

  I have a 2005 GMC Envoy that I bought with 46K miles on it. 5 weeks after I bought it the gas guage went out, and I've been using the odometer as a gas guage ever since. The Envoy now has 108K miles on it. I've yet to get any response from GM customer service. I also just spent a ton getting the passenger side window switch diagnosed and repaired.

• Re: 2003 GMC Envoy XL [gmcustsvc]

  Written by: mikeriis on Sep 13, 2011 9:42:21 AM

  I have a 2005 GMC Envoy and have the exact opposite opinion of my vehicle than the previous person. I have had nothing but problems with this vehicle. I bought it in January 2011 with 62000 miles on it and it could be the worst vehicle I have ever bought. The entire instrument cluster doesn't work, and the gas gauge is also not functioning properly. Is there anything on this vehicle ... Read More

GMC Jimmy Chevy Envoy Fuel Gauge Problem

• Re: purdyjo [gmcustsvc]

  Written by: scottyrock on Sep 28, 2011 1:57:47 PM

  I received a letter today from GMC General Director Jim Moloney (Customer & Relationship Services), it states that GMC will pay for 50% of costs to replace the defected fuel lever sensor in my 2005 Envoy XL! I am going to ask my local Dealership if I can buy my own sensor (lots cheaper than dealer, $76+ S&H) and let GMC replace it, and just pay for 50% of labor..Ill be ... Read More

GMC Envoy instrument panel problems

• Fuel Guage

  Written by: christinekr on Sep 28, 2011 9:30:24 AM

  I have a 2005 Envoy XL that I bought brand new from the dealer. It has never been serviced by anyone but the dealer and I have been relatively happy with it. Until recently. My fuel gauge stopped working and now I have to use my odometer to determine when I need gas. Unfortunately this does not always work and I found myself a on the side of the road out ... Read More

GMC Jimmy Chevy Envoy Fuel Gauge Problem

• Re: 2005 GMC Envoy XL SLT Fuel Gauge [gmcustsvc]

  Written by: jonnyring on Jul 27, 2011 3:03:40 PM

  RE:"Jonnyring, I understand that it can be easy to redirect your anger towards me when your situation...............handled on a case by case basis.............apologize you are frustrated and dissatisfied" I am no longer angry. nor frustrated. Remember....I laid on my back and fixed it myself for $68!!! "Dissastisfied"?...YES.....and,,... I feel sorry for all these other poor bastids here who can't get any help from YOU. Your rhetoric is merely...ZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz YOU HAVE A ... Read More

• Re: 2005 GMC Envoy XL SLT Fuel Gauge [mrsguyadeene]

  Written by: gmcustsvc on Jul 27, 2011 10:08:26 AM

  mrsguyadeene, Please email me with your VIN and current mileage. I look forward to your response. Christina GM Customer Service

• Re: 2005 GMC Envoy XL SLT Fuel Gauge [gmcustsvc]

  Written by: mrsguyadeene on Jul 27, 2011 9:04:36 AM

  Christina, Who exactly can i file a formal complaint with about this problem? I want the highest in charge if possible. I think it is disgusting that MANY people are having this very same problem and nothing is being done to correct it. We are all being told that it is our responsibility. That, in my eyes and the eyes of many others, is poor business on GMC's part. I have ... Read More

• Re: 2005 GMC Envoy XL SLT Fuel Gauge [jonnyring]

  Written by: gmcustsvc on Jul 27, 2011 8:59:14 AM

  Jonnyring, I understand that it can be easy to redirect your anger towards me when your situation isn’t resolved in the way you would like. Each situation is handled on a case by case basis. I understand you don’t see behind the scenes, all the emails I send and the sticky notes that consume my desk, so it can be hard to understand what I do. You are not here as ... Read More

• Re: 2005 GMC Envoy XL SLT Fuel Gauge [gmcustsvc]

  Written by: jonnyring on Jul 26, 2011 2:05:36 PM

  Re:"I apologize for your frustrations and concerns. I look forward to working with you. Christina GM Customer Service Hi Christina! Can you work with us all by filling out the consumer complaint as well? There is nothing else you can do to help any of us with the exception of filling out the complaint. The more complaints > the better. You're getting a PAYCHECK to help us , correct? This is ... Read More

• Re: 2005 GMC Envoy XL SLT Fuel Gauge [bethanybeach]

  Written by: gmcustsvc on Jul 26, 2011 12:50:49 PM

  bethanybeach, Please let me know how things go at the dealer. I look forward to your update. I apologize for your frustrations and concerns. I look forward to working with you. Christina GM Customer Service

• 2005 GMC Envoy XL SLT Fuel Gauge

  Written by: bethanybeach on Jul 26, 2011 5:54:20 AM

  I've been reading the posts...thanks for the VERY useful info. Not happy this is happening but reading this info has been helpful. First...everyone...please go file a complaint! https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/ I just filed mine and and am getting ready to call my dealer...although I expect nothing to be done to help me. I have a 2005 GMC Envoy XL SLT 71,000 miles and have loved every minute of driving this suv. However, I ... Read More

GMC Envoy Maintenance and Repairs

• service air bag light came on and radio quit playing

  Written by: sparkybert97 on Aug 25, 2010 10:16:42 PM

  hey,, while driving down the highway the other day, after about an hour the radio quit playing sound and the service air bag light came on. the radio lights up and looks like its working but no sound, after a couple of days after this happened, now the door locks, windows, rear wiper wont work. spent 100 buck to have the dealer diagnose it and they had no idea without swapping ... Read More

GMC Envoy instrument panel problems

• gas gauge problem

  Written by: gdsanto on Aug 16, 2010 8:05:46 PM

  hi, just yesterday i started to have electronic issues with my 2005 envoy xl. first when i went to exit truck the radio didnt shut off when i opened door. then the gauge gauge went from 1/4 tank to empty to full back to empty all in a minute. now it wont stay consistent. i dont know how much gas i really have. does gmc cover these problems?

GMC Envoy Owners Meet the Members

• Instrument Cluster Going Crazy/Power Keeps Shutting Off

  Written by: mooncet on Jun 18, 2009 4:59:03 PM

  Hey guys. Two months ago I bought a 2005 GMC Envoy XL (not SLT/no security system), 4.2 Liter, In-line 5. A couple weeks ago the Passlock light on the instrument cluster came on. A day later, all of the lights on the instrument cluster started going on and off at random (just really going crazy), and all the gauges stopped working. This kept happening intermittently over the next couple days. I'd ... Read More

Chevy Trailblazer/GMC Envoy/Olds Bravada Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Depreciation of Trailblazer/Envoy [bmb2]

  Written by: jfritsch on Mar 14, 2007 1:13:45 PM

  I haven't even driven an Envoy, as I thought it was like a trailblazer. It is harder to get a better deal at GMC dealers vs Chevy as there are 5x as many chevy dealers. The Pilot is a much more quality piece than the Trailblazer, and it has the 3rd row std. About the same price too. Last summer they were selling for 7400 ish off MSRP. Almost all the ... Read More

• Re: Depreciation of Trailblazer/Envoy [jfritsch]

  Written by: bmb2 on Mar 14, 2007 7:58:18 AM

  I have been following the various forums for the last few weeks. I am looking to purchase a new SUV soon, within the next 8 weeks. You seem to be very knowledgeable on many of the SUV's and their cost. I currently have a GMC Envoy XL and my wife absolutely loves it. I was thinking of a 2007 Honda Pilot to add to our current SUV but my wife was ... Read More

Buick Rainier, Chevy TrailBlazer, GMC Envoy

• 2005 GMC Envoy

  Written by: rob1123 on Nov 22, 2005 6:22:13 PM

  Does anyone know if an anchor for child seats is available for the 3rd row of seats on an Envoy XL? If so, where or how does a person get the part? Thanks

• numbers game?

  Written by: jay_24 on Aug 17, 2005 10:43:14 AM

  Look at sales numbers for July 2005. Mitsubishi sold 1,600 Endevors Honda sold over 14,000 Pilots Chevy sold 29,000 Trailblazers GMC sold 15,000 Envoys Both Envoy and TBs are seeling very close to last years numbers. (about 150,000 TB's in 6 months). First it seems gas prices don't scare us too much. Tahoe, Yukon, and Yukon XL sales are about the same as last year. Suburban sales are down slightly. Second, ... Read More

• Wind Noise

  Written by: n7don on Dec 16, 2004 3:26:10 PM

  There's been several comments concerning wind noise. Found this info on the Dec Techlink. Haven't had a change to evaluate how/if it helps on earlier model years:   "Some customers may comment about wind noise generated by the presence of roof rack cross rails on 2005 Trailblazer/Trailblazer EXT, GMC Envoy/Envoy XL/Envoy XUV, and Buick Rainier. The disturbance becomes more noticeable if the cross rails are placed in positions over the driver ... Read More

• V4 and sometimes V 8

  Written by: kpp14 on May 22, 2003 1:34:22 PM

  This was in the newspaper this morning. DESTINED FOR DEACTIVATION General Motors has announced that it will equip three of its SUVs with its Displacement on Demand engine technology for the 2005 model year. Customers who order the GMC Envoy XL, Envoy XUV or Chevrolet TrailBlazer EXT with the optional V8 engine will get Displacement on Demand as standard equipment. The system works by deactivating half the engine's cylinders when the ... Read More