This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
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Failure mileage
Complaints
62
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$250
1crash
When does it fail?
Of the 62 lighting complaints filed for the 2007 GMC Envoy, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 100,000-125,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Of the 5 model years of GMC Envoy we track for lighting problems, this one carries the most owner complaints on file — 62.
Owners have filed 62 lighting complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering lighting on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
Low beam headlights and daytime running lamps regularly fail—either intermittently or completely—on 2007 GMC Envoys across a wide mileage range (60k to 208k+). The failure pattern is consistent: low beams go dark while high beams keep working, forcing owners to drive with brights on or use fog lights to see. Other lighting (interior, dashboard, turn signals, brake lights, fog lights) continues to function normally.
Failures happen at any speed or condition—sitting in a driveway, stopped at a red light, or cruising the highway at 65 mph. Sometimes the lights come back on after a few minutes or a vehicle restart; other times they stay dead. Owners and dealers consistently diagnose a failed headlamp driver module or relay as the cause.
GM issued recalls (15V519000, 14V755000) for this exact problem on 2007 Envoys, but the vast majority of complainants report their specific VINs are excluded from recall coverage. Despite identical symptoms and vehicle year/make/model, GM customer service refuses warranty repair, citing VIN exclusion. Repair costs when out of warranty run $107–$200+ for the module or relay, plus $75/hour diagnostic labor. One owner replaced the module twice and still experienced failure. This creates a serious safety gap: owners know the defect exists, know GM has a recall for it, but cannot access the repair.
Same GMC Envoy lighting reports on nearby years: 2005 · 2006 · 2008
Failure modes owners describe
Low beam headlights and daytime running lamps intermittent/complete failure
Low beam headlights and daytime running lamps fail to illuminate, either intermittently during driving or completely. When failure occurs, high beams remain functional. Owners report the failure recurs randomly at various speeds and conditions, sometimes coming back on after a few minutes or after switching the light knob. Other lighting (fog lights, turn signals, brake lights, interior lights) remain unaffected. In some cases both low beam headlights fail simultaneously.
When: 60,000 to 208,000+ miles; failures occur while driving at various speeds (10–70 mph) or after vehicle sits parked overnight
Symptoms owners cite: Low beam headlights fail to illuminate while high beams work; Daytime running lamps fail to activate; Both low beam headlights go out at the same time; Intermittent on/off cycling of low beams and DRL during driving; No warning lights or diagnostic codes present in many cases; Lights may return after driving for a few minutes or after restarting vehicle
Repairs/costs cited: Owners and dealers identify failed headlamp driver module, headlamp relay, or HDM relay as the root cause. Replacement costs cited: $107–$200+ for parts; $75/hour diagnostic labor at dealer. Owner DIY relay replacement cost: $38.31. Some owners replaced the module multiple times with recurrence. In narrative #12, brake light issue traced to wires being stripped under the dash causing a short (unrelated to headlamp failure).
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Recall Campaign 15V519000 and 14V755000 (Exterior Lighting) address low beam and DRL failures. However, the majority of complainants report their VINs are NOT included in the recall despite owning 2007 GMC Envoys with identical failure symptoms. GM customer service repeatedly refuses to repair vehicles outside the recall scope, citing VIN exclusion. No warranty coverage available for most vehicles at the mileage and age. Recall expired without manufacturer proactively notifying and servicing all affected vehicles.
Interior and dashboard lights shutting off with headlights
On at least one occasion, interior/dashboard lights, radio, and headlights shut off simultaneously during night driving, then partially restored after manipulating the headlight switch.
When: Unknown mileage
Symptoms owners cite: Interior lights, dashboard lights, radio, and headlights all shut off at once; Lights restored after toggling headlight switch left and right several times; Did not recur during follow-up observation
Repairs/costs cited: Cause unknown. Owner attempted no repair.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealer stated no similar reports received on other vehicles; advised owner to bring car in if problem recurs.
Synthesized from 62 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
The head lights turn off by themselves while I am driving on streets, highways or anywhere at night.
The head lights go out while you are driving. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 GMC envoy 360. While driving at various speeds, the headlights failed to illuminate. The failure recurred multiple times intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the headlight driver module overheated and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was made aware of NHTSA campaign number:…
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 GMC envoy 360. The contact stated that while driving at night at approximately 30 MPH, the headlights failed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v519000 (exterior lighting). The failure recurred on several occasions. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was…
Low beam headlights failed during driving at night nearly causing a serious accident. Many lives could be affected because of this well known design issue not being addressed by GMC. There is a GMC recall for this same problem, but my vehicle isn't included. GMC needs to re-evaluate this issue and include more vehicles. They know the problem exists and should make efforts to include all affected…
Had lighting trouble with your 2007 GMC Envoy?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the lighting problem on the 2007 GMC Envoy?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 62 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $250 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the lighting typically fail?
Across the 52 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most lighting failures cluster between 94,324 and 145,000 miles, with the median around 110,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 94,324; a quarter make it past 145,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $250 for lighting 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 lighting?
No active recalls currently cover lighting 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.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2007/GMC/Envoy.
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