Body problems of the 2005 GMC Envoy

Nine problems related to body have been reported for the 2005 GMC Envoy. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Body problem

Failure Date: 06/29/2021

This SUV made a loud sound, began to drift, in the rear, at hwy speeds before it tipped over and began to roll, ejecting my two minor sons from the passenger cab before it eventually landed on its side. The roof was molded in a triangular shape, preventing it from resting on the roof as it tilted back onto inside and remains after the last roll the triangular shape was created in the metal after the stabilizing structures gave way almost immediately providing possibly no protection to the patrons inside the carrier cab of SUV. Demonstrating its inability protect its occupants.

2 Body problem

Failure Date: 05/10/2019

Parked vehicle in the garage and went in the house. Next morning went to use vehicle and found that the rear hatch glass had exploded. Glass everywhere. The vehicle had not been moved for over 12 hours. Have called to have glass replaced but have since discovered that this is a common issue with these types of vehicles. Now am concerned that it will happen again. Major concern is it will happen again while driving and have my grand children in the back seat and get injured from flying glass.

3 Body problem

Failure Date: 02/11/2019

Front windshield leaks and rubber/sealant is weak in spots.

4 Body problem

Failure Date: 01/15/2019

~tl- the contact owns a 2005 GMC Envoy . The contact stated while driving 30 mph, the door would automatically unlatch and locked on its own. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated prior to door opening. The contact stated that the failure would also occurred when vehicle would be revered , the contact stated would hear a abnormal noise. The contact was able to resumed vehicle back to normal, however the failure recurred. The contact stated that their failure related to NHTSA campaign number:15v599000 (visibility). The contact stated a two local dealer was contacted however, no assistance was offered. The contact stated the vehicle was taken to independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with needing to be replaced driver macadam door. The vehicle had not been repaired as of yet. The manufacturer had been informed of failure,and stated that the recall associated to the year 2006 and 2007. The failure mileage was unknown.

5 Body problem

Failure Date: 08/22/2016

I had three cars in front of me stopped. I did not see any breakl lights and I hit the car in front of me pushing the other cars to hit each other. My front end of my car was severely damaged bad enough to damage the radiator and destroy my ac unit. I'm not sure what else was damaged. It sent the person in front of me and myself to the emergency room. " my air bags did not deploy ". My vehicle was moving on a city street.

6 Body problem

Failure Date: 10/29/2014

While driving my Envoy rear door opened up on the highway while driving. I pulled over and tried to close it. It wouldn't close, I had to use a bungy cord to keep it closed.

7 Body problem

Failure Date: 03/15/2013

The accident happened on 2-15-2013 on pennsylvania avenue se during rush hour the other car did not yield to ongoing traffic on pennsylvania avenue and dodged out from a side street and hit my vehicle on the front side and my son who is 13 head hit the dashboard and my daughers dog flew from the back seat up to the front. The other vehicle airbag did deploy but mines did not.

8 Body problem

Failure Date: 12/28/2011

The rear windshield of my 2005 GMC Envoy xl exploded for no apparent reason today. I lifted the full hatch (not just the window section) to place items in the back that I had purchased at home depot. I placed a can of paint, one bag, and a bag of sand in the back - nothing that was near the glass of the hatch. I then closed the hatch with enough force for it to close securely, but not with excessive force. As I walked to the driver side door to enter the car, I heard a loud pop that I thought was someone hitting the back of my car with their vehicle. As I walked around to the back, my rear window was shattered into a million tiny pieces. There were no objects or people around the window close enough to break it - it just shattered for no reason at all! the dealership says they have no record of issues with rear windshields, but I found information that differs on line. Fortunately, the deductible on my insurance is only $200. However, for others, I have seen where they have had to pay up to $1500 out of pocket for the expense because the dealership refuses to replace the window. The company that is coming to replace it said the window itself costs $937, not including the installation.

9 Body problem

Failure Date: 10/29/2011

Left rear door flew open going around corner. Could not get the door to latch. Removed latch assembly and attempted to clean. Too much rust and corrosion. Some of the debris looks like it came from the striker. Had same trouble with right rear door at 80,000 miles. Disassembled and cleaned. Works for a while. Some one going to fall out of one of these SUV's. Gm needs to step up and fix this problem.


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