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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
YearLatest enginesBest MPG / rangeLengthWeightOverallRecallsComplaints
20095.3L 8-cyl, 4.2L 6-cyl17 MPG191.7 in4,802 lbNot rated011
20085.3L 8-cyl, 4.2L 6-cyl17 MPG191.7 in4,802 lbNot rated038
20075.3L 8-cyl, 4.2L 6-cyl17 MPG191.7 in4,625 lbNot rated5121
20065.3L 8-cyl, 4.2L 6-cyl17 MPG191.7 in4,625 lbNot rated5158
20054.2L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl16 MPG191.7 in4,425 lbNot rated099
Best combined MPG by model year — GMC Envoy
2005: 16 MPG2006: 17 MPG2007: 17 MPG2008: 17 MPG2009: 17 MPG20052006200720082009max 17 MPG

Alternatives to the 2009 Envoy

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2009 Toyota Land Cruiser15 MPGNot rated6
2009 Toyota 4Runner18 MPGNot rated6
2009 Toyota Highlander26 MPGNot rated9
2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee18 MPGNot rated1
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe20 MPGNot rated2
2009 Volkswagen Touareg20 MPGNot rated1

Most common owner-reported problems

Exterior Lighting159
Electrical System124
Engine40
Fuel/Propulsion System38
Unknown Or Other27
Visibility/Wiper20
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)16
Suspension16
Owner complaints by model year — GMC Envoy
2005: 992006: 1582007: 1212008: 382009: 1120052006200720082009max 158
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Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or GMC. How we calculate this →