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). …
2007 gmc Envoy electrical problems
severe 65 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
65
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 7 most recent
HEADLIGHTS FAILED CAUSING LIGHTS TO GO OUT WHILE DRIVING. ONLY THE BRIGHT LIGHTS WILL WORK. SOME KIND OF ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION. FROM MY RESEARCH, THERE HAVE BEEN MANY OTHERS. *TR
I HAVE HAD MY ENVOY SLT NOW FOR 2 YEARS AND SINCE I'VE DRIVEN IT, THE CHECK TIRE PRESSURE IS ALWAYS ON FOR MY RIGHT REAR TIRE ALWAYS READS 0, MY MIRRORS HAVE A MIND OF THERE OWN, THE HEATED SEATS DON'T ALWAYS WORK AND NOW MY LEFT DIRECTIONAL DOESN'T WORK! GOT A LETTER STATING THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE DRIVERSIDE DOOR BUT NO PARTS AVAILABLE! UNHAPPY GMC ENVOY DRIVER NOT SURE ITS SUCH A SAFE SUV…
I TRIED TO UNLOCK MY CAR DOORS WITH THE KEY FOB. ALL OTHER DOORS UNLOCKED EXCEPT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. I MANUALLY UNLOCKED IT AND NOTICED AN ODOR THAT SMELLED "HOT". I PROCEEDED TO TURN ON MY CAR AND TRY TO ROLL THE WINDOW DOWN WHICH SUDDENLY WOULD NOT WORK. THE ENTIRE PANEL ON THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT FUNCTION. I DROVE ABOUT .3 MILES AND MY DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW STARTED TO GO DOWN AND THEN I…
TL* 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: 15V59…
SMOKE FROM DRIVER DOOR CONTROL. VEHICLE PARKED. WINDOWS, DOOR LOCKS NOW INOPERATIVE. *TR
ELECTRICAL FIRE INSIDE LEFT FRONT DOOR, WINDOW SWITCH AND TRIM PANEL CAUGHT ON FIRE, ALL DOORS LOCKED UP. *TR UPDATED 09/08/11 *BF
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2007 gmc Envoy?
It's a meaningful issue. 65 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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