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NHTSA has 253 owner complaints on file for the 2007 GMC Envoy[1] and lists 5 recalls for it[2]. The biggest complaint groups are exterior lighting, the electrical system and the gasoline fuel system[3][4][5].

253owner complaints[1]
5recalls[2]
16–17MPG combined (EPA)[6]

Most reported problems

Owners filed 253 complaints[1]. Of those, 8 mention a crash, 16 a fire and 5 injuries[1]. No deaths are reported[1]. These are unverified owner reports, and one complaint can name more than one component. The groups below overlap, so do not add them up.

The three largest groups:

Smaller groups are visibility (19)[7], fuel/propulsion (16)[8], visibility/wiper (16)[9], engine (13)[10] and fuel system, other (10)[11].

Headlights. In a sample of 12 lighting complaints we read[3], 10 describe headlights or low beams going out or flickering while driving[3]. Several owners say the high beams or fog lights still worked[3]. In 3 of the 12, the owner says a dealer or GM told them the vehicle was not in a recall or had no recall on record[3].

Fuel gauge. In a sample of 12 gasoline fuel system complaints we read[5], 10 describe a fuel gauge that reads empty or wrong, sometimes with a warning light[5]. Several owners name the fuel sending unit[5]. Two say they ran out of fuel, and some mention repair quotes[5].

Door window switch. The electrical sample holds 12 texts, but one text appears four times, so it has 9 different ones[4]. Of those 9, 4 describe a driver's door window switch or module that failed, and some mention melting, smoke or fire[4]. In a sample of 12 visibility complaints, 6 describe the driver's door window switch or door locks failing, 5 of those 6 mention melting, a burning smell or smoke[7]. In 3 of the 12, the owner says they were told the vehicle was not included in the window switch recall[7]. The electrical group lists 12 fires[4].

Other patterns. In the electrical sample, 3 of the 9 different texts describe the vehicle stalling or losing power while driving[4]. In the visibility sample, 3 of 12 describe the rear window shattering on its own while parked[7].

Recalls

Five recalls are on file, newest first. Four of them deal with the same part, the driver's door master window switch module. Each recall covers certain vehicles, and some also cover other makes and models[12].

The repair for the door module changed across these recalls[12][15][16]. If you are looking at a specific vehicle, ask a GMC dealer whether each recall was completed. GMC customer service is 1-800-462-8782[13].

Fuel economy

EPA ratings for the 2007 Envoy are close across versions. All are 4-speed automatics that run on regular fuel[17][18][6][19][20].

Version City / highway / combined MPG Annual fuel cost
2WD, 4.2L 6-cyl[17] 14 / 20 / 16 $4,200
4WD, 4.2L 6-cyl[18] 14 / 20 / 16 $4,200
2WD, 5.3L 8-cyl[6] 14 / 20 / 17 $3,950
4WD, 5.3L 8-cyl[19] 13 / 19 / 16 $4,200
XL 4WD, 5.3L 8-cyl[20] 14 / 19 / 16 $4,200

The annual cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new.

Safety ratings

NHTSA lists a rollover rating of 4 stars for the 2007 Envoy, with a rollover risk of 19.1%[21][22]. Our data has no other star ratings for this year.

Engine and size

The EPA lists a 4.2L 6-cylinder and a 5.3L 8-cylinder[17][6]. The sizes below are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

Version Length Width Height Wheelbase Curb weight
Envoy 2WD SLE/SLT[23] 192 in 74 in 72 in 113 in 4,425 lb
Envoy 4WD SLE/SLT[24] 192 in 74 in 72 in 113 in 4,542 lb
Envoy 2WD Denali[25] 192 in 74 in 72 in 113 in 4,625 lb
Envoy 4WD Denali[26] 192 in 74 in 72 in 113 in 4,802 lb
Envoy XL 2WD SLE/SLT[27] 208 in 75 in 75 in 129 in 4,784 lb
Envoy XL 2WD Denali[28] 208 in 75 in 75 in 129 in 5,000 lb

How 2007 compares with other years

2002: 557 complaints, 15 recalls20022003: 624 complaints, 9 recalls20032004: 704 complaints, 2 recalls20042005: 511 complaints, 2 recalls20052006: 587 complaints, 8 recalls20062007: 253 complaints, 5 recalls25320072008: 77 complaints, 0 recalls20082009: 17 complaints, 0 recalls2009
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Envoy model year. The 2007 is highlighted[2].
Show the numbers
Model yearComplaintsRecalls
200255715
20036249
20047042
20055112
20065878
20072535
2008770
2009170

NHTSA counts for each Envoy model year[2]:

Year Complaints Recalls
2002 557 15
2003 624 9
2004 704 2
2005 511 2
2006 587 8
2007 253 5
2008 77 0
2009 17 0

The 2007 model has fewer complaints than 2002 through 2006, and more than 2008 and 2009. For recalls, it has fewer than 2002, 2003 and 2006, and more than 2004, 2005, 2008 and 2009. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so treat them as a rough guide[2].

Should you buy a used 2007 Envoy?

The clearest issue in the data is the driver's door window switch module. It has four recalls that mention a short and a possible fire, even when the vehicle is parked[13][12][15][16]. If you are considering one, ask whether those recalls were done on that exact vehicle. Headlight dropouts and fuel gauge trouble also show up in the complaints we read[3][5]. The 2007 year has fewer complaints than 2002 through 2006 and more than 2008 and 2009, and EPA estimates fuel cost at $3,950 to $4,200 a year[2][17][6].

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 GMC Envoy?
By complaint count, the largest groups are exterior lighting (69), the electrical system (67) and the gasoline fuel system (63)[3][4][5]. In the samples we read, owners describe headlights going out and a fuel gauge that reads wrong[3][5].
Does the 2007 GMC Envoy have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 5 recalls for it[2]. Four deal with the driver's door window switch module and one with the headlamp driver module[13][14][12][15][16].
What is the gas mileage of a 2007 GMC Envoy?
The EPA rates it from 13 to 14 city and 19 to 20 highway MPG, and 16 to 17 combined, depending on engine and drive[17][18][6][19][20].
What is the rollover rating of the 2007 GMC Envoy?
NHTSA gives it 4 stars for rollover, with a rollover risk of 19.1%[21][22].
Is the 2007 Envoy better than other Envoy years?
It has 253 complaints and 5 recalls[2]. That is fewer complaints than 2002 to 2006 and more than 2008 and 2009. These counts are not adjusted for sales[2].

Facts and sources

  1. NHTSA has 253 owner complaints on file for the 2007 GMC Envoy (8 mention a crash, 16 a fire, 5 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
  2. Owner complaints and recalls for every GMC Envoy model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
  3. 69 complaints name the exterior lighting component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 107,500). NHTSA vehicle records
  4. 67 complaints name the electrical system component group (1 crashes, 12 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 94,700). NHTSA vehicle records
  5. 63 complaints name the fuel system, gasoline component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 52,106). NHTSA vehicle records
  6. EPA rating for Envoy 2WD, 5.3L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 14 city / 20 highway / 17 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,950. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  7. 19 complaints name the visibility component group (0 crashes, 4 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 85,000). NHTSA vehicle records
  8. 16 complaints name the fuel/propulsion system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 68,450). NHTSA vehicle records
  9. 16 complaints name the visibility/wiper component group (0 crashes, 6 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 99,000). NHTSA vehicle records
  10. 13 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 88,000). NHTSA vehicle records
  11. 10 complaints name the fuel system, other component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 46,571). NHTSA vehicle records
  12. Recall 14V404, filed July 2, 2014: Visibility › Power Window Devices And Controls. NHTSA recall database
  13. Recall 15V599, filed September 24, 2015: Visibility › Power Window Devices And Controls. NHTSA recall database
  14. Recall 15V519, filed August 14, 2015: Exterior Lighting › Headlights. NHTSA recall database
  15. Recall 13V248, filed June 13, 2013: Visibility › Power Window Devices And Controls. NHTSA recall database
  16. Recall 12V406, filed August 16, 2012: Visibility › Power Window Devices And Controls. NHTSA recall database
  17. EPA rating for Envoy 2WD, 4.2L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 14 city / 20 highway / 16 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  18. EPA rating for Envoy 4WD, 4.2L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive: 14 city / 20 highway / 16 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  19. EPA rating for Envoy 4WD, 5.3L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive: 13 city / 19 highway / 16 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  20. EPA rating for Envoy XL 4WD, 5.3L 8-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive: 14 city / 19 highway / 16 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  21. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4-DR W/SAB RWD/AWD: rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 19.1%. NHTSA vehicle records
  22. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4-DR RWD/AWD: rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 19.1%. NHTSA vehicle records
  23. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, ENVOY 4DR SUV 2WD SLE/SLT: length 192 in, width 74 in, height 72 in, wheelbase 113 in, curb weight 4,425 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  24. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, ENVOY 4DR SUV 4WD /SLE/SLT: length 192 in, width 74 in, height 72 in, wheelbase 113 in, curb weight 4,542 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  25. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, ENVOY 4DR SUV 2WD DENALI: length 192 in, width 74 in, height 72 in, wheelbase 113 in, curb weight 4,625 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  26. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, ENVOY 4DR SUV 4WD DENALI: length 192 in, width 74 in, height 72 in, wheelbase 113 in, curb weight 4,802 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  27. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, ENVOY XL 4DR SUV 2WD SLE/SLT: length 208 in, width 75 in, height 75 in, wheelbase 129 in, curb weight 4,784 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  28. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, ENVOY XL 4DR SUV 2WD DENALI: length 208 in, width 75 in, height 75 in, wheelbase 129 in, curb weight 5,000 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.