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the Envoy/Trialblazer/Bravada/Rainier/Izuzu Ascender package is not bad at all either. they use the same the transmission and rear differentials as the C/K trucks. the 4.2 I6 in them is arguably the amoung most advance I6 on the market. 275hp and 280ft-lb of torque. the 5.3 v8 is availabe in the extended wheel base versions but only supplys 10 more HP and 10 more ft-lb of torque. they are closer to the size of the GC but a bit more roomy with more cargo space. the Envoy XUV is quite versatile, though it is only on the extended frame (which is near the szie of a tahoe). i think that i have only heard of one instance of a motr beign replaced in one, and that was an early production model. the cam phaser switch (has variable cam timing on the exhast cam) is known to lek oil through the connector on occasion, however it is fairly rare and an inexpesive repair. Body and Trim wise they had an issue of them eating rear lighting plates (what the brake light, turn signal and reverse light plugged into) however the new current design appears to be lasting, where the originals would only go 10k miles or so. trim and body wise, the only other chronic issue that comes up was weatherstripping coming off its pressed on position (they do not use glue from the factory to hold it in place), however it is easily fixed with 3m black weatherstripping adhesive and being pressed back into place. overall they are quite solid, with nothing else coming to mind as a chronic issue.
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