Problems with 2005 GMC Envoy ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Fuel light stays on constantly & fuel gauge always showing empty when vehicle running in motion or stationary

I had just drove my truck the night before headlights worked fine. i went to leave the next night and no headlights at all. so vehicle was stationary when i realized i had no headlights. i have to drive with my brights on at night. i have no regular headlights at all. then my passenger side window just quit working as well.

The gas gauge stays on empty when there is a full tank of gas. there rear windshield wiper comes on by itself. the radio plays like it is in a tin box. every so often it will play normal. but most of the time it doesn't. this happens when it is moving or in park.

My 2005 gmc envoy xl has the same recalled master window switch units as other recalls, both sides front driver and passenger doors burnt with a bad smell as i was driving. why? why is my vehicle not included in the recall when everything is the same as other recalled vehicles ?? i was driving on the parkway when i noticed a burning smell with nowhere to pull over for a few miles in great panic with cars going past me at 65 mph plus as i was being cautious to get to an exit so i could figure out what the problem was. it was the door switch so i lifted it out of the door and unplugged it so i could continue my trip. scary situation . plus my mechanic can't get the answer if just replacing the switch will make it work or does it need programmed into the computer ?

Suv dies and won't start back until it cools down. i was traveling 55 mph on a five lane highway and the vehicle just died. i had the vehicle towed to the local dealer and it couldn't be diagnosed.

I've had my 2005 envoy for a little over a year and had my headlights flash on and off while driving on the road and freway. on one occasion while driving on a two lane highway ay night the lights went out completely for a few seconds. i was so scared wss really glad for no one behind me or on coming traffic. on another occassion i had to pull over on city street as my lights were going on and off and i could see the car ahead was a cop and i didnt want him to think i was flashing for help especially at 2 in the morning. ive also had to exit the freeway because my lights started going on and off and on and wasnt sure if they would just go out completely while i was driving and since it was night time i didnt want to take the chance of causing an accident and hurting someone else or myself. i have a teenage daughter and am afraid to transport her and her friends in my car.

Car was parked for 10 minutes when we noticed smoke coming from the interior upon opening the car door we realized the dashboard was engulfed in flames.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc envoy. the contact stated that the vehicle randomly stalled more than three times. the dealer was notified of the failure. the manufacturer was not notified. the vin and failure mileage were not available.

Reading numerous complaints that compare to mine the fuel gauge, oil gauges, air conditioner are all malfunctioning in my car and i'm very upset because all of this should have been recalled. i purchased my car brand new in 2005 and i will never buy a gmc car again for this reason it's one thing to recall repair parts that were broken that to repair malfunction parts. very disappointed. in short my gauges don't work, my air conditioner only works on one side and now my headlights low bean don't work. gmc needs to recall and repair.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc envoy. while driving various speeds, the instrument panel malfunctioned. the contact stated that the speedometer, fuel, and oil gauges fluctuated and incorrectly reported the speed, fuel quantity, and oil quantity. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 129,872.

Front passenger side door panel caught on fire while parked in the driveway.

Service airbag light goes on and off randomly. while driving the speedometer reads 0 oil pressure guage reads no pressure, all guages read 0, then speedometer reads random speeds.

Problem with both headlight low beam malfunction; going on and off. problem started on 1/10/16 and continues until today despite replacing both headlight low beam fuses and relay.

I was driving down the highway after dark and my low beams completely went out. i could only get my high beams to work. currently only one low beam is working and the other will not work even after changing the bulb or the fuse. i believe this is a huge safety concern especially having a young child. it was very scary going down the road at night and have your lights completely just go out. i have noticed that there are issues with 06-07 envoys but i wanted gm to be made aware that 2005 models have been affected as well.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc envoy. while driving, the contact noticed that the front passenger side headlight flickered and failed. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the headlight and fuse; however, the failure persisted. the vehicle was taken back to an independent mechanic, but the failure could not be duplicated. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 133,000.

Vehicle intermittently stalls/stops.

While driving my 2005 gmc envoy my speedometer will stop working and register as 0 mph even when i am moving. it also has shown me travelling at a much higher speed at times. there are many issues with this that i've found while searching the web. it is unnerving and dangerous to not know the speed you are traveling. i have started to use a gps system when i drive to show my speed.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc envoy. while driving 50 mph, the contact discovered a burning odor. the contact attempted to lower the window and noticed that the power switch from the window was hot. the contact disconnected the power switch. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed as a switch. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to call nhtsa. the failure mileage was 130,300.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc envoy. while driving at 45 mph, water from the rain entered the door module resulting in a short in the circuit board. the failure recurred on multiple occasions. the contact confirmed that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 12v406000 (electrical system, visibility). the vehicle was taken to the dealer who refused to perform the recall repair. the dealer stated that the contact needed a notice that was addressed from the manufacturer. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 117,400.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc envoy. the contact stated that the electrical components in the vehicle failed without warning. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 25,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc envoy. the contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the dashboard became hot, the air conditioner failed, and the abs and brake warning lights illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the ignition switch was faulty and caused the vehicle to overheat. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 86,000.

I was driving about 25 miles per hour @ night when all the warning lights on the dash came on and all the gauges read zero except the speedometer and tach, transmission gear selector wasn't indicating what gear i was in & radio also killed. headlights, wipers & directions were still functional. i only had a mile to drive to get home. parked vehicle in garage and shut off....only to discover that power locks had failed and i was locked in car, power windows were also out! removed key from ignition and fortunately the remote key fob unlocked the door. had this been an emergency situation, i would have no way to exit the car nor would any passengers. anyone else having this problem? i contacted dealer to apprize them of this new problem and was advised that if it's intermittent they would have problems fixing it. the vehicle seemed to reset in the morning and all dash warning lights back to normal! *tr

When i went out to start my car it wouldn't start so i took the key and my dad my be i need a jump he said no if that was the case the car wouldn't even turn over. i went back out to try it again but still nothing so i began to turn the key back and fourth and eventually it stared. a few minutes the cigarette outlet caught on fire so i unplugged my car charger. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc envoy. after turning the key in the ignition switch, the vehicle failed to start intermittently. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 105,000.

The oil pressure gauge is reading above 80. had oil changed immediately. was told that there have been complaints regarding the mis reading of the instrument panel. contacted gm and was told that at this time they are not covering the repairs and that it is the consumers responsibility to replace the engine sensor system. gm has some of the rudest and nastiest customer service representatives. i had to call 3 times in one day. they even hung up on me . i spoke with [xxx], [xxx] and [xxx]. i asked about the safety of the vehicle and other potential problems, such as engine fire or entire system shutting down and not responding. they had absolutely no answer for me other than they are not covering the cost of the repair. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Drivers side window module became inoperable. while traveling on the highway a lot of smoke started coming from the panel causing us to pull over, open the door and turn the engine off. it never started fire but heavy smoke came out for about 10 mins and left a strong electrical smoke odor for hours. window panel is now completely inoperable. *tr

Fuel sensors affecting proper read out on fuel gauge. window an door lock switches on driver side door does not work properly. works when it wants to. clips on headlight an grill assembly constantly coming loose.i have contacted gm. about wrong fuel readings they told me the problem is fuel sensors in the tank but will not pay for repairs due to closed recall. this problem has resulted in running out of fuel multiple times. even though this problem and other problems has just recently started.the cost is over 600.00 dollars that i should not have to pay..... *tr

Speedometer is staying on100 miles per hour, will not move or go back to 0. are all gmc like this. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc envoy. while attempting to stop the vehicle, it stalled without warning. the vehicle was restarted, but the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the approximate failure mileage was 128,000.

The first day we had the truck the speedometer displayed the wrong speed and has been that way. it works occasionally. then a week later the low beam head lights went out while driving. they came back on after a few mins. this happened again a few days ago. the fuel gage is in accurate as well. i took it to a shop and they said the instrument cluster needs to be replaced but found no issues with the head lights but there is definitely an issue with the headlights and that is very dangerous. *tr

At lees than 1/4 tank of fuel the gas gauge is close, after refueling, the fuel gauge goes way past full and will stay like that until fuel is below 1/4 tank. last time the truck took 19.85 gallons in a 20 gallon tank until it started working correctly again. one tank it worked fine and next fill up it was way beyond full again. at the same time when fuel gauge is wrong, the speedometer will be off. many times freezing at 35mph while traveling 65mph. after many resets of ignition, the speedometer will come back. also when all of this is happening with the speedometer and fuel gauge, the radio has no audio. every now and again, the radio will come back and work on one speaker. most of the time it is out. when weather is warmer, all 3 functions seem to work regularly. below 50 degrees, all malfunction. *tr

Gmc envoy shut down while driving. all power lost. vehicle came to a complete stop just a few feet before an intersection. dealer replaced ignition switch, due to "multiple codes stored in the ecm." ironically, almost 2 years prior, same issue with the vehicle happened on the express way. we were lucky to be able to get to the side of the road before the vehicle came to a stop. ignition switch was replaced during that incident as well. two ignition switches have been replaced in the same vehicle over the course of 2 years. i'm surprised that this vehicle isn't part of the gm ignition recall! *tr

The speedometer does not function properly anymore. this is a recurring problem in gmc envoys, but gm will not acknowledge nor fix the issue. speedometer currently shows i'm doing 60 mph while parked. this is a safety issue because drivers don't really know how fast they are going...... *tr

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. don't 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! *tr

A recall has just been issued for gmc envoy. driver side door panel shorts out and may cause a fire. recall for 2006 and 2007 model years. my car is a 2005 and the driver door controls have been shorting out for about a year. i have not yet had a fire but why was my model year not recalled and what steps can i take to have this model year included in this recall? *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc envoy. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to shut off and the heater fan continued to operate. the contact had to unplug the battery terminal in order to turn off the vehicle. in addition, the contact noticed that the fuse box was melted. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician replaced the fuse box and other parts that were damaged; however, the failure persisted. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start on the first attempt and the gear shift would not shift gears. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failures. the failure mileage was unavailable.

2005 gmc envoy bought in february of 2011. a few months later the fuel gauge only registers as empty regardless of how much fuel was added to the tank. *tr

Electrical fire appear to have started under dash on the right side where thr blower motor is located. *tr

Tl* the contact owns 2005 gmc envoy. the contact stated while driving, the speedometer failed to display the actual speed. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the entire instrument cluster needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 110,000. the current mileage was 118,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc envoy. the contact stated that the automatic door locks failed to lock and unlock the vehicle. in addition, the rear hatch door failed to unlock when initiated. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 88,000.

This is a recurring problem with not just my vehicle, but after a very simple web search a vast number of these gmc envoy vehicles. when traveling normally the speedometer decides to either drop its speed by 20-30 mph or raise it even as high as 120mph. when traveling in the city or hwy where the speed limit zones vary rather frequently and in heavy traffic, the driver naturally reacts to the needle unaware that the speedometer is actually faulty. i have therefore braked hard to reduce my speed when in fact i was going the speed limit. that can result in an instant to a rear end crash based on normal reactions. gm obviously are aware of this issue as there are multiple on line complaints for this same issue and indeed they issued a recall for similar gm trucks. they however continue to ignore the envoy problem and leave the owners "live or die" with the problem. how this cannot be considered a high priority safety issue is a mystery to me. even 10 mph variations in heavy traffic mean potential accidents from bumper hugging drivers behind. this issue is more common in the extreme cold weather and thus i am of the opinion that there is a definite testing validation problem. *tr

The fuel sensor on this vehicle fails prematurely. *tr

In december of this past year (2012) my 2005 gmc envoy began to have issues with the speedometer. i would be traveling down the a busy road at a traffic light barley moving and the speedometer would read 80mph. the needle would fluctuate anywhere from 20 mph all the way up to 120 mph and peg there. one occasion the speedometer would go back to normal 0 mph and work normally, but now that is an extremely rare occurrence. *tr

The speedometer stops working after about two hours of driving. it goes to zero. it sometimes starts again if the vehicle is stopped and started again, but it will quit working if a long drive continues. it works perfectly when driving around town on short trips. the service bulletin apparently says to "clean ground connection". however, this did not fix the problem. i am told i need to have speedometer replaced at a cost of over $600.00. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc envoy. the contact stated that when driving at various speeds, the fuel level gauge would fluctuate abnormally and the contact was unaware of the exact level of gasoline in the vehicle. the contact also noticed that the check engine warning light was illuminated for some time. in addition, the speedometer also failed. the vehicle had not been inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. the manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact that they would cover fifty percent of the repair costs. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 119,224. the current mileage was unavailable. updated 12/11/12*lj

The gas gauge went crazy. i filled up my tank but the gas gauge is showing incorrect readings. it jumps left, and right at random times, and sometimes reports that the fuel tank is empty even though i know it's full. *tr

The speedometer stopped working and reads 120 miles an hour no matter how fast i'm traveling. i currently use my gps to watch my speed. this is unsafe and this is a on-going compliant for many consumers. gm should be aware of this dangerous and irresponsible assemble of this vehicle. *tr

The speedometer is reading incorrectly. for example, if going 25 mph, it shows 70mph. it does not show the same speed each time either. never goes to 0 mph. this problem just occurred one day. *tr

Initially the amp gauge pegged out followed within a month by the speedometer giving up or sometimes reading 120 mph while sitting at a red light. i was told that this was a common problem and could be repaired at a cost of about $600. not being able to afford that at the time, i installed a gps unit so i would have some type of speedometer. within 2 mos. time the car stalled upon takeoff from a light with ringing bells,the dash warning lights dimly lit and the tachometer bouncing from 500 to 2500 rpms while the engine was stopped. the car would not re-start until the key was turned off once or twice and the warning lights lit brightly. this problem has been recurring more and more frequently sometimes at highway speeds over 65mph. i'm told gm is well aware of the problem but refuses to issue a recall because it is not mandated as a "safety problem". i drive the interstates for a living and have nearly been rear ended numerous times already. how can this not be a safety issue and how can a company which took millions of taxpayer bailout money not be forced to deal with this issue. *tr

Fuel gauge registers empty after filling tank. light & sound sensors indicate low fuel level. fuel must drain slowly into tank or gas pump shuts off. electrical dash indicators do not work for a time after fueling so cannot set the trip indicator to gauge the mileage to a tank of gas. fuel on occasion does not shut off at the gas pump when tank is full. *tr