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2007 GMC Envoy Recalls, Problems & Maintenance

The 2007 GMC Envoy has no open NHTSA recalls. Owners report 6 recurring issue clusters, led by “Low-beam headlamp failure excluded from recall.” GMC trucks and SUVs use the GM Oil Life System (OLS) — the same algorithm as Chevrolet. Because GMC's lineup is exclusively trucks and SUVs, severe-service intervals apply to most owners (towing, hauling, off-roading). The schedule below surfaces the items most relevant to GMC's truck-focused buyer.

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No open recalls on file. NHTSA lists no unrepaired safety recalls for this year, make and model. A recall can be issued at any time, and a specific car can still have one open — check yours by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Known issues & problems for this vehicle

What drivers and federal regulators have officially reported about the 2007 GMC Envoy.

Reported to NHTSA

Low-beam headlamp failure excluded from recall

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

78 NHTSA complaints · 2013-10 → 2023-07

“BOTH OF MY LOW BEAM HEAD LIGHTS WENT OUT AT THE SAME TIME. I LOOKED THIS UP AND FOUND OUT THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THIS ON AUGUST 14, 2015 AND I WAS NOT NOTIFIED ABOUT THIS RECALL”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10907486
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC ENVOY. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE LOW BEAM HEAD LAMPS WERE ACTIVATED, BUT FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND A DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEADLAMP DRIVER MODULE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10898565
“HIGHLY DANGEROUS SITUATION! AS I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT ON THE HIGHWAY, MY HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY WENT OUT. THANKFULLY, I WAS IN AN AREA THAT HAD SOME OVERHEAD LIGHTING OR I WOULD HAVE BEEN IN A LIFE-THREATENING SITUATION”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10917697

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Rear air suspension self-lowering

SUSPENSION

4 NHTSA complaints · 2012-04 → 2016-08

“MY 2007 GMS DENALI ENVOY LOWERS ITSELF INDEPENDENTLY WHEN NOT BE DRIVEN FOR ABOUT 6 HOURS OR MORE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND TOLD THAT THERE IS A LEAK IN THE REAR BAGS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10761617
“THE REAR OF MY CAR LOWERS DOWN EXTREMELY LOW, JUST ABOUT EVERY TIME I TURN OF THE CAR. IT HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR MANY, MANY, MONTHS, AND IT HAS GOTTEN WORSE OVER TIME”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10899095
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC ENVOY DENALI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR AIR SUSPENSION RELEASED INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE AIR SUSPENSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10672455

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Power window switch module smoke and fire

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

36 NHTSA complaints · 2012-01 → 2020-01

“WINDOW POWER MODULE CAUGHT FIRE, SHUT DOWN ENGINE, STRANDING US. RECALL REPLACED THE MODULE BUT GMC WILL NOT ADDRESS THE FACT THAT THE HIGH CURRENT DRAW NEVER BLEW A FUSE FIRST TO PREVENT THE FIRE AND NOT SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10860033
“THE WINDOW SWITCH ON THE DRIVERS SIDE CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED THE INSULATION, PLASTIC, SWITCH, AND NO LONGER WORKS. *TR”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10447750
“ON SATURDAY 4/2/16 OUR AREA EASTPOINTE (DETROIT) MI A SNOW STORM WAS IN THE AREA. AS I ENTERED MY VEHICLE SNOW FELL ON THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW DOOR MODULE. I BUSHED OFF THE SNOW AND PROCEED TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10859743

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Fuel gauge inaccurate or erratic reading

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

28 NHTSA complaints · 2011-09 → 2020-01

“FUEL GAUGE READS EMPTY BUT TANK FULL. FUEL TANK SAYS THERE IS GAS BUT RAN OUT OF GAS...TANK EMPTY. *TR”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10432273
“FUEL GAUGE DOESN'T WORK. HAVE RUN OUT OF GAS TWICE. NOT A SAFE SITUATION. GMC KNOWS AND HASN'T ISSUED A RECALL”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10907012
“INACCURATE FUEL GAUGE CAUSED THE 2007 GMC ENVOY TO UNEXPECTEDLY RUN OUT OF GASOLINE AND STALL AS THE VEHICLE WAS TURNING AT AN INTERSECTION. THE ENGINE SHUT OFF AND THE POWER STEERING FAILED TO OPERATE AS OTHER VEHICLES WERE APPROACHING THE INTERSECTION”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10596969

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Engine stall linked to ignition switch failure

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

11 NHTSA complaints · 2013-03 → 2019-03

“I WAS AT A STOP LIGHT AND WHEN I PRESSED ON THE GAS THE VEHICLE STALLED. I HAD TO HAVE A TOW TRUCK COME AND GIVE ME GAS TO GET ME STARTED. THIS IS RIDICULOUS”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10502652
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC ENVOY 360. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE KEY WAS INSERTED IN THE SWITCH, IT WOULD NOT TURN ON. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10715939
“TL * THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC ENVOY. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY DECELERATED TO 20 MPH. THE AIR BAG AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE RIGHT”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10606938

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Air bag non-deployment or inadvertent deployment

AIR BAGS

7 NHTSA complaints · 2012-09 → 2016-11

“MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HOME FROM THE DOCTOR AND A FULL SIZE CHEVY CAME ACROSS ON HER SIDE AND HIT HER HEAD ON NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED ON THE ENVOY BOTH VEHICLES WAS TOTALED WHAT SHOULD WE DO THANKS. *TR”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10604975
“THE VEHICLE STRUCK A POTHOLE WILE DRIVING STRAIGHT ON A CITY STREET. THE ROAD WAS DRY. THE SIDE IMPACT AIRBAGS DEPLOYED ON BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WITH ONLY THE DRIVER IN THE CAR. THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED TO GM. *TR”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10924207
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 25 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS ERRONEOUSLY DEPLOYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED”
— Owner report, NHTSA ODI #10475396

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Issues on other model years

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI). Complaint data refreshed Sep 20, 2026. Investigation data refreshed Sep 20, 2026.

We display NHTSA's record with attribution; we don't editorialize on what these complaints mean for any specific vehicle.

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Essential maintenance

Critical for safety and preventing major damage

Engine Oil & Filter (per Oil Life System)

Every 7,500 mi

Change oil when OLS reaches 0% or every 12 months. dexos1-approved synthetic required on Sierra 1500 5.3L/6.2L; dexos2 specified on Duramax diesel.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$120–$160

Shop

~$85–$115

DIY

~$25–$55

Full synthetic costs more than conventional. 5-quart 0W-20 + filter is the typical bill.

Tire Rotation

Every 7,500 mi

Rotate tires every 7,500 miles. Sierra and Yukon owners running 4x4 should rotate every 5,000-7,500 miles to even out drivetrain wear.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Often free at the shop where you bought the tires — worth asking before paying.

Brake Inspection

Every 7,500 mi

Inspect pads, rotors, and parking brake every 7,500 miles. Towing accelerates pad wear by 30-50%; check more often if towing regularly.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$85

Shop

~$60

DIY

Free

Most shops do this free as a courtesy with any service. Don't pay separately if you can avoid it.

Brake Fluid

Every 45,000 mi

DOT 3 brake fluid: test annually, replace when moisture exceeds 3% or fluid is darker than copper.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$180–$200

Shop

~$125–$140

DIY

~$10–$25

DOT 3 or 4 — match the cap. Vacuum bleeders make this a one-person DIY.

Important maintenance

Keeps your vehicle running smoothly and efficiently

Engine Air Filter

Every 45,000 mi

Long-life cellulose filter rated 45,000 miles. Trucks driven on unpaved roads or construction sites should inspect at every oil change.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

5-minute job on most cars; the airbox lid usually has clips, no tools needed.

Automatic Transmission Fluid

Every 45,000 mi

Severe service (towing 5,000+ lbs regularly, heavy stop-and-go): every 45,000 miles. Normal: 97,500 miles. Use Dexron-VI for 6L80/6L90, Mobil 1 LV ATF HP for 10L80/10L1000.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$330–$500

Shop

~$235–$355

DIY

~$60–$180

Some sealed transmissions have no dipstick — fill is precise and best left to a shop. Many drivers can still DIY drain-and-fill.

Transfer Case Fluid (4WD)

Every 45,000 mi

On 4WD models, replace every 45,000 miles. Use GM Auto-Trak II for active 4WD; GM 9986115 for selectable 4WD.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$105–$140

Shop

~$75–$100

DIY

~$15–$40

AWD/4WD vehicles only. Easy drain-and-fill on most platforms.

Differential Fluid (front + rear)

Every 50,000 mi

Replace front and rear axle fluid every 50,000 miles, or 25,000 miles if towing. G80 limited-slip rear axles require GM friction-modifier additive.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$150–$195

Shop

~$105–$135

DIY

~$20–$50

Drain plug + fill plug — straightforward DIY. AWD vehicles have two; budget for both.

Spark Plugs

Every 100,000 mi

Iridium spark plugs on the L83/L84 5.3L and L86/L87 6.2L V8 are rated 100,000 miles. AFM/DFM cylinder deactivation can cause uneven plug wear — check at 75,000 miles.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$390

Shop

~$200–$275

DIY

~$25–$100

Iridium plugs cost more but last 100k+ miles. V6/V8 access varies wildly — some are tough.

Dex-Cool Engine Coolant

Every 50,000 mi

Dex-Cool (orange): first change at 150,000 miles or 5 years, then every 50,000. Duramax diesel uses ELC (red) — different chemistry, do not mix.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$285–$330

Shop

~$200–$235

DIY

~$25–$60

Use the manufacturer-specified coolant — wrong color/chemistry can damage the cooling system.

Recommended maintenance

Extends the life of your vehicle and improves comfort

Cabin Air Filter

Every 22,500 mi

Replace cabin air filter every 22,500 miles. Sierra HD and Yukon XL owners in dusty work environments should replace at 15,000 miles.

Estimated cost — typical U.S. ranges

Dealer

~$60–$95

Shop

~$45–$70

DIY

~$15–$40

Usually behind the glovebox. Shops charge labor for a 10-minute job — easy DIY win.

Fatal crash history & reported problems

Occupant deaths in fatal crashes (FARS)

37 crashes 1990–2024

How the 37 occupant deaths break down

29

driver deaths

8

passenger deaths

37

occupant deaths

Crash years covered: 1990–2024 This model year first appears in 2007 crashes. Older models have had more years on the road to appear in these crashes, so a higher count here does not by itself mean a vehicle is less safe.

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road. How to read this number

FARS 2024 data is an annual report file. NHTSA revises these records when the final file is published, so this count can change.

Why we show driver deaths too

Every vehicle has exactly one driver seat, so driver deaths line up fairly when you compare one model to another. Occupant deaths include passengers, so a three row SUV can show a higher number than a two seat car simply because it carries more people.

Both figures are plain counts, not rates. A rate would need to know how many of each vehicle are on the road, and that registration data is not public, so we do not publish rates or scores of any kind.

IIHS publishes driver death rates using this same driver only idea, paired with a registered vehicle years denominator we do not have. Their rates and these counts answer different questions, so do not read either number here as a safety rating.

Owner-reported problem signals

Separate from the federal fatality data above: complaints owners filed with NHTSA about this year and model. These are reports of problems, unverified, and are counted here only as signals.

10

complaints mentioning a crash

19

complaints mentioning a fire

Reviewed known issues for this vehicle

Typical U.S. ranges. Actual quotes vary by shop, parts choice, and vehicle condition.

How we estimate: Dealer = OEM parts × 1.4 + labor × $165/hr. Shop = parts + labor × $115/hr. DIY = parts only.

This maintenance schedule for the 2007 GMC Envoy reflects GMC's published service intervals and the Oil Life System system. Your actual service needs may vary based on driving conditions, climate, and vehicle usage. Always consult your owner's manual for model-specific recommendations.

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