Used 2005 GMC Envoy SLE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews
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2005 Envoy is a Keeper
Bruce Strickland, Mountainair, NM, 12/06/2015
updated 06/07/2018
GMC Envoy SLE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
28 of 31 people found this review helpful
I bought this SUV, certified pre-owned, in 2008, preparing for a move to rural New Mexico. This Envoy's reliability has been flawless. It's gotten us through miles of extremely muddy roads with no problem. Last summer I had an Alpine car stereo installed for the USB and Bluetooth capability. My criticisms are rattling door panels and a poorly placed cupholder on the console. We had a painter do our interior last summer. He drives an older Envoy. 243,000 miles on the odometer, which tells me I can drive this one for quite a while. We moved to a more suburban location in Arizona last year. Much less driving. Now that the heat is on, the A/C is ice cold. The trade-in value looks pretty low; there's no need to trade it for something newer. It's still handy for carrying the occasional large item.
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My Envoy
James Britland, 02/17/2005
GMC Envoy SLE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
On February 10th, 2005 I forgot to remove a coffee mug from the rear bumper where I left it. Later, I drove 16 miles round trip to visit a relative in the hospital. A short time later my son walked in with the mug asking how long I was going to leave it on the bumper of my Envoy. That is a true test of a smooth ride and handling. I would add that there are a lot of potholes in New England in February.
Bad Choice
rcelen4hp, 02/17/2005
GMC Envoy SLE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have had nothing but trouble with this SUV. The overall design is great and the features are also attractive. Mechanically the engine & power train are respectable. The electrical is a nightmare. I have had just about everything replaced in this truck. I am on the third ignition, all of the micro switches on the tranmission and theft deterrent system have been replaced! There has been a rattle under the truck that sounds like the entire suspension is about to abandon ship but dealer has not been able to correct. The gas mileage is terrible for a six and the fuel tank way too small. Always stopping for fuel.
Envoy is better than benz.
Terence H., 04/04/2010
GMC Envoy SLE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 10 people found this review helpful
I have owned my Gmc Envoy for about two years now. I bought it used with 33,000 miles on it. This SUV has so much power. I love looking at the cars in my review mirror after I have left them in the dust. My envoy has been very reliable. I hear so much about how mercedes has gone down in quality. Well with the envoy you get the upscale look with great power style and comfort. Buy an envoy you will be happy.
Lost the Suburban
GM GUY, 04/25/2006
GMC Envoy SLE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Got really freaked last year when gas started towords $3. We had a '99 4WD GMC Suburban (which I loved), but at $132 a tank twice a month, we figured get rid of it while we could. We wanted a Highlander at first but it was major small on the inside. Then because a GM dealer was nearby we pop'd in to look at the Envoys. After having test drove Highlanders, Hyundai Santa Fe's and Pathfinders we were pleasantly surprised by the Envoy. The interior and ride were far superior to all the other SUV's we test drove, and quite! That in addition to the ride and power sold us. Room was an issue after having had a Suburban but we have adapted nicely.
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