2004 GMC Envoy XUV (5.3L V8) - Start Up, Road Test & In Depth Review
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Hello and welcome to Saabkyle04! RUclips's largest collection of automotive variety. In today's video, we'll take an in depth look at the GMC Envoy XUV!
TIME STAMPS:
Color/Initial start up sequence: 1:13
Exterior walk around/styling/discussion/background, etc: 2:28
Rear cargo area/truck bed: 4:54
Engine/performance/fuel economy/transmission: 7:22
Wheels/tires/brakes/suspension/steering: 10:07
Interior quality/design/comfort: 12:37
Sound clips (static/on road): 14:05
Interior tech and features/rear seat: 16:27
Rear seat space: 19:21
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During this presentation, we will take a 1st person look at what the vehicle is all about beginning with the start up, performance data, fuel economy, the occasional track data, and build quality. Also, I will teach you how to use most of the interior and exterior features in a detailed fashion, that before, you could only get from going to a dealership yourself! Throughout the video, I will highlight key styling and unique differences about the vehicle, any available options, and of course it would not be an enthusiast car video without the good ole engine portion with rev and exhaust note with interior and exterior perspectives. A thorough tour/review of this car designed to give others a greater overall appreciation of the vehicle.
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This is one underrated SUV.
And I could say this holds a title of a true crossover name.
I came back 5 years later to reminisce again about the GMC Envoy XUV, I love this SUV and the way this person reviewed it, kind of makes me love the car even more.
The most amazing thing about this video is the quality. Especially the close ups, amazing
you're right great camera work too!
One of the coolest suv's ever made..... Versatile like the Pontiac Aztek but easier on the eye. Wish we had cars like the XUV here today..... :-(
Get a used one! Youll probably be an expert mechanic after trying to fix all the power windows and other complications lol
I have the Acadia which replaced this. It’s not as versatile but it has that truck like look while maintaining that smooth crossover ride. One of the most upscale yet rugged midsize SUVs you can get! I wouldn’t even trade it for a forerunner bc that has a less upscale cabin from my model year and not as Roomy as the 2015
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@Gus Omar definitely, have been watching on Flixzone for since december myself :D
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I miss these types of reviews because I could actually buy this car
What you can't afford a Chiron 😂
None of us can :P
Me too.
Same
So true
This guy can make any car sound good lol
I really appreciate that!
+Saabkyle04 great videos keep making them
I agree. I've been following him since just about when he started the chanel. and he really can. the envoy and trailer blazer was one of gm's not so good vehicle to say it nicely lol. and he still sold it like it was a Mercedes
+tyler crow I like his vids for all the expensive cars like ferrari and Lamborghini
+Young Sav it hurts me to watch those lol I'll never be able to afford something like that I drive a 30 year old gmc and that's probably how it'll stay till it blows up
I have this truck, & I love it. It is very vertical with excellent steering turn ability.
I love the older car reviews!
Thank you very much, I love filming older cars!
agree
+Saabkyle04 kyle please make some reviews of the lexus lx!
+kevin126 YOLO yeah
I love older comments
Yay! A car that didn't come off the assembly line 5 minutes ago!
This combines two of the favorite cars my mom and stepdad has owned. My mom had gotten a 2002 Envoy SLT in 2019. Very reliable truck.. Thing that happened was, my mom had never changed the oil in it and ended up having an oil leak. Not long after, the Envoy had an idle issue and wouldn't threaten to stay running. Not long after that, the Envoy had a blown motor. It then was towed away after sitting for a long time. Then, my stepdad had gotten his 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche. It's a reliable truck. Even if it's based off the Silverado, it has some features that make that truck special. Like the removable back window or the three removable tops on the top of the bed. Or how about the storage compartments you can lock outside. And the Avalanche has the same motor as this. The Envoy XUV. The two trucks combined, both Envoy and Avalanche, make a great vehicle. R.I.P Envoy SLT 2002-2020.
YES! FINALLY A AVERAGE CAR REVIEW, not a common car, but and average, great video!
+Conor O smart ass comments much...
Jordan Bibbs if you want it go for it,I just sold my bmw for this car and I'm pretty freaking amazed ,this car is more advanced and smart then people think..this car when you want speed...it's based on safety so it takes 2 seconds for the envoy to realize, oh wait ..we're doing this and it speeds up and it's smooth
Love the older car reviews Kyle, it's why I subbed to you back when you toured the cars on your dads lot!!
That 5.3 is an amazing motor. I have a 04 1500 Suburban with 280k miles, and still running strong. I wish GM would have gave it much more ground clearance.
Great review
as a former driver of the 2004 XUV, i can easily this is the most versatile vehicle ever built. it is the most useful as it could be used for hauling, offroading, cruising, working.... i had the exact the exact same color of interior and exetrior minus the V8. mine was a 6 cylinder vortec. my only complain was the gauges that malfunctioned frequently. i had issues wih the fuel gauge as well as the tachometer.
thanks for the review i was lookin forward for someone to make a detailed review about this vehicle and hen u did it.
Nabil M bbt makes m
Yeah gm has had issues with electrics in the past
One thing I do have to give props to is that when the envoy came out in 2002 (aside from the Jimmy) it definitely looked far more modern that everything else in the same time period!
I’m in the process of buying my first ever car with a small loan from the bank and this is the car I ended up picking. This video makes me feel very safe about my decision and I can’t describe how big of a weight that is off my shoulders. Thank you
FINALLY!!! A 2004 GMC Envoy XUV 5.3L V8 review!!
1994
It literally says 2004 in the title -_-
Aw my bad...
Jon Snow knows nothing
...what
This has actually convinced me that I need one. Hopefully they aren't too expensive.
good luck finding a decent one.. they are now 12 years old..
Prepare yourself for a long search. It took a year for me to find my 05 Trailblazer with the V8, the later year models 05+ had the cylinder deactivation feature (or Active Fuel Management), that would shut off 4 cylinders when not under load (it was like a minute on/off or so) where it cycles between V4/V8 mode. Downside is there's a chance with age/miles the cylinder will collapse and you'll need to pull the heads to replace them all. (Happened to me a month ago, its fixed now haha). Looking past that small issue, the engine still pulls strong, has the power when you need it and is very versatile as far as modifications go.
If you don't mind going a bit bigger in vehicle size, the 4.8/5.3 Yukon/Tahoe of those years are a good choice; those iron block LS engines last forever. I think the 4.8 has a somewhat stronger crank too? Don't quote me on that, but I've heard a few others mention it before. Only real issues I've seen with those is the interior being kinda "meh" and the transmission having issues if you go hard on it 24/7.
True there, and they both make near about the same power stock. Also after looking into it a bit, the 4.8 does actually have a really great crank. Those engines are definitely cheap and reliable, and make plenty of power on a budget.
+Scouty don't get me started with the vortec 6000 runs beautiful t
The only engine I didn't like was HO v8 from Cadillac aka vortec max I didn't like it
It doesn't respond like the gmc 6.0
Finally something of an older car to review I'm sick of 2016s crummy cars.
Why old trucks suck
+faizan waheed more reliable then newer cars
+Phatty Gi are you dumb?
You should think for the future not the past.
+Homer Him nope I still have my first car 1995 Bronco bought it with 90k miles did maintenence routinely. now it 340k miles same motor and transmission
own a 2011 dodge cummins it's been in the shop more than anything I own
I have an '04 w 84000 just like this in white. Best vehicle I've ever owned! Thanks for the review Kyle!
This vehicle and its features are so cool. I will never look at an Envoy the same again.
What a nice SUV! Love it. Awesome review, Kyle. Keep them going!
Thank you so so much for reviewing older cars again, like you used to. Seeing reviews of newer cars is nice, but we need a refresher once in a while haha.
You freakin mind reader you, how'd you know I had my eye on one of these and wanted a good descriptive video of one? Thank you for this video good sir!
I love videos like these! On a little older cars, remind of the old days you use to make videos :)
That's a nice sounding engine.
Mr Azoz I agree
This is my second V8 Envoy and I love it. CD player does not work but didn't work in my 2003 either Got the 05 envoy from local GM dealer that was headed for the scrap dealer. A few minor repairs and it pulls my 27' camper without at problem Right now has problem with the ignition switch... wont start... Second ignition switch I've put in.
This was uploaded on my birthday.
Just like everyone else is saying.. Yay! Love the older reviews. I've been a subscriber for around 4 or so years, so you know I miss the older vehicles a lot! I really wish you would do more but at the same time I understand that they probably don't get the views that the current vehicles get. All the best Kyle!
This is exactly what I want! I tote a lot around and love the versatility of the XUV model. I drive an SLT envoy and I love it, but I wish I had something bigger. Driving the envoy, one thing that bothers me is the cup holder situation. The smaller cup holder close to the radio is such a pain. If I get an XUV, one thing I'm going to do is get trip from a SLT or Denali and put it in because I prefer a "wood" interior. Just a luxury option that makes me feel better lol! I do wish there was the possibility of having a third row like the XL, but keeping the uniqueness of the XUV. I'd try to get one with a sunroof as well! Haha
After seeing this review I can honestly say I have a new respect for this vehicle.
I thought I was the only one that bought the XUV! I loved that rig
My wife and I have owned this vehicle since 2007 and its been the very best vehicle we've ever owned hands down. and with 180,000 on the 5300 vortec have been all over the country driven through every type of weather and conditions and with the two of us alone we sleep in the back at camp sites and open the roof and enjoy nature regularly in the Ca mountains. the dash and interior has not one crack giving we live in the high desert well designed materials hold up well. also pulls anything with ease from horse trailer to car haulers and our 2012 25ft summit camper safely. i want another low mileage just like it and there priced very well compared to anything. this Envoy XUV is the best kept secret since area 51. enjoy!
I couldn't afford one when the first came out, but my wife just told me to get an SUV or a truck, as I was recently car shopping, and so I bought the XUV! I'm loving it, and it's definitely the most versatile vehicle that I've ever owned. (My wife and I have owned about 25 different vehicles, including a conversion van.) Our dog loves his bed iand all of the space in the back of the XUV.
I much prefer video reviews of affordable junkers us plebs could afford than the supercars. Keep up the great work!
My moms ride! im so glad she sprung for the V8!
Before I bought my 03 XL 5.3L, I saw an XUV on the road and didn't know what I could make of it. Didn't dislike it or like it. It had a very unique look to it. As I see more of them on the road, I kind of regret not buying an XUV now, but still happy with my XL nonetheless. The cargo area is aweome in the XUV
Now THIS is what I need in a couple years.
Man this is one clean machine. Mileage isn't that high at all either! Great video!
Bought one used ,very interesting vehicle. 175,000 miles on the V8 ,I wouldn't blink an eye buying one with that break in milage. This thing is loaded. I wouldn't have looked at one with an I6 Engine. Nice LOADED 👍👍👍 vehicle.
My mom has a 2006 GMC Envoy XL. Our Combined MPG is 17. It's Burgundy and has 194k miles. The both back doors creak. We have to replace the Oxygen Sensor and there's a tapping as soon as we turn the car on in the passenger back inside panel. Ours is the V6 XL version. The back center console cup holders are easy to break and the TV/DVD system sometimes works. Believe me I love it because we've had it since new and they are our miles. The Car also has electric issues. The passenger side outlet when you plug your phone in, it buzzes out the radio where you can't listen to it. And for fun we added a 2foot light bar to the front.
I still have an Envoy XUV (2005) today, it's one of my daily drivers. I usually pick my niece up in it.
Don't get me wrong, I love all of Kyle's new content and I watch every single video he uploads, but this reminds me of the earlier days with the older cars on the lot. Thumbs up!
Wow I never realized how versatile these things were. Great video!
Love my XUV! Under 100,000 miles and in great shape.
Wow this is one of the cleanest I've seen since they were brand new. In todays time its hard to find an Envoy or Trailblazer that someone actual to care of.
Ad free but we still got the Audible ad lol. Just found it funny
lol yeah thats why I wanted put the meat of the Audible information towards the end of the video so it wouldn't interrupt the viewing experience. I am hoping to do more videos like this in the future so I can avoid all the beginning and mid-roll ads!
+Saabkyle04
Yeah, this is way better than getting interrupted. You still are earning money and satisfying the viewers at the same time.
Despite the XUV being an awful car to drive and being unreliable, I always found the concept of the car to be very cool and innovative.
I like these SUV's more!! Amazing job bro.
I love these types of videos where you review older cars.
Love seeing the "average joe" cars just as much as the new Chiron or Rolls' thanks Kyle!!!
I have a 2006 GMC Envoy XL SLT, with the I6 4.2L, which I bought used about 6 months ago. At first I had some mixed feelings about it, but the more I drive it, the more I love it. It's a really great, sturdy, high quality vehicle, and the 4 wheel drive is great for winter driving. I've gotten a lot of compliments about it, it's 10 years old, and a lot of people ask me if it's a brand new vehicle! That's how well-built they are.
I just turned 16 in august and I was given a 2005 GMC Envoy SLE 4X4 with the 4.2 inline 6 and I'm really nervous with it do you have any advice with it? I get my permit next month or so.
Hey David, wow, that's great they gave you a GMC Envoy! Is it the
regular length or the XL? I really don't think there's anything to be
nervous about, I'm sure you're going to love it. Of course you want to
be careful with it just because it's a really nice vehicle. Maybe just a
couple things to keep in mind are that it's higher off the ground, so
you have to go slower around corners, otherwise it can feel wobbly if
you take your turns too fast. Also, as with all 4x4's, you should only
use the 4 wheel drive in snowy or icy conditions, or else sand and
gravel (rain is iffy, but probably not). Definitely not on dry
pavement, that will put too much stress on the drivetrain. But I'm
really happy to hear you'll be driving a GMC Envoy, welcome to the
family! :)
+Alessandro Jaker mine is the regular envoy with leather it maybe the base model the originally came with cloth and the previous owner did leather upholstery :) my old fourth grade teacher gave it to me for free for my 16th birthday it's soooo comfy I fall asleep in it sometimes after I park it in the driveway haha
+Alessandro Jaker been learning to drive in it haha it's awesome
Wow, that was really nice of your teacher to give that to you. Yeah they are very durable vehicles so even if something needs replacing (like the upholstery) the rest of the vehicle will last for years and years. Anyways, really glad you're enjoying it. Have fun!
The transformation of the cabin just a class. Cool.
I have a 2003 Avalanche, which I love. Just saw another youtuber do a video on this vehicle and I may have to keep my eye out for one of these. Good job in your description and video quality.
I really like this car...
That 5 3L V8 is really proper.
The car I learned how to drive in 👍
I have the same exact truck and I love it had it for a while now
You should do a review on a Pontiac Aztek!
do it!!!
the car that made me lose respect for Pontiac
You have to taste in cars
+XodiacTV debatable
+reefer boy why tho
THANK YOU AUDIABLE!!! I hate ads
For some reason i like this car because of the taillights, they look better than the standard envoy :P
Well, Kyle doesn't lie, this is certainly variety! I gotta get me one of these...
The innovation is impressive, can you find any vehicle as versatile with thoughtful touches such as this one, today?
Today was the first time I’ve ever seen this car. They need to bring this back. Rivian needs a version of this or Toyota
Glad to see something more reachable in the mix! Love your stuff.
I love when you review non new cars like you used too!
I remember back in 2003 my dad was looking for SUV so we went to Chevrolet and GMC dealer the guys wanted to sell on envoy XL to my dad but he was I don't like it so he told them he was going to come back tomorrow he was going to think about so we went to another gmc dealer and he found the Yukon Denali he wanted so he test drive three different denalis and he like the Yukon more because the engine option he bought the Denali XL full loaded with tv vhs and DVD player it had everything you wanted in early 2000 lol he still has the truck it has over 200k miles
My wife and I each have one. Cons: No storage space up front, and a very cheap plastic rear cap that houses the third high mount brake light. They break from car washers, and are very expensive for an item that weight one pound. The rear tailgate roof spoiler/cap is hard to find, the light insert can be found on Amazon.
Glad you uploaded this video! I always love these videos of used cars :D
Chevys/gmcs older interiors look awesome still, even by today's standards
Nice design and strong engine, as my first initial impressions.
Such an American car, combining as many random power contraptions to try and bridge the gap between SUV and pickup truck. I like it.
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nothing is to "polarizing" for my mom . she has a Buick rendezvous
ThisAreDrawing lmao
I was actually wanting to see this XD I have a regular I6 04' Envoy, I've been wanting to see the XUV (: Thanks Kyle!
Something about gmc vortec engine that I love!
When you start your vids with slow motion start up and rev the vehicles sound way better than the initial exhaust clip portion IDKY
I love look at old cars like this
My mom used to have this car but with the I6. Miss it so much :(
I have one! Want mine? You can relive your memories with it!
My friend had one with over 500,000 kilometres and 3 accidents, rusted out multiple body Colors but it still ran, though hers was the 6 cylinder
This might be my favorite of all the vehicles in the platform, probably next to the Buick Rainier or maybe the Saab 97X.
I have one of these. A 2008 GMC Envoy Denali. Still thinking of how I should mod it. I can't find much about it online with people doing things to them :(
Try Trailvoy. It's a good forum. One thing I can tell you from my experience with my Beloved Trailblazer; Get used to the stock wheels. GM, in all its wisdom, made the bolt pattern a 6x127mm or 6x5 inch instead of the Usual 6 lug GM bolt pattern of 6x132mm or 6x5.5 inch. Also, make sure you take care of it and it will take care of you. These body on frame, Rear wheel drive beasts arn't coming back.
The platform for the GMC Envoy, Chevy Trailblazer, Isuzu Ascender, Saab 9-7X, Oldsmobile Bravada, and Buick Rainier, and the Chevy SSR is a body on frame design right, and i think it’s a similar design used for the Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon.
I've been waiting for this review for years!!
Most people including me are saying : Finally an old car review! Tired of 2016 models. Nice video quality!!
I love that GM interior sound when you open the door or have to put on your seatbelt, not annoying, not loud and nice
You did an excellent job. Very thorough and a great vernacular.
I love my 04 Envoy SLT. It's off the road for now because I destroyed the brakes (had no money to get 'em fixed). One thing you forgot to mention was the Key Lock. If you try to turn off the car and take the key out whilst in Drive, it won't come out. This becomes an issue when your battery is 100% dead. If it's 100% dead and you put the key in, you can't get it out of the ignition unless it's jumped.
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FINALLY AN OLD CAR REVIEW
I love watching you videos but this time I had 3 ads in the video and it says it was ad free, no biggie but it was the first time that it happend.
These are so cool! Actually had one of these for a week while the car was in shop
now I'm jealous
this offers a lot more than my 2004 isuzu ascender (gmc envoy)
I have a 2005 GMC envoy I'm jealous too but I don't want the v8
+David “Billy” Janitschek tell me
what is it about the L6 that makes it better than the V8??
It ain't no Trailblazer SS but with the 5.3 it'll do.
Great review, I've just found this odd suv and I'm loving it.
One problem with this review. He said it has fully independent suspension. It doesn't. The rear wheels are dependent to one another because of the solid axle setup.
I can remember seeing the GMC Envoy XUVs when they were brand new. I thought the styling was cool, but I wouldn't find much use for a vehicle of this type. But of course, a car company will try anything at least once.
"Thanks to Audible this is an ad-free video."
The irony.
my mom had a regular envoy xl slt and brown colo, with almost 300,000 miles on it
has * not had
Wow! That's a lot of miles. I have a Chevy suburban 2004 and I've been to Chicago twice, Canada three times, Florida once, all from Connecticut and my car only has like 130,000 miles
It's always nice to see cars of this age in such good condition, shame about the pin stripe though.
Hello. Just purchased a 2004 Chevrolet Envoy 8 cylinder, 4 wheel drive, leather interior power seats, heated too. But the window motor to separate the back seats from the truck bed. Anyone have an idea how much a motor may cost?
"this video is ad free thanks to audible.com" uh... isn't that in itself an ad?
addception
what it means is that they are not generating money from RUclips with ads you can not skip.
A great attempt to resurrect an idea from Studebaker in 1963 the sliding roof on the Lark platform called the Wagonaire (correct spelling)
Iirc the xuv was exclusively made in Oklahoma City plant and after unpopular sales of the xuv the plant closed. As did the continuation of the xuv
Fort Wayne IN manufactured the other variants?
V-8 could be had in the short wheelbase IF you had the Denali package most dealers were ordering SLT I-6 so you had to order a Denali.