Major Problems with 2003 GMC Envoy Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2003 GMC Envoy

2003 GMC Envoy AIR BAGS Victims: 4

2003 GMC Envoy AIR BAGS Victims: 4 Mileage: 146000 miles

2003 GMC Envoy ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Victims: 3 Mileage: 35000 miles

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Problems with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE and AIR BAGS are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from GMC Envoy owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM purchased a 2003 envoy xl on 27 dec 02 - since that time it has been to the garage two...	53 ~ 78944 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE also every time i fill my gas tank gas comes back up and spills out it does not matter if...	36 ~ 67857 miles
AIR BAGS while driving 70 mph the left rear tire blew out. the driver attempted to steer the vehicle to the side...	27 ~ 82503 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM i have a 03 envoy sxl that smelled like gas the dealer stated there was a crack in the hose....	21 ~ 123451 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING consumer states: have a recall for tail lamps/stop lamps bottom lights they were replaced however the top lamps are bad	15 ~ 117149 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM gmc envoy 55 000 miles speedometer no longer works. erratic behavior varying from reporting speed of 30 mph at idle	14 ~ 33973 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i own a gmc envoy xl. the transmission will not hold the car on an incline. in drive the car	14 ~ 40273 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE i own a 2003 gmc envoy xl and when i am driving on the highway i hear a lot of	14 ~ 75803 miles
SUSPENSION while towing a 18 foot trailer at 60 mph driver had a hard time controlling the vehicle when other vehicles	12 ~ 76917 miles
STEERING while driving at 65 mph the steering wheel jerked hard to left. the vehicle then suddenly accelerated without any warning....	11 ~ 56301 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE my 2003 gmc envoy has a defective fuel tank. according to the dealer the tank has a small crack in...	11 ~ 37948 miles
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN when my vehicle had less than 200 miles on it the check four wheel drive light came on. whe had...	11 ~ 4092 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING one week ago i purchased a 2003 envoy sle 4wd it has 200 miles on it currently and noticed upon...	10 ~ 35372 miles
ENGINE tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc envoy. the contact stated that while driving approximately 45 mph the check engine...	9 ~ 148266 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 2003 gmc envoy high engine idle when slowing to stop engine will not return to idle until almost at a...	9 ~ 57889 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while driving at any speed engine check light came on and stayed on. dealer checked this problem on three occasions.	9 ~ 43014 miles
SERVICE BRAKES some times when the brakes are applied the throttle also advances causing unwanted acceleration. happens at low speeds. have there	7 ~ 65721 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER my mother proceeded to enter the vehicle on the passenger side using the assistance handle in 2003 gmc envoy. the...	7 ~ 65773 miles
POWER TRAIN with about 1100 miles on my brand new car the 4wd light came on. not happy about this purchase. *ak...	7 ~ 81768 miles
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY non functional wiper motor that the dealership (toby wells pinehurst nc) as well as other local gm dealers (silvestry laurinburg...	7 ~ 37914 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc envoy. the contact stated that the central power locks and window switches on...	6 ~ 156500 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY windshield wipers failed intermittently. motor required sealing or replacement. *bf the consumer received a recall notice regarding the windshield wiper...	6 ~ 16035 miles
VISIBILITY problems with vehicle's windshield wipers.*mr the consumer noticed that everytime the windshield wipers were used they would bounce across the...	6 ~ 59014 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS the truck was involved in a head on collision at 30 mph. the truck spun around and was hit again...	6 ~ 31417 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while driving and without warning the brakes failed and caused extended stopping distance. nlm. ak ph *jb...	6 ~ 29519 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC while traveling mph and when depressing brakes pedal traveled to the floorboard which caused extended stopping distance resulting into a	6 ~ 15951 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES while driving on rainy days doors leak water onto the inside of vehicle. consumer took vehicle to dealer several times.	5 ~ 33584 miles
SEAT BELTS 2003 gmc envoy with a list of problems narcc the consumer began to hear a knocking and pinging in the...	5 ~ 34815 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE i bought a 2003 envoy xl 11 days before the incident. we went into a restaurant came back out after...	5 ~ 54360 miles
STRUCTURE there was a wind noise coming from the driver side window. dealer hasn't corrected the problem. *jb...	5 ~ 14002 miles
STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE dt*: the contact stated while driving 10 mph the vehicle stalled and was maneuvered off the road. when the vehicle...	4 ~ 62130 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS consumer stated the rotors and brakes were rusted. this resulted in extended stopping distance. *ak...	4 ~ 25622 miles
TIRES while driving 70 mph the left rear tire blew out. the driver attempted to steer the vehicle to the side...	4 ~ 62745 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT wind noise coming through driver and passenger windows. molding was replaced and noise wasn't reduced. dealer stated _x001c_gm knows about...	4 ~ 39750 miles
REAR/OTHER > SEAT BELTS gmc envoy 2003. complaint: rear center seat/shoulder belt locks up 100% of the time. because of this anyone wearing it...	4 ~ 8250 miles
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE when putting gas in the vehicle it spills over.*ak...	4 ~ 47654 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc envoy. the contact stated that the driver's side door interior panel was damaged...	3 ~ 104418 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY i own a 2003 gmc envoy and 3 of the 4 power window motors have had to be replaced. this...	3 ~ 46801 miles
SEATS safety problem regarding control of driver's rear view mirror on 2003 gmc envoy. *bf there had been a strange combination...	3 ~ 106491 miles
UNDERBODY SHIELDS > FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE safety problem regarding control of driver's rear view mirror on 2003 gmc envoy. *bf there had been a strange combination...	3 ~ 109868 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION compressor for automatic load-leveling rear suspension cycles on and off intermittently while the vehicle is off. this happens even after...	3 ~ 63467 miles
RETRACTOR > FRONT > SEAT BELTS the driver's side seat belt locked would not engage and the seat belt light illuminated on the dash. this was	3 ~ 16383 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE wind noise coming from around the drivers door has been into the service shop on 2 occasions and this is...	3 ~ 20013 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY consumer stated that rear window shattered when trying to open it. dealer notified. *ak...	3 ~ 30333 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER the consumer took the vehicle in for the instrument panel not working. the odometer did not show a reading. the...	3 ~ 23833 miles
EXTERIOR > REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY wind noise coming through driver and passenger windows. molding was replaced and noise wasn't reduced. dealer stated _x001c_gm knows about...	3 ~ 13000 miles
FRONT > SEAT BELTS while driving front seat belts give too much attention cross the chest. ts. *ak...	3 ~ 7343 miles
HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE while traveling consumer smelled a fuel odor inside vehicle. consumer pulled vehicle over and noticed fuel leaking from under vehicle	3 ~ 35333 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL due to a brake pressure modulator valve problem (open/shorted circuit) the abs system engages at about 8 mph in low...	2 ~ 221500 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING air conditioning runs hot- there is a technical service bulletin out for this but it needs to be an open	2 ~ 21000 miles
SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY 2003 envoy sle hatch door lift system failed.*mr as a result the hatch was extremely heavy and hard to open.	2 ~ 40000 miles
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN i purchased my 2003 envoy in may 2003. soon afterwards i started getting a feedback through the gas pedial. it...	2 ~ 48500 miles
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN when my vehicle had less than 200 miles on it the check four wheel drive light came on. whe had...	2 ~ 5624 miles
FAN > COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING air conditioner intermitentlly blows warm air. this air conditioning failure has been reported several times to the two dealers i...	2 ~ 1300 miles
HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE the consumer took the vehicle in for the instrument panel not working. the odometer did not show a reading. the...	2 ~ 83162 miles
DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 2003 gmc envoy with a list of problems narcc the consumer began to hear a knocking and pinging in the...	2 ~ 22150 miles
EQUIPMENT purchased 2003 gmc envoy slt on 11/30/2002. service airbag light came on as i was driving the vehicle off the...	2 ~ 36453 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS purchased 2003 gmc envoy slt on 11/30/2002. service airbag light came on as i was driving the vehicle off the...	2 ~ 39225 miles
HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM > STEERING was driving approx. 60 mph when a semi decided to move into my lane. i assumed i was in his...	2
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc envoy. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. in addition the...	1 ~ 70000 miles
SPRINGS/BAGS > AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM > SPRINGS dear sir/madam i have a 2003 gmc envoy slt model 4.2l v6 4wd and as i was backing into my...	1 ~ 148000 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc envoy. the vehicle was equipped with michelin ltx m/s tires tire size 245/65/17....	1 ~ 74496 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING throat of gas tank leaking on a 2003 envoy. reviewing internet found many similar problems on the envoy's and stated...	1 ~ 118000 miles
TREAD/BELT > TIRES tl*the contact owns a 2003 gmc envoy. the vehicle has michelin ltx m/s tires size p245/165/1r (na). while driving 65...	1 ~ 94000 miles
VALVE > TIRES on 6/3/2008 i purchased 2 michelin ltx m/s 245/65/17 tires for my 2003 gmc envoy from millennium autobody & service...	1 ~ 72482 miles
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2003 gmc envoy. the contact was driving approximately 15 mph approaching a stop signal there was...	1 ~ 60000 miles
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl*the contact owns a 2003 gmc envoy. the contact smelled gasoline but did not pay it any attention initially. his...	1 ~ 59000 miles
SELECTOR DEVICES > AUXILLARY TANK > STORAGE gas leak on 2003 gmc envoy *cn...	1
NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY > AXLE > REAR tl*the contact owns a 2003 gmc envoy. while driving at an unknown speed the brakes failed. the vehicle eventually stopped...	1 ~ 77088 miles
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING made sharp right turn---lost all power steering---checked belt fluid--power steering did not return --car can not be driven. *tr...	1 ~ 74000 miles
MOTOR > REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY tl*contact owns a 2003 gmc envoy. there was a recall on the windshield wiper module. there was a potential for...	1 ~ 75000 miles
FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER fuel pump module (fuel sending unit) corrodes and leaks fuel. and give faulty reading at the gas reading gauge. not	1 ~ 62000 miles
SEAL > AXLE SHAFT > AXLE ASSEMBLY tl*the contact owns a 2003 gmc envoy. the contact stated that the rear passenger side door would not latch. the...	1 ~ 75000 miles
PARKING BRAKE dt*: the contact stated the parking brake is inoperable. the vehicle has been to the dealership but there is no	1 ~ 35546 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL dt: the contact stated while driving the reduce power engine and oil pressure low check engine ights illuminated. the vehicle...	1 ~ 27200 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING i am the owner of a 2003 gmc envoy slt 2wd and i have had my vehicle into the dealership...	1 ~ 23450 miles
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING recall 2003 gmc envoy potential tail lamp failure.*mr the consumer stated this is a recall issue and she has been	1
FLASHER UNIT > TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING driver applied the turn signal and the turn signal failed to work properly. driver noticed that the right turn signal...	1
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT lower ball joints worn. *ak...	1 ~ 32600 miles
SWITCH > TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING consumer complained about tail lights malfunctioning. also while driving consumer could hear the air coming inside the vehicle. in other	1
ROTOR > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR the rotors on our 2003 gmc envoy completely rusted out to the extent that they could not even be turned...	1 ~ 33500 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS dt: after the owner purchased the vehicle the brakes felt bumpy. the owner replaced the front rotors and pads. then...	1 ~ 20000 miles
STRAP/WEBBING > TETHER > CHILD SEAT while sitting in traffic consumer's vehicle was struck in the rear causing it to strike a another vehicle in the...	1 ~ 33000 miles
SIDE/WINDOW > AIR BAGS the side impact airbag failed to deploy in very serious side collision. ak nm...	1 ~ 48000 miles
LATCH > HOOD > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES a persistent high pitched rattle at various speeds. almost sounds like front suspension problem. after months of searching by accident...	1 ~ 28000 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM faulty wiring in brake light caused vehicle to catch on fire. gm has offered to repair but i still don't	1 ~ 36000 miles
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING faulty wiring in brake light caused vehicle to catch on fire. gm has offered to repair but i still don't	1 ~ 36000 miles
SWITCH/WIRING > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY while parked in my garage w/ engine off. i came around the corner & heard water running. my gmc 2003...	1
IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM upon starting the vehicle and taking off the gear shifted and then dropped down to the correct gear it should...	1
STARTER ASSEMBLY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM upon starting the vehicle and taking off the gear shifted and then dropped down to the correct gear it should...	1
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM the instrument panel speedometer light came on and off without prior warning. *ak...	1
REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY i have a 2003 gmc envoy xl with less than 8 000 miles on it. on may 26 2003 while...	1
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM consumer complained about a horn problem. the horn worked intermittently. dealer was unable to duplicate the problem 3 times but	1 ~ 27000 miles
REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY while driving driver cannot adjust the two side mirrors. *ak consumer learned the side mirrors couldn't be adjusted by manual...	1
CONTROL UNIT/MODULE > ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC problems with brakes on the 2003 envoy. *mr the consumer applied the brakes but they did not respond. the consumer...	1
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT the consumer took the vehicle in for the instrument panel not working. the odometer did not show a reading. the...	1 ~ 2000 miles
HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING purchased a 2003 envoy xl on 27 dec 02 - since that time it has been to the garage two...	1 ~ 574 miles
LINES AND FITTINGS > LPG SYSTEMS > RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER purchased a 2003 envoy xl on 27 dec 02 - since that time it has been to the garage two...	1 ~ 574 miles
CABLES > 12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM while driving at any speed engine check light came on and stayed on. dealer checked this problem on three occasions.	1 ~ 3000 miles
LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS > WHEELS 2003 gmc envoy with a list of problems narcc the consumer began to hear a knocking and pinging in the...	1
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY 2003 gmc envoy with a list of problems narcc the consumer began to hear a knocking and pinging in the...	1
12V/24V/48V BATTERY > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2003 gmc envoy with a list of problems narcc the consumer began to hear a knocking and pinging in the...	1
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT 2003 gmc envoy with a list of problems narcc the consumer began to hear a knocking and pinging in the...	1
ANTILOCK > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR purchased 2003 gmc envoy slt on 11/30/2002. service airbag light came on as i was driving the vehicle off the...	1 ~ 450 miles
ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT the consumer was trying to change a flat tire in the rear of the vehicle and noticed that jack handle	1

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