2005 GMC Envoy Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
15 City / 19 -20 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
275 -300
Seats
5
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Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Shannon W
2005 black GMC envoy 4 wheel drive.
It does have some preexisting problems with the electrical, mechanical, and frame but overall, it performs good and it is reliable and comfortable. It has power seats and windows. The front seats are also heated. It had two function sunroof, which I absolutely love. . . Especially on beautiful days!
accountCircle Jenny J
Envoy, small but yet works for a family.
The car is reliable, comfortable. It is got 4 wheel drive. Small but not too small, good with kids! It is got a sunroof. Also can lock the back doors with switch and kids cannot open them. You can open just the back window without opening the whole back door.
accountCircle Rachel G
GMC Envoy: The Best Vehicle I Have Ever Owned!
I love my GMC Envoy! It has third row that is so helpful with kids, their friends, and sports equipment! I feel safe in my Envoy and it runs wonderful! It has seat warmers that everyone loves on cold mornings! We have had transmission problems, however it is always worth it to fix the problem because I can't imagine driving anything else.
accountCircle Melissa A
Dependable, reliable, spacious, economic, rugged.
Very reliable. Power steering pump is noisy but works, but hey its 12 years old. Very spacious. I live how easily the seats fold down. The spare tire is located underneath which is a hassle. I would prefer if the spare was located in rear storage. Of you maintain your vehicle as recommended this model will last you a long time.
accountCircle Regina E
Roomy but compact and easy to get in and out tight spaces
I love my GMC Envoy. It is very roomy but compact enough that I don't have any problems getting in and out where I need to go.
accountCircle spence p
It runs and runs well, It's a car you can depend upon and its madewell
I is a real trooper starts, stops, runs in the rain, snow, and sun. Easy to drive and rides real nice
accountCircle Destiny B
An interesting detail is the automatic sensitive windshield wipers.
The envoy is a very nice car for outings. It is very spacious but should only be used for smaller families. The sunroof is nice for sunny days and the windshield wipers are sensitive to rain. It drives smoothly and is easy to accelerate. It would be a nice starter car and would offer a good performance!
accountCircle Mitch S
Pros and Cons of my GMC ENVOY with 196k miles.
Problem would be electrical issues, gauges dont work anymore. Gets low gas Mileage. Lots of room. Very spacious and easy to use. Everything has buttons it's not all electric like brand new vehicles. Seats fold down for even more back room. Back is tall like a box its not round. Multi CD changer, xm option. Seat heater but wish it had a seat cooler.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Alison B
Reliable but it's outdated
My car is fairly old and I would like to have something newer. It is a reliable car but I would rather have something that fits me better. It has ran well for a number of years, I would just rather have something smaller, not so big of an SUV. I will be looking for a new car.
accountCircle Mario G
Check for the problems it has and not rush into it.
I like how it is an suv and the size. I bought it used and don't like how it was upkeep and taken care of
accountCircle Darcy P
One important thing about my car is that it is good on gas.
Hard to see in blind spots.. Not as easy as a jeep to turn and park.. Like that it is 4 wheel drive-smooth ride.
accountCircle David P
Made several trips to Santa Fe,New Mexico.
Has 201,000 miles. Front hood and bumper beat up. Grill missing from hitting deer. Dash gauges don't work from electrical problems caused by installation from so called stereo expert. Good tires. Step side rails. Silver in color. New spare tire never been on vehicle.
accountCircle Carol L
If I had to get another car it would still be the same make and model just newer.
Like the room and third row seat the smooth ride what I do not like is how the speedometer and gauge clusters break do not know why it was never recalled because was told it is a common problem with the gmc also so hard to work on to replace parts.
accountCircle Ryan P
Dependability and comfort.
I really enjoy the GMC envoy. It is 15 years old and very reliable. It is equipped with a dependable in-line six cylinder engine. It is fully loaded with power windows, locks, moonroof, and a high end Bose sound system. Even after 15 years, the leather seats are still incredible. With proper maintenance, a GMC envoy could provide decades of dependability and performance. Mine recently made it past 290,000 miles. As it ages, I have noticed the problem areas are more on the electrical side, as opposed to the mechanical. Various sensors will fail from time to time, but many are easy to replace and if you can DIY, they can be relatively inexpensive. It is a good vehicle, for the money.
accountCircle Patricia H
The gas mileage is bad, it also has electrical issues.
The gas mileage is bad. It's a noisy ride with the wind noise. The A/C stopped on it's own on a 90 degree day and then started back on its on when it was in the 70s when I didn't really need it.
accountCircle Mandy B
Overall good SUV if bought from the right seller
I believe if I bought my GMC off the lot I would like it much better but since I bought it from a private seller it has a lot of issues, overall I like it. Its big enough for my family has good gas mileage for a truck. It's comfortable for long road trips.

GMC Envoy Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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SLE
275 HP 18-18 MPG 5 Seats
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SLE Commercial
275 HP 18-18 MPG 5 Seats
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SLT
275 HP 18-18 MPG 5 Seats
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Denali
300 HP 17-17 MPG 5 Seats
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2005 GMC Envoy Owner Reviews

4.21
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5 stars 45%
4 stars 33%
3 stars 20%
2 stars 1%
1 star 1%
accountCircle Shannon W on April 4, 2021
2005 black GMC envoy 4 wheel drive.
It does have some preexisting problems with the electrical, mechanical, and frame but overall, it performs good and it is reliable and comfortable. It has power seats and windows. The front seats are also heated. It had two function sunroof, which I absolutely love. . . Especially on beautiful days!
accountCircle Lillian T on March 26, 2021
My family GMC envoy is a great traveling vehicle.
I have no problem I love my envoy it gets me where I need to go. I live the sunroof it is great on gas it is a good family vehicle if drove it to Texas and Florida and I go back and forth from baton rouge to new Orleans great car features seats very comfortable and air conditioning is great and very roomy trunk for luggage.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Donna O.

It is dependable and very comfortable. This vehicle requires little maintenance. It always looks and performs well. There has been no major issues with this car in the 15 years of ownership. Always passes smog with no problem. All around great vehicle.

likeFilled Jennifer P.

Comfortable, has towing capability, good brand, plenty of room, CD player, cassette player, keyless entry, OnStar, has headroom, has a roof rack, has a spare tire, has a jack, has a compartment for jumper cables.

likeFilled Sheila R.

It is very Spacious and reliable. It is great for mountain driving here where I live in Colorado. Its durable and strong in the mountains. It has run for a long time and feels sturdy and trustworthy. It's also comfortable to drive.

likeFilled Shawn M.

Towing capacity for our horses and the capacity to carry 7 passengers. The 4 wheel drive available at the turn of a dashboard button is also a plus. The stow away seats for hauling inside of the vehicle are also a positive.

likeFilled Dalton P.

It has 4WD, beautiful interior, drives like an absolute charm. Can conquer any terrain and gets reasonable gas mileage. Came with some extra features and has easily topped 300k miles with regular oil changes.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Donna O.

There has been no mechanical issues to complain about with this vehicle. As with all midsize SUVs they are gas hogs. For long trips they are not the best of choices if you are on a budget. If you like buying plants like I do on vacation then they are a great choice. The headlights have clouded.

dislikeFilled Jennifer P.

Previously used, has quite a bit of water on it, the CD player does not work properly, the speakers will often go out on the driver side door, the jack to get the spare tire down is old and you have to fight with it.

dislikeFilled Sheila R.

The vehicle is an older year and the tires are expensive, which will need to be replaced soon. Any upkeep on the vehicle is expensive. It does not drive as smooth in the snow as it does in the mountains or on dry pavement.

dislikeFilled Shawn M.

Fuel economy, the inline v6 engine is a gas guzzler. It is the downfall of a high towing capacity but it is a costly one. Parts are also difficult to find given that it is a discontinued make and model.

dislikeFilled Dalton P.

It could get BETTER gas mileage and the hatch for the rear of the vehicle has broken multiple times. It is a heavier vehicle and the leather seats leave much to be desired. The electric seats broke rather quickly and are very expensive to replace, also the gas gauge was recalled but was replaced in a fast fashion.

Ranks #9 Midsize SUV by Owners

The 2005 GMC Envoy has an average owner rating of 4.21 out of 5 which ranks it #9 of 17 other Midsize SUVs.

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2005 Mitsubishi Montero
5
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2005 Toyota 4Runner
4.63
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2005 GMC Envoy
4.21

Ranks #7 Midsize SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2005 GMC Envoy has a combined MPG of 21 which ranks it #7 of 17 other Midsize SUVs.

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2005 Buick Rendezvous
26 MPG
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2005 Nissan Murano
24 MPG
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2005 GMC Envoy
20 MPG

Is The 2005 GMC Envoy A Good Car?

Yes. I have over 198,000 miles on mine. I have had to put some money into it when it hit 195,000 miles. I had to get the transmission cable replaced, I had to replace the rack and pinion and the valve... Read More
Michael N.
Yes it has been thus far. We have had very positive experiences. And the gas mileage is really good.
Keisha C.
Yes- reliable and roomy, power seats and windows, 4x4 when needed, 6 disc CD player, cloth interior, sunroof
Courtney B.
Yes, has worked great throughout winter and summer so far. Runs well and is reliable although the gas mileage could be better
Cheyenne N.
It's very good, gets great gas mileage, has great seating, is very attractive, has a great Bose radio, good speakers, electric seats
Kathy B.
Yes it's a great little SUV. Not bad on gas easy to drive and looks good to. Has a few nice features and when I bought it used, it was a great price
Breanna R.
Yes, it is very dependable has very few problems, ages very well, the gas mileage is the only downfall
Kyle B.

How Reliable Is The 2005 GMC Envoy?

If you keep up on the maintenance schedule and do not drive it hard all the time it will make a reliable vehicle. Mine has over 198,000 miles on it and I have had to replace some major parts in the... Read More
Michael N.
There are no problems that we can see. And the vehicle is highly reliable. We are willing to stick with GMC for our vehicles.
Keisha C.
It is very reliable, no problems- eventually all the dials on the dash quit working but this doesn't interfere with the operation of vehicle
Mat D.
Yes, is reliable, only small fixable problems have occurred like tail lights out or air conditioner malfunctions
Elizabeth S.
It has no problems. It needed new brakes and we get regular oil changes and have not had any problems with it at all
Diana L.
No more problems than any other car that old, routine maintenance, Nothing major. By the time it dies I will hopefully have enough money to buy a new one. I like it that much
Lisa S.
Yes on reliability. Gas mileage is a problem sometimes but it’s isn't terrible for an SUV. I have had the car for almost 15 years and the only thing that has needed fixed was a quick thing with the... Read More
Heather M.

Is The 2005 GMC Envoy A Good Value?

A used 2005 GMC envoy sle in good condition and has less than 120,000 miles is probably worth between $5,000 and $8,000 dollars. It is a good value for the length of time the motor lasts and how many... Read More
Michael N.
Well at the time I paid cash for the vehicle and at that time I bought it used. I found it to be a really good value.
Keisha C.
I have no idea what it would cost now(blue book value) - several years ago it was a good value for $10000.00
Ashley H.
It costs about 12,000, very good value for low mileage too. For running well and for having a very nice modern interior
Kari V.
We paid $6,000 for this vehicle and it's worth every penny. It's a great, reliable vehicle, good in the snow and gets good gas mileage
L H.
It's a great value for what you get. Not sure what a new one costs I'm thinking about 35 of 40000. I think it's worth it because I have never had to put any big money into it as long as I've had it
Shalee J.
It was around 20000. It is a great value as it lasts forever and ages beautifully. It was my first car and I will be looking for something just as good for my new one when the time comes
Mari C.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2005 GMC Envoy bose amp location?

Answer: The location of the Bose aMPVaries between the 2005 GMC Envoy and the '05 GMC Envoy XL. It's also important to note that not every vehicle was equipped with the Bose system, and it may have been removed or...
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Safety & Reliability

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Moderate Overlap Front

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