general problems of the 2007 GMC Envoy - part 1

My switch on drivers door started on fire right after I purchased vehicle from third party. There was no warning I just smelled smoke while driving and pulled it out.

The contact owns a 2007 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that power switch used to adjust the front driver seat had failed to operate as needed. The contact stated that the power switch had been replaced a total of three times within a two month time frame. Recently, the power switch had failed for a fourth time and as the contact went to replace the fuse, the fuse box was so hot that it burned the contact's right hand and left a blister. The contact did not seek any medical attention for the injury. Upon investigation, the contact discovered NHTSA campaign number: 12v406000 (electrical system, visibility) which was linked to the failure. The dealer nor the manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

The daytime running lights (drl) and the low beam headlights do not light even when the dashboard light switch is placed in the �headlight� on position. Troubleshooting revealed that this failure was caused by the body control module (bcm) located beneath the rear seat. A digital logic signal from this module, based on sensor inputs from the ambient light sensor, parking brake and windshield wipers, is provided to the under-hood electronic relay that activates the headlights. There are three possible signal outputs from the bcm. . . A logic low (lights off), a logic high (low beams full on) or a pulse width modulated signal to create the dimmer drl low beam intensity. If the bcm fails, the low beam headlights will not turn on. There is no affirmative input to the electronic relay from the light switch, not routed through the bcm, to activate the low beam headlamps. This is a major safety issue. When the bcm fails at night, the driver has no low beam headlamps. The only lights available are the fog lamps or the high beam lamps, but only after setting the dashboard light switch to the headlamp position. Headlamps are a necessity, not a optional feature. Their operation should not rely on an electronic sub-system whose failure mode prevents the low beam headlights from working. This system was designed the �easy� way without regards to vehicle safety. . . Namely that when the dashboard light switch is in the on position, the headlights are enabled by a signal directly from that switch. Without an affirmative enabling signal from the manual dashboard light switch, the system and vehicle operator is at the mercy of the bcm, which could fail at night or on the weekend (when a repair shop is unavailable) rendering the vehicle dangerous or un-driveable.

I rolled my driver's window down this morning and tried to roll it back up and it acted like it didn't want to go back up. It started to go up and then it stopped after a few seconds and I tried hitting the button again and nothing happened. Then I hit the button again and it started to go up but very slowly then it stopped again. I did this for a bit until the window went all the way up. This has happened a couple other times also. Today was the 1st time that it really did not want to go back up. The vehicle was stopped in a parking lot at that time.

The fuel gauge shows empty when there is fuel in vehicle.

The check stabilitrak light keeps coming on causing the check engine light to come on causing Envoy to loose power. While driving. Second issue is the drivers door started acting up didn't want to go up and now will not do anything causing the entire system to not lock and work the mirrors or anything electrical from the door panel.

Driver's door master power window switch module was working intermittently and now is inoperable causing me to become locked out of my vehicle. There was a similar recall to the same year Envoys in 2014, but when I checked the VIN mine was not included in the recall, but am having the same issue.

Headlamps turn off win driving it has done this in the city and on the highway I have to pull over and turn the key off and win I restart it its fine. This occurred suddenly and intermittently still not determined why. I did find a recall on these vehicles but my VIN is not listed this is not safe and gm should pay fore it not me thank you. 2007 GMC Envoy.

The contact owns a 2007 GMC Envoy. While the vehicle was parked and unoccupied, the contact observed clouds of smoke in the vehicle. The contact noticed that the switch on the driver's side door had melted. The fire department was not called. There were no visible flames. There were no injuries. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v599000 (visibility). The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 115,000.

Front headlights out. All other lights working.

Both headlights abruptly stopped working. Low-beam headlamps and daytime running lights did not function. While researching possible causes and solutions, I discovered a gm safety recall (no. 14291) which precisely described the problem. Upon presenting the vehicle for repairs, the servicing dealer indicated the recall did not cover my vehicle. Given no other viable options, I approved the repair, the cost of which was $278. I contend that my vehicle should have been covered under said recall and am asking NHTSA to review this matter.

The contact owns a 2007 GMC Envoy. While driving approximately 65 mph, there was a sudden loss of power and a warning indicator illuminated for limp mode. The vehicle drastically reduced speed to less than 35 mph. The contact had to slowly drive in the emergency lane. The vehicle was turned off and back on, but the limp mode failure continued. The contact was unable to drive over 35 mph. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who kept the vehicle for longer than two weeks. The dealer cleared multiple codes, but was unable to provide a solution. In addition, months later, the engine locked and failed to function. The vehicle was unable to be driven. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.

Battery dying everyday. Parasitic draw from the power seat.

For many, many, months my low beam lights have been going out while driving. All other lights including the high beams will work. It is very unsafe to be driving at night and have your lights go out. I have taken the vehicle to several different auto shops, but they can't find anything wrong. I have seen many complaints about this issue, so I know it is the vehicle. GMC needs to do the right thing and fix this problem. If GMC won't do it on their own, the NHTSA needs to get involved and get GMC to recall these vehicles and fix this problem. This is a very serious safety issue.

Takata recall was driving home at night lost the low beams they would keep going off having me with no lights at all the high beams would work but no low beams at all driving with high beams on is not safe and can get pulled over for this I have had this before and turned it in and nothing I would like somthing done about this it is safty issue and should be taken care of by the manufactures of this car or SUV.

The contact owns a 2007 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that the headlights randomly shorted out more than twice. The contact replaced the #46 fuse for the relay due to the failure but was uncertain if the low beams would fail again. The manufacturer excluded the vehicle from a recall. The recall details were unknown. The failure mileage was 120,000.

The contact owns a 2007 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that the low beam lights failed to illuminate randomly. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v519000 (exterior lighting). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and provided no repair solution. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who was unable to replicate the failure. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.

On Saturday 4/2/16 our area eastpointe (detroit) mi a snow storm was in the area. As I entered my vehicle snow fell on the drivers side window door module. I bushed off the snow and proceed to drive my vehicle. After about 5 minutes while on I-94 at 70 mph all four power windows started to go up and down. After two or three times of this action all four windows stayed in the down position. At that time I noticed sparks and smoke coming from the switch positions on the module. I pulled over to side of the expressway and since this module is just a snap in, I removed it and disconnected the cables. Since the passenger side window was conveniently down and module was still smoking and emitting sparks I tossed it out the window into the snow. After about five minutes I retrieved the module and drove the secondary roads back home. Part number on the module label is 25811557. I did receive a recall on this vehicle (12180) and it was taken to the dealer for repair on 04/11/13. The work order indicates the recall was completed, but no indication of what was repaired or replaced. After contacting gm customer service and explaining what happen (case number 8-1915535761). I received a call from the dealer (ed rinke). The gentleman explained that the drivers door module on my vehicle was already repaired and that recall 12180 did not apply to my vehicle. Since there are a total of five recalls for this module on the 2007 Envoy's I would hope that this module would be covered.

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I was driving and started smelling like something was burning in the car so I attempted to let the window down and could not. No windows will go down and I pulled over to check underneath hood to see if anything was burning and didnt see anything. I was afraid to drive the truck any further so I tried to lock the doors and was unable to lock any of the doors. The entire window panal is non functioning. I called the repair shop to find out that there was a recall on this part but I was never made aware of and when I go online to check it says recall list closed which I never heard of. I want this problem fixed and GMC needs to fix this problem I am afraid to drive because of risk of fire.

My exterior head lights do not work correctly. At dusk, they do not come on. Went online, nhsta shows a recall # 14291. Went to my local dealer, who ran a report stating my vehicle not on recall! I have the exact problem that your company described. Of course, the dealer offered to diagnose the concern for $120. 00.

Smoke from driver door control. Vehicle parked. Windows, door locks now inoperative.

Tl-the contact owns a 2007 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that the all the windows opened and closed independently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the door module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was serviced under NHTSA campaign number: 14v404000 (visibility) however, the failure recurred. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning and during inclement weather, the hazard lights failed to turn off. The vehicle was taken back to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power fuse box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,750. Djr.

Recently had the door lock windows switch issues repaired and now have intermittent door lock issues can't lock or unlock doors.

On 7/5/2014, our house was destroyed by fire. Investigator determined the fire started in the garage where our 2007 GMC Envoy was parked (10:00pm). On 8/8, we were watching morning news over coffee, and it was announced that gm was recalling 2006 and 2007 chevy trailblazers and gomc Envoys, and owners where advised not to park their vehicles near any structure as the vehicle may catch fire. We notified our insurance company of the recall, provided them with the recall itself, which arrived at our home on 9/6. Our complaint is that general motors took far too long to announce this recall, and in so doing cost us our home, our garage, our car, my woodworking shop and all the tools contained therein, and our storage shed, or in other words, everything we owned.

Inaccurate fuel gauge caused the 2007 GMC Envoy to unexpectedly run out of gasoline and stall as the vehicle was turning at an intersection. The engine shut off and the power steering failed to operate as other vehicles were approaching the intersection. I was not able to get the vehicle completely off of the road before it stopped. This could have caused a serious crash. Gm needs to be held accountable for correcting this serious safety related defect. Why has there been a recall covering certain vehicles under NHTSA campaign number 14v223000 but not in the case of this 2007 GMC Envoy when the end result of the defect can also cause this vehicle to run out of fuel and increase the risk of a crash?.

I got into the truck to leave work shifted into reversed half way thru the turn the wheel locked up and truck shut off. I put in park and restarted no problem the next day same thing at a red light wheel lock needs to be restarted. It sounds like the same issues on the recall but my truck is not on the list.

Tl- the contact owns a 2007 GMC Envoy 360. The contact stated that the drivers side master power window control panel failed to work and the contact was not able to wind the window up and down. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who diagnosed that the drivers side master power window switch module needed to be replaced. The contact was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 14v404000 (electrical). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000. Dyd.

To whom this may concern, on March 20th 2014 I was driving on a busy street when my 2007 gm Envoy stopped running, my gas tank was nearly full and my battery nearly new was reading 14 volts on the dash gauge, I was able to run off the street, nothing damaged, no warning lights showed up, it restarted back up with no problem, I was just getting on a busy highway I-70, the reason I am notifying you is if this happened minutes later I would of gotten run over by a other traffic, I drive this busy stretch of I-70 between st charles, missouri and wentzville, missouri, 40 miles a day during rush hour. Yes I will spend more time in the slow lane from now on. Thanks due to recent safety complaints of ignitions with other vehicles I was better prepared of what to do if this sort of thing happened being an owner of a GMC product.

The contact owns a 2007 GMC Envoy. While the vehicle was parked and unoccupied the contact noticed that his driver's side window was shattered and the door was melted. The contact climbed through the passenger side and also noticed that the inside of the drivers door was melted and charred. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for inspection or diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the incident. The vehicle was remedied for recall NHTSA campaign number: 13v248000 (electrical system , visibility) in may 2013. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000. Rk.

In 2012, GMC recalled the 2007 Envoy for a faulty switch that was shorting out and causing fire on the passenger door. There was a delay between the time the recall was issued and when my vehicle was up for repair due to a back order of parts. In may 2013, the consumer was told the parts were in and the local GMC dealer repaired the switch (12180) "per service procedure" which meant, a coating was put on the door switch however, the consumer was not made aware to the exact nature of these "procedures. " at the end of June 2013, the door had shorted out and was again taken in to the GMC dealer and actually replaced after endangering the lives of 4 individuals who visited a gas station as the last stop. When a claim was opened with gm, the consumer was given a lot of "I understand" and no other answer could be given excpet for it was standard procedure to "band-aid" these switches. Finally, the gm representative supplied the consumer with the excuse that the part was not in yet and that was why it was not fixed in the first place. A poor attempt to relieve themselves of any liability.

The check tire pressure light is always on. It doesn't matter if we have put air in using a gauge or if a mechanic has done it. When the vehicle is first turned on every single time the indicator light is lit and the message reads on the information screen. This is very aggravating and I am afraid that if the tire pressure really does need to be checked we won't do it because that light is always on.

There have been 3 recalls on this vehicle. The module was "fixed" but was not replaced during the first recall. I have not received any further recalls from gm for this problem. Each time I check the VIN on the computer or with the dealer, it comes up "no further recalls on this vehicle". The "fix" only lasted about 11 months!! (and that was less than 9000 miles, since I do not drive much).

Power window & lock stop working intermittently.

I rolled my window down part way and it would not roll up. The window switch on the driver side which includes the door lock for that door did not work. My key fob would not work also. I have been having off and on problems with the window not working properly but it never did this. I had to drive 10 mile to my local auto mechanic and it all of a sudden worked. I took my vehicle back to my mechanic today 2/11/13 and he said I have a defective switch and that there is a recall on this vehicle for this problem. I contacted lunghammer GMC and they said my vehicle is not part of the recall. I would like to know what my options are because the dealership said I have to pay $105. 00 for them to look at it and maybe we can get gm to do something.