The GMC Envoy is a SUV that was introduced as a luxury version of the Jimmy for the 1998 model year. The Envoy was introduced by GMC part of General Motors in 1998 and is considered a luxury trim line of the GMC Jimmy SUV. The GMC Envoy used the Chevrolet TrailBlazer platform. The GMC Envoy was not produced for the 2001 model year and the modified Envoy was introduced in 2002 and was used to replace the Jimmy name in the GMC lineup of vehicles.
The GMC Envoy used a 190 hp (142 kW) 4.3L L35 Vortec 4300 V6 engine. The modified version of the Envoy was introduced in 2002 and used the 270 hp (201 kW) and 275tq straight-6 Vortec 4200 engine. The Envoy cars that were produced from 2003 to 2005 used the 275 hp (205 kW) engine. The GMC Envoy used many advanced parts and features to ensure safety and received 3-Star Frontal Crash Rating for the Driver and 4-Stars for the Front Passenger.