2003 GMC ENVOY — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
508
Owner Complaints
8
Recalls
33
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2003 GMC ENVOY
The 2003 GMC ENVOY has received a total of 508 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 8 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL, VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER. 33 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (54 complaints), Fuel System Gasoline (36 complaints), and Air Bags (28 complaints).
Recalls for the 2003 GMC ENVOY
NHTSA has recorded 8 recalls for the 2003 GMC ENVOY, potentially affecting up to 3,265,176 vehicles.
Recall 07E014000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
| 308 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN MAXZONE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES, DEPO BRAND, P/NO 335-1120L-AS, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING PRODUCTION THE LAMP HOUSING SHAPE DEFORMED DISTORTING THE ASSEMBLY ANGLE OF THE REFLECTOR AND INFLUENCED THE AIMING POSITION. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED...
Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: MAXZONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 16, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAXZONE AT 909-822-3288.
View full details →Recall 05V198000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
| 286,478 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE DRIVER WISHING TO SIGNAL A TURN BY MOVING THE DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL LEVER, (UP OR DOWN) MAY CAUSE THE FRONT MARKER/TURN LIGHTS AND REAR TURN LIGHTS TO FLASH IN A MANNER SIMILAR TO HAZARD WARNING, RATHER THAN FLASHING ON THE DESIRED SIDE ONLY.
Consequence: THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO CLEARLY SIGNAL THEIR INTENTIONS TO TURN, CHANGE TRAVEL LANES, OR POTENTIALLY WARN OTHERS OF AN IMPAIRED VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECT FLASHER MODULES WITH A NEW FLASHER MODULE DESIGNED WITH SEALED RELAYS AND MORE DURABLE CONTACT MATERIAL INSIDE OF THE RELAYS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2005. ISUZU BEGAN MAILING OWNER LETTERS...
View full details →Recall 04V046000 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
| 581,394 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEMS THAT WILL NOT TURN ON, CEASE OPERATION WHILE IN USE, FAIL TO TURN OFF/ON BY THEMSELVES (MOISTURE SENSITIVE WIPER SYSTEM), OR HAVE CONTINUOUS WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP OPERATION BECAUSE THE PRESENCE OF WATER WITHIN THE WIPER MODULES CAN EITHER CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT OR CAN LEAD TO THE CORROSION OF COMPONENTS WITHIN THE...
Consequence: DEPENDING ON THE OCCURRENCE AND WEATHER SITUATION, DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL COVER THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULE VENT HOLE WITH A PATCH. ALSO, THE WIPER MOTOR, CIRCUIT BOARD, AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WILL BE INSPECTED TO SIGNS OF WATER INTRUSION AND/OR CORROSION AND BE REPLACED AS REQUIRED. THE RECALL BEGAN JULY...
View full details →Recall 03V250000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
| 1,707,825 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN MINIVANS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEM." THE OWNER'S MANUAL DOES NOT EXPLAIN THE MEANING OF THE LOCATION SYMBOLS FOR THE CHILD RESTRAINT LOWER UNIVERSAL ANCHORAGE SYSTEM.
Consequence: THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A SUPPLEMENT FOR THEIR OWNER'S MANUAL. THIS SUPPLEMENT DESCRIBES AND SHOWS THE LOCATION SYMBOLS FOR THE CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORS THAT ARE LOCATED IN THE VEHICLE AND ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT OR BOOSTER CUSHION. OWNER NOTIFICATION...
View full details →Recall 03V075000 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| 511,167 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A MECHANICAL OVERRIDE THAT COULD ALLOW THE IGNITION KEY TO BE REMOVED WITH THE SHIFT LEVER IN A POSITION OTHER THAN PARK. IN ADDITION, THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN OVERRIDE THAT CAN ALLOW THE TRANSMISSION TO...
Consequence: THESE OVERRIDES ARE NOT PERMITTED UNLESS THE VEHICLE HAS A LOCKING STEERING COLUMN.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ELIMINATE THESE CONDITIONS BY DISABLING THE OVERRIDES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MAY 29, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A...
View full details →Recall 03V151000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 44,653 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A LEFT-FRONT BRAKE PIPE WITH A CIRCUMFERENTIAL SCORE AT A RANDOM LOCATION ALONG THE LENGTH OF THE PIPE AS THE RESULT OF THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. IF THE BRAKE PIPE PARTIALLY OR FULLY FRACTURED, BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL WOULD IMMEDIATELY INCREASE AND FRONT BRAKE PERFORMANCE WOULD BE REDUCED.
Consequence: IF BRAKING PERFORMANCE IS REDUCED, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT-FRONT BRAKE PIPE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MAY 29, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME...
View full details →Recall 03V051000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 130 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG THAT MAY NOT DEPLOY AS DESIGNED. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG INFLATOR COULD RUPTURE.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN REDUCED CAPABILITY OF THE AIR BAG TO PROTECT THE DRIVER. ALSO IF THE AIR BAG INFLATOR RUPTURED, PIECES OF THE INFLATOR COULD STRIKE AND INJURE THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A NEW DRIVER'S AIR BAG. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 11, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE...
View full details →Recall 02V222000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
| 133,221 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN PASSENGER, MINI VANS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE AN AIR BAG INFLATOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAT COULD FRACTURE AT A WELD DURING A DEPLOYMENT.
Consequence: PIECES OF THE INFLATOR COULD STRIKE AND INJURE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS AND THE AIR BAG CUSHION WOULD NOT INFLATE FULLY, REDUCING THE CAPABILITY OF THE BAG TO PROTECT THE DRIVER.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, THE AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLY ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2003 GMC ENVOY
508 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 GMC ENVOY. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2003 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked on several occasions, there was condensation under the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on several occasions, where it was determined that the differential needed to be repaired due to a leak coming from the axle. On several occasions, it was determined that the rear pinion seal needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the rear pinion seal was replaced on several occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 66,411.
The car's gas gauge and fuel range indicator are problematic. The fuel gauge quickly drops from a higher reading, like 3/4 full, to empty. After this, the gauge and the fuel range both fluctuate while driving, making it impossible to determine the fuel level.
Fuel indicator bounces from Empty to full in the matter of seconds while going down the road. Also, issues with mileage range reported as the fuel indicator is fluctuating.
Fuel indicator bounces from Empty to full in the matter of seconds while going down the road. Also, issues with mileage range reported as the fuel indicator is fluctuating.
I bought a 2003 GMC Envoy 3/23/24. The main frame and sub-frame have extensive rot, and is unsafe to drive. It is available to inspect. They disguised frame damage and sold me an unsafe vehicle. I brought the car in to have the ac repaired in August 2024 and when they put it up on the lift that's when they saw the damage. This was Rogers Automotive in Westport MA. They told me at that time that it is unsafe to drive. It has not been inspected by any other parties at this time. We had no idea it was damaged, Rogers said it was sprayed to try to hide the damage.
Safety Rating for the 2003 GMC ENVOY
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 GMC ENVOY in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 GMC ENVOY
General Motors, LLC has issued 33 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2003 GMC ENVOY. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
PIT5264 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls In The United States
07076 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
BUICK CHEVROLET GMC OLDSMOBILE SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT - FUEL TANK MODULAR RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY CORROSION. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. UPDATED 11/6/08. *PE UPDATED 5/5/09. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE
3832 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS, RED BRAKE ,SVC AND 4WD LIGHT ON HVAC BLOWER INOPERATIVE. *AK UPDATED 1/30/08. *NJ
050601034 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ENGINE OIL LEAK AT REAR COVER ASSEMBLY AREA. *TT
030730001 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TRANSMISSION SLIPPING OR TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH (TCC) INOPERATIVE WITH NO SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT DISPLAYED AND NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1870. *TT UPDATE. *TT
3152 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
BLOWER SPEED CHANGES ON ITS OWN. *TC UPDATE. *TT
04087 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
TAIL LAMPS/STOP LAMPS PRODUCT FIELD ACTION ANNOUNCEMENT. *TT ADMINISTRATIVE MESSAGE. *TT
040601003 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION ON 2ND DESIGN BALANCER HUB. *TT
01577 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
RADIO DISPLAYS CALIBRATION ERROR AFTER REPLACING RADIO. *MN
00702 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SLIP CONDITION IN 2ND, 3RD OR 4TH DAMAGED 2-4 BAND 3-4 CLUTCH ON THE 4L60E/4L65E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. *TT *MJ
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 GMC ENVOY
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2003 GMC ENVOY.
Investigation PE03042 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR Closed
Opened:
WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE
Other Model Years of the GMC ENVOY
- 1998 GMC ENVOY — 24 complaints
- 1999 GMC ENVOY — 13 complaints
- 2000 GMC ENVOY — 41 complaints
- 2001 GMC ENVOY — 10 complaints
- 2002 GMC ENVOY — 626 complaints
- 2003 GMC ENVOY (current)
- 2004 GMC ENVOY — 483 complaints
- 2005 GMC ENVOY — 682 complaints
- 2006 GMC ENVOY — 466 complaints
- 2007 GMC ENVOY — 284 complaints
- 2008 GMC ENVOY — 102 complaints
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