2005 GMC Envoy electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 184 complaints for the 2005 GMC Envoy, 27% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 184 27% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 80,000 miles 140 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 11
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 11 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 15 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 35 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 33 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 19 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 12 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 5 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 3 |
What the data shows
Of the 140 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 80,000 miles, and 23% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 11 fires, 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
Blower motor resistor harness melted and started on fire. Some burnt plastic behind dash and melted wires. Had to replace blower motor resistor and harness, and will probably replace fan speed controller. Not sure what cause is......
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 GMC envoy. While driving 50 MPH, the contact discovered a burning odor. The contact attempted to lower the window and noticed that the power switch from the window was hot. The contact disconnected the power switch. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed as a switch. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to call NHTSA. The failure mileage was 130,300.
Other problems reported for the 2005 GMC Envoy
- Fuel system 236 complaints
- Lighting 50 complaints
- Engine 38 complaints
- Air bags 28 complaints
- Cruise control 22 complaints
- Body & structure 17 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 17 complaints
- Brakes 16 complaints