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Nov 11, 2009 · 2 Posts
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Nov 12, 2009 Hi, I am looking at a 2004 Envoy, reasonably priced ($9800) but with 105,000 miles on it. I need a 4x4 to drive gravel roads all summer and get out of my drive way in the winter, app. 7500 miles/year. Thanks! Hope to join the club with this SUV! Joined
Jul 10, 2008 · 8,184 Posts
:tiphat Welcome :tiphat . The expensive parts start to go bad when you start beating on the truck. There is a list in the Owners Manual of what needs to be done and when. Go to the RESOURCES at the top of the page and download a copy for the year you need.
2005 chevy trailblazer_ls Joined Sep 3, 2009 · 234 Posts
Make sure all fluids are up to date. Transfer case at 50k,100k. Tranny at 50k,100k. etc. Look in the owners manual for maint schedule. I bought my 03 envoy a couple months ago for 7900 bucks at 95000 miles, and soon after, the power steering pump started going.
Joined Dec 22, 2008 · 329 Posts
Agreed. The transfer case and diffs need to be checked out with that many miles to make sure: Harder to check out, because other fluid levels like ps, tranny, etc.
can be checked from above, but those I mentioned above you need to get underneath. Joined Mar 20, 2007 · 1,411 Posts
MY 04 Envoy is just over 90k and still runs great. Then I again I bought it used at 32k and have done all the maintenence as required. Joined Nov 11, 2009 · 2 Posts
Discussion Starter · #6 · Nov 13, 2009 (Edited) Thanks for all the tips! Unfortunately the manual for the 2004 GMC Envoy doesn't download (broke link), same problem with 2003 and 2005 GMC Envoy (hope that is not a sign!) so I tried the 2004 Chevy Trailblazer instead - shouldn't differ too much? It doesn't say anything about he diff(erential?) Sorry - stupid question warning, but I do have to ask:
differential has fluid in it too that needs to be checked/changed? Rather ask the stupid question here than at the dealership ... Thanks so much for the help so far! Joined Jul 10, 2008 · 8,184 Posts
To the differentials: The manual just says to check and top off as needed. Many of the members change at 50k depending on how you use/abuse your vehicle. :m2: Joined Jan 18, 2006 · 7 Posts
My Envoy now has 214,000 miles and still running strong. It's not even using any oil between oil changes. Joined Nov 22, 2007 · 3 Posts
High Mileage I have a 2002 2WD with 176K miles that I've owned since new (7-years). No problems with tranny, diff, or any other major mechanical systems. It does not burn any oil between changes and still runs great. I intend to keep driving it indefinitely. The only failures I've had are: I replaced the fan clutch twice. It failed
early in life and was more a design issue than age issue. I replaced it with an aftermarket version the 2nd time which fixed the issue permanently. Automatic mirror positioning using the drive memory button doesn't work. It also failed early on and I never had it fixed. Just a feature I don't use anyway. The rear defrost only works in a small swath. Looking for aftermarket glass repalcement now, but it's pretty expensive. Just a minor inconvenience. That's the extent of
issues I've had. Not bad for a car of this age and mileage. I wouldn't hesitate to buy an Envoy with 105K as long as it has been reasonably cared for. What years did GMC Envoy avoid?The recall covered Chevrolet TrailBlazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, Isuzu Ascender and Saab 9-7X SUVs from the 2006 and 2007 model years.
Why did GM discontinue the Envoy?Cheap gas, SUV demand
GM first eliminated the seven-passenger GMC Envoy XL in 2006. It discontinued the Chevy Trailblazer EXT SUV at that time too as gasoline prices inched toward $3 a gallon, stalling SUV sales. The standard, five-passenger Envoy and Trailblazer remained in production in the U.S. until 2009.
How many miles can you get out of a 2008 GMC Envoy?If you put in the effort to keep up with proper maintenance, you could hit 200,000 miles (or beyond!) in your Envoy.
Does GMC Envoy have timing chain or belt?Newer models use timing belts made of polyurethane and Kevlar for long life and durability. They can go as long as 100,000 miles although it's always a good idea to change it before then. Belt failure can cause extensive damage to the valves, pistons and other internal parts of the engine.
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