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Smart Idea - Poor repair record
Faith, Denver, CO, 08/12/2015
updated 08/17/2023
GMC Envoy XUV SLE Rwd 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
22 of 23 people found this review helpful
The SUV that literally turns into a pickup is a great idea. Being able to lay a full sheet of drywall or plywood flat in the rear cargo area is another great design. My issue with the vehicle is all the repairs that have had happen and I barely have break in mileage on the vehicle at 78,000. I've had to replace the thermostat; it's had 3 sets of tires; the front and rear sway bar links have been replaced; when I am sitting at a stop, the speedometer reads as high as 40 (this number varies at different times). Other instrument panel gauges often show the wrong information. And last but not least, I am now experiencing issues with the transmission. I've owned other GM vehicles and this has been my least favorite experience as far as repairs. I like the vehicle overall. I just don't think I should have so many repair bills for 78,000 miles. I did have to replace the transmission ($2,900). I also had to have the instrument panel overhauled ($200). In addition, the midgate window regulator had to be replaced because one day it went down and wouldn't go back up. The vehicle recently turned 95,000 miles and finally seems to be in good working order. We'll see! Recent repair (08/2020) was a cracked fuel tank. It now has 106,000 miles. Vehicle now has 111,000 and no additional repairs have been made (2/2022). This vehicle is still going. Obviously, I don't drive a lot. Current mileage is 117,350 (08/17/2023)
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Certainly not the best car i have ever owned
socaldude3, Temecula, CA, 07/31/2011
GMC Envoy XUV SLE Rwd 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have a 2004 envoy xuv v8, its now on its 3rd transmission (work done at gm) 2nd engine (from gm), the tailgate regulator has broken 3 times and been replaced because it locks us out of the trunk, the mid-gate regulator is currently broken, it has always had some mysterious shake at idle, gm told us that was just part of the car. The speedometer has been stuck at 120mph for the past year, the drivers seat (power) only works sometimes. and its only got 100k miles, it does have one of the best rides i have ever seen, and the 5.3 v8 does have great power.. I take good care of it, but since iv owned this, I can see why they stopped making them. after this, i doubt il buy another gm
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jerryreliable, Mansfield, OH, 01/05/2013
GMC Envoy XUV SLE Rwd 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
24 of 30 people found this review helpful
Aw shucks, 98,000 miles, and I had to put brake pads on it. Other than oil changes and one set of tires, that is is for maintenance. Still like the car as new, and a pickup truck it is indeed. Tows 27' boats, hauls plywood, and 12 foot planks, Yanmar diesels, you name it. And it still looks terrific.
Exactly What I Wanted!
DRS, 08/12/2006
GMC Envoy XUV SLE Rwd 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I got the XUV to have a new vehicle to drive to my son's college graduation in May 2004. We fell in love with it during the trip. We had 3 rather large adults for the 1000 mile trip out to the college and we all were amazingly comfortable. After 3+ years the automobile continues to please the family. I have had it back to the dealership only for the recommended service at 6000 and 12000 miles. The OnStar phone has become a necessity. Beware the phone on my OnStar uses analog technology and will need to be upgraded to digital by 2008. This "conversion" costs about $400, but gets you OnStar telephone service for 3 years, which appears to be a good deal if you are going to use it.
Don't buy, bad instrument cluster!
JAMFRETE, 03/08/2010
GMC Envoy XUV SLE Rwd 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
GMC has a known instrument cluster problem whereas all gauges stop working, the speedometer does not register correctly, but GM will not perform a recall even though it is a factory defect. $500 to $1000 to fix the problem out of the consumers pocket. GM should be ashamed of themselves! Never again!