The 1999 GMC Envoy has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 13,893 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the suspension. Last updated July 5, 2026.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACTS." THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONSOLE COVER/ARMREST CAM LATCH THAT COULD RELEASE AT LESS THAN THE REQUIRED LOAD OF THE STANDARD.
DURING A CRASH, THE CONSOLE COVER COULD OPEN AND THE COVER OR ITEMS STORED UNDER IT COULD INJURY AN OCCUPANT.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONSOLE LATCH MECHANISM.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“The problem started over five weeks ago. The car would not start once I put it in park. I've had the park neutral sensor switched changed and every time it happens which is after the forth or fifth time I put it in park. I've had the called towed over 10 times and my insurance has been canceled…”
“I have had to replace the heater core 5 times. The first time was 1 month after I purchased the jimmy used at reedmans auto world in pa. 2 months after that it was replaced again 6 months later and every winter since. I have heard there was a ionic problem with the jimmys that send and electrical…”
“I have had to replace the heater core 5 times. The first time was 1 month after I purchased the jimmy used at reedmans auto world in pa. 2 months after that it was replaced again 6 months later and every winter since. I have heard there was a ionic problem with the jimmys that send and electrical…”
“Both front wheel hubs had to be replaced, the second two times . *ak”
“On july 2003 dealership replaced the upper and lower ball joints. Eight moths later, independent mechanic determined the need to replace the upper and lower ball joints again. *ak”
“On july 2003 dealership replaced the upper and lower ball joints. Eight moths later, independent mechanic determined the need to replace the upper and lower ball joints again. *ak”
“Both front wheel hubs had to replaced, first two times. *ak”
“Nar 1/29/2003. The consumer stated the vehicle has electrical and transmission problems. The passenger rear view mirror rotated toward the front of the vehicle without any outside action. The windshield wipers changed the wiping sequence at its free will. The doors locked on their own and the…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1999 GMC Envoy as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.