2000 Gmc Envoy problems
The GMC Envoy is a mid-size SUV manufactured and marketed by General Motors for the 1998 to 2009 model years over two generations. Adopting a nameplate used by GM Canada, the Envoy was a rebadged variant of the Chevrolet TrailBlazer, Oldsmobile Bravada, Buick Rainier, Isuzu Ascender, and Saab 9-7X.
General Motors assembled the model line at its Moraine Assembly (Moraine, Ohio) and Oklahoma City Assembly (Oklahoma City, Oklahoma). Both facilities were closed by 2008, leading to the discontinuation of the model line. The Envoy was not directly replaced in the GMC model line as General Motors transitioned its smaller SUVs to unibody-chassis designs, introducing the smaller GMC Terrain and larger GMC Acadia.
First generation (1998–2000)
The first generation GMC Envoy was introduced for the 1998 model year. Introduced a year before the Chevrolet TrailBlazer, the Envoy was the highest-trim version of the GMC Jimmy SUV. In line with the Oldsmobile Bravada, the Envoy was fitted with a leather-trim interior, floor-mounted shifter, and a largely monochromatic exterior with aluminum-alloy wheels. In line with the TrailBlazer and the Bravada, the Envoy trim was offered only in the five-door version.
The Envoy had many extra features not available on the regular Jimmy 4-door including: a remote trunk release, heated driver's and passenger's seats, a Bose sound system, and High Intensity Discharge headlights. Optional features included: a power sunroof, a panic alarm, an anti-theft system, and a power front driver & passenger seat.
GMC ended sales of the first generation Envoy after the 2000 model year as the division adopted the name to replace the entire Jimmy SUV line for 2002.
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Common 2000 Gmc Envoy problems
The GMC Envoy, produced in 2000, is known to have several common problems that affect its reliability and performance. This article will discuss these issues based on the search results.
- Faulty Ignition Switch: Owners of 2008 GMC Envoys have reported problems turning the ignition switch on, with the issue occurring repeatedly and starting within 70,000 miles of ownership. Replacing the ignition switch cost at least $250. GMC released a TSB to address this issue, providing preliminary information for technicians on how to diagnose and fix the problem.
- Loss of Engine Power: The loss of engine power is a common 2004-2005 GMC Envoy problem, with different root causes for 2004 and 2005 models. For 2004 models, a bad catalytic converter seemed to be the root cause, while 2005 Envoy owners experienced different symptoms. Several TSBs have been listed for this problem, but most aren't uploaded to the website. Three recalls each for 2004 and 2005 Envoys have been issued due to NHTSA investigations, involving parts such as headlamp assemblies, brake lamps, turn signals, air bag sensing systems, windshield urethane adhesives, and fuel pump module leaks.
- Inaccurate Gauges: One of the most infamously problems with GM vehicles is a faulty fuel gauge that often leaves owners wondering just how much gas is left in their tank. This issue is common in the 1st generation Envoy (1998-2000).
- Starting Problems: In the 2000 Envoy, there have been 1 complaint about having troubles starting.
- Fuel System Issues: In the 2000 Envoy, there have been 1 complaint about the fuel system.
These issues are important for potential GMC Envoy owners to consider, as they may impact the vehicle's reliability and overall ownership experience.
2000 Gmc Envoy car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Gmc Envoy problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Visibility problems
- Equipment problems
- Power train problems
- Exterior lighting problems
- Vehicle speed control problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2000 Gmc Envoy vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
2000 Gmc Envoy complaints
The NHTSA has received 23 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2000 Gmc Envoy.
2013-10-09
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-07-23
- VIN: 1GKDT13W6Y2
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE THIRD ROW NEON BRAKE LIGHT WAS NOT GIVEN THE PROPER ILLUMINATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO WAS UNABLE TO CORRECT THE FAILURE THEREFORE, THE DEALER CUT THE THIRD ROW NEON BRAKE LIGHT CABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,390 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 88,800.
2012-01-09
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-06-22
- VIN: 1GKDT13W0Y2
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: WHEN I PUT GAS IN MY GMC ENVOY IT WILL GO UP TO THE FULL MARK AND THEN JUST DROP DOWN PAST EMPTY AND THEN AFTER AWHILE START REGISTERING RIGHT..MY GAS LIGHT COMES ON WAY BEFORE I AM EMPTY,BEEN HAVING THIS PROBLEM SINCE I BOUGHT THE TRUCK BACK IN JUNE OF 2011..I HAVE NOTICED THAT MANY ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS I AM...HOPE GMC DOES SOMETHING ABOUT IT!!! *TR
2009-10-17
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-10-16
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2000 GMC JIMMY ENVOY. I SMELLED BURNING PLASTIC AS I WAS DRIVING AND WAS TOLD BY ANOTHER MOTORIST THAT I HAD NO BRAKE LIGHTS. THE LIGHTS CAME ON AND STAYED ON AND THEN THEY WOULD NOT WORK. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP TO REPLACE THE TURN SIGNAL & HAZARD WARNING SWITCH. THIS CORRECTED THE BRAKE LIGHT PROBLEM. AFTER READING ABOUT THE REASON FOR THE RECALL OF THESE SWITCHES, I DISASSEMBLED THE OLD SWITCH ONLY TO FIND THAT IT ALSO HAD BRASS CONTACTS FOR THE HAZARD WARNING LAMPS. THIS WAS SUPPOSEDLY REPLACED IN 2003 BY A DEALER. REPLACING IT WITH THE SAME PART THAT WAS RECALLED! *TR
2007-07-26
SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-07-10
- VIN: 1GKDT13W3Y2
- Components: SEATS
- Summary: PASSENGER SIDE SEAT DOES NOT MOVE BACK. STUCK IN THE POSITION UP BY THE DASH. COULD CAUSE MAJOR PROBLEMS IF SOMEONE WAS SITTING IN THIS SEAT AND AN ACCIDENT WERE TO OCCUR. *JB
2005-09-07
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1901-01-01
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: CONSUMER HAD TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION IN THE 2000 GMC ENVOY REBUILT.*MR THE SUN GEAR FAILED WHICH REQUIRED THAT THE ENTIRE TRANSMISSION BE DISASSEMBLED TO REPAIR. *NM
2005-02-20
STEERING,SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,EQUIPMENT,UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-01-03
- VIN: 1GKDT13W7Y2
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,EQUIPMENT,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: 10234, DOOR TRIM COMES OFF; 17660, HINGE HOOD RATTLES; 26510, IDLER ARM HAD TO BE REPLACED; 44938, PINION SEALS & POWER STEERING SEALS WERE LEAKING; 56785, CD PLAYER HAD TO BE REPLACED; 72375, TRANSMISSION WENT OUT; 95819, COMPUTER HAD TO BE REPLACED; 106169, RIGHT HEADLAMP HAD TO BE REPLACED (FOR ALMOST $800!!!); AND SPORADIC INCIDENCES OF DIFFERENT DASH LIGHTS COMING ON & STAYING ON. OBVIOUSLY, ALL OF THESE PROBLEMS WEREN'T ON THE DATE LISTED BELOW, BUT THAT'S THE DATE OF THE FIRST ONE.
2003-07-17
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-07-17
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: WHILE TRAVELING 35 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING 4-WHEEL DRIVE WILL AUTOMATICALLY GO INTO EFFECT. *AK
2003-06-07
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-06-04
- VIN: 1GKDT13W1Y2
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS ON 2000 GMC ENVOY. THROWS A BEAM OF LIGHT ALMOST STRAIGHT UP THAT DIMINISHES YOUR VISION WHEN DRIVING ON DARK ROADS AT NIGHT. *JB
2003-05-12
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1GKDT13W1Y2
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN. *JB
2003-02-13
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-02-01
- VIN: PLEASE FILL
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: THE POWER WINDOWS AND SEATS FAILED.*JB
2002-10-14
SUSPENSION PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1GKDT13WOY2
- Components: SUSPENSION
- Summary: CONTACTED GMC AND HAD A RETURN REPLY BY [email protected] APOLOGIZING FOR MY DISSATISFACTION OF HAVING THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACE. THAT IN MY FAMILY WE HAVE 3 JIMMY'S AND ALL OF THEM DIFFERENT YEARS, NEEDING THE SAME REPAIR. THIS PERSON SAID THAT I COULD LOG A COMPLAINT, IN SO, THIS IS WHY I'M PASSING THIS ON TO THIS DEPARTMENT. ALSO IN LOGGING ON I'VE LISTED MY VIN # WITH THE 17 CHARACTERS. THE SIGHT LISTED THAT I WAS GIVING AN INVALID # OF LESS THAN 17 BUT, IN FACT I LISTED EXACTLY THE 17. MR
2002-10-03
EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-10-02
- VIN: 1GKDT13W0Y2
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: CONSUMER STATES THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE ON STAR SYSTEM IN THE VEHICLE AND WHAT GMC IS DOING REPLACING THE ON STAR SYSTEM AND IN THE PROCESS IS DISABLEING THE SYSTEM. WHAT GMC IS NOT DOING IS INFORMING THE CONSUMERS WITH THIS PROBLEM SO IF THE CONSUMER EVER NEEDS HELP THE ON STAR SYSTEM WILL NOT WORK UNTIL IT IS ACTIVATED. NLM
2002-02-11
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1GKDT13W2Y2
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING BOTH SIDE MIRRORS WILL MOVE ON THEIR OWN. THEY WILL GO ALL THE WAY BACKWARD AND FLAT AGAINST THE CAR AND A LOT OF TIMES THEY WILL GO BACK HALF WAY, CONSUMER IS CONCERNED ABOUT SAFETY, CONSUMER HAS BEEN INFORMED THAT THE PROBLEM CAN NOT BE FIXED. *YD
2002-02-11
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1GKDT13W2Y2
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING BOTH SIDE MIRRORS WILL MOVE ON THEIR OWN. THEY WILL GO ALL THE WAY BACKWARD AND FLAT AGAINST THE CAR AND A LOT OF TIMES THEY WILL GO BACK HALF WAY, CONSUMER IS CONCERNED ABOUT SAFETY, CONSUMER HAS BEEN INFORMED THAT THE PROBLEM CAN NOT BE FIXED. *YD
2002-02-07
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1GKDT13W4Y2
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE EXTERIOR MIRRORS WILL ADJUST FAR OUTWARDS, WOULD BE UNABLE TO SEE OTHER VEHICLES BESIDES OR BEHIND CONSUMER EYE SIGHT. MECHANIC STATED THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL SHORTAGE IN MIRRORS MOTOR. MECHANIC HAS REPLACED MIRRORS TWICE. *AK
2002-01-30
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-08-14
- VIN: 1GKDT13W2Y2
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: INTERMITTENT SPEED FOR THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS OF THE VEHICLE OPERATES ERRATICALLY. SPEED FOR THIS SETTING WILL CAUSE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO MOVE CONSTANTLY OR NOT AT ALL. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED THE VEHICLE NUMEROUS TIMES AND CANNOT EFFECTIVELY REMEDY THE PROBLEM. THE DEALERSHIP HAS REPLACED VARIOUS COMPUTER CHIPS AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH. *AK *YH
2002-01-30
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-03-28
- VIN: 1GKDT13W2Y2
- Components: SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: WHEN DEALERSHIP CHANGED OIL, AN OIL PRESSURE HOSE WAS FOUND TO BE LEAKING OIL FROM ENGINE. PROBLEM WAS REPAIRED BY THE DEALERSHIP. *AK *TT VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, DEALE HAS REPLACED THE MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, REAR WIPER MOTOR, FRONT WIPER TERMINAL BOARD AND WIPER MODULE. REAR SPEAKERS HAVE HUMMING NOISES, SPEAKER WAS SHORTING OUT, LATER CONSUMER HEARD WHISTLE NOISES IN THE REAR SPEAKER. WHEN STARTING, THERE WAS A RATTLE NOISE, DEALER FOUND EXHAUST OUT OF ALIGNMENT. CREEKING NOISE CAUSED BY FAULTY DOOR PINS AND BUSHINGS, PASSENGER SIDE KICK PANEL LOOSE/FALLING OFF, DEALER FOUND RIGHT SIDE PANEL LOOSE. ALTERNATOR VOLTAGE DROPS WITH LOAD BELOW 35 AMPS, DEALER REPLACED ALTERNATOR, THERE WAS A SQUEAK IN THE REAR SUSPENSION, DEALER FOUND THE E BRAKE CABLE WAS CHAFFING ON BUSHINGS, DEALER REPOSITIONED E BRAKE CABLE. RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING GRINDING, DEALER REPLACED RIGHT FRONT HUB. LEFT FRONT HUB REPLACED DUE TO GROWLING, DEALER FOUND HUB WAS WORN. *SLC
2001-06-04
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TRANSMISSION SLIPS WHEN GOING INTO A HIGHER GEAR, MANUFACTURER HAS ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR ON 5 SEPARATE OCCASIONS WITHOUT SUCCESS, VEHICLE SHUDDERS, HESITATES, SURGES, AND BUCKS. IGNITION SWITCH FAILED. *SLC
2001-05-07
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-01-01
- VIN: 1GKDT13W1Y2
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: EVERY TIME CONSUMER TAKES OFF FROM A STOPPED POSITION ACCELERATOR PEDAL WILL STICK/CATCH - AUTOMATICALLY/SUDDENLY ACCELERATING. DEALERSHIP HAS NOT EXAMINED VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK
2001-05-07
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-01-01
- VIN: 1GKDT13W1Y2
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: REAR LAP/SHOULDER BELT BEHIND THE PASSENGER'S SEAT WAS INSTALLED BACKWARDS, WHICH WOULD NOT PROPERLY FIT CHILD SAFTEY SEAT WHEN BEING USED BY CONSUMER. DEALERSHIP HAS NOT EXAMINED VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK
2001-05-07
SEAT BELTS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-11-01
- VIN: 1GKDT13W1Y2
- Components: SEAT BELTS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: GAS PEDAL STICKS AND CAUSES TOO FAST OF ACCELERATION THUS CAUSING A DANGER WHEN BACKING UP OR STARTING OFF FROM A COMPLTE STOP. REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELT INSTALLED INCORRECTLY MAKING CHILD RESTRAINTS NOT USABLE. SAFTEY ISSUE! *AK
2001-04-10
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1GKDT13W7Y2
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: WITH THE FACTORY INSTALLED SUNROOF THE REAR COMPARTMENT HAS NO LIGHTING WITHOUT TURNING ON THE ENTIRE CAB LIGHTING. THIS PROVES TO BE A GLARE HAZARD AT NIGHT WHEN THE PASSENGERS IN THE REAR NEED INDIVIDUAL LIGHTING. MODELS WITHOUT SUNROOFS HAVE INDIVIDUAL LIGHTING FOR THE REAR PASSENGERS BUT NOT THE MODELS WITH. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NO INTEREST IN MAKING ANY CHANGES TO THE 1999 OR 2000 MODEL YEARS BY OFFERING A LIGHT KIT ACCESORY FOR THE REAR OCCUPENTS.*AK
2000-10-21
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-06-01
- VIN: 1GKDT13W0Y2
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: THE 2000 GMC ENVOY IS EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRICALLY FOLDED OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRRORS. ON VEHICLE START, THE RIGHT OUTSIDE MIRROR OF MY VEHICLE WOULD FOLD FORWARD AGAINST THE "A" PILLAR FROM ITS NORMAL DRIVING POSITION. THIS OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES WITH DIFFERENT DRIVERS. SEVERAL TIMES THE DRIVER DID NOT NOTICE THIS HAD HAPPENED UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. THE IMMEDIATE CORRECTIVE ACTION WAS TO USE THE MIRROR FOLD CONTROL SWITCH TO FOLD THE MIRRORS BACK TO THEIR STOWED POSITION AGAINST THE DOOR GLASS. THE MIRROR FOLD CONTROL SWITCH WAS THEN MANUALLY REPOSITIONED AND THE MIRRORS BOTH MOVED OUT TO THEIR NORMAL DRIVING POSITION. THE MIRROR FOLD CONTROL SWITCH IS AWKWARD FOR THE DRIVER TO OPERATE WITH THE VEHICLE IN MOTION. THE DEALER SOLUTION WAS TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE RIGHT OUTSIDE MIRROR ASSEMBLY UNDER WARRANTY. (THIS ALSO SOLVED ANOTHER INCIDENTAL COMPLAINT THAT THE MIRROR GLASS ADJUSTMENT ACTUATORS MOVED JERKILY.) THE DEALER STATED THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM AND ITS CAUSE WAS STILL BEING EVALUATED.
2000 Gmc Envoy recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the 2000 Gmc Envoy.
2000-11-13
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: STRUCTURE:BODY
- Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACTS." THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONSOLE COVER/ARMREST CAM LATCH THAT COULD RELEASE AT LESS THAN THE REQUIRED LOAD OF THE STANDARD.
- Consequence: DURING A CRASH, THE CONSOLE COVER COULD OPEN AND THE COVER OR ITEMS STORED UNDER IT COULD INJURY AN OCCUPANT.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONSOLE LATCH MECHANISM.
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