Electrical problems in the GMC Envoy have led to several recalls since 2004. Manufacturing defects in the wiring and sensor systems of these vehicles could potentially affect the operation of the cars' exterior lighting, air bags and windshield wipers.
General Motors recalled 871,473 model year 2002-2004 GMC Envoys in 2004 for electrical problems in the brake lights and rear turn signal lamps. Subsequently, 286,478 model year 2003-2004 GMC Envoy vehicles were recalled in 2005 for an electrical problem that could cause the rear turn signals to flash as hazard lights.
In 2006, a recall of certain 2005-2006 GMC Envoys equipped with aftermarket leather seat covers were recalled because of an electrical problem that can lead to malfunctioning of the passenger sensing system. The passenger side front air bag could be erroneously enabled or disabled by this defect, which could cause injury in the event of a crash.
GMC recalled 581,394 2002-2003 GMC Envoy and Envoy XL vehicles in 2004 for electrical problems that could cause the windshield wipers to fail or short circuit. If a short circuit occurs, the components within the module may corrode. Either condition puts the driver at risk, especially during inclement weather.
