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2005 GMC Envoy XUV consumer reviews

$29,780–$32,030 MSRP range
side view of 2005 Envoy XUV GMC
(10 reviews)
90% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.4
  • Interior 4.2
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.3
  • Exterior 4.2
  • Reliability 4.1
Explore the 2005 GMC Envoy XUV

Most versatile vehicle I have owned.

Luxury options V 8 option retractable roof to turn into a pickup. Wow 4x4, with the tent accessory you can sleep in it! Comes with an onboard air pump.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Best utility Vehicle I have owned, for my needs.

Very reliable and versatile vehicle. Great value for the money. Fit my needs perfectly and wish I could but another new one. No longer in production.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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We bought it.

We test drove the car and fell in love with it. We were not sure that we were going to buy tonight but driving this car convinced us and we bought it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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sad to see it go

I bought this car July of 2005 and have used it pretty hard like a truck. As gentleman farmer it did the work but could still look good and be comfortable when it needed to be. I would say the roof bit was only used a couple of times, but it sure was convenient then. For about half the last 6 years we have had middle seat down and hauled plenty of lumber and feed etc. Also, a good bit of towing, but livestock trailer has taken its toll on the vehicle in the end. Mechanically it held up well till just recently. it still has good life in it but time to get new truck. Wish they still had this option.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Best Car/Truck ever!!

I got this 2005 xuv v8 slt new in 2005. I owned new gmc sierra's and silverado's before this one. Being a hunter and fisherman I found xuv to be the best for hauling my equipment around. Hauling a trailer, no problem. I have had minor problems here and there over the past 6 years but I can't give this vehicle up and they do not make the xuv since 2005. I'm sure everyone gets a lemon now and then with every vehicle. This one is tops on my list.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does recommend this car
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It's been a great truck...

Very reliable and versitile truck. I had a Yukon and loved the room and thought I wanted a pickup truck, then I came across this vehicle. All the bells and whistles (I've got the SLT trim) and it is very comfortable for my family of 4. As a weekend warrior of home improvement, the bed in the back is great, too. Aside from brakes, tires and oil chanages, I've not had to put it in the shop.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Not so Reliable

I also have had many problems mechanically. I have had mine in the shop 21 times. Contacted Corporate office. I will say the ride is great, comfortable, quiet. Don't think it gets the gas mileage stated. They have problems with drive train design, gas sensors, cat. conv. and several other major things. I was told at the Dealership garage that they don't recall because it would cost more money than the people that actually bring them in to get them fixed. Not a great policy, but it is a business trying to make money.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 2.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Best truck ever owned

I love my trucks This has so much to offer the comfort and drive are my favorite things. My family has 2 Envoy's

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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your do it all vehicle

awesome all around suv no problems at all lots of smooth power more use's than my pickup and great for the animals well thought out gm!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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bad car

what is the point of a review if you can not be hnest? i wrote a review and told what i really thought and guess what... not listed ere. well, the envoy is/was the worst car ever made. GMC should buy them back for all the problems they have. mines going in for the 9th time and 1 year old.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 1.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 1.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Does not recommend this car
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