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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1GKES16S356100293 · Checked Sep 11, 2026
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1GKES16S356•••••• 2005 Gmc ENVOY XL 370

This build draws 1.7× more complaints than the average 2005 Gmc ENVOY XL 370 build (4 vs 2).

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39builds in total
Most reported Fuel System 2 Electrical System 2 Engine And Engine Cooling 1 Diesel 1

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Electrical System May 2016
Reading numerous complaints that compare to mine the fuel gauge, oil gauges, air conditioner are all malfunctioning in my car and I'm very upset because all of this should have been recalled. I purchased my car brand new in 2005 and I will never buy a gmc car again for this…
Fuel System Sep 2010
Gas gauge is constantly reading empty even when filled
Engine And Engine Cooling Jun 1998
The contact owns a 2005 gmc envoy xl 370. The contact stated that the fuel and oil gauges were malfunctioning when driving various speeds and as a result, the vehicle would stall without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that six cylinders had failed and…
Fuel System May 2010
Fuel sensor, located in gas tank, has failed. No matter how much gas is in the tank, be it full, half full, or less, the sensor bell rings and the gauge registers empty. This also causes the check engine light to come on. Gmc should recall, as this is very dangerous. I thought I…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1GKES16S356100293 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.