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GMC Envoy repairs by problem area
Engine (31%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (24%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)
Other (5%)
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- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 588 repairs.
GMC Envoy transmission repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (37%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (16%)
< $100 (28%)
Chart based on 43 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV
285-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 116740 mi C $1500 |
The transfer case had to be replaced, and was. |
2007 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV
291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 57396 mi | Front differential gasket failed |
| 79958 mi | Wire broken on front wheel drive actuator, unit replaced under warranty |
| 200000 mi US $2200 |
~Replace transfer case |
2006 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV, ext.
300-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 169000 mi US $2300 |
Transmission rebuild |
2006 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV
300-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 68160 mi C $3200 |
Forward sprag clutch failed leaving require full trans rebuild. Shifter cable also replaced. Also small upgrades added (vette servo, pinless accumulators, hd sunshell etc.). Base rebuild costs was $2500+tx. Uncommon failure for mileage. |
2006 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV
291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 33000 mi US $315 |
Intermittent noise and feeling, best described as a "Thunk" when at idle after driving (like at red lights) Transmission hard-shifting intermittently. Not smooth at all. Not occuring in conjunction with idle issue. |
| 34000 mi | Return trip to address previously unresolved problem. Drive shaft removed, checked, lubed, and refitted. Fault no longer apparent. Return trip to address unresolved issue. Symptoms disappeared when another drivetrain issue was resolved. |
| 59000 mi | Transmission selector grommet failed, rendering vehicle stuck in reverse. Fortunately it happened at home. Online forum provide answers, so was able to use materials at hand to fashion repair, and fit it. |
| 75500 mi US $2277 |
Hard shifting, particularly between 1st &2nd. Gearbox rebuild, torque converter replaced, shift cable replaced, engine and transmission mounts replaced. Work carried out by Aamco. Fault no longer apparent. |
2006 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV
291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 128000 mi US $1900 |
Transmission rebuilt after main seal failed |
2005 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV, ext.
300-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 107500 mi US $350 |
Replaced drivers side axle seal because of front differential oil leak |
2005 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV, ext.
275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 202266 mi US $437 |
Passenger side needle bearing, seal and CV axle replaced. |
| 233000 mi US $25 |
Shift cable came loose from shift lever and wouldn't stay on. I ordered a specialty repair kit and it provided permanent fix. https://www.atfspeed.com/shop/shifter-cable-repair-kits/92-09-gmc-envoy-shifter-cable-repair-pin |
2005 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV
300-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 76000 mi US $400 |
Car got stuck in park but showed it was in reverse. Dealer suggested neutral safety switch replacement, wanted 109 plus 119 just for checking what was wrong. At rockauto for 47. I now believe it was parking-prawl lock. My brother does not use the e-brake. |
| 112000 mi US $22 |
Transmission shift link bushing broke. Transmission was in neutral, but shifter was stuck in park. Vehicle would not start. |
| 96000 mi US $1200 |
transmission rebuilt |
| 98000 mi | would not go into drive. assume transmission was rebuilt again. was under warranty but took them 7-8 days to fix it |
2005 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV
275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 135900 mi US $1375 |
4 wheel drive was stuck in low, then the truck ended stuck in neutral. The transmission needed to be replaced. |
2004 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 175900 mi US $2400 |
Replace front carrier |
2003 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV, ext.
290-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 16175 mi | Transmission slips then bangs into gear - found 2 - 4 bands shot, clutch worn and metal shavings in pan. Dealer installed new transmission, under Warranty |
| 230520 mi C $850 |
New CV joint for transfer case |
| 231040 mi C $1500 |
Front diff actuater was not engaging. |
2003 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV, ext.
275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 230091 mi US $1375 |
Replaced cv axles. |
2003 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 70000 mi US $1490 |
Car made awful metal-on-metal noises when in 4WD. Mechanic said problem was due to faulty transfer case. |
2003 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV
275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 175000 mi US $910 |
trannys 3rd gear went loco on me,mec told me to use it till i get repair money,rebuilt and running, $910.00 somolians cost of repair,ahh,and because im a friend.thank God had a bad job done in the tranny,used it 1 month and went total blank,like,nothing,mec no choice but repair it,but still giving me problems,sometimes when I accelerate too fast,it will slip,but recovers somewhat fast,and shifts. |
| 189000 mi US $950 |
just a bad job all together. had to repair a burned out tranny, pump, gears, drums etc, even the torque converter |
| 191200 mi US $600 |
I repaired that tranny, last year,round may, in march 13, it started leaking tranny oil, end up dropping it and repairing pump, |
| 142000 mi | gear shift linkage bushing had to be replaced on shifter cable |
| 129200 mi US $475 |
Replace both rear axle seals |
| 96000 mi US $275 |
Replaced trans shift cable |
2003 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV
275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 105400 mi C $620 |
Transmission lines rusted out and leaking causing a transmission fault code due to slippage from loss of fluid. New lines installed by dealer & fluid topped up. |
| 121000 mi US $1500 |
leak in front differential; then found that bearings needed to be replaced |
| 141000 mi | I have had an on-going problem with the communication link for the 4 wheel drive system. It requires a restart to clear. There is a technical bulletin on this as well. |
| 198000 mi US $700 |
Service 4WD light. Found that there was a bad transfer selector motor, replaced and repaired. |
2002 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 124000 mi US $400 |
shifter cable replacement (broke, could not shift) and electrical short diagnosis. latter due to faulty aftermarket subwoofer installation. |
2002 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV
270-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 120700 mi US $2600 |
Replace transmission |
| 362000 mi US $2200 |
CV boots. All replaced. |
| 362000 mi US $1800 |
Gear on axle in front transfer case froze bending shaft and breaking bearing loose. Replacement bearing located and axle rapaired. |
| 51240 mi C $1600 |
Howling noise, was rear differential bearing I was told. Had purchased aftermarket warranty - the shop had to talk with the warranty place and argue over it, thereby delaying repair. |
| 50720 mi C $2400 |
Rear Differential needed replacing |
| 63220 mi | And rear axle needed changing. |
| 140754 mi US $888 |
Replaced front inner and outer axle CV joint boots |
| 170181 mi US $371 |
Replaced L Front Axle Shaft Assembly |
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