Used 2004 GMC Envoy Consumer Reviews

Best Truck on the Road

After reading others' reviews of the Envoy, I have a few comments. For people complaining of "knocking underneath, rough shifting" get your front suspension checked (tie rods/hubs...) I'm 20, make $10 an hour, These are NOT EXPENSIVE TO FIX (Cheapo's, come one, seriously, though.) Not only is this truck WAY better looking than any 4Runner, Explorer, Whatever; but it has THE SMOOTHEST ride quality out of any Comparable SUV I have ever Ridden in (I've ridden in a ton of SUVs). My Envoy has 170,000 miles and I have yet to experience a smoother riding vehicle. If you go to a reliable service center, you will realize this is one of the best late model trucks on the road today.

94000 miles of no repairs

Bought it new, 94k+ miles and no repairs 1st set of brakes @ 60K, 1 battery, 2 trans flushes. It's seen the dealer once for a small recall item and headlight bulb replacement. This vehicle has a dual personality. The body is a rugged truck-like body on frame design but the in-line 6 is more like a BMW engine. It's smooth and docile until you punch it. Once it downshifts all hell (and the 290 hp)breaks loose. Unlike most SUV engines its torque peaks @ 4700 rpm and it loves to rev. All and all its been a great vehicle.

A good SUV

I was leery of the I6 but it performs well at 275 hp. Gas miles are good for a vehicle of this size. If you've never had a information center option-get it, it's great. Controls mirrors, seats, lights, headlights, tilt down rear view mirror, etc. Mine has leather but it's not necessary. All in all the only problem I had was a bad temp sender for the driver/pass ac control. They fixed for no charge. Ive had a good experience with this vehicle.

Like My Envoy

I have thoroughly enjoyed this mid-size SUV, my first such vehicle. I bought it because I needed to tow a fiarly heavy boat and the Envoy with its standard In-Line 6 engine and standard towing package would tow just over 6,000 pounds, and only a few hundred pounds less than choosing the optional V-8. I've taken care of it and have driven only 10,000 miles per year, but it has rewarded me with no problems at all--not the first rattle or squeak. I beleive the style has "held up," too and even at 4.5 years it still does not look old.

Best kept secret is the GMC Envoy

Great vehicle! Has power, comfort and safety features galore. Fuel injected v-8 can run with anybody, yet if you keep your foot out of it gets relatively good mileage. We have the SLT XL package. It's loaded with leather and all the other bells and whistles. Do yourself a favor, drive one when you get serious about looking for a quality ride.

Good and Bad

I have enjoyed a lot about this car. I got it Jan of 2007 and it has been in the shop 2 or 3 times totaling about $2000. It's fun to drive and looks great but has broken down on me enough that I am now shopping for something else. The first repair was $1000 to reprogram the computer something or other. Then the battery died. The rubber around the doors has almost all fallen off, the power seat control panel just fell of the other day, and the cd player does not work. All sorts of check lights go on and off in the dash all the time and I still can't figure out how to work all the lighting! Like I said, pretty car and fun to have! And not all bad but personally not worth the monthly note!

Outstanding SUV!

I bought this one used a year ago. I have driven it to and from work and on long trips several times and am very pleased with everything about it. After putting 20K miles on it - I have had zero problems. I average 18 - 19 mpg work and back, 21+ on long trips and 16 pulling a bass boat. Love the power and ride!

Unhappy driver

Trasmission lost second gear @ 30,000, on a trip to Louisiana. Dealer repaired. At 33,000 transmission failed again vehicle out of warranty. Cabin very noisy at highway speed.

The Envoy SLT

This is a solid, body-on-frame truck -- no jacked-up-car SUV wannabe. I also think it is one of the best looking SUVs on the market. GM went to great lengths to create a soft ride, but with the result that it compromises handling. I installed aftermarket shocks, springs and sway bar to lower it and give it the handling it should have had from the factory (see what Saab has done with its version). The engine and transmission are great, but do not work as well together as they ought to. I'm looking forward to a Hypertech or Superchips programmer. So far, however, I have had zero problems and this is a very comfortable, entertaining vehicle. My dogs love it!

Second Review

I've had this Envoy with V6 engine SLE for over 2 years. The ride is still smooth as butter. This vehicle suprisingly, still handles the bumps very well. Like if I've just purchased her yesterday. Haven't had any major problems with her. Being a home owner, I'm constantly making trips to Home Depot and I'm glad I have the Envoy. The snow is never a problem for the Envoy. The running boards are a big plus to have. Did I mentioned the power...love the power she has. I've driven other SUV's and so far, none can compare to her power.

Good for the family

Good reliable SUV overall. Works well for hauling the kids and getting groceries. Tows well, very happy with the 4 wheel drive system. Fuel mileage decent for mid sized SUV. Nice leather interior, easy to use instramentation. Only downfall is poorly fitted shell and bumper, lots of air noise at higher speeds, not very exciting to drive. It a great family car to get you from point A to B, but the trip between is predictible and boring.

Good Experiences ?

"service engine, service 4wd, change oil".......my dash looks like a lighted christmas tree and no one can find anything wrong. Door moldings falling off. Rear wiper washer broke. Knocking noise underneath. Shifts hard and clanks often. No recall for hole in gas tank or cracked gas cap compartment. Fuel mileage stinks. NEVER AGAIN. Going back to a Nissan or Toyota!

One Thing Goes Wrong...Then Another...Then Another

We bought the Envoy used, trading in a Toyota minivan with well over 200,000 miles on it. Boy, that was a mistake. We owned the car for about a year and a half and in that time I had to replace both front tie rods, the steering rack, the power steering pump, the control for the blower fan, the front upper and lower ball joints, and the water pump. When I took the Envoy into the dealership for an oil change I mentioned that the brakes were pulsating, which was interesting since the dealership told me that they had replaced all four discs, all the brake pads, and the front calipers, doing over $2,000 worth of work just before I bought it. The dealership inspected the brakes and told me that all four discs needed replaced as well as the brake pads at the cost of almost $800. On less than 10,000 miles of driving. We're not the slam on the brakes type of people. So that was the last straw. We traded the Envoy in at a loss for a used Hyundai which has only needed a new battery in the six months that we've had it due to a VERY cold winter. In that year and a half that we owned it we spent over $1,800 in repairs to the Envoy. In the ten years and 180,000 miles that we owned our Toyota minivan we didn't spend half that. Do yourself a favor. Don't buy a GMC. Don't fall for the "American Made!" patriotic bologna. If GMC made reliable vehicles they wouldn't have to wave the Red, White, and Blue to sell their cars. Besides, Toyotas and Hondas are made here in the USA too.

Transmission

I went thru 2 transmissions in one year and GMC claims there company to be professional grade. More like Fisher Price grade to me. Thank God for warranties!

Get out your checkbook

Bought this vehicle as new because of the spacious interior (had third seat option) and ability to pull a boat. Luckily, I purchased and extended warranty. However, I still have a $200 deductible to pay for each repair. Thus far, I have already had to replace the radiator and water pump. The vehicle is back in the shop today for replacement of the back lift gate window hinges, and for an engine rattle. I have also had occasional problems with the "Service 4WD" coming on at random times. In addition to mechanical issues, the highway and air noise when driving is fairly annoying.

Perplexed

Ran well for 1-1/2 years until the transmission needed a $1000 repair and the catalytic converter needed replaced. Since September '05 have replaced the catalytic converter 3 times - GM says nothing is wrong - I beg to differ. The car clunks despite changing stabilizer struts. The car rocks forward to back which is a little annoying. The 4WD service light is coming on intermittently. Gas mileage is okay until the catalytic converter goes bad then drops significantly. Enough wind noise that you can't talk to the third row of seats without yelling. The engine sounds like a diesel when it is first started and the transmission isn't very smooth, especially during acceleration.

Good old 2004 Envoy

This has been a good experience from the get go. No problems, followed GM maintenance schedule, not dealers. It is high enough that you get good visibility, comfortable ride and interior and exterior paint have held up very good. The gas mileage could be better but it gets 20mpg on a highway trip. Not great but acceptable. Around town, rural area, it gets 17-18 mpg.

Awsome ride!

I bought my Envoy new and I absolutely love it! I have had minor problems. Driver window sticks 2/3 of the way down and will not roll up or down. It has been in the shop 19 times and everything has been replaced but the wiring and the window. The 4wd light is starting to flash for no reason so it is going back to the shop. Other then this, I love the Envoy. The Envoy with the 3rd row seat has a much better ride the the ones without! It glides down the road just as well as a Cadillac. My husband refused to drive it because he is afraid he will fall asleep behind the wheel because it is so smooth.

Great SUV

Purchased my Envoy new late in 04. I haven't had any major problems with my SUV. The engine was running rough at 40,000 and the dealership repaired no charge. (sensor failure) Other than that it has never been in the shop and we now have almost 60,000 miles. It is very versatile and functional vehicle. I am a homeowner and going to Lowes or Home Depot I can buy almost anything and don't have to think about how I can get it home. I love the back glass opening as it makes it easy to hual my surfboard without having to put it up on racks. When I go golfing I can put transport the whole foursome with clubs and everyone is comfortable. I love my Envoy!

I love my Envoy!

I recently purchased a 2004 Envoy SLT 4wd and I have never loved a vehicle more! I disagree with edmunds review about the steering. The ride is so smooth you forget you are in a truck. The leather interior is beatuful and it has so many options after a month I am still discovering them. In the snow it handled perfectly. I highly recommend this SUV for someone who wants power with refinement.

Lovin IT!!

I purchased a used Envoy in 07, no major problems at 96K, keep the oil change and enjoy the ride!

Great ride except for long trips

I special ordered this vehicle with specific intent to travel with it. To avoid extreme temperature changes, we ordered cloth interior with dual power seats. I have this vehicle over 2 years and have not had one thing go wrong with it, even one rattle. I average 19.5-20MPG with even a little more on long trips. The power reponse and ride is excellent for a truck. My biggest complaint is that the seats are just not comfortable at all. We tried both the leather and cloth and thought the cloth was more comfortable.

Love my Envoy

I think Envoys are the best. I will buy another one after I get out of school. The only real problem I have ever had is that if there is a bump or crack in the road and you hit it too fast the car will feel like it is out of control and the gear shifter nut always comes loose causing the car not to move. I know when it acts up just to crawl under and tighten up the screw. The dealer wanted 200 for the part and I made my own.

Cool

I love my Envoy. Looks great! I feel like the king of the road when I'm driving it. However I have heard both the regular sound system and the Bose and I HIGHLY recomend the Bose! And I wish that I would have got the XM radio. But the Envoy is awesome, much better then the Trailblazer (I've had both).

Wind Tunnel

please NOTE: I have the GMC Envoy XL V8. Plenty of power, smooth V8. There is a wind noise problem. Inside the Envoy it sounds like you are riding in a Wind Tunnel or a convertible with the top down. It starts to get"windy" at 50 mph and by 65 to 70 the wind noise is unbearable. Only the Bose stereo can drown it out and it needs to be "crankin'". You can hardly hear yourself talk or think. GM can't fix it. The Dealer has tried a bug deflector, but that did not work. Poor design in and around the windshield area.

2004 GMC Envoy SLT

Love this vehicle! It rides like a car and is big enough to make me feel safe while driving it while not be a huge gas hog. Granted, it's not great, but not that bad. Love the leather and the XM radio, and the heated seats rock! So happy I went with this after looking at TrailBlazers, Equinox, Tahoes, etc.

Starting problem

I do not know if there is a recall on the ignition.I turn the key and all gauges on the cluster go crazy.I got to turn the key to off and keep on trying until it catches then it's good to start. Also i had to replace all seals in the rear-end,some how water got in it with the other owner and around later November of 08 i started to hear a loud noise,i took it to the garage and they found i nice chunk of ice the belly of the rear-end. It cost me $1200.00 to replace all seals.I had to change both front wheel bearings and a left tie-rod at 89,000KM. I love my Envoy but they are very costly to repair..

I Hate This Car

At 30,000 miles the movie player died. At 85,000 miles all gauges, power/heat for seats died. Gas mileage is horrible. I get 12 miles city and 16 highway (V6). I cant understand why their isnt a recall on the dashboard gauges, its infuriating. Has completely turned me off to all GMC products.

Envoy 2004

I use the SUV as a around town car and a tow vehicle for an RV. Ease of towing was pprime reason for buying but I was pleasantly surprised when I started using it all the time. Ride is nice but firm enough for good control. Seat back has lumbar support for my bad back and is great. An all around great car for what I use it for. No problems with it at all.

Envoy SLE 2003

Very good ride quality and handling and good gas mileage. Averaged between 23- 24 mpg highway.

Critics Hate this vehicle...

The vehicle could have better mileage, and needs a redesign of the interior, esp. around the driver. I don't have much space to place sunglasses, cellphone,etc. But I like the engine power, optional choice of drives, space for a family of four, and the handling. The handling is surprisingly good, in 2WD or 4WD, esp while cornering or parking. My rear windshield wiper has been replaced, as part of a recall. No other defects were noted.

Love the Envoy!

This SUV rides better than any other I've driven in its price range, even better than the Intrigue or Regal! Tons of power. Gas milage is more than I expected, though...about 16-21/gallon. Looks sharp, built tough, and very family friendly.

I am a Ford girl who LOVED her Envoy

Egg shell front

I was very disappointed in the survivability of the front bumper and grill. If you check the grill is held in by two plastic snap-on clips. I accidentaly hit a bird at 60 mph and the grill came apart. Very poor design. No...it was not a frozen chicken! So much for GMC Truck like ruggedness.

2004 Envoy

Like the look and drive of the car. My main problem has been reliability issues. I have had the fuel injection system replaced along with issues with the air pump. Also, service four wheel drive light has come on teice and was unable to put the Envoy into 4wd. Envoy currently has 35,000 miles and I am questioning whether or not to keep it.

Pretty Damn Nice Car

I bought this car recently and I looked at the other cars which caught my eyes. Went to Nissan, Ford, Cadillac, and many others. Everything was either too pricy for nothing, or nothing in it. Since i had this car everything has been better for me. The ride is smoother, it didnt put a major hole in my pocket, and it fits me and my friends comfortably. The only downfall is, it drinks a good amount of gas. Thats the price you have to pay for reliability and a great SUV.

The Best Mid Size SUV

I am very happy with my suv. However, I do have aleak in the front passenger side of the car. Whenever it rains water leaks into my car! I also had to take it in afeter only 2 months. The heat off switch had t be replaced. Otherwise I love my vehical!

GMC Envoy is Comfortable for Everyday or Vacations

The Envoy is extremely comfortable for front seating as well as roomy for rear passengers. It has A/C temperature individual controls for driver and passenger. Great looking radio with usb charging and bluetooth. The cargo space is roomy with a privacy screen and cargo net, the rear seats fold down to give extra cargo space if needed. The fabric on the seats is visually appealing as well as long-lasting and durable. It has runners to aid in stepping into and out of the vehicle if needed and a trailer hitch. The engine runs great and has needed only regular maintenence. A very reliable car.

Now I'm stuck

I would love to trade this thing in but, the dealer just laughs and points at an endless line of used Envoys that they're also stuck with. Now I know why they were giving these away. My motorcycle has less wind noise, and there is always some sort of rattle. There has been a clanking sound, like something's loose under it ever since we got it and even with the numerous trips to the dealer for all the other problems they never found it. And now that it's out of warranty every time you start it the reduced power light comes on and runs rough until you shut it off for a few minutes then start it again. I advise against buying an Envoy, but if you still want one I have one for sale real cheap.

Problems, Problems 2004 Envoy

I purchased this car new and it has been nothing but problems. Every month their is some problem. The sensors are always going out. The lights has went out. Right know, another sensor has went out and know there is a crack in the gas tank. The service engine soon light stays on, for any reason. If you don't have the gas cap screwed on the right engine soon light comes on, if you leave the car running and put gas in the check engine soon light will pop on. Oh and yeah the fuel pump is going out also. I wish that I had taken out the extended warranty you will really need it. I did not think that you would considering this is suppose to be a top level vehicle. My Kia was better.

my first GMC Envoy

I always want a Envoy and finally got it it runs good but a couple small problems the radio doesn't work to good the hatch to the rare window I'd broken causes the window to not open ..and there's this annoying noise underneath the vehicle the man said it was the spare tire under the car but it's been removed and the noise is still there with another noise added to the one I first heard I wonder what could it be but other than all that the suv is beautiful

Satisfied GMC Owner

My GMC Envoy has been a pleasure to drive.I like the way it handles on curves,very smooth! Interior design was well thought out,before manufacturing. Automatic transmission is one of the smoothest shifting, I have ever driven. Exterior design caught my eye,because it wasn't overdone, like some SUV's I test drove.

sweet ride

beatiful car i cant even tell you how much i like this car best suv on the road

Solid and Stylish

Great SUV. American made, rugged, peppy, and stylish. Great pick up on the highway. I would like to see different steering wheel controls

Solid SUV

I have owned my 2004 GMC Envoy for a little over a year now and I'm very pleased with it. The ride quality is great for long trips and I love the exterior styling. It's been fantastic for my many trips to Home Depot. The wide cargo opening is definitely a plus. The dual climate control is great because my wife is always cold and I'm always warm. I have brought it back to the dealer a few times for a few problems that were fixed under warranty immediately. The gas mileage could be better, but I knew about that before I bought it. Since I don't drive too much, it hasn't been a problem even with the high gas prices.

Van to SUV

Yes, we traded in the family van for an SUV.......looked at many, decided on the Envoy XL because it has so many features that are still compatible with having children. Love the styling, the ride is great and the storage more than most of the mid-size SUV's we looked at. Very happy with our decision!

I love my envoy!

I love my Envoy. It rides smooth and all my friends are amazed that it doesn't "ride like a truck"! So far it has been very reliable, but it is only 3 months old and 5500 miles. Gas is not cheap, but like someone else said, neither is comfort!

Fun & Functional

I traded in a 2000 Eclipse because we didn't have enough room ever. I thought it'd be the end of driving for fun now that I was getting a more "grown-up" vehicle. Was i wrong! The Envoy not only is one of the best looking SUVs on the market but is one the best I've ever driven. The handling is better than most and with 275HP it can keep up with just about anyone on the road. The interior design is just as nice as those luxury models with having to pay an additional $20k. If you've never driven one, get to a GMC dealership as soon as you can and check one out for a 24 hour test drive!

GMC ENVOY

A joy to drive with many options available. On Star comes standard. Drives much more like a car than a truck or SUV, a quiet, smooth ride.

GMC ENVOY

If you are looking for a really nice, fun SUV - the ENVOY is for you. My husband and I looked at many comparable SUVs like the 4Runner, Explorer, and the Cherokee, but noticed that they did not have the "nice" and "high-end" look that the ENVOY does. None of the other SUVs listed above had an interior that even comes close to the ENVOY. It is way more classy and stylish too! Another thing that I like about the ENVOY is the fact that it is the only SUV that does not come with a roll-over warning on the visor (which makes me feel a little safer), is has great pick-up on the go, a super quiet engine that you cant really hear and a really smooth ride.