GMC Envoy
5 model years from 2005 to 2009, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2005–2009
- Class
- Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
- Latest engines
- 5.3L 8-cyl, 4.2L 6-cyl
- Best MPG
- 16–17 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 5 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2006 (158)
The 2009 Envoy in brief
The 2009 GMC Envoy is a SUV - offered with 2 engines (5.3L 8-cyl and 4.2L 6-cyl) and rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
It measures about 192 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 113-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,802 lb (4dr SUV 4WD Denali).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 17 MPG combined (15 city / 21 highway), 13% worse than the 2009 SUV - average of 19.5 MPG, for an estimated $3,950 a year in fuel.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the exterior lighting.
The GMC Envoy has 5 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2009.
Its most efficient year was 2009 at 17 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 16 to 17 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the exterior lighting (159), electrical system (124), engine (40).
2007 has the most recalls (5); all years together count 5 campaigns and 427 owner complaints.
How the 2005 Envoy compares
The 2005 GMC Envoy is a SUV - offered with 2 engines (4.2L 6-cyl and 5.3L 8-cyl) and rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
It measures about 192 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 113-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,425 lb (4dr SUV 2WD Sle/Slt/Denali).
2009 Envoy pros & cons
Full 2009 details →What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
- Few owner complaints11 complaints filed with NHTSA versus about 34 for similar models.
- No recalls so far
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 17 MPG combined, 13% below the 2009 SUV - average of 19.5 MPG.
Show all 5 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 5.3L 8-cyl, 4.2L 6-cyl | 17 MPG | 191.7 in | 4,802 lb | Not rated | 0 | 11 |
| 2008 | 5.3L 8-cyl, 4.2L 6-cyl | 17 MPG | 191.7 in | 4,802 lb | Not rated | 0 | 38 |
| 2007 | 5.3L 8-cyl, 4.2L 6-cyl | 17 MPG | 191.7 in | 4,625 lb | Not rated | 5 | 121 |
| 2006 | 5.3L 8-cyl, 4.2L 6-cyl | 17 MPG | 191.7 in | 4,625 lb | Not rated | 5 | 158 |
| 2005 | 4.2L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl | 16 MPG | 191.7 in | 4,425 lb | Not rated | 0 | 99 |
Alternatives to the 2009 Envoy
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser | 15 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2009 Toyota 4Runner | 18 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2009 Toyota Highlander | 26 MPG | Not rated | 9 |
| 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 18 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe | 20 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2009 Volkswagen Touareg | 20 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or GMC. How we calculate this →