general problems of the 2005 GMC Envoy

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

1 Steering 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 Steering problem

Failure Date: 11/21/2018

Driving car brakes go get it fix paid 375 to get fix now no power steering fuel gauge dosen. T work what a mess need help.

3 Steering problem

Failure Date: 07/06/2017

I have a 2005 GMC Envoy denali 4x4 and 've run out of gas 3 times in the 4 years of owning this vehicle and every time the steering wheel completely locks making the vehicle unable to be moved from the place it decides to finally come to a rest at- and causing nothing short of a giant safety issue when your car is stuck in the middle of the road and you are not only trying to exit your car but not cause a collision when it is in a blind spot of a turn of other drivers on the road when it finally comes to a stop. I live in nh and there are many mountain like areas and if it ever happened at the bottom of a hill or a windy mountain road I'd probably be dead. Last week I had a full tank and was turning out of my work and the wheel completely locked up and I ended up going up over a curb onto someones lawn and missing their home by a few feet-not okay. I was going no more than 20 mph this time and the previous times were on city roads all going between 40-60 mph.

4 Steering problem

Failure Date: 07/28/2014

On July 28, 2014 I was going down a hill and the engine shut off completely. Fortunately I was only going approximately 5 mph and was able to coast across the main street and was able to coast into a parking spot. I tried restarting my Envoy with no luck so I had the truck towed to the local GMC dealership and was told that that the ignition switch had gone bad. I hate to think what would have happened if I was going faster or going down a steep mountain because where I live I am surrounded by mountains. I am not sure if anyone else experienced this problem with a similar vehicle. I do know that other gm cars and vehicles are being recalled for this same situation but was told that mine is not under a recall at this time.

5 Steering problem

Failure Date: 07/21/2013

Fuel light came on, speedometer stopped working, engine cut off. Before that, the muffler started making rumbling noise. I had just fueled the vehicle. Findings by aaa: abs bad had to be replaced 1056$ and realignment. 2. Exhaust manifold and pipe replacement 400. Dont know about fuel system yet brakes /abs is 3rd time since buying the car in 2006. 2nd time for engine issues. Car started overheating on beltway this week and blower motor not working right. Also have issues with window passenger side front wont work now and rear wiper stopped working. Holy you know! think I got a lemon!.

6 Steering problem

Failure Date: 04/26/2012

The SUV has shut off on me three times in the last 2 1/2 yrs (the time I have owned it. ) each time I was just driving on the city streets going about 30 mph. All of a sudden the car just shut off and all lights, etc just turned off. I am concerned wondering if perhaps there is a problem with the 2005 Envoy ignition switch as well? no, it was not the battery or anything to do with the servicing of the SUV. I take care of the vechicle and I don't drive 200 miles a month. I guess I am lucky that each time I was not gong fast and the SUV just slowed down and came to a stop, on the side of the road. However the 2nd time, I had 2 little girls in the car with me and it concerned me a great deal. Each time the SUV started back up and I was able to resume driving after about 2 minutes. What if I had been going faster ? what if I had been on a highway etc. If there is an issue with the ignition, please lets fix it before someone dies. I will make sure everyone in my family know about the shut off problems I have had with the car. Just in case something happens while I am driving it.

7 Steering problem

Failure Date: 07/18/2008

Power steering hose ruptured on my wife's 2005 GMC Envoy thankfully just as she was entering our driveway. I feel this is a defect in the hose assembly as the vehicle only has 48,000 mi on it and in 40+ years of driving have never had this happen. If this had happened on the roadway I believe it may have caused a serious accident as it resulted in almost total loss of steering control. The dealer was excellent with the repair, but gm was unwilling to acknowledge the defect. I find it strange that the 06 mdl year had power steering hose problems and a recall but this mdl year was not included,as it burst in the exact way described in the recall. I feel this needs investigating as the vehicle was purchased June 2005 and the recall was dated oct 2005.


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