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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
190–25K
3225–50K
2950–75K
2775–100K
18100–150K
7150K+
132 reports with mileage · 18 unknown
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Electrical System. Review the 79 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Fuel System, Gasoline. Review the 18 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Visibility. Review the 13 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
4 crash reports1 fire reports5 injury reports
What owners actually said
150 reports
80,000 miles · Apr 5, 2008
Electrical System
SPEEDOMETER SUDDENLY QUIT WORKING, SHOWING HIGHWAY SPEEDS OF 95-120+MPH, ONLY WENT DOWN TO 20MPH AT LOWEST WHEN CAR IS STOPPED. USUALLY READS 60 AT STOP. MESH CHECKED IT & SAYS INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. ALL OTHER GAUGES OK. SEEMS LIKE ENOUGH COMPLAINTS TO GET GM TO CORRECT THIS, WITHOUT CHARGE TO CUSTOMER. FAILURE NOW LASTED …
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SPEEDOMETER SUDDENLY QUIT WORKING, SHOWING HIGHWAY SPEEDS OF 95-120+MPH, ONLY WENT DOWN TO 20MPH AT LOWEST WHEN CAR IS STOPPED. USUALLY READS 60 AT STOP. MESH CHECKED IT & SAYS INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. ALL OTHER GAUGES OK. SEEMS LIKE ENOUGH COMPLAINTS TO GET GM TO CORRECT THIS, WITHOUT CHARGE TO CUSTOMER. FAILURE NOW LASTED 6 MOTHS - USING GPS TO DETERMINE SPEED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10223465
40,000 miles · Mar 17, 2008
Electrical System
SPEEDOMETER FAILURE, FAILS TWICE A MONTH FOR A DAY OR TWO. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10221499
50,000 miles · Feb 23, 2008
Electrical System
JUST ANOTHER COMPLAINT ON THE SPEEDOMETER; VEHICLE NOW HAS 50,000 MILES, SO IT'S OUT OF WARRANTY AND THE DEALER WON'T FIX. PULL UP TO A STOP SIGN AND SPEEDOMETER STILL READS 20 MPH. VARIES ALL OVER THE PLACE. IF GMC DOESN'T RECALL, I WILL HAVE ENJOYED BOTH MY FIRST AND LAST GMC AT THE SAME TIME. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10218931
53,500 miles · Feb 22, 2008
Electrical SystemVisibility
GMC DEALER SERVICE TECH FOUND THE WIRE TO REAR DEFROSTER CORRODED AND BROKEN. REPAIRED WIRING. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10218899
53,000 miles · Feb 22, 2008
Structure
END GATE WOULD NOT SWING OPEN. GLASS LOWERS. ENDGATE OPENS FLAT. EMERGENCY BUTTON DOES NOT WORK EITHER. SINCE YOU CAN NOT SWING OPEN THE ENDGATE YOU CAN NOT ACCESS THE HOIST DRIVE SHAFT HOLE TO ALLOW THE UNDERBODY-MOUNTED SPARE TIRE TO BE LOWERED. GMC DEALER SERVICE TECH DIAGNOSED OPEN IN TAILGATE END SWITCH. REPLACED…
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END GATE WOULD NOT SWING OPEN. GLASS LOWERS. ENDGATE OPENS FLAT. EMERGENCY BUTTON DOES NOT WORK EITHER. SINCE YOU CAN NOT SWING OPEN THE ENDGATE YOU CAN NOT ACCESS THE HOIST DRIVE SHAFT HOLE TO ALLOW THE UNDERBODY-MOUNTED SPARE TIRE TO BE LOWERED. GMC DEALER SERVICE TECH DIAGNOSED OPEN IN TAILGATE END SWITCH. REPLACED TAILGATE END SWITCH ON 2/21/2008. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10218895
73,000 miles · Feb 12, 2008
Electrical System
1. NO EVENT. JUST DRIVING 2. SPEEDOMETER FAILURE. 0 AT NORMAL DRIVING SPEEDS 3. NOT CORRECTED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10217811
22,000 miles · Jan 30, 2008
Electrical System
ALL GAUGES FAIL THEN TURN BACK ON, WARNING BELL CONTINUES TO RING DASHBOARD GOES THROUGH SYSTEM CHECK AND BELL GOES OFF AT EACH CHECK, SUCH AS UNKNOWN DRIVER, DOOR AJAR,ECT. GAUGES MAY GO DEAD AND COME BACK TO LIVE SEVERAL TIMES WITHIN A SHORT TRIP. WHEN GAUGES WORK THE ALARM BELL CONTINUES TO RING EVEN WHEN DRIVING. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10216490
53,000 miles · Jan 2, 2008
Electrical System
I HAVE A 2004 GMC ENVOY XUV. THE SPEEDOMETER BEGAN TO SHOW INCORRECT SPEED (E.G. ON THE HIGHWAY FOLLOWING TRAFFIC FLOW AND SPEEDOMETER READS 20 MPH). OTHER GAUGES SHOWING PROBLEMS (E.G. TACHOMETER SHOWING 7000 RPMS WHEN IDLING, ALL OTHER GAUGES POSITIONED IN AREAS BELOW OR ABOVE THERE LIMITS, ETC.). THERE SEEM TO BE A HUGE NUMBE…
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I HAVE A 2004 GMC ENVOY XUV. THE SPEEDOMETER BEGAN TO SHOW INCORRECT SPEED (E.G. ON THE HIGHWAY FOLLOWING TRAFFIC FLOW AND SPEEDOMETER READS 20 MPH). OTHER GAUGES SHOWING PROBLEMS (E.G. TACHOMETER SHOWING 7000 RPMS WHEN IDLING, ALL OTHER GAUGES POSITIONED IN AREAS BELOW OR ABOVE THERE LIMITS, ETC.). THERE SEEM TO BE A HUGE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET ABOUT THIS EXACT PROBLEM. TOOK TO DEALER, THAY STATE IT NEEDS INSTRUMENT CLUSTER PANEL REPLACED, ESTIMATE OVER $500.*CN
NHTSA ODI #10213494
Mileage unknown · Oct 25, 2007
Electrical System
2004 GMC ENVOY XUV SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT WORK EXCEPT ON OCCASSION. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10206941
45,100 miles · Sep 11, 2007
Fuel System, Gasoline
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC ENVOY XUV. ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2007, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE CONTACT SMELLED GAS FUMES IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. HE DISCOVERED A SMALL FUEL LEAK COMING FROM THE NECK OF THE FUEL TANK. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY DUE TO THE MILEAGE, THEREFORE…
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 GMC ENVOY XUV. ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2007, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE CONTACT SMELLED GAS FUMES IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. HE DISCOVERED A SMALL FUEL LEAK COMING FROM THE NECK OF THE FUEL TANK. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY DUE TO THE MILEAGE, THEREFORE THEY COULD NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 45,200 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,100. UPDATED 10/09/07 *TR
NHTSA ODI #10202527
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NHTSA investigations
2
RQ17002 · Loss Of Headlights
Opened Apr 24, 2017 · Closed Mar 29, 2021
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Exterior Lighting: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 variants: 2002-2006 Envoy XL/Trailblazer EXT and 2004-2005 Envoy XUV. The original scope of this investigation was expanded to include all vehicles equipped with the subject Headlight Driver Module (HDM). The focus of the investigation was to determine whether actions performed by General Motors adequately addressed any unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety in the subject vehicles concerning the headlights and the HDM that controls them.Under normal electrical load and environmental conditions, the HDM can overheat inside the Underhood Electrical Center (UEC). This can cause the module to fail and result in a simultaneous loss of both low beam headlights and both daytime running lights (DRLs), often with no warning or prior detectability to the driver. This failure can be intermittent or permanent. No other exterior lights are affected. High beams, turn signals, brake lights, and reverse lights are still operational.General Motors addressed this issue with 2 recalls (14V755 & 15V519) and a special coverage program (N172091910). In view of the recalls and special coverage program implemented by GM and the vehicle high beams continuing to operate, ODI has tentatively concluded that the actions taken by GM mitigate any unreasonable risk to safety posed by HDM failure in the subject vehicles.Accordingly, the investigation is closed. The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by NHTSA that a safety-related defect does not exist. The agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by new circumstances.The ODI reports cited above are available for review online at NHTSA.gov under the identification numbers in the attached document.
BY LETTER DATED APRIL 29, 2005, GM NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT IS CONDUCTING ASAFETY RECALL ( NHTSA RECALL NO. 05V198 ) INVOLVING CERTAIN MODEL YEARS (MY) 2003-2004 ISUZU ASCENDER, CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER, GMC ENVOY, OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA AND MY 2004 BUICK RAINER VEHICLES.THE RECALL APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT FROM APRIL 2003 THROUGH NOVEMBER 2003 FOR A TOTAL VEHICLE POPULATION OF 286,478.GM REPORTS THE DIRECTIONAL/HAZARD SIGNALS FAILURE IS DUE TO STICKING CONTACTS ON ROUTING RELAYS IN THE FLASHER MODULE.GM WILL REPLACE THE FLASHER MODULE ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES.BASED ON GM'S SAFETY RECALL ACTION, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.
Additional source detail variants (3)
Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:flasher Unit
BY LETTER DATED APRIL 29, 2005, GM NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT IS CONDUCTING ASAFETY RECALL ( NHTSA RECALL NO. 05V198 ) INVOLVING CERTAIN MODEL YEARS (MY) 2003-2004 ISUZU ASCENDER, CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER, GMC ENVOY, OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA AND MY 2004 BUICK RAINER VEHICLES.THE RECALL APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT FROM APRIL 2003 THROUGH NOVEMBER 2003 FOR A TOTAL VEHICLE POPULATION OF 286,478.GM REPORTS THE DIRECTIONAL/HAZARD SIGNALS FAILURE IS DUE TO STICKING CONTACTS ON ROUTING RELAYS IN THE FLASHER MODULE.GM WILL REPLACE THE FLASHER MODULE ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES.BASED ON GM'S SAFETY RECALL ACTION, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.
Exterior Lighting:turn Signal
BY LETTER DATED APRIL 29, 2005, GM NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT IS CONDUCTING ASAFETY RECALL ( NHTSA RECALL NO. 05V198 ) INVOLVING CERTAIN MODEL YEARS (MY) 2003-2004 ISUZU ASCENDER, CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER, GMC ENVOY, OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA AND MY 2004 BUICK RAINER VEHICLES.THE RECALL APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT FROM APRIL 2003 THROUGH NOVEMBER 2003 FOR A TOTAL VEHICLE POPULATION OF 286,478.GM REPORTS THE DIRECTIONAL/HAZARD SIGNALS FAILURE IS DUE TO STICKING CONTACTS ON ROUTING RELAYS IN THE FLASHER MODULE.GM WILL REPLACE THE FLASHER MODULE ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES.BASED ON GM'S SAFETY RECALL ACTION, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.
Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:switch
BY LETTER DATED APRIL 29, 2005, GM NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT IS CONDUCTING ASAFETY RECALL ( NHTSA RECALL NO. 05V198 ) INVOLVING CERTAIN MODEL YEARS (MY) 2003-2004 ISUZU ASCENDER, CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER, GMC ENVOY, OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA AND MY 2004 BUICK RAINER VEHICLES.THE RECALL APPLIES TO VEHICLES BUILT FROM APRIL 2003 THROUGH NOVEMBER 2003 FOR A TOTAL VEHICLE POPULATION OF 286,478.GM REPORTS THE DIRECTIONAL/HAZARD SIGNALS FAILURE IS DUE TO STICKING CONTACTS ON ROUTING RELAYS IN THE FLASHER MODULE.GM WILL REPLACE THE FLASHER MODULE ON ALL INVOLVED VEHICLES.BASED ON GM'S SAFETY RECALL ACTION, THIS INVESTIGATION IS CLOSED.
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