What's Wrong with the 1st Generation (2002–2006) Envoy XL?

Envoy XL owners have made 59 complaints about the 2002–2006 model years. Using our PainRank™ system we've ranked it 21st out of 32 GMC generations in overall reliability, with real fuel system and electrical concerns.

What Owners Complain About

Sometimes it helps just to tally up the complaints and see where the biggest stacks are. Use this information to learn about troublespots or to run for the hills.

Worst Issues

What Breaks the Most

Years to Avoid

1st Generation (2002–2006) Envoy XL Key Numbers

  1. 5 model years

    Grouping all models by their year can reveal some baddies.

  2. 59 complaints

    Running tally of owner grievances filed to CarComplaints.com.

  3. 21st in reliability

    Overall reliability rank out of 32 eligible generations.