2003 GMC Envoy Problems & Complaints
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
100 complaints
2003 GMC ENVOY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FUEL TANK LEAK ISSUES. *SMD UPDATED 02/02/16.*JB
Mar 19, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FILLER NECK OF THE FUEL TANK WAS CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 123,000. UPDATED 3/24/15*CN UPDATED 04/02/15*JB
Feb 02, 2015
SMELL OF FUEL WHEN CAR IS RUNNING. WILL BE TAKING TO DEALERSHIP DID HAVE INJECTOR SEALS REPLACED HOPING THAT WAS PROBLEM DID NOT FIX . WORRIED THERE WILL BE FIRE . WHILE TRANSPORTING MY GRANDCHILD. WILL FOLLOW UP WITH MORE INFO BUT IT LOOKS LIKE FUEL TANK. *TR
Dec 27, 2014
NEED TO KNOW IF THE RECALL OF THE GAS TANK APPLIES TO MY ENVOY. *TR
Dec 12, 2014
SMELLING OF GAS AND LEAKING ON GROUND, AS I'M READING THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WHICH IS VERY SERIOUS. I REALLY THINK GM NEEDS TO INCLUDE THIS 2003 GMC ENVOY AS PART OF THEIR RECALL AS WELL. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR YEARS IT LOOKS LIKE AND NOTHING HAS BEEN RECALLED. GUESS HUMAN LIFE IS NOT IMPORTANT.GM NEEDS TO RECALL THIS PROBLEM ASAP BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT. *TR
Mar 15, 2014
+ 95 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
85 complaints
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.
Jul 06, 2025
THE ELECTRIC WIRING FOR THE WINDOWS AND SIDE MIRRORS WILL START MAKING A CLICKING NOISE AND WHEN I PUT THE KEY INTO THE IGNITION AND TURN THE KEY JUST ONE TURN THE FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW GOES COMPLETELY DOWN AND WILL NOT GO BACK UP UNTIL IT IS DONE CLICKING AND TURNING THE HEATED SEATS ON AND OFF. THE REGULATOR IS NOT BROKE. ALSO THE SIDE MIRRORS EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE PROGRAMMED WILL SOMETIMES JUST START MOVING AND ACT LIKE IT CANT MOVE ANYMORE AND MAKE A NOISE. THE MUSIC AND OR RADIO WILL GO OUT WHILE ITS TURNED ON, IT WILL CUT IN AND OUT AND THEN AFTER DRIVING A WHILE IT WONT CUT IN AND OUT. FOR THE WINDOW TO JUST ROLL DOWN IT USUALLY HAPPENS AFTER IT SAT ALL NIGHT. WONT GO BACK UP FOR AT LEAST 2 MINUTES AND YOU CAN SEE THE DOOR LIGHTS FLICKER AND CLICK.
Jan 01, 2019
ALL THE ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS GO CRAZY. SPEED-OMETER WORKS WHEN IT WANTS TO JUST LIKE THE BATTERY OIL GAS AND TEMP GAUGE. THE AC AND HEATER HAVE A MIND OF THEIR OWN AS WELL. ALONG WITH ALL THE LIGHTS. SOME TIMES THEY WORK SOMETIMES THEY DONT
Oct 20, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER WINDOW AND DOOR CONTROLS MALFUNCTIONED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED A NEW POWER SWITCH. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 155,000.
Oct 24, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC ENVOY. WHILE AT A COMPLETE STOP, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CYLINDER IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 36,429. UPDATED 06/14/16*LJ UPDATED 06/30/16.*JB
Apr 19, 2016
+ 80 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
42 complaints
SHIFT CABLE BROKE BETWEEN THE SHIFTER AND THE TRANSMISSION WHILE SHIFTING FROM DRIVE TO REVERSE TO PARK ON A STREET. IF THIS HAD HAPPEN WHILE SHIFTING DOWN GEAR TO LOWER SPEED WHILE DRIVING DOWN A HILL, A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WOULD HAVE HAPPEN THAT WOULD HAVE LED TO A CRASH WITH EXTREME PROPERTY DAMAGE AND MOST LIKELY DRIVER AND PASSENGER INJURY AND POSSIBLE DEATH. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO OURISMAN CHEVROLET IN MARLOW HEIGHTS MARYLAND FOR REPAIR AFTER THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER MANUALLY SHIFTED THE TRANSMISSION INTO DRIVE FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE THAT WOULD'VE BEEN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS FOR THE TOW DRIVER TO DO IF THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN FACING DOWN HILL OR IN A HEAVY TRAFFIC SITUATION. FOR SOME REASON, HOWEVER, MY VEHICLE STILL HASN'T BEEN REPAIRED NOR HAVE I'VE BEEN GIVEN A REASON AS TO WHY.
Jul 22, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC ENVOY 360. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE TRANSMISSION FAILED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 220,000.
Oct 15, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER AFTER AN ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO SHIFT GEARS FROM DRIVE TO PARK . THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 175,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 175,000.
May 20, 2014
THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR CABLE BECAME DISENGAGED FROM THE TRANSMISSION WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPOT. ACCORDING TO MY MECHANIC, THERE IS A SMALL PLASTIC BUSHING THAT BECAME BRITTLE AND FELL OFF CAUSING THE FAILURE OF THE CABLE TO MAINTAIN A CONNECTION WITH THE TRANSMISSION. THIS CAUSED MY TRANSMISSION TO BECOME LOCKED IN THE PARK POSITION AND UNABLE TO BE MOVED INTO ANY OTHER DRIVE. WHILE I WAS IN A SAFE LOCATION, I'M CONCERNED THAT OTHER DRIVERS IN SIMILAR SITUATIONS WILL BECOME STRANDED IN LOCATIONS THAT ARE NOT SAFE. I CONDUCTED A RECALL SEARCH AND FOUND THAT THIS ITEM HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED. I PLACED A CALL TO GENERAL MOTORS AND LODGED A COMPLAINT. ACCORDING TO GM, THEY HAVE RECEIVED A NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS ISSUE BUT ARE NOT ISSUING A RECALL AT THIS TIME. I ASKED GM TO PROVIDE ME THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS THEY HAVE RECEIVED ABOUT THIS AND THEY DECLINED TO GIVE ME THAT INFORMATION. I AM SEEKING TO FILE THIS COMPLAINT, HAVE IT REVIEWED, AND DETERMINE WHETHER A RECALL SHOULD BE ISSUED FOR THIS VEHICLE. *TR
Aug 20, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, HE ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE AND THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE RELEASED SMOKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC, WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND LOCATED THE FAILURE AT THE FRONT DRIVESHAFT HOUSING. THE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT HOUSING AXEL WAS BROKEN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ADDRESSING THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 95,000.
Nov 21, 2011
+ 37 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY
40 complaints
WHILE OPENING MY TAILGATE WINDOW TO UNLOAD GROCERIES, THE GLASS EXPLODED AND SHATTERED INTO TINY PIECES. OTHER THAN A FEW SCRATCHES, I HAD NO INJURIES DESPITE GLASS RAINING DOWN ON ME. I'VE READ MULTIPLE ACCOUNTS OF THIS HAPPENING TO OTHER ENVOY OWNERS. GMC NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS BEFORE SOMEONE IS SERIOUSLY INJURED! *TR
Feb 11, 2015
I WENT INSIDE WAL-MART FOR MAYBE 1/2 HOUR AND WHEN I CAME OUT THE WINDOW WAS BUSTED OUT. WE THOUGHT SOME PUNK SMASHED THE WINDOW SO WE CALLED THE POLICE. THEY WATCHED THE VIDEO OF THE PARKING LOT AND THEY SAID THAT THERE WAS NO ONE BY THE CAR WHEN IT HAPPENED. I DON'T SEE HOW IT CAN JUST "MAGICALLY" SMASH INTO THOUSANDS OF PIECES WITH NO ONE AROUND BUT AFTER READING THROUGH OTHER COMPLAINTS I CAN SEE THAT I'M NOT ALONE. OF THE 202 COMPLAINTS ON HERE THERE ARE 10 (THIS MAKES 11) INCIDENCES WHERE THIS HAS HAPPENED AND GMC IS NOT RECALLING THEM? I JUST DON'T UNDERSTAND. IT IS GOING TO COST ME $500.00 FOR A BRAND NEW WINDOW AND IT IS A WEEK AND A HALF BEFORE CHRISTMAS. WE TRIED TO FIND ONE IN THE JUNKYARDS BUT THEY COST ALMOST AS MUCH AS A NEW ONE. I AM SO FRUSTRATED RIGHT NOW. *TR
Dec 13, 2014
I WAS OPENING THE REAR WINDOW TO RETRIEVE BELONGINGS WHEN THE WINDOW EXPLODED GLASS FRAGMENTS ALL OVER ME AS WELL AS THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. FORTUNATELY, NO ONE WAS HURT. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS! *TR
Oct 20, 2014
ON 12/5/2013, I LEFT THE SCHNUCKS GROCERY STORE AROUND 4PM FOR HOME. WHEN I ARRIVED AT HOME, I BACKED IN THE GARAGE AND MY HUSBAND WAS WAITING AT THE GARAGE DOOR FOR ME SO HE COULD GET THE GROCERIES. AS I WAS GETTING OUT OF MY 2003 GMC ENVOY XL, MY HUSBAND WAS GETTING THE GROCERIES AND STARTED TO TELL ME SOMETHING WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN I HEARD THIS EXTREMELY LOUD POP/EXPLOSION (LIKE A GUN SHOT) AND GLASS SHATTERED EVERYWHERE. I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT HAPPENED AND IMMEDIATELY ASKED MY HUSBAND IF HE WAS OK. THE SHATTERED GLASS HAD CUT HIM ON HIS FOREHEAD. THERE WAS GLASS SHATTERED EVERYONE IN THE SUV, IN MY GROCERIES, IN THE GARAGE, IN MY HUSBAND'S HOODIE, AND EVEN ON MY 2013 CHARGER NEXT TO IT. THE HINGES WERE OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ENVOY WITH SOME HANGING GLASS STILL ATTACHED. AND WHAT'S EVEN MORE SHOCKING IS THAT THE REAR BROKEN WINDOW KEPT POPPING AT THE HINGES AND PIECES OF REMAINING GLASS WOULD CONTINUE TO BREAK OFF AND DROP. I CONTACTED GM ABOUT THE VEHICLE TO REPLACE MY WINDOW AND TO TELL THEM WHAT HAPPENED, BUT THEY SAID THAT SINCE I HAVE 137,000MILES AND HAD THE VEHICLE TEN YEARS, IT'S OUT OF WARRANTY. I TOLD THEM THAT WAS RIDICULOUS BECAUSE IT SHOULD NOT MATTER WHETHER IT'S OUT OF WARRANTY IF THE VEHICLE GM MADE IS DEFECTIVE BECAUSE THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH MY ENVOY UNTIL NOW. I'M PURSUING MATTERS FURTHER SO THEY HAVE NOT HEARD THE LAST FROM ME. I WOULD RECOMMEND TO ALSO CONTACT THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE TO FILE A COMPLAINT BECAUSE GM HAS TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR ACTIONS. I WILL ALSO BE CONTACTING THE PRESIDENT OF THE GM COMPANY BECAUSE MY HUSBAND COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY HURT AND THEY NEED TO INCUR THE COSTS OF REPAIRS, NOT ME. *TR
Dec 06, 2013
OPENED UP SIDE REAR WINDOW AND FELL OUT LUCKILY I WAS PARKED AND JUST GETTING READY TO LEAVE. *TR
Aug 09, 2013
+ 35 more complaints for this component
STRUCTURE
34 complaints
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.
Sep 19, 2024
Rear door will not open. Window works but door handles inside and outside will not unlock door to open.
Oct 08, 2021
DRIVER DOOR WILL LOCK AND UNLOCK ELECTRONICALLY BUT IF YOU TRY TO UNLOCK DOOR MANUALLY IT DOES NOT UNLOCK. IF CAR CRASHES PERSON COULD GET TRAPPED IF CAR IS ON FIRE COULD CAUSE A DEATH IF NO POWER TO ELECTRONIC LOCKS
Apr 13, 2019
WE HAVE BEEN TOLD BY TWO DIFFERENT REPAIR GARAGES THAT THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE IS TOTALLY RUSTED AND DANGEROUS. WE HAVE 150,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE.
Jan 02, 2019
2003 GMC ENVOY ... THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR WILL NOT LATCH ... THE DOOR OPENED WHILE IN MOTION DOING ABOUT 30 MPH
Oct 13, 2018
+ 29 more complaints for this component
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
32 complaints
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON. HAD A DIAGNOSTIC DONE AND THEY SAID THERE'S A GAS LEAK COMING FROM THE GAS TANK FUEL INLET VALVE. COMMON PROBLEM FOR THE GMC ENVOY AND CORRECTION INVOLVES REPLACING THE WHOLE FUEL TANK COSTING AN AVERAGE $1,400. DANGEROUS TO DRIVE IF LEFT UNTREATED. CALLED GMC CORPORATE AND I DIDN'T GET ANY HELP. THEY SAID MY ENVOY WAS NOT UNDER ANY RECALLS. THEY SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS DEFECT.
Sep 30, 2020
U GUYS ISSUED RECALLED ALL GMC VEHICLES FOR A LEAKING GAS CK VALVE ON GAS TANK NO MATTER HOW LONG IN SERVICE STATIONARY OR ON MOTION CK WITH MY LOCAL DEALER KARL CHEVROLET ANKENY IOWA THEY SAY EXPIRED I'M 2017 AT 150000 YOUR RECALLED AS LONG AS IN SERVICE. *TR
May 11, 2020
THE FUEL FILL LINE IS BROKEN FROM THE GAS TANK. I WAS FILLING THE TANK FOR HOLIDAY TRAVEL AND THE THE TANK BEGAN TO LEAK. EVERY TANK THAT IS ORDERED BY THE REPAIR SHOP IS DAMAGED IN THE SAME PLACE
Jan 12, 2020
BULLETIN NO.:14423 DATE: NOVEMBER 2015 PART NUMBER: 15077622 TANK, FUEL (18.7 GAL.) THE ICV IS LOCATED ABOVE THE FULL FUEL LEVEL. A FRACTURED ICV COULD ALLOW FUEL VAPORS TO PASS THROUGH AND DROPLETS OF FUEL TO ACCUMULATE ON THE SIDE OF THE FUEL TANK AS IT PASSES OVER THE FRACTURE DURING REFUELING. IF THE ICV FRACTURES, THE VEHICLE'S SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE, AND YOU MAY NOTICE A FUEL ODOR AND/OR A FEW DROPS OF FUEL ON THE GROUND WHEN REFUELING THE VEHICLE. THIS HAS HAPPEN TO ME AND NOW MY TANK NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH GMC ENVOY REGARDLESS OF YEAR OR HOW LONG THEY ARE IN SERVICE. THE COMPANY NEEDS TO BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR POOR QUALITY OF PARTS ESPECIALLY WHEN IT IS A SAFETY CONCERN AND HAZARD WITH FUEL ODOR COMING INTO THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE AND SPILLING OUT WHEN GOING UP A HILL. BEING TOLD TO ONLY FILL MY GAS TANK UP HALF TO THREE QUARTERS FULL DUE TO THAT PART BEING BROKEN IS THE WRONG ANSWER. IN MOTION WHEN I SMELL GAS AND THEN NOTICE IT WHEN I FILL THE VEHICLE UP AND IT STARTED POURING OUT.
Dec 20, 2019
STRONG SMELL OF GAS AND LEAKING FROM TOP OF TANK.
Dec 03, 2018
+ 27 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
30 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 GMC ENVOY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE FRONT END OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DECLARED TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY AND TOWED FROM THE SCENE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 300,000.
May 11, 2018
WHEN THE DRIVER SLID ON ICE AND CRASHED INTO A TREE, THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE DRIVER WAS INJURED
Dec 09, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC ENVOY. WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Feb 23, 2016
DRIVING IN THE SNOW,BACK PASSENGER SIDE SLID RIGHT,LOST CONTROL HIT A TREE.
Dec 26, 2015
WHILE TRAVELING 55 MILES PER HOUR ON ICY ROADS MY VEHICLE LOST CONTROL AND HIT A GUARD RAIL, THEN A TELEPHONE PHONE WHICH WAS KNOCKED OVER CAUSING IT TO ROLL 3 TIMES. THE VEHICLE IS A TOTAL LOSS. DURING THE ACCIDENT NONE OF THE AIRBAGS WERE DEPLOYED. AS TRAUMATIC AS THE ACCIDENT WAS I FEEL THEY SHOULD OF WENT OFF.
Dec 01, 2015
+ 25 more complaints for this component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
26 complaints
ISSUE: Hazard Warning/Turn Signal Flasher Module Failure. DESCRIPTION: Right front and rear turn signal and right front and rear hazard warning not working outside or inside vehicle. Replaced burned out right front turn signal/hazard. Replaced right rear turn signal/hazard due to corrosion on base of bulb. Looked at fixtures when replacing and all appeared good but right turn signals and right hazard warnings still not operational outside or inside vehicle. AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION: Yes, upon request. RISK/DANGER: Cannot use right blinker or hazard warning flashers to notify approaching or oncoming vehicles of right turn or hazard which could cause other vehicles to crash into stopped or slowing vehichle. CONFIRMED: No. INSPECTED: Not by anyone other than myself [XXX] , daughter of [XXX] owner). ANY KIND OF WARNING & WHEN IT BEGAN: No warning or symptoms really, just didn't work one minute, then worked momentarily and then didn't work and has not worked since. Was taking vehicle in for required State inspection on when the above described issue occurred, so went back home so it would not fail inspection. Occurred during daytime hours. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
May 27, 2024
HEADLIGHTS AND BRAKE LIGHTS WENT OUT AT SAME TIME. HIGH BEAMS WORK, VEHICLE RUNS, HAS ALL POWERS. THIS HAPPENED WHEN I LEFT THE HOUSE, WHILE DRIVING, NOTICED WHEN IT BEGAN TO TURN INTO EARLY EVENING.
Oct 05, 2020
WHEN TRAILER IS CONNECTED TO THE 7 WAY TO BOX TRAILER CONNECTION TRAILER TAIL LAMPS DO NOT LIGHT CORRECTLY. BRAKE AND LEFT TURN SIGNAL LAMPS WORK PROPERLY. THE RIGHT TURN TRAILER LAMP IS PARTIALLY LIT WHEN TURN SIGNAL IS NOT ENGAGED. WHEN RIGHT TURN SIGNAL IS ENGAGED THE LEFT AND RIGHT TURN SIGNALS START FLASHING, BRAKE LIGHTS WORK NORMAL. THIS TURN SIGNAL ISSUE APPLY ONLY WHEN TRAILER ELECTRIC CIRCUIT IS PLUNGED IN TO THE TRAILER CIRCUIT. MY UNDERSTANDING THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING THE FLASHER UNIT FOR THE 2003 ENVOY VEHICLE TURN SIGNALS. IT APPEARS THE TRAILER CIRCUIT HAS A SIMILAR ISSUE. BOTH THE VEHICLE AND TRAILER WORK OFF THE SAME FLASHER MODULE. SEE RECALL 05V198000. I PLAN TO REPLACE THE FLASHER UNIT TO CORRECT THIS DEFECT. IF YOU NEVER TOWED A TRAILER THIS ISSUE WOULD NOT BE DISCOVERED. WHEN TOWING A TRAILER DRIVER COULD BECOME CONFUSED WHEN YOUR MAKING A RIGHT TURN. THIS POTENTIALLY COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. THE TRAILER USED WAS A 5X10 FOOT SINGLE AXLE BOX TRAILER WITH FOUR WIRE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT. I HAD NO ISSUES WHEN TOWED WITH A DIFFERENT MAKE OF TRUCK. I DID REPLACED BOTH TRAILER TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY AND ISSUE DID NOT CHANGE.
Jan 23, 2020
NO DAMAGE TO TURN SIGNAL WHEN I TURN ON LEFT TURN SIGNAL SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T WORK SOMETIMES I CAN MOVE STEERING WHEEL AND IT WILL COME ON FOR SECOND OTHER TIMES NOTHING HAVE TO TRY TO TURN OFF AND ON SOMETIMES WORKS SOMETIMES DOESN'T CAN NOT GET A GOOD REASON WHY WON'T WORK. HAVE AUTOMOTIVE EXPERIENCE AT TROUBLE SHOOTING. ALSO NONSAFETY ISSUE CRUSE CONTROL ON BLINKER ON SAME SWITCH INTERMITTENT WORKING
Oct 08, 2019
THE STANDARD HEADLAMPS INCONSISTENTLY AND OFTEN SHUT OFF. THE BRIGHT LAMPS REMAIN WORKING, THANK GOODNESS. THIS HAPPENS USUALLY WHEN IN MOTION, OR RIGHT WHEN THE IGNITION IS TURNED ON. WEATHER DOES NOT SEEM TO BE A FACTOR.
Oct 20, 2017
+ 21 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION
19 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.
Feb 02, 2026
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC ENVOY XL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED AND STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE REAR END ABNORMALLY ROSE HIGHER FROM THE GROUND. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING, THE REAR LOWERED NEAR TO THE GROUND. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT AT TIMES ONE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WAS HIGHER THAN THE OTHER SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Jan 13, 2016
WAS INSPECTING CAR AND HAD SEVERAL COMPLAINTS TO DEALERSHIP THAT FRONT END HAD A STRANGE NOISE WHEN WE GO OVER A ROUGH ROAD. WHILE TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHERE FUEL SMELL IS COMING FROM I NOTICED A CRACK ON THE WELD NEXT TO THE SHOCK MOUNT . I ALSO NOTICED THAT THERE HAS BEEN A PREVIOUS REPAIR THERE BECAUSE WE HAVE HAD THIS CAR SINCE IT WAS NEW ALL I CAN THINK IS THAT THEY SAW THIS AND DID A REPAIR AND NOT TELLING US SO IF YOUR CAR IS CREAKING CHECK THE FRONT END COULD BE FALLING APART.
May 11, 2015
THE AIR SUSPENSION FAILS TO INFLATE. *TR
Aug 25, 2014
WHEN THE WEATHER GOT BELOW FREEZING, THE AIR BAG SUSPENSION WOULD NOT AIR UP. NOW, EVERY TIME I TURN OFF MY CAR, THE SUSPENSION GOES DOWN AND IT WILL NOT AIR BACK UP UNTIL I TURN THE CAR BACK ON. IF I HAVE PASSENGERS IN THE BACK SEAT THE SUSPENSION WILL NOT WORK. SEVERAL TIMES THE SUSPENSION HAS DEFLATED WHILE I WAS DRIVING AND IF I'M GOING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE BEGINS TO SHAKE AND WOBBLE BACK AND FORTH. IT IS VERY SCARY AND I DON'T EVEN LIKE HAVING MY KIDS IN THE CAR BECAUSE IT SEEMS SO DANGEROUS. I HAVE READ COUNTLESS COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET ABOUT OTHER ENVOY OWNERS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. THIS SHOULD BE ON GM'S RECALL LIST. *TR
Jul 09, 2014
+ 14 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
19 complaints
THE CATAYTIC CONVERTER BROKE INTO PIECES AND THE CAR WOULD NOT GO ABOVE 25 MPH. *JS
Jul 04, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ENGULFED INTO FLAMES WITHOUT WARNING. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS NOTIFIED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DECLARED DESTROYED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 79,000.
May 08, 2012
2003 GMC ENVOY - CHECK ENGINE LIGHT & REDUCED ENGINE POWER LIGHT. VEHICLE SLOWS TO 20 MPH LOSING POWER. MY DAUGHTER WAS ALMOST HIT IN THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AS SHE LOST POWER IN THE INTERSECTION. THANKFULLY, THE ONCOMING VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO STOP. *TR
Sep 01, 2010
NO EVENTS LED UP TO FAILURE. EXHAUST MANIFOLD IS CRACKED AND LEAKING. GMC ENVOY XL SLT 6 LITER. HAVE NOT YET RECEIVED NEW PART. WILL BE REPLACING THIS WEEK. *TR
Mar 06, 2010
DRIVING ON US HIGHWAY 20 AT POSTED SPEED LIMIT 55MPH. VEHICLE SUDDENLY LOSES POWER WITH NO RESPONSE TO ACCELERATOR INPUTS. HEAVY TRAFFIC AND LIMITED PULL OFF AREA. VEHICLE WILL RESTART, DRIVE 1-2 MILES SAME PROBLEM. GAS GAUGE 1/3 FULL. NO TROUBLE CODES. 3 OCCURRENCES IN WEEK. VEHICLE IS NOW PARKED IN GARAGE. ODOMETER LESS THAN 56000 MILES. EACH TIME NO DASH LIGHTS DISPLAYED. MESSAGE CENTER DISPLAYS STOP ENGINE. *TR
Jan 21, 2010
+ 14 more complaints for this component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
18 complaints
1. The air bag dummy light is on 2. The relay switch keeps going bad on my regular headlights, but the brights will turn on 3. Rear driver side door popped open on the highway while driving with my 12 year old nephew in the backseat. Will not latch shut.
Aug 31, 2021
RIGHT REAR DOOR LOCK IS BROKE WILL NOT SHUT OR LOCK WE WERE AT THE STORE AND WHEN WE WENT BACK TO THE VEHICLE WENT TO SHUT THE DOOR AND THE LATCH WILL NOT CATCH AND SHUT THE DOOR. *TR
Oct 29, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR INTERIOR PANEL WAS DAMAGED AND EXPOSING WIRES. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO UNABLE TO OPEN THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR BECAUSE THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE WAS INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 51,776.
Feb 05, 2014
I OWN A 2003 GMC ENVOY. THE DRIVERS SIDE REAR DOOR LATCH HAS BECOME INOPERABLE. THE DOOR LATCHES MAYBE 1 IN 10 TRIES. I FOUND A RECALL BUT THEY ARE TELLING ME MINE IS NOT COVERED UNDER THIS RECALL EVEN THOUGH IT IS THE EXACT PROBLEM AN I AM IN ONE OF THE STATES THAT IT COVERS. *TR
Jun 03, 2011
REAR DOORS (BACK SEAT) MALFUNCTION, EITHER THEY DO NOT OPEN OR THEY DO NOT LATCH AND CLOSE. *TR
Jul 13, 2010
+ 13 more complaints for this component
STEERING
14 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC ENVOY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE STEERING ABILITY FAILED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE HOME. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THAT WAS THE FIRST TIME THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000.
Dec 20, 2016
POWER STEERING HAS BEEN LEAKING. TOOK IT TO THE SHOP TO FIND IT HAS TWO LEAKS. ONE IN THE RETURN LINE ON TOP OF WHERE THE WHEEL WELL IS (UNDER A BIG PIECE OF RUBBER HOLDING IT TO THE FRAME), AND ONE IN THE POWER STEERING COOLER. *TR
Jul 12, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REVERSING FROM A DRIVEWAY, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED AS THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE STEERING WHEEL ALSO BECAME HARD TO TURN. THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING OVER A FOUR MONTH PERIOD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO MADE UNKNOWN REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 129345.
Apr 01, 2014
2003 ENVOY XL , POWER STEERING COOLER LEAKS!!!! CONSTANTLY PUTTING FLUID IN RESEVOIR..THERE IS A CURRENT RECALL FOR THE EXACT SAME THING ON THE 2006 MODEL, BUT THE VEHICLE IS EXACTLY THE SAME FROM 2003 THRU 2006... I BELIEVE THIS RECALL FOR THE 2006 MODEL SHOULD INCLUDE THE 2003,2004 AND 2005 MODELS ALSO SINCE THEY ARE THE SAME PART FOR THE VEHICLES. *TR
Jun 06, 2011
2003 GMC ENVOY HAS A MASSIVE POWER STEERING LEAK. IT'S COMING OUT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE , BEHIND THE TIRE. *TR
Sep 20, 2010
+ 9 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
12 complaints
BRAKE LINE FROM ANTI-LOCK BRAKE UNIT TO VEHICLE REAR RUSTING OUT CAUSING BRAKE FLUID LEAK. *TR
May 09, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL WHEN THE VEHICLE BECAME DIFFICULT TO STOP AND THE BRAKES WOULD EXHIBIT AN ABNORMAL WHOOSHING SOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE MASTER CYLINDER AND THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER. THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER AND THE MASTER CYLINDER. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 117,000.
Jan 25, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER VEHICLE FAILED INSPECTION BECAUSE THE FRONT AND REAR ROTORS WERE BADLY GLAZED AND SCORNED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HER VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE A RECALL ON IT FOR THE ABS. THE POWERTRAIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 47,489 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 52,240. *UPDATED 12/12/2007 *BF UPDATED 12/12/07 *TR
Nov 16, 2007
1. NORMAL WINTER DRIVING IN NORTHEASTERN OHIO. 2. ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED TO OPERATE. THE RESULT WAS IMMEDIATE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, CAUSING IT TO SLIDE INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC ON A RURAL COUNTRY ROAD WHERE IT WAS STRUCK BY AN ON COMING CAR. 3. THE CAR IS TOTALED AS ASSESSED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY, NO REPAIRS MADE. *NM
Feb 16, 2006
2003 GENERAL MOTORS GMC ENVOY XL DID NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT BRAKING WHEN BRAKES WERE STRONGLY APPLIED IN A LOW SPEED (10-15 MPH) SUDDEN STOP RESULTING IN A MINOR FRONT END COLLISION WITH THE BACK OF ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT CAME TO AN ABRUPT STOP. EVEN THOUGH THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS STRONGLY APPLIED, THE VEHICLE TOOK MORE DISTANCE TO STOP THEN EXPECTED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION, BUT DEALERSHIP DID NOT ACKNOWLEDGE FINDING ANY PROBLEM. THIS VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE ADEQUATE STOPPING POWER IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS. *JB
Feb 12, 2006
+ 7 more complaints for this component
SEAT BELTS
9 complaints
I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE IN MARCH OF 2012. THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT WILL NOT WORK AND I USE THEM FOR CAR SEATS NOW WHICH PLACES MY LIL ONES AT RISK SINCE THEY MAY NOT BE PROPERLY FASTENED IN BECAUSE THIS SEAT BELT SHOULD FUNCTION. ALSO MY BACK HATCHBACK DOOR DOESN'T LATCH PROPERLY UNLESS I SLAM IT DOWN HARD. IF I DON'T GATE AJAR LIGHT COMES ON AND I HEAR IT LOOSE. THE LATCH SYSTEM HAS FALLEN APART DUE TO THE SLAMMING. WINDOW PART ALSO DOES THIS SO I DON'T USE IT. I CAN'T BELIEVE THERE ARE NO RECALLS TO FIX THESE SAFETY HAZARDS. *TR
Oct 28, 2014
DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN HE TRIED TO PULL THE REAR CENTER SEAT BELT IT ONLY CAME OUT ABOUT THREE INCHES AND STOPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP TO BE REPAIRED. THEY REPLACED THE ENTIRE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY. HE NOTICED THE PROBLEM A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO WHEN HE WAS TRYING TO MOVE A CHILD SAFETY SEAT OVER. GM STATED THE WARRANTY DID NOT COVER SEAT BELTS AND THERE WAS NO RECALL, BUT THEY MAY REIMBURSE HIM FOR THE SEAT BELT. *AK UPDATED 11/29/2005 - THE CONSUMER HAD NEVER USED THE CENTER SEAT BELT BEFORE. *NM UPDATED 11/29/2005 - THE CONSUMER STILL HAS THE OLD SEAT BELT IN HIS POSSESSION. THE PART NUMBER IS 88950971. *NM
Oct 31, 2005
DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. *AK
Apr 20, 2004
THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WAS INOPERATIVE. THE BELT CONTINUOUSLY STUCK IN THE HOLSTER. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE ENTIRE SEAT BELT SYSTEM, BUT THE PROBLEM REMAINED. *AK THE SEAT BELT LOCKED INTO PLACE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PARK POSITION. *SCC *JB
Nov 19, 2003
THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT-BELT WOULD LOCK-UP IN THE FULLY RETRACTED POSITION. DRIVER IS UNABLE TO PULL THE SEAT-BELT FROM THE "LOCKED" POSITION. MUST WAIT A FEW SECONDS/MINUTES BEFORE SEAT-BELT WILL RELEASE ITSELF SO THAT THE DRIVER CAN PUT IT ON. THE DEALERSHIP I PURCHASED IT AT (WAGNER-BUICK GMC IN BELLEVILLE, IL) REPLACED THE SEAT-BELT AT 5XXX MILES AND NOW THEY'VE PUT IN A SECOND ONE AT 82XX MILES TODAY (8/11/03). *NLM
Aug 11, 2003
+ 4 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
8 complaints
The contact owns a 2003 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that the headlights ceased to operate as needed. Upon taking the vehicle to a local Pep Boys, it was diagnosed that the electrical wiring harness was burned and needed to be replaced. Additionally, the bulbs needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back the local Pep Boys, who replaced the electrical wiring harness and the bulbs a second time; however, the failure persisted. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
Apr 05, 2023
THE LIGHTS COME ON BY THEMSELVES AND DRAINS THE BATTERY. TWO BATTERIES HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. THE CAR HAS HAD ROAD SERVICE JUMP STARTS 3 TIMES IN 2 WKS. THE LIGHTS COME ON THEMSELVES WHEN THEY'R'E OFF. THE ALTERNATOR WAS CHECKED AND IS GOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A GARAGE WHEN THIS OCCURRED AND 1 TIME IN A PARKING LOT.
Aug 12, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. IN ADDITION, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
Jun 12, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC ENVOY. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND TURNED OFF, THE LOW BEAM HEAD LAMPS CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 144,000. ..UPDATED 10/18/16 *BF UPDATED 03/09/17.*JB
Aug 18, 2016
HEADLIGHT SWITCH OVERHEATED AND CAUSED CIRCUIT PANEL TO CATCH ON FIRE. *TR
Oct 07, 2014
+ 3 more complaints for this component
TIRES
7 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC ENVOY. THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH MICHELIN LTX M/S TIRES, TIRE SIZE 245/65/17. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL FOUR TIRES EXHIBITED CRACKS ON THE SIDEWALLS AND SHOULDER AREA. THE CRACKS APPEARED TO BE EXTREMELY LARGER ALONG THE SHOULDER OF THE TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTO TIRE CENTER FOR INSPECTION. THE TIRES HAD NOT BEEN REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 74,496. UPDATED 09/13/13*LJ
Feb 02, 2012
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC ENVOY. THE VEHICLE HAS MICHELIN LTX M/S TIRES, SIZE P245/165/1R (NA). WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. ONE HUNDRED MILES AFTER THE FIRST TIRE FAILURE, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TREAD ALSO SEPARATED FROM THE TIRES. THE TIRES HAVE NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 94,000.
Jun 26, 2009
ON 6/3/2008, I PURCHASED 2 MICHELIN LTX M/S 245/65/17 TIRES FOR MY 2003 GMC ENVOY FROM, MILLENNIUM AUTOBODY & SERVICE INC., 1782 MAIN ST., BROCKTON, MA 02304. ON 10/22/2008 (AFTER ONLY 7969 MILES) THE TIRE BLEW OUT ON THE WAY TO FL- HAD IT BEEN REPLACED IN NY. THE TIRE WAS SHREDDED. ON 11/10/2008 (AFTER ONLY 9557 MILES ) THE 2ND TIRE WENT FLAT- I WAS ABLE TO PULL THE SUV OVER QUICKLY RECOGNIZING THE SAME SOUNDS AND VIBRATIONS FROM 1ST BLOW OUT. THIS TIRE WAS NOT SHREDDED. THERE WAS NO PUNCTURES/ CUTS TO THE TIRE. THE CLERK AT THE TIRE KINGDOM IN FL STATED THAT IT WAS A FAULTY TIRE VALVE STEM THAT HAD CAUSED THE TIRE TO FAIL. I CALLED HOME, AND MY FAMILY ADVISED ME THAT THERE HAD BEEN REPORTS OF BAD VALVE STEMS ON TRUCKS AND SUV'S. I CONTACTED THE LOCATION WHERE I PURCHASED THE TIRES TO REPORT THE TWO TIRES FAILING- THEY REQUESTED THAT I BRING THE TIRES BACK WHEN I CAME BACK TO MA. I DID NOT HAVE THE 1ST TIRE- BUT I DID GET AND STILL HAVE THE 2ND TIRE. MILLENNIUM AUTOBODY SAID THEY WERE GOING TO TALK TO TIRE REP AND GET BACK TO ME- BUT IT HAS BEEN SEVERAL WEEKS NOW AND STILL NO WORD. I WAS VERY FORTUNATE THAT NO ONE WAS INJURED DURING THESE 2 EVENTS- I FEAR THAT THERE ARE STILL FAULTY TIRE VALVES OUT THERE- THAT OTHER CONSUMERS MAY NOT BE AWARE OF THEM. *TR
Mar 11, 2009
I LIVE IN ARIZONA WHERE IT IS HOT AND DRY. I WAS COMING HOME FROM THE MALL WITH MY 2 CHILDREN ON THE EXPRESSWAY WHEN I HAD THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR TIRE BLOW OUT. I WAS STRANDED ON THE EXPRESSWAY FOR AN HOUR WITH 2 SMALL CHILDREN. MY VEHICLE IS FAIRLY NEW - 2003 GMC ENVOY XL AND THERE IS ONLY 38,000 MILES ON THE TIRES. WHEN THE TOW TRUCK CAME TO CHANGE OUT THE TIRE THEY INDICATED THAT IT WAS VERY UNUSUAL FOR A MICHELIN TIRE TO BLOW THE RADIALS LIKE IT DID. I HAVE MODEL P245/65R17. I STILL HAVE THE TIRE AVAILABLE, BUT NOW AM HAVING TO HAVE BOTH REAR TIRES REPLACED SO THEY WEAR EVENLY AND I SEE THAT SOME MODELS SIMILAR TO MINE 245/75R16 HAVE BEEN RECALLED. I HAVE NOT REPLACED THE TIRE YET, BECAUSE I AM HOPEING SOMEONE CAN GIVE ME SOME INSIGHT TO THE PROBLEM AND I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF I SHOULD HAVE ALL THE TIRES REPLACED NOT JUST THE REAR ONES.
May 17, 2005
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE'S RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEWOUT WITHOUT WARNING. *NM THE TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE RIM AND HIT THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING DAMAGE. THE RIM WAS ALSO DAMAGED DURING THE BLOWOUT. *NM
Sep 28, 2004
+ 2 more complaints for this component
ENGINE
5 complaints
GRADUAL COOLANT LOSS OVER TIME AND NO EVIDENCE OF LEAK. THIS WAS DUE TO A CRACK IN THE CYLINDER HEAD THAT GM ADMITTED TO KNOWING ABOUT IN TSB 06-06-01-019B ON JUNE 12, 2007). COOLANT WAS SLOWLY LEAKING INTO THE OIL, BUT WAS UNNOTICEABLE UNTIL IT STARTED TO AFFECT OIL PRESSURE FROM THE OIL BECOMING SLUSHY AND RUINING THE ENGINE. THIS ENDED UP RESULTING IN RESULTED IN THE LOW ENGINE OIL LIGHT SUDDENLY COMING ON AND THE CAR TO STOP RUNNING ON A HIGHWAY. THE ENGINE STARTED STEAMING AND THE CAR WAS OVERHEATING. MECHANIC IS NOW SAYING THE ENGINE IS IN AN UNOPERABLE SHAPE DUE TO DRIVING WITH CONTINUED LOW OIL PRESSURE (NO LIGHT HAD APPEARED UNTIL DAY OF INCIDENT). GM HAD SENT OUT A BULLETIN ADMITTING TO THE ISSUE BUT DID NOTHING TO NOTIFY THEIR CUSTOMERS. THEY SHOULD IMMEDIATELY RECALL THE AFFECTED VEHICLES AND/OR PAY FOR A REPLACEMENT. I HAD JUST PUT IN A NEW TRANSMISSION TO MY GMC ENVOY, EXPECTING IT TO LAST FOR YEARS.
Jul 24, 2018
WHILE FILLING UP MY VEHICLE WITH GAS AT SAMSCLUB, IT BEGAN LEAKING CONTINUOUSLY FROM THE TANK. WE REPLACED THE FILLER NECK HOSE, BUT IT TURNS OUT THE GAS TANK HAS A CRACK AT THE TOP. WHEN YOU WALK BY, YOU COULD SMELL THE FUMES.
Feb 28, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC ENVOY. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. WHILE IN FOUR WHEEL DRIVE MODE, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ICV WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000.
Jan 12, 2016
MY 2003 GMC ENVOY JUST TURNS OFF AT ANY GIVEN MOMENT. OUT OF NO WHERE, WHILE DRIVING, WAITING AT A RED LIGHT OR STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN MY CAR JUST SHUTS DOWN/TURNS OFF. IT'S BEEN DOING THIS FOR YEARS. VERY DANGEROUS AND UNSAFE. SECONDLY THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT ON MY 2003 GMC REMAINS ON. TOOK IT INTO BEEN SERVICED BY THE GMC DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND THEY COULDN'T FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM. NOW I CANNOT GET MY CAR TO PASS INSPECTION NOR GET IT REGISTER. THIS IS A MAJOR PROBLEM.
Jul 05, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THERE WAS LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SENSOR PEDAL, THE CLUTCH FAN, WIRING TERMINALS, AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 175,00. *TR
May 07, 2013
VISIBILITY/WIPER
5 complaints
WHILE OPERATING VEHICLE, WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL COME ON WITHOUT WARNING AND CANNOT BE TURNED OFF WITH THE STANDARD WIPER CONTROLS. IS NECESSARY TO PULL THE WIPER FUSE TO STOP THE WIPERS. IF CAUGHT IN A RAIN SHOWER WHILE IN TRAFFIC WITH FUSE PULLED, HAVE NO WAY TO TURN ON WIPERS. VERY DANGEROUS. THIS WAS ADDRESSED IN NHTSA REFERENCE #04V046000, BUT OUR VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. BECAUSE OF THE DANGER, WILL HAVE TO REPAIR AT MY EXPENSE.
Aug 18, 2017
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ACTIVATED INDEPENDENTLY IMPAIRING THEIR VISION. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WINDSHIELD ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 109,000.
Jan 27, 2015
FOLLOWING AN INDEPENDENCE DAY BASEBALL GAME AND FIREWORKS DISPLAY, I WENT TO THE PARKING LOT TO LOAD MY FAMILY AND SOME PERSONAL BELONGINGS. I OPENED THE REAR HATCH AND FELT A SLIGHT BAULKING ON THE RIGHT SIDE. IN THE NEXT FRACTION OF A SECOND A SHOT GUN SOUND WENT OFF AND THE WINDOW EXPLODED IN MY FACE RAINING HEAVY GLASS INTO THE BACK OF THE CAR AND THE PARKING LOT. MIRACULOUSLY, I RECEIVED ONLY A MINOR CUT ACROSS MY EYEBROW, BUT A LARGE CHUNK WAS CUT OUT OF THE THUMB OF MY RIGHT HAND FOR WHICH I HAD TO GO TO URGENT CARE AND MAY HAVE TO CONSULT WITH A PLASTIC SURGEON AS IT HEALS/ SCARS IN ORDER TO RETAIN FLEXIBILITY IN MY THUMB. *TR
Jul 05, 2014
REAR WIPER RUNS CONTINUALLY. REPLACED SWITCH ON DASH BUT THAT DID NOT SOLVE PROBLEM. CONTINUAL MOVEMENT OF THE WIPER BLADE IS DISTRACTING TO NORMAL DRIVING. *TR
Apr 26, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CENTRAL POWER LOCKS AND WINDOW SWITCHES ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WOULD FAIL INTERMITTENTLY. A DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED HER THAT THE FAILURE WAS LIKELY CAUSED BY THE SWITCH PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN ANY RECALLS AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 137,000.
Dec 31, 2012
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
5 complaints
DRIVING IN A SCHOOL ZONE LOOKED AT SPEEDOMETER TO CHECK SPEED I WAS IN A 40 MPH ZONE AND SPEEDOMETER SAID I WAS DOING 70 MPH. SCHOOL ZONE HAD A " YOUR SPEED IS" DISPLAY AND I WAS ONLY GOING 38 MPH. THE SPEEDOMETER INCREASED AS I INCREASED SPEED BUT WAS 30 MPH OVER. AFTER I GOT HOME AND TURNED MY TRUCK OFF THE SPEEDOMETER STILL SHOWED MPH. *JB
Sep 19, 2013
SPEEDOMETER WAS NOT WORKING. TOOK 2003 GMC ENVOY TO DEALERSHIP 4 TIMES WHEN IT WAS UNDER WARRANTY AND TECHNICIAN SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH SPEEDOMETER. HOWEVER, THE SPEEDOMETER STOPPED ON 50 MPH WHEN TRUCKWAS SITTING STILL, SOMETIMES HIGHER NUMBER. CALLED GMC REGARDING THE SPEEDOMETER, NO CALL BACK, AND THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO ABOUT. TRUCK IS CURRENT NOT UNDER WARRANTY. NOW HAVE TO PAY $800 OUT OF POCKET FOR REPAIRS. *AK
Apr 07, 2007
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING ON A CONSISTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT THE FAULTY SPEEDOMETER WAS CAUSED BY A MANUFACTURE DEFECT OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER. THE SPEEDOMETER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURE WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED NOR REPLACED. THE CONTACT FOUND MANY COMPLAINTS (EXAMPLE: #10096707) CONCERNING THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.*AK
Nov 13, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE SPEEDOMETER CLUSTER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. UPON DRIVING OUT OF TOWN FOR A FEW HOURS THE SPEEDOMETER READ 120 MPH IN PARK. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE ORIGINAL GMC DEALERSHIP AND SERVICE DEPARTMENT. THEY DETERMINED IT WAS THE CLUSTER THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND THAT IT WOULD BE 6-8 WEEKS UNTIL THE PART WOULD BE AVAILABLE BECAUSE IT WAS ON BACK ORDER DUE TO THE HIGH VOLUME OF ENVOYS AND YUKONS THAT CLUSTERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT FELT THAT IF A NUMBER OF GMC VEHICLES HAD FAULTY CLUSTERS THEN PERHAPS IT SHOULD BE RECALLED FOR AT LEAST FOR SUB STANDARD REASONS, IF NOT FOR SAFETY REASONS. *AK
Jan 24, 2006
2003 GMC ENVOY HIGH ENGINE IDLE WHEN SLOWING TO STOP ENGINE WILL NOT RETURN TO IDLE UNTIL ALMOST AT A STOP. WHEN SLOWING IF YOU DO NOT TOUCH THE BRAKE PEDAL THE CAR WILL CONTINUE ON A FLAT ROAD AT 30TO 35 MPH.GM ANSWER TO THIS POINT IS THAT THEY ALL DO IT. I SEE THIS AS A SAFETY CONCERN AND ON SLIPERY ROAD CCOULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO SKID NOT TO MENTION UNUSUAL BRAKE WEAR AND FUEL CONSUMPTION. THAKS SAM MCNEIL. *AK
Sep 09, 2003
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
4 complaints
The contact owns a 2003 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that while in drive(D), the vehicle shut off and then restarted. The message “Service Engine Soon” was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who installed the original instrument cluster, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.
Mar 12, 2026
CAR DIES WHEN DRIVING, CAR WONT START SOMETIMES AND HOUR OR 2 LATER STARTS MECHANIC SAID ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY ARE GOOD, IN PARKING LOT AND DRIVING IN THE CITY
Jul 10, 2017
I NOTICED A ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL WHILE DRIVING ON A SIDE STREET. THE ENGINE MADE AN UNUSUAL NOISE SO I PULLED OVER, TURNED THE CAR OFF AND PUT ON THE HAZARD LIGHTS. WHILE WAITING FOR THE TOW TRUCK, THE CAR STARTED WITH NO KEY IN THE IGNITION. THE CAR RAN FOR A SHORT TIME THEN STOPPED AND ATTEMPTED TO RESTART ITSELF ABOUT 5 TIMES. OUR MECHANIC TOOK A LOOK AT IT AND SAID THERE HAD BEEN A FIRE IN THE FUSE BOX. I TOOK PICTURES OF THE CHARRED REMAINS OF THE FUSE BOX, COVER AND CONNECTORS. MOST OF THE PLASTIC CONNECTORS UNDER THE FUSE BOX COULD NOT BE REMOVED BECAUSE THEY HAD MELTED AND WERE FUSED ONTO THE BOX. HE NOTED THE FIRE SEEMED TO ORIGINATE FROM FUSE 46, THE HEADLAMP DRIVER MODULE. FOR THE PAST FEW YEARS, I HAD BEEN EXPERIENCING HEADLIGHT AND TAIL LIGHT ISSUES INVOLVING BULBS THAT WERE BURNING OUT FREQUENTLY OR WERE GOING OUT THEN COMING BACK ON.
Jun 08, 2015
I GOT HOME ONE EVENING AND WHEN I TURNED THE IGNITION KEY TO SHUT THE TRUCK OFF THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN. I WAS CONCERNED; AS I COULD NOT LEAVE THE VEHICLE RUNNING ALL NIGHT; AT THAT POINT I TRIED TO ENGAGE THE KEY AGAIN AND THE VEHICLE WAS STILL RUNNING . I BECAME CONCERNED AND STARTED TO FIDDLE WITH THE KNOBS AND WAS SURPRISED WHEN AFTER TURNING THE HIGHLIGHT SWITCH THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. THE NEXT MORNING I HESTITATELY ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE AND WHEN I WAS SUCCESSFUL I HEADED STRAIGHT TO THE GMC DEALER. THE DEALER SAID THAT IT WAS A WIRING PROBLEM AND THE IGNITION WIRING HAD TO BE REDONE; (THE COST WAS $1600.00) I STARTED A DIALOG WITH GM AND THEY ENGAGED ME WITH SEVERAL CONVERSATIONS; WHICH LED ME TO BELIEVE THAT THEY WOULD PICK UP THE COST; AS ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS WERE NOT PART OF ANY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE THAT I AS A OWNER WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR. WHEN I MADE A REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT I WAS TOLD THAT BECAUSE OF THE MILEAGE THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD (OR WOULD DO). I COULD SEE IF IT WERE RELATED TO AN OIL CHANGE. BRAKES,FILTERS,ETC. BUT AS A OWNER THIS ITEM IS OUTSIDE OF MY AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY. GM SHOULD STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCTS AND MAKE ME AND OTHERS WHOLE. PS. *TR
Jul 18, 2013
VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
4 complaints
I WAS DROPPING MY BOAT OFF AT THE LOCAL STORAGE YARD WHERE I KEEP IT. I OPENED THE REAR HATCH OF MY ENVOY TO GET A BUCKET OUT OF THE INSIDE WHERE I KEEP THE BOAT'S ACCESSORIES.. THE HATCH WAS OPEN FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 MINUTES WHEN IT EXPLODED AND RAINED GLASS ALL OVER ME AND INTO MY RIGHT EYE. IT SOUNDED LIKE A SHOTGUN WENT OFF, BUT I WAS THE ONLY PERSON AROUND. APPROXIMATELY ONE YEAR EARLIER, THE CHMSL PLASTIC FLEW OFF ON THE HIGHWAY ALMOST HITTING ANOTHER CAR THAT SWERVED TO AVOID IT BEHIND ME. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AS I HAVE COME TO FIND OUT AND GM HAS REDESIGNED THE BACK DOOR . MINE SITS IN THE DRIVEWAY AND I AM NOT ABOUT TO SPEND 700 ON GLASS SO IT CAN HAPPEN AGAIN AND POSSIBLY HURT SOMEONE ELSE. *JS
Sep 01, 2013
MY 14 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER AND 11 YEAR OLD SON OPENED THE REAR GLASS HATCH TO GRAB A SHOPPING BAG OUT OF THE BACK. AS THE GLASS HATCH OPENED IT SHATTERED SPRAYING GLASS ON BOTH OF THEM CAUSING MINOR CUTS TO THEIR FACE, HANDS SCALP. I WAS JUST WALKING UP TO THEM WITH MY 1 YEAR OLD SON AND HAD GLASS FLUNG ONTO US WITH NO INJURIES. *TR
Dec 14, 2012
AFTER UNLOCKING AND USING THE REAR WINDOW GLASS MULTIPLE TIMES DAILY, AND TWICE EARLIER TODAY, IT EXPLODED ON THE WAY UP. THIS OCCURRED WITHIN THE FIRST 1 INCH OF TRAVEL SWINGING UP AND REARWARD FROM BEING CLOSED WITH VERY MINIMAL MANUAL FORCE APPLIED. THE TEMPERATURE TODAY IS 27DEG.F , WHICH IS NOT THE COLDEST USE THIS VEHICLE HAS SEEN. THERE HAS NOT BEEN ANY PREVIOUS DAMAGE TO THE REAR GLASS OR GATE, OR ANYTHING IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. I WRITE THIS AT THE ADVICE OF MANY ONLINE FORUM POSTS AND COMPLAINTS THAT I READ THROUGH. I AM HOPING THERE IS SOME TIME DEVOTED BY GENERAL MOTORS TO FINDING A SOLUTION TO THIS. I JUST HAD TO RIDE HOME WITH WIFE AND 4 KIDS SHIVERING BECAUSE OF THIS. THERE SEEM TO BE HUNDREDS OF THESE SPONTANEOUS OCCURRENCES HAPPENING IN ALL TYPES OF CLIMATES AND CONDITIONS, WHICH IS WHAT CONVINCED ME I NEED TO SHARE MY INCIDENT TO FUEL THE CAUSE. THANK GOD EVERYONE IS OK. IT WAS COLD AND MY KIDS HAD THEIR HOODS UP AND WERE LOOKING DOWN WHEN THIS HAPPENED. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN MUCH WORSE. *TR
Jan 02, 2012
THIS WAS ORIGINALLY SUBMITTED ON 10/14/2003, BUT BECAUSE I DON'T SEE IT ON THE NHTSA WEB SITE, I AM RESUBMITTING: THE LIFTGATE WINDOW OF 2003 GMC ENVOY XL EXPLODED/SHATTERED WHEN I TRIED TO OPEN IT BEYOND THE FIRST FEW INCHES. A SHOWER OF GLASS RESULTED IN A SEVERE FACIAL LACERATION TO MY 4-YEAR OLD DAUGHTER. THERE IS NO WARNING WHATSOEVER ON THE WINDOW OR IN THE VEHICLE OPERATING GUIDE REGARDING SUCH A DANGER. THIS DEFECT IS A MAJOR DANGER THAT COULD HAVE RESULTED IN EVEN GREATER PHYSICAL INJURY AND HAS LEFT A SCAR ON MY DAUGHTER'S FACE. *LA
Jul 13, 2004
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3 complaints
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE A STRONG ODOR OF GAS ENTERING THE CABIN. FILL VEHICLE UP AND LARGE AMOUNT OF GAS POURS ON THE GROUND FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. CLOSER INSPECTION REVEALS THE PART THAT ATTACHES TO THE GAS TANK IS BROKEN OFF CAUSING VAPORS TO ESCAPE AND NOT PROVIDING A SEAL TO CONTAIN THE SMELL. WHILE DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AT NORMAL OPERATING SPEED VEHICLE LOSES OIL PRESSURE CAUSING IT TO DROP TO 0 AND MESSAGE APPEARS TO STOP ENGINE. BOTH INCIDENTS ARE SAFETY HAZARDS AND CAN CAUSE SERIOUS LIFE AN DEATH INCIDENTS IF ISSUES ARE NOT ADDRESSED BY THE CORPORATION. THIS OCCUR ON INTERSTATE 66 IN WASHINGTON, DC. IMMEDIATE RECALL OF ALL VEHICLES FROM GMC NEEEDS TO BE INITIATED.
Jan 15, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC ENVOY XL. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR REMAINED ILLUMINATED. IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 155,000.
Oct 27, 2016
MY CAR WILL SHUT OFF WHEN I AM EITHER TURNING OR SLOWING DOWN WITHOUT ANY WARNING, I PUT THE CAR IN NEUTRAL, TURN THE KEY OFF THEN ON AGAIN AND IT STARTS LIKE NOTHING HAPPENED. THE ENGINE DOESN'T SHOW ANY WARNING LIGHTS IT JUST SHUTS OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED NOW ABOUT 6 TIMES. I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TO TAKE IT TO THE DEALER, BUT IF I AM GIVEN AN IDEA OF WHAT TO LOOK FOR I CAN TAKE IT TO MY MECHANIC WHO IS VERY QUALIFIED AND DID REPLACE A SENSOR THAT WENT BAD. PLEASE HELP
Dec 24, 2015
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3 complaints
GAS GAUGE IS NOT WORKING. AMOUNT OF GAS IN TANK UNKNOWN DUE TO THIS ERROR, NOT ONLY MAKING DRIVING UNSAFE, IT IS ALSO A MAJOR INCONVENIENCE. WE HAVE REPLACED FUEL FILTER IN GAS TANK AND PROBLEM STILL PERSISTS. NOW OUR MECHANIC HAS SUGGESTED A NEW IMSTRUMENT CLUSTER.....$500 LATER WILL IT BE FIXED?' ALL THE WHILE GMC KNOWS OF THIS PROBLEM.
Jul 05, 2016
WHILE DRIVING DOWN A BUSY MICHIGAN HIGHWAY I HEARD SOME RATTLING NOISE AND LOOKED IN MY REAR VIEW MIRROR AS THE ENTIRE PANEL ABOVE THE REAR HATCH THAT HOLDS THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT FLEW OFF MY CAR. I WASN'T ABLE TO RETRIEVE IT SINCE IT LANDED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY.I HOPE NO ONE RAN OVER THE PART CAUSING DAMAGE TO THEIR CAR OR WORSE YET SWERVING TO MISS IT AND CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH. I HAVE SINCE SEEN 4 OTHER ENVOY XL'S MISSING THE SAME PART! THAT'S 4 OTHER VEHICLES IN MY LITTLE TOWN CAUSING 4 POTENTIAL ACCIDENTS OR DEATHS. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH, IT WILL COST APPROXIMATELY $520 FOR PARTS TO REPLACE AND IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND IN A JUNK YARD. I WOULD LOVE TO KNOW HOW TO PROCEED FROM HERE. *TR
Apr 19, 2011
MY MOTHER PROCEEDED TO ENTER THE VEHICLE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE USING THE ASSISTANCE HANDLE IN 2003 GMC ENVOY. THE ASSISTANCE HANDLE BROKE OFF INJURING (SLIGHT LIGAMENT TEAR) TO MY MOTHER (76 YEARS OLD). SURGERY PROBABLE. TAKEN TO DEALER AND ASSISTANCE HANDLE REPLACED. CALLED [XXX] AT GM TO FILE COMPLAINT ON THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2005--WAS TOLD THAT SOMEONE WOULD CONTACT ME REGARDING THIS COMPLAINT--HAVEN'T HEARD A THING. [XXX]NUMBER IS [XXX]. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Jun 22, 2005
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE MALFUNCTIONED AND FAILED TO PROVIDE THE CORRECT FUEL LEVEL READING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL SENSOR AND THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,000.
Oct 01, 2014
DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 75MPH, GAS GAUGE WENT COMPLETELY DOWN TO E WITH A FULL TANK. THE NEEDLE WAS BASICALLY READING IN THE SAME POSITION AS WHEN IT IS IN THE OFF POSITION. AFTER THAT HAPPENED THE VEHICLE SPEEDOMETER STARTED READING INCORRECT SPEEDS I WILL BE AT A DEAD STOP AND AT A STOP LIGHT AND MY SPEEDOMETER WILL BE READING 75 MPH STUCK. I KNOW THERE WAS A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT IN 2007 APPROXIMATELY AND LISTED CERTAIN GM VEHICLES BUT THIS ONE WAS NOT INCLUDED. I THINK THAT GM NEEDS TO LOOK AT THIS AFFECTING OTHER MODELS AND MAKES THEY REPLACED SOME VEHICLES WITH THIS ISSUE AND THE PROBLEM LIES WITH THE STEP MOTOR IN THE CLUSTER GAUGE. IF YOU TAKE THE GM DEALERSHIP THEY WANT TO CHARGE YOU $500 DOLLARS TO REPAIR ON A ISSUE THAT IS BEING REPLACED ON OTHER MODELS. PLEASE PLEASE GET THIS TO BE RECALL THIS IS A ISSUE THAT WILL CAUSE SOMEONE TO GET HURT VERY BAD IN A ACCIDENT. *TR
Mar 18, 2014
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND FIST OFF, MY SPEEDOMETER WENT CRAZY. THEN MY FUEL GAUGE WENT ALL THE WAY TO FULL, THEN TO EMPTY. THEN IT WOULDN'T WORK AT ALL. THERE WAS PLENTY OF GAS IN THE TANK TOO, I TOOK TO A MECHANIC AND HE REPLACED THERMOSTAT, BUT IT DIDN'T FIX THE PROBLEM. I'M STILL HAVING THE PROBLEM AND HEARD THERE IS A RECALL ON THE 2005-2007, AND IT APPEARS I'M HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM ON THIS 2003 THAT THEY ARE HAVING NOW WITH THE NEWER ONES AND THE 2003 SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN A RECALL. PLEASE EVALUATE. I ONLY HAVE 107K MILES ON THE TRUCK. I WAS TOLD, A RECALL COULD COVER UP TO 120K MILES, SO I STILL HAVE SOME WAY TO GO BEFORE I SHOULD NOT BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. MY SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT IS STAYING ON TOO, ALTHOUGH IT'S BEEN CHECKED NUMEROUS TIMES AND IT'S ALWAYS SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM AND TOO EXPENSIVE TO GET FIXED. NOW I AM HAVING MAJOR PROBLEMS BECAUSE OF IT. *TR
Dec 08, 2011
EQUIPMENT
3 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC ENVOY XLT. THE CONTACT STATED THE JACK THAT HOLDS THE VEHICLE UP WHILE CHANGING A FLAT WAS LOCKED IN PLACE WHICH MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE TO RELEASE AND LOWER THE VEHICLE TO THE GROUND. THE MECHANICAL JACK HAD TO BE KICKED FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE IN ORDER TO RELEASE IT. THERE WAS ALSO A CRACK IN THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE RIM. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 73,000.
May 02, 2011
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE JACK THAT THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH IS INADEQUATE. THE JACK HAS TWO EXTENSION HANDLES, BUT THE EXTENSION HANDLES ARE NOT LONG ENOUGH TO BE TURNED WITHOUT GETTING UNDER THE VEHICLE. HAD A FLAT TIRE, AND WHEN THE CONTACT PUT THE JACK TOGETHER SHE REALIZED THE JACK HANDLES WERE NOT LONG ENOUGH. HER FATHER HAD TO CRAWL UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE TO USE THE HANDLE. CALLED THE MANUFACTURER ABOUT THE JACK HANDLES ,AND THEY STATED THE JACK SHOULD BE EFFICIENT, AND IF A PERSON HAD TO GET UNDER THE VEHICLE, HE WOULD NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE. *AK
Oct 24, 2005
THE CONSUMER WAS TRYING TO CHANGE A FLAT TIRE IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT JACK HANDLE IS TOO SHORT, CAUSING THE CONSUMERS BODY TO BE ALMOST UNDER THE VEHICLE. *AK
Jul 14, 2003
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
3 complaints
I HAVE 03 GMC ENVOY THAT I TAKE VERY GOOD CARE OF. I HAVE BEEN SMELLING GAS LATELY AND NOT SEEN ANY GAS LEAKING. THE GAS ODOR GRADUALLY HAS BEEN GETTING STRONGER AND STRONGER. EVENTUALLY I WAS ABLE TO TELL THAT THERE IS A GAS LEAK, BUT IS ONLY LEAKING A SMALL AMOUNT WHILE THE TRUCK IS RUNNING. NOW MY ENVOY REEKS OF GASOLINE ALL THE TIME OUTSIDE AND SOMETIMES INSIDE WHEN THE HEAT IS ON AND IDLING. SEEMS THE GAS POOLS ON AN INDENT ON TOP OF THE GAS TANK AND WHEN I PULL INTO MY DRIVEWAY(DOWN A STEEP HILL AND SHARP TURN) IT ALL POURS OUT. SEEMS THAT EVERYONE IS HAVING THE SAME TYPE PROBLEMS. SEEMS TO ME THIS IS A BAD DESIGN ON GM'S BEHALF.......MAYBE THEY WILL STEP UP TO THE PLATE AND FIX THIS OBVIOUS DEFECT. I WONDER IF THEY STILL PRODUCE THEM LIKE THIS? I CAN ONLY ASSUME THAT THIS AFFECTS SO MANY OTHER MODELS. YIKES! THAT'S A LOT OF PEOPLE WHO ARE IN DANGER OR GOT STUCK WITH A LOFTY REPAIR BILL. *TR
Dec 30, 2010
VEHICLE: 2003 GMC ENVOY FAILURE: SPEEDOMETOR AND FUEL GAUGE STOPPED WORKING. THE DEALER STATES THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AND GM KNOWN ABOUT THIS DEFECT BUT REFUSE TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER NEEDS TO BE REPLACED , APPROX COST OF REPAIR IS $500 (PART & LABOR). I AM VERY UNCOMFORTABLE TO DRIVE NOT KNOWING HOW FAST I AM GOING ESPECIALLY WHEN DRIVE WITH MY BABY IN GMC ENVOY. *TR
Oct 15, 2009
MY SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THEN I STARTED DETECTING A ODOR OF GASOLINE. THE ORDER GREW STRONGER AND THEN I GOT THE "SPECIAL NOTICE", BUT NOT A RECALL ABOUT THE CORROSION IN THE FUEL TANK. WHEN I TOOK THE CAR INTO THE DEALER, I WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS NOT THE PROBLEM AND THAT IT WAS A CRACK AT THE FILLER PIPE ON THE GAS TANK AND THAT THIS WAS NOT COVERED. I ASKED WHAT COULD CAUSE THIS AND THEY COULD NOT GIVE ME AN ANSWER. MY CAR ONLY HAS 49,000 MILES AND IS IN EXCELLENT SHAPE, EXCEPT FOR ALL THE RECALL ITEMS. I BELIEVE THAT GMC SHOULD FIX THIS PROBLEM, NOT ONLY IT IS COSTLY TO FIX, BUT IT IS VERY DANGEROUS TO BE DRIVING LIKE THIS. AND READING THE COMPLAINTS, IT SOUNDS LIKE SEVERAL OTHERS HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. *TR
Oct 29, 2008
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
3 complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 GMC ENVOY XL. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND DROVE INTO A DITCH. WHILE DRIVING OUT OF THE DITCH, SHE STRUCK A LARGE CULVERT AND THE VEHICLE WENT AIRBORNE. THE VEHICLE ROLLED SEVERAL BEFORE FINALLY COMING TO A STOP. THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT SNAPPED, WHICH CAUSED THE PASSENGER TO BE EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE AND KILLED BETWEEN THE SECOND OR THIRD ROLLOVER. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE DRIVER WAS HOSPITALIZED AND REMAINS IN SERIOUS CONDITION. THERE HAS BEEN NO EXPLANATION AS TO WHAT CAUSED THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT TO FAIL AND THE AIR BAGS TO NOT DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 108,000. ADDED INFORMATION 10.27/08 *CW UPDATED 10/27/08. *JB
May 28, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC ENVOY. WHILE DRIVING 19 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. SHE STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT RESTRAIN HER DURING THE CRASH. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A CONCUSSION, WHIPLASH, AND MULTIPLE CONTUSIONS. THE MANUFACTURER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, BUT WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE VIN AND ENGINE SIZE WERE UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 29,000.
Sep 06, 2007
THE CONSUMER INVOLVED IN A ROLL OVER ACCIDENT. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES AND THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT FAILED, THE PASSENGER WAS EJECTED FROM THE SEAT AND WAS KILLED. THE SEAT BELT AND AIR BAG EFFECTIVENESS WAS QUESTIONABLE. *AK *SC THIS COMPLAINT WAS NOT FILED BY THE CONSUMER. ODI FOLLOWED UP WITH THE PERSONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED AND THE CONSUMER WAS NOT AWARE OF THIS COMPLAINT. THE CONSUMER WHO WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE WAS JUST RELEASED FROM THE HOSPITAL. THE CONSUMERS WIFE WAS KILLED IN THE CRASH AND COULD NOT REMEMBER THE DETAILS OF THE INCIDENT. CW POLICE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED BY ODI. THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 68 MPH. MULTIPLE ROLLOVER. SEAT BELT ON PASS SIDE BUCKLED AFTER CRASH WITH SOME LOAD MARKS ON THE WEBBING. PASSENGER SIDE DOOR TORE FROM THE HINGE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. OFFICER INVESTIGATING CRASH DID NOT THINK A VEHICLE DEFECT WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FATALITY. CRASH EXTREMEMLY SEVERE.
Nov 17, 2004
SEATS
3 complaints
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT ANY GIVEN SPEED ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT'S POWER SEAT MOVED BY ITSELF. BECAUSE IT HAPPENED UNEXPECTEDLY, IT CREATED UNSAFE DRIVING CONDITIONS. THE SEAT CAN BE MANUALLY RESET HOWEVER RESETTING THE SEAT WOULD NOT PREVENT THE MALFUNCTIONING FROM RECURRING. WHEN THE INCIDENTS FIRST OCCURRED, THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON 5/12/06 AND HAS BEEN THERE FOR 37 DAYS SO FAR WITH NO REPAIRS.
Jun 22, 2006
DRIVER SEAT CAN'T BE PRESET FOR DRIVER 1 OR 2. OFTEN WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED, THE SEAT GOES ALL THE WAY UP UNDER THE STEERING WHEEL. AT OTHER TIMES THE SEAT REMAINS SO FAR BACK THAT NOBODY CAN REACH THE GAS/BRAKE PEDAL. EACH TIME ANYONE DRIVES THE VEHICLE THE SEAT MUST BE RESET OR READJUSTED. GMC HAS BEEN TAKEN TO A REPAIR FACILITY MANY TIMES BEFORE THE WARRANTY WAS UP, BUT THE REPAIR CENTER SAID THEY HAD NO IDEA OR REMEDY FOR THIS PROBLEM. *JB
Aug 09, 2005
CONSUMER COMPLAINED THERE WAS NOT ENOUGH HOT AIR TO WARM UP THE SECOND AND THIRD RAW BACKS SEATS. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER INDICATED WE WERE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK
Apr 07, 2004
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaints
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.
Jul 06, 2025
2 YEARS AGO THE MAINTENANCE REQUIRED LIGHT HAS BEEN ON, WHEN CHECKED BY 2-3 MECHANICS THEY SAID IT COULD BE THE GAS CAP. THAT DIDN'T REMEDY THE SITUATION, THE LIGHT STAYED ON, THEN RECENTLY THE FUEL GAUGE STARTED DROPPING TO EMPTY AFTER A LITTLE LESS THAN HALF A TANK WAS USED. THEN FILLING THE GAS TANK CAUSED IT TO OVERFLOW IF YOU FILL IT TO FULL. AS OF TODAY THE CAR WHEN SHIFTED INTO REVERSE, SOMETHING CAME LOOSE INSIDE THE SHIFTER, NOW IT IS STUCK IN NEUTRAL.
Oct 23, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SEATS
2 complaints
VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE UNDER DASH SOMEWHERE WITHOUT VEHICLE BEING TURNED ON.
Dec 17, 2019
DROVE TO WORK SATURDAY NIGHT 12/07/2013 PARKED CAR AT 7:30 PM WENT IN TO WORK .CAME OUT TO MY CAR AT 10:00PM FOR BREAK TO SEE MY CAR SMOKING THE PASSENGERS HEATED SEAT TURNED IT'S SELF ON AT SOME POINT AND WAS ON FIRE BURNING THE SEAT AND MY COOLER THAT WAS SITTING ON THE SEAT WAS ON FIRE AND SMOKE FILLED THE CAR WAS MAKING IT HARD TO BREATH THE SMOKE WAS THICK AND SMELLED TOXIC. ME AND MY FELLOW EMPLOYEES DUMPED SNOW ON AND UNDER THE SEAT FROM AS FAR,AWAY AS WE COULD TILL THE SMOKE CALMED DOWN.TO GET THE FIRE OUT.I AM SO GRATEFUL I WAS NOT DRIVING OR THERE WAS NO PERSON SITTING ON THE SEAT AT THE TIME COULD OF CAUSED ME TO WRECK MYSELF OR OTHERS.ON MY DRIVE HOME COULD NOT USE THE HEAT DUE TO THE FUMES BEING TO STRONG WITH THE WINDOWS UP AND HEAT ON HAD TO DRIVE WITH NO HEAT AND WINDOWS DOWN 40 MINUTES WITH THE TEMPS IN THE TEENS. *TR
Dec 08, 2013
SERVICE BRAKES
2 complaints
MY COMPLAINT IS ABOUT THE ABS BRAKES WARNING LIGHT AND THE FEEL OF THE BRAKES WHILE IN MOTION. WHEN COMING TO A STOP, REACHIBG 5MPH, THE BRAKES PERFORMANCE IS FEELING A RESISTANT ANDJERKY. IT IS AS IF THE BRAKES DO NOT WANT TO PRESS ALL THE WAY DOWN WHEN COMPLETELY STOPPING. THE WARNING LIGHT ON MY DASH SAYS, "SERVICE ABS BRAKES." THIS IS A RATHER SCAREY FEEL COMING FROM THE BRAKE PEDDLE.
May 03, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC ENVOY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL VIBRATED AND HESITATED TO RESPOND WHEN DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKE PEDAL FELT ABNORMALLY SOFT WHEN APPLIED, WHICH REQUIRED A LONGER STOPPING DISTANCE. THE FAILURE BECAME PROGRESSIVELY WORSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Sep 18, 2015
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A STRONG FUEL ODOR EMITTED INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE CONTINUOUSLY. ADDITIONALLY, THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF THE MANUFACTURER CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM RELATED TO THE FUEL TANK INLET VALVE REPLACEMENT. THE REMEDY PART NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. ON NOVEMBER 23, 2015. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 119,292. UPDATED 07/05/16 *BF
May 10, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP. THE REPAIRS DID NOT REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE INDEPENDENT DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 137,000.
Aug 08, 2014
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC ENVOY. AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE AND ATTEMPTING TO EXIT, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE DOORS FAILED TO UNLOCK. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS BLINKED ON AND OFF AND FAILED TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 188,343. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
May 02, 2016
I HAVE A 2003 GMC ENVOY XL. I HAVE TO CONSTANTLY REPLACE HEAD LAMP BULBS AS THEY CONTINUOUSLY BURN OUT. I ALSO HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE TURN SIGNAL. IF I HAVE THE HEAT ON, THE SIGNAL WON'T BLINK - JUST LIGHTS UP. I AM USING TODAY'S DATE ALTHOUGH THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE LATE NOVEMBER. I ALSO HAD THE PROBLEM WITH THE BACK DOORS AND HAD TO REPLACE THE LATCH ON ONE OF THE DOORS IN SEPTEMBER AND I CAN FEEL IT GOING ON THE OTHER DOOR AS WELL. *JB
Dec 17, 2005
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
THIS IS THE SECOND OCCURRENCE OF AN ISSUE WITH THE VEHICLES MANUAL SWITCH FOR 2HI,AWD,4HI,4LOW. THE DEALER I BOUGHT THE USED VEHICLE FROM FIXED THE ISSUE RIGHT AFTER PURCHASE AND I'M HAVING ANOTHER PROBLEM WITH THE SWITCH. I TRY TO SELECT ANYTHING BESIDES 2HI AND THE SELECTOR WILL JUST CONTINUE TO BLINK ON THE SELECTION WITHOUT ANY ACTION. SOMETIMES THE SERVICE 4WD WILL ILLUMINATE ON THE DASH. THIS SEEMS LIKE A FREQUENT OCCURRENCE/COMPLAINT OF OTHER ENVOY OWNERS ONLINE. *TR
Nov 26, 2013
UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE AND TAKING OFF THE GEAR SHIFTED, AND THEN DROPPED DOWN TO THE CORRECT GEAR IT SHOULD HAVE BE IN. TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED WITHIN THE FIRST SIX MONTHS. ALSO, STARTER MADE A CLICKING NOISE SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE STARTING. THEN THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. *AK
Aug 24, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN
2 complaints
ONE OF THE OIL COOLER LINE ON MY 2003 GMC ENVOY IS CRACKED AND LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID ON THE CATAYLIC CONVERTER. THIS IS A SERIOUS FIRE HAZARD DUE TO THE EXTREMELY HIGH TEMPERATURE OF THE CONVERTER DURING NORMAL OPERATIONS. *KB
Feb 04, 2012
2003 GMC ENVOY SLE WITH 42,000 MILES. CHECK 4 WDRIVE LIGHT CAME ON THEN WENT BACK OFF. DEALER STATED THAT THE TCCM HAD TO BE REPROGRAMMED DUE TO A BULLETIN. IT COST ME OUT OF POCKET NO WARRANTIES COVER THIS. ALSO THE FAN CLUTCHES WENT OUT BUT WAS REPLACED BY EXTENDED WARRANTIES. I'M ALSO TOLD BY DEALER THAT THE STEERING LINKS ARE WORN & SHOULD BE REPLACED. THIS TOO IS AT MY COST. I HAVE ONLY HAD THIS CAR 1 YEAR. THESE HAPPENED WITH JUST A FEW WEEKS OF EACH OTHER. *TR
Sep 16, 2008
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2 complaints
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. DIAGNOSTICS INDICATED A CODE PO 442. THIS CODE IS INDICATIVE OF A FUEL SYSTEM LEAK IN THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM. REPLACED GAS CAP. PROBLEM NOT RESOLVED. FILLED VEHICLE WITH GASOLINE IN OCTOBER 2010 AND SEVERAL TIMES SINCE. STRONG ODOR OF GASOLINE IS PRESENT. EACH TIME FUEL NOZZLE FAILS TO SHUT OFF FUEL FROM GASOLINE PUMP AND GASOLINE IS SPILLED ON THE GROUND NEAR DRIVER SIDE REAR DOOR CREATING AN ENVIRONMENTAL AND MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD. VEHICLE NEVER IN ACCIDENT OR MODIFIED IN ANY WAY. VEHICLE HAS 62,000 MILES. A COURTESY GENERAL MOTORS REPAIR PROGRAM IS IN PLACE FOR THESE VEHICLES IF THE LONG WHEELBASE MODELS. NUMEROUS OCCURRENCES IN THE SHORT WHEELBASE MODELS ALSO. THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECT ACCORDING TO THE GM DEALER THAT SERVICES THE VEHICLE, BUT THEY WANT OVER $1500 TO REPLACE THE FUEL TANK AND THE TANK UNIT WHICH INCLUDES THE FUEL PUMP, GAUGE, AND HOSE CONNECTIONS. THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THIS WILL FIX THE DIAGNOSTIC CODE THAT SETS THE CHECK ENGINE LAMP, OR THE PROBLEM OF GASOLINE LEAKAGE/SPILLAGE. THE VEHICLE WILL NOT PASS A STATE SAFETY INSPECTION AND THEREFORE IS NOT ALLOWED ON THE ROAD. A FORCED RECALL SHOULD ABSOLUTELY BE MADE FOR THESE VEHICLES. AT A COST OF OVER $35,000 FOR THIS VEHICLE, AND THE HAZARDS IT REPRESENTS, IT IS A TOTAL TRAVESTY THAT GM REFUSES TO STAND BEHIND THEIR PRODUCT. *TR
Dec 27, 2010
THE CONSUMER SMELLED GAS, TOOK THE VEHICLE IN AND THE FUEL RAIL WAS REPLACED. LATER GAS WAS SMELLED AGAIN, THERE WAS A VAPOR EMISSION LEAK. THEN THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE FUEL TANK IS BEING REPLACED TWICE. *NM
Feb 17, 2005
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,STRUCTURE
2 complaints
WHILE DRIVING @ 35 MPH I NOTICED A VERY LOUD RATTLE AND HEARD A NOISE LOOKING IN MY REARVIEW MIRROR A SAW THE WHOLE PLASTIC TOP THAT FITS OVER THE HATCH BACK AND HOUSES THE THIRD BRAKE LIGHT, FLY OFF INTO THE AIR AND LAND IN THE OTHER LANE OF TRAFFIC. IT RIPPED THE BRAKE LIGHT WIRE RIGHT OUT. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS COMING AROUND THE TURN AT THE TIME. HAD TO STOP TRAFFIC TO GET IT OUT OF THE ROAD. THIS IS A BUSY SIDE ROAD THAT COMES TO A STOP LIGHT. *TR
Mar 12, 2009
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT TAIL LIGHTS MALFUNCTIONING. ALSO, WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER COULD HEAR THE AIR COMING INSIDE THE VEHICLE. IN OTHER WORDS, THE VEHICLE WAS NOT AIR TIGHT. *AK
Oct 28, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
2 COMPLAINTS NOTICED ENGINEE RUNNING HOT, ADDED FLUID TO RADIATOR, NEAR EMPTY. A COUPLE OF MONTHS LATER, SAME THING. 3 MONTHS LATER, DURING OIL CHANGE, MECHANIC INDICATED WHILE DOING CHECKS THAT THE RADIATOR FLUID WAS LOW. TOLD HIM THIS WAS THE THIRD TIME, HE ADDED FLUID, PRESSURE CHECKED RADIATOR - NO HOLES OR LEAKS. SEEMS TO BE EVAPORATING. AIR CONDITIONER BLOWING HOT AIR (EXCLUDING THE FACT THE PANEL WITH AC CONTROLS QUICK WORKING A LOOOONNG TIME AGO). TOOK IN TO DEALER FOR REPAIR. AFTER $600 AND ALL DAY VISIT WITH DEALER, THE PIECE BROKEN WAS THE SIZE OF A 2"-4" BLOCK OF PLASTIC. THIS LITTLE PIECE JUST QUICK WORKING, IT WAS REFERRED AS A CONTROL SWITCH OF SOME SORT UNDER THE DASH BOARD. SOUNDED KINDA HOKEY TO ME - I CAN IMAGINE A COMPRESSOR GOING OUT AND YOU DO NOT HAVE COLD AIR - THE NAME OF IT ESCAPES ME - BUT THE MECHANIC DID INDICATE THERE WAS SOME SORT OF TECHNICAL REPORT OUT THERE ON IT AS WELL. JUST FOUND OUT FROM HUSBAND THE NAME OF THE PIECE - THE ACTUATOR DOOR QUIT. *JB
Oct 11, 2007
AIR CONDITIONING RUNS HOT- THERE IS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN OUT FOR THIS BUT IT NEEDS TO BE AN OPEN RECALL TO BE FIXED--- NEEDS REFLASH FOR CONTROL HEAD-THAT'S WHAT MY MECHANIC SAID. *NM
Sep 23, 2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
CAR: GMC ENVOY 2003 WHEN DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. "REDUCED POWER" LIGHT CAME ON TOO. ENGINE RPMS DROPPED DOWN TO 1100. BARELY AVOIDED CRASH. *JB MADE IT TO THE PARKING LOT. RESTARTED ENGINE FEW TIMES SAME PROBLEM. EXECUTED "CLEAR CHANGE OIL LIGHT" PROCEDURE FEW TIMES. IT CLEARED "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT AND EVERYTHING IS NORMAL NOW. THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH "CHANGE OIL" TIMER AND LIGHT. IT APPEARS THAT WHEN TIMER EXPIRED THE COMPUTER RATHER THAN TURNING "CHANGE OIL" LIGHT ON ENABLES "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT AND DRASTICALLY REDUCES ENGINE POWER. WHEN IT HAPPENS ON A HIGHWAY IT CAN EASILY LEAD TO A CRASH. I PLAN TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO A DEALERSHIP IN TWO DAYS. THANK YOU.
Nov 17, 2005
WHILE STOPPED THE ENGINE RAN AT 900 RPM'S. AFTER THE BRAKE WAS RELEASED THE RPM'S CLIMBED TO 1100 AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED SUDDENLY. THE DEALER REPLACED THE FUEL EMISSIONS CANISTER ONCE, AND RESET THE ELECTRICAL CODES, AND REPLACED THE FUEL TANK, BUT THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK *NM
Feb 19, 2004
VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
SINCE WE HAVE THIS VEHICLE THE HEATING SYSTEM FAILS TO WORK PROPERLY. WE HAVE REPEATEDLY HAD THE DEALER AND A G.M. REPRESENTATIVE TRY TO REPAIR THIS PROBLEM. AFTER THEIR ATTEMPTS THE SYSTEM STILL DOESN'T OPERATE CORRECTLY AND NOW I AM LEFT WITH A DEFECTIVE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM THAT ONLY WORKS SOMETIMES. I AM HEARING FROM OTHER PEOPLE THAT KNOW WHO HAVE THIS VEHICLE AND THE CHEVROLET VERSION THE TRAILBLAZER THAT THEY HAVE VERY SIMILAR PROBLEMS. IN THE WRONG CIRCUMSTANCES NOT HAVING HEAT/DEFROSTER WORKING PROPERLY COULD BE A SAFETY HAZARD, YET THIS FAILS TO BECOME A RECALL OR ALERT TO DRIVERS. AS FAR AS THE A/C PROBLEMS MY SON ACTUALLY GOT HEAT STROKE IN THE BACK OF THE CAR ON A VERY HOT DAY DUE TO THE FACT THAT ONLY VENT WINDOWS OPEN IN THIS AREA AND UNLESS THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION IT BECOMES VERY HOT IN THE THIRD ROW OF SEATS IN THIS VEHICLE IF THE AIR IS NOT WORKING CORRECTLY. G.M. SHOULD FIX THESE VEHICLES! I HAVE REPORTED MY PROBLEMS TO THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU AND I AM HOPING TO RETURN THIS VEHICLE TO G.M. EARLY. THIS CAR HAS ALSO HAD NUMEROUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITH THE RADIO. I FEEL THAT SINCE THEY TRIED TO FIX THE HEATER THEY HAVE SCREWED UP SOMETHING ELSE IN THE ELECTRIC SINCE THEY HAD TO REGROUND THE WHOLE SYSTEM AND THIS GROUND HAS ALREADY HAD TO BE REGROUND DUE TO THE FACT THAT IT DISENGAGED ITSELF FROM THE VEHICLE, DOESN'T SOUND LIKE A SAFE REPAIR TO ME. *JB
Aug 05, 2005
WIND NOISE COMING THROUGH DRIVER AND PASSENGER WINDOWS. MOLDING WAS REPLACED AND NOISE WASN'T REDUCED. DEALER STATED, GM KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND SEEM TO BELIEVE THAT THE MIRRORS ARE CAUSING WIND TO BE REDIRECTED TO THE WINDOW. THEREFORE WIND IS COMING THROUGH WHERE THE GLASS GOES INSIDE THE DOOR. NOT SATISFIED WITH THIS CAR, CAN'T EVEN DRIVE WITH THE RADIO TURNED DOWN. ALSO THE LOW-PRESSURE SENSOR IN THE AIR CONDITIONER UNIT WAS REPLACED, AFTER A HALF-POUND OF FREON WAS REQUIRED. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOUR TIMES!!! *JB
Jun 17, 2003
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
Back door latches sticking/very hard to open and at times won’t open at all. Visibility from wipers is very limited and not good. Rear exterior lights at times flicker and bulbs come loose at times
Sep 17, 2021
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
MY WIFE WAS SITTING IN THE BACKSEAT AND THE BACK DOOR FLEW OPEN ON THE HIGHWAY. I HAVE ALSO NOTICED THE OTHER BACK DOOR IS NOT CLICKING SHUT AND THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. *TR
May 11, 2020
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
MY SPOUSE WAS DRIVING DOWN S/B ON RT 313 @ RT 290 MARYLAND. HE HIT A DEER AND ROLLED MY ENVOY AND THE AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. MY SON WAS IN FRONT PASSAGER SET WITH A SET BELT ON AND WHEN THE ENVOY ROLLED HIS SET BELT DID NOT HOLD HIM ON. MY SPOUSE TOLD ME THE ANIT-LOCK BREAKS DID NOT ENGAGE WHEN HE SLAM ON THE BREAKS .
Nov 30, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WHEN THE CAR SHUT DOWN EVERYTHING I WAS SCARED BECAUSE I HAD TRAFFIC RIGHT BEHIND ME GOING 45MPH AND THEN THEY CAR WOULD NOT RUN AGAIN. I WAS RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTER SECTION AT HALL ROAD AND 59 IT WAS THE SCARIEST THING THAT HAS HAPPENED TO ME. I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE AS A USED AUTO AND I'M NOT SURE IF THE EMMISSION SYSTEM EVER GOT CHANGED AND THIS HAPPENED ONCE BEFORE AND THE DEALER SAID NOT TO DRIVE WITH MY HOUSE KEYS ATTACHED. I HAD TO GET THE AUTO TOWED HOME.
Apr 04, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
THE DASH CLUSTER DOES NOT WORK CORRECTLY, ALL THE LIGHTS TURN ON AND DOORS LOCK WHILE I AM DRIVING ON IN TOWN OR ON THE HIGHWAY , ALL THE GAUGES COME ON AT ONCE WHILE DRIVING ON THE STREETS AT RANDOM TIMES.. THE REAR HAS AIRBAGS IN THE SUSPENSION AND AND AREN'T WORKING PROPERLY, I TOOK IT TO THE SHOP AND THEY SAID IT HAD 30 CODES ON THE DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE BUT THEY COULDN'T FIND THE PROBLEM
Oct 12, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH, THE THIRD ROW FLOOR GOT REALLY HOT AND MY CHILDREN WERE SAYING THEIR FEET WERE REALLY HOT AND WE SMELLED SOMETHING LIKE PLASTIC MELTING AND MY 15 YEAR OLD COUSINS BOOT MELTED AND THE CARPET MELTED AND YOU CAN SEE METAL. ONCE WE ARRIVED HOME THE BLINKER STAYED ON AND DID NOT SHUT OFF UNTIL THE BATTERY DIED. JUST BEFORE THIS HAPPED THE VEHICLE LOST POWER AND MY HUSBAND HAD TO PUT HIS FOOT ON THE GAS ALL THE WAY.
Jun 26, 2018
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON. CAN NOT OPEN REAR PASSENGER DOOR FROM INSIDE ALL 4 CIGERETT LIGHTS HAVE STOPPED WORKING. DRIVERS WINDOW STICKS GOING UP AND DOWN.
May 06, 2018
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON CAN NOT OPEN REAR DOOR FROM INSIDE OF VEHICLE ALL 4 CIGGERETE LIGHTERS DO NOT WORK DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW GETS STUCK GOING UP AND DOWN. NO MANUAL ENCLOSED WITJ PURCHSE.
May 06, 2018
SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
WE PURCHASED OUR 2003 GMC ENVOY XL SLE 8 CYLINDER BRAND NEW AT ALDEN BUICK IN FAIRHAVEN, MASS IN JULY 2003; FOR THE PAST 3 YEARS WE HAD IT SERVICED AT ROBERTSSON'S GMC 2680 CRANBERRY HIGHWAY, WAREHAM, MASS.02571,508-291-0044. WE HAD IT RECONDITIONED AT THIS DEALERSHIP LAST YEAR, SPENDING $4000.00; WE HAD IT INSPECTED AT THIS DEALERSHIP WITH THE MASSACHUSETTS VEHICLE CHECK; IT PASSED THE FRONT END CHECK AND FRAME CHECK ON 8/4/17. I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE IN LATE DECEMBER, AND HIT SEVERAL DEEP POTHOLES CAUSED BY AN ICE STORM; SHORTLY THEREAFTER I LOST STEERING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. I HAD IT TOWED TO ALDEN BUICK/GMC IN FAIRHAVEN, MASS. TO BE TOLD THAT THE ENTIRE FRAME HAD COLLAPSED DUE TO EXTENSIVE CORROSION AND RUST. I HAD IT TOWED TO ROBERTSON'S GMC IN WAREHAM AND FILED A CLAIM WITH COMMERCE INS. CO. TO HOPEFULLY COVER THE DAMAGE TO THE FRAME; COMMERCE DENIED THE CLAIM STATING"THE FRAME ASSEMBLY WAS SEVERELY ROTTED AND THIS EXTENSIVE ROT ALLOWED THE RIGHT FRONT CONTROL ARM TO BREAK AWAYFROM THE MOUNTING POINT ON THE FRAME RAIL. GMC ISSUED A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN STATING THAT SOME ENVOY MODELS SUFFERED FROM EXTENSIVE FRAME CORROSION. WHY DID ROBERTSON'S GMC PASS THE VEHICLE ON THE SAFETY CHECK, AND WHY WAS I NOT INFORMED OF THE VEHICLE'S FRAME CORROSION BEFORE I SPENT THE $4000.00 RECONDITIONING IT? WHY IS FRAME CHECK AND FRONT END CHECK LISTED AS PASS ON MY VEHICLE WHEN THIS CORROSION AND RUST WAS PRESENT AT TIME OF INSSPECTION? FORTUNATELY NEITHER I NOR ANY OF MY FAMILY MEMBERS WERE INJURED WHILE DRIVING/RIDING IN THIS VEHICLE.
Feb 08, 2018
STRUCTURE,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
IT STARTED WITH ENGINE MISFIRING CAUSING ENGINE TO JOLT WHICH DAMAGED #4 COIL PACK SEAL TO FAILED ALLOWING WATER INTRUSION. IN 2008, THE GMC MECHANIC REPLACED ALL SIX COILS SEALS BUT IN 2013-PRESENT P0440 ENGINE CODE IS A LEAK IN THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP). LOOSE FUEL TANK FILLER CAP IS THE MOST COMMON CAUSE THAT TRIGGERS THE P0440 CODE. I FAILED A FEW SMOG CHECK SPENDING HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS YET MY PROBLEM STILL EXISTENCE. I'VE CONTACTED THE BUREAU OF AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR BECAUSE PURRFECT AUTO IN FULLERTON,CA LIED ABOUT FIXING MY CAR. THE BAR MADE PURRFECT AUTO REPLACE THE GAS TANK AND GAS CAP YET THE ENGINE LIGHT IS STILL ON DISPLAYING CODE P0440. ITS BEEN 14 YEARS AND I'M STILL DEALING WITH THIS PROBLEM.
May 06, 2017
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
I WAS STOPPED AT A LIGHT WHEN THE CAR ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN, I PRESSED THE BRAKE BUT THE CAR WOULD NOT STOP . I HIT CAR THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME, I HAD TO PUT CAR IN NEUTRAL TO STOP THE CAR. CAR WAS TOWED TO DEALER, THE CAUSE WAS A INTERNALLY SHORTED THROTTLE BODY. THE THROTTLE BODY WAS REPLACED. THIS WAS THE THIRD TIME CAR ACCELERATED ON OWN AND WOULD NOT STOP. THE FIRST TWO TIMES MY MECHANIC COULD NOT FIND ANY PROBLEM.
Mar 26, 2017
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
MY VEHICLE WAS SITTING IN THE DRIVE WAY AND A LOUD SHATTERING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE HOUSE AND WENT OUTSIDE TO LOOK AT WHAT IT WAS AND NOTICED THAT MY BACK WINDOW OF MY VEHICLE WAS IN A MILLION PIECES ON THE GROUND AND ALL OVER MY VEHICLE AND IN MY CAR SEATS FOR MY CHILDREN. THE BLOWER MOTOR FOR THE FRONT CONTROL QUITE WORKING A WEEK AGO AND THE RIGHT BACK DOOR WILL NOT LATCH.
Oct 04, 2016
WHEELS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
I HAD BEEN DRIVING AND PULLED INTO A FAST FOOD RESTAURANT AND WHEN I GOT OUT OF MY VEHICLE I NOTICED THE SMELL OF GASOLINE BEING CLOSE TO A GAS STATION I THOUGHT NOTHING OF IT WHEN GETTING BACK IN MY VEHICLE AFTER RETRIEVING MY FOOD I NOW SMELLED THE GASOLINE INSIDE MY VEHICLE STILL THOUGHT NOTHING THAT MAYBE THE FUMES WERE JUST LINGERING UNTIL THE NEXT DAY WHEN THE SMELL WAS STRONGER SO STRONG THAT MY CHILD WITH ASTHMA IMMEDIATELY HAD TO GET OUT OF THE VEHICLE SO BEING CAUTIOUS AS ANYONE I HAD MY HUSBAND TAKE A LOOK HE SMELLED THE GASOLINE BUT COULDN'T FIND A LEAK SO HE TOOK IT TO OUR LOCAL MECHANIC WHO THEN DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AND REMOVED THE TANK AND REPLACED IT WITH A USED TANK AND WHATEVER PART WAS NEEDED TO FIX THE ISSUE SO SINCE THEN I HAVE NOT SMELLED ANYMORE GASOLINE BUT MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REFUSES TO GO OFF NOT TO MENTION I RECEIVE A LETTER IN THE MAIL STATING THAT THERE WAS SOME SORT OF RECALL ON MY EXACT YEAR AND MAKE OF VEHICLE AND THAT I COULD SEND IN A CLAIM TO GET BACK THE $500 I PUT INTO FIXING THE VEHICLE THINKING IT WAS NOW SAFE FOR MY FAMILY SO I PAID TO FIX THE PROBLEM ONLY MY NEW TANK IS USED SO I'M GUESSING I'LL BE HAVING THIS ISSUE AGAIN AT SOME POINT WHICH IS VERY SCARY CONSIDERING I DRIVE MY CHILDREN IN THIS VEHICLE PLUS I'M OUT THE $500 STILL HAVE THE SAME ISSUE WHICH I CANNOT AFFORD TO FIX AGAIN SHOULD THE PROBLEM ARISE AND I DIDN'T KEEP THE RECEIPT FROM MY MECHANIC THINKING PROBLEM SOLVED I PUT IT ASIDE IT THREW IT AWAY SO I'M JUST CURIOUS IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO BECAUSE KNOWING THE TANKS HAVE ISSUES AND I'VE JUST PAID $500 FOR ANOTHER RECALLED TANK PRETTY MUCH SO I'M AT A POINT WHERE I HAVE NO OPTION BUT TO TAKE A LOSS ON THE MONEY I PAID TO FIX THE VEHICLE BEFORE I KNEW ABOUT THE RECALL NOT TO MENTION I'VE HAD TO REPLACE THE TIE RODS TWICE AND IT'S POPPING AGAIN WHEN I MAKE TURNS I LOVE THIS VEHICLE BUT NOW I'M SUPER NERVOUS OF IT
Jan 16, 2016
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
FRONT AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY,DRIVING IN SNOW SLID AN HIT A TREE WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY.
Dec 26, 2015
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
WHERE THE TOP OF THE NESK OF THE FUEL TANK MEETS THE FUEL PUMP IT IS BROKEN WHERE THE 2 MEET. FUEL VAPORS, AS WELL AS ACTUAL FUEL LEAKING ON THE GROUND R BOTH PRESENT. STATIONARY , AS WELL AS, IN MOTION.
Oct 30, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC ENVOY 360. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE AND REDUCE POWER WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FAILED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. NO REPAIRS WERE DONE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000.
Oct 27, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
I WAS IN A MVA JULY 22, 2015 I WAS TBONED ON THE DRIVERS SIDE AND THE WENT HEADON WITH A LIGHT POLE AND MY AIRBAGS NEVER DEPLOYED. I HAD MANY PROBLEMS WITH THE ELECTRICAL IN THE TRUCK SINCE I PURCHASED THE TRUCK. IT WAS AN AS IS WITH NO WARRANTY AND I WASNT GIVEN ANY KNOWLEDGE OF PROBLEMS OR RECALLS. I SUFFERED EXTENSIVE INJURIES TO MY BODY AND MY TRUCK WAS A TOTAL LOSS $10000 IN DAMAGES TO THE VEHICLE.
Oct 21, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC ENVOY 360. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TURN SIGNALS FAILED TO WORK IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.
Aug 18, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC ENVOY. WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER BECAME INOPERABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDOW SWITCHES ALSO BECAME INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO RETRIEVE A FAULT CODE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Jul 30, 2015
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
DUE TO A BRAKE PRESSURE MODULATOR VALVE PROBLEM (OPEN/SHORTED CIRCUIT), THE ABS SYSTEM ENGAGES AT ABOUT 8 MPH IN LOW SPEED STOPPING SITUATIONS ON WET AND DRY DRIVING SURFACES CAUSING TEMPORARY ENGINE STALLING AND POWER STEERING CONTROL LOSS AND LENGTHENED DISTANCE NEEDED TO STOP, INCREASING THE RISK OF CRASH.
Jul 11, 2015
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
DEAR SIR/MADAM, I HAVE A 2003 GMC ENVOY SLT MODEL 4.2L V6 4WD AND AS I WAS BACKING INTO MY GARAGE I HEARD A LOUD BANG AND WHINNING NOISE AND I NOW HAVE NO REVERSE GEAR AND WHEN I SELECT THE DRIVE GEAR ON THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION I HAVE A WHINNING NOISE, I HAVE READ THE BLOGS ON THIS ISSUE AND I BELIEVE THAT GM AND GMC ARE VERY AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM, THIS REPAIR WILL COST ME UP TO $2,800.00 PLUS TAX TO HAVE THE TRANSMISSION REMOVED AND A RE-MANUFACTURED ON REPLACED ON MY VEHICLE. I WAS JUST GLAD THAT THIS MATTER HAPPENED AT MY RESIDENCE AND NOT ON SOME BACK ROAD IN WEST VA., I BELIEVE THAT AS STATED, GM AND GMC IS VERY AWARE OF THE PROBLEM WITH THE 4L603 TRANSMISSION THAT WERE USED IN THESE VEHICLES' AND THE PROBLEM WITH THE SUN-SHELL AND THE REACTION SUN GEARS THAT ARE LIKE A GRENADE EXPLODING INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION. I WOULD LIKE FOR A RECALL TO BE STARTED ON THIS PROBLEM AND THE OWNERS TO BE PAID BACK ON ALL OF THESE REPAIRS. THE CONSUMER STATED THE AIR RIDE SUSPENSION THAT WAS INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE IS DANGEROUS. THE AIR RIDE SUSPENSION DEFLATED ON BOTH SIDES ON THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO BOTTOM OUT ON STOPS. UPDATED 07/08/15
Jun 08, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
MY CAR STARTED GOING NUTS THE WIPERS WOULDNT TURN OFF THE SEATS WONT MOVE THE DOORS WONT LOCK THE HEATERS OFF AND HOT AIR COMES OUT TRU VENTILATOS. *TR
Mar 28, 2015
STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,WHEELS
1 complaint
VEHICLE POWER STEERING HOSE BUSTED. MY TRUCK ISN'T IDLING RIGHT IT SOUNDS LIKE MY TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING. ALSO MY TIRE TRACTION SEEMS OFF AND I REPEATEDLY HAVE TO PUT AIR IN TIRES. TIRES ALWAYS MAKES A CERTAIN SOUND ON THE HIGHWAY, I DON'T KNOW IF ITS NORMAL OR NOT. *TR
Mar 14, 2015
STEERING,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
ENTERING STRAIGHT STRETCH OF 2 LANE HWY.,I SWERVED TO MISS OBJECT IN MY LANE AND PART OF ADJACENT LANE. I COULD NOT STRAIGHTEN UP VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE ROLLED AND STRUCK A TREE. THE ENGINE WAS OFF AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT INFLATE. MY DOOR WAS DAMAGED AND HAD TO BE CUT OFF TO FREE MYSELF. THE ENVOY WAS TOTALED. MY WIFE'S HARNESS DID NOT HOLD AND SHE WAS FACING THE REAR BETWEEN THE FRONT SEATS. THE SIDE AIR BAGS AND FRONT AIR BAGS DID NOT WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS WELL MAINTAINED WITH NEW TIRES AND BRAKES. I WAS LIFE FLIGHTED, AND MY WIFE WAS CARRIED BY AMBULANCE TO THE HOSPITAL WHERE WE SUSTAINED MULTIPLE INJURIES. *TR
Dec 04, 2014
EQUIPMENT,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
ENVOY 360 SPEEDOMETERS 2004 READS IM GOING 150 MPH ALL THE TIME. *TR
Sep 10, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
THE SPEEDOMETER, GAS GAUGE, AND OIL PRESSURE GAUGE FIRST STARTED FLUCTUATING THEN EVENTUALLY STOPPED WORKING COMPLETELY. THE DRIVERS DOOR PANEL HAS COMPLETELY WENT OUT. IT SMELT LIKE SOMETHING WAS BURNING BUT THERE WASN'T A FIRE. I'VE HAD BOTH SITUATIONS CHECKED OUT AND THE MECHANIC STATES THIS IS VERY COMMON IN THE ENVOYS AND TRAILBLAZERS BUT IT IS STILL AT MY EXPENSE. *TR
Jul 25, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER TURNING OFF HER IGNITION, THE DOORS LOCKED LEAVING HER TRAPPED IN THE CAR. THERE WAS NO WARNING PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 73,134.
Jun 25, 2014
AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
DRIVING AT APPROX. 2:30 PM IN INTERMITTENTLY RAINY CONDITIONS- I SUDDENLY FOUND MYSELF UNABLE TO CONTROL MY VEHICLE AND HAD TROUBLE SEEING MY SURROUNDINGS EVEN THOUGH I HAD NEW RAIN-X WIPERS ON. WHILE I APPLIED THE BRAKES THEY DID NOT WORK AS EFFECTIVELY AS THEY SHOULD. ADDITIONALLY, AFTER THE FIRST AND SECOND IMPACT (MULTIPLE VEHICLES WERE INVOLVED)- NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. I WAS THE ONLY PERSON IN THE VEHICLE AND STILL THE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. RESULTED IN TWO FATALITIES IN ANOTHER VEHICLE WHILE I SUFFERED A HEAD INJURY, FACIAL FRACTURES THAT REQUIRED SURGERY, AND A BROKEN COLLAR BONE FROM THE SEAT BELT THAT I COULD NOT AFFORD THE MEDICAL INTERVENTION REQUIRED FOR REPAIR. *JS
May 18, 2014
STEERING,SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
THE CAR DIES FOR NO REASON IT HAS BEEN DOING THIS SINCE THE FIRST DAY I GOT THE CAR. THE CAR ALSO FUNCTIONS LIKE IT HAS HYDROLICS FOR A WHILE IT WILL BE LOW TO THE GROUND WHILE I'M DRIVING IT THEN OUT OF NO WHERE IT WOULD RAISE UP I HAD TO GET THE SUSPENSION DONE WHEN I GOT IT BECAUSE IT WAS OLD AND ALSO THE KEY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION ALSO IF I PRESS THE UNLOCK BUTTON IT WILL TURN ON THE HEAT THIS CAR HAS BEEN A HEADACHE. *JS
Apr 11, 2014
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 complaint
ALL OF A SUDDEN THE POWER STEERING OF THE ENVOY SLT 2003 WAS COMPLETELY INTERRUPTED DUE TO A BROKEN SHAFT IN THE POWER STEERING PUMP. AS A RESULT THE SERPENTINE BELT SLIPPED ON THE EDGE OF THE POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY AND WAS WEARING OUT QUICKLY, WHICH WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN A BROKEN BELT. *TR
Feb 17, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
AFTER SIX MONTHS HAVING PURCHASED THIS USED VEHICLE FROM A LOCAL DEALER, I NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S DOOR WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, NOR WERE THE POWER WINDOW DEVICES, CONTROLS, POWER LOCKS AND ALSO THE VISIBILITY OF DRIVER'S REAR WINDOW. I NOTICED THAT THE DOOR WOULD OVERHEAT AND SOMETIMES I CAN SMELL AN ODOR SIMILAR TO WHEN SOMETHING IS BURNING. I HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO A MECHANIC AND FINDING THE SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN DIFFICULT. ON JUNE 2013, I READ ON THE MSN WEBSITE THAT THE GMC ENVOYS FOR 2006 AND 2007 WERE BEING RECALLED (RECALL #13V248000) IN REGARDS TO DRIVER'S MASTER POWER WINDOW SWITCH. SINCE I AM HAVING THIS SAME PROBLEM, WITH MY 2003 ENVOY, I CALLED GMC AND EXPLAINED TO HER THAT I AM HAVING THAT SAME ISSUE WITH MY 2003 ENVOY. SHE INDICATED THAT GMC WOULD PAY FOR THE DIAGNOSTIC FEE LABOR EVEN THOUGH MY CAR'S MILEAGE WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY AND THAT THE RECALL WAS ONLY FOR 2006 & 2007 ENVOYS. SHE CONNECTED ME TO [XXX] FOR AN APPT. WITH BALISE THE FOLLOWING DAY. SHE ASSIGNED A CASE NUMBER 71-1219059371. THE FOLLOWING DAY, AUGUST 28, 2013, I WENT TO MY APPOINTMENT AT 11 AM. AND LEFT MY CAR. ABOUT AN HOUR LATER, I GET A CALL FROM GMC INDICATING TO ME THAT SHE WAS SORRY, BUT THAT GMC COULD NOT COVER THE COST OF DIAGNOSTIC FEE LABOR. I SAID, "THAT IS NOT WHAT YOU TOLD ME YESTERDAY" AND SHE REPLIED, "I AM SORRY, I WAS NOT AUTHORIZED TO TELL YOU THAT". I SAID TO HER, "I WOULDN'T HAVE TAKEN TIME OFF FROM WORK, ASK FOR A RIDE, BE WITHOUT TRANSPORTATION IF YOU HAD TOLD ME THAT BEFORE". I ALSO SAID TO HER, "HOW CAN YOU TELL ME YOU ARE COVERING THE COST YESTERDAY AND TODAY CHANGE YOUR MIND". ALL SHE RESPONDED WAS, "I AM SORRY". I ASKED TO SPEAK TO HER SUPERVISOR BY THE NAME OF [XXX] AND THE SUPERVISOR JUST SAID THAT HER EMPLOYEE WAS NOT AUTHORIZED TO SAY TO ME THAT GMC WOULD COVER THE COST. I STILL HAVE THE SAME SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
Sep 09, 2013
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,SERVICE BRAKES,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
SOME TIMES WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED THE THROTTLE ALSO ADVANCES CAUSING UNWANTED ACCELERATION. HAPPENS AT LOW SPEEDS. HAVE THERE BEEN ANY FACTORY RECALLS FOR THIS PROBLEM? *TR
Jul 17, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND ALL OF MY INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES STOPPED WORKING AND THE INDICATOR LIGHTS CAME ON FOR THE ENTIRE SYSTEM. THIS PROBLEM CONTINUES TO HAPPEN AND GMC WILL NOT FIX THIS PROBLEM. THEY SAY I HAVE TOO MANY MILES AND THAT MY VEHICLE IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. THIS NOW CONTINUES TO HAPPEN AND THE WHOLE ELECTRIC SYSTEM IS IN FAILURE, I CAN'T START THE VEHICLE NOW AND THIS IS 2013. CHRONIC ONGOING PROBLEM THAT POSES MAJOR SAFETY ISSUES WITH SPEED, FUEL AND MUCH MORE. *TR
May 17, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
IT'S SEEMS CRAZY TO ME THAT THIS AGENCY THAT WAS CREATED TO PROTECT CONSUMERS FROM FAULTY VEHICLES CAN LET SO MANY COMPLAINTS AGAINST THIS MANUFACTURER THAT WAS BAILED OUT BY TAXPAYERS MONEY CAN BE SO BLIND TO THE GROSS NEGLIGENCE ON GMC PART. I HAVE SPENT COUNT LESS HOURS AND WAY TOO MUCH MONEY ON THIS VEHICLE, ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT MANY OTHER CONSUMERS ARE REPORTING THE SAME PROBLEMS. I HAVE LITERALLY SAT DOWN AND CRIED VOWING NEVER TO BY ANOTHER AMERICAN MADE CAR BECAUSE THEY ARE PIECES OF JUNK (AND THAT IS PUTTING IT NICELY). I HAVE PAID TO REPLACE THE OXYGEN SENSOR AND ALL THAT GOES WITH THAT; THE CATALYST CONVERTER TWICE; THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE AND NOW MY RADIO DOESN'T WORK BECAUSE THERE IS A SHORT THAT IS DRAINING THE BATTERY WHEN THE CAR IS TURNED OFF; THE SPEED CONTROL (MPH/RPM) DOESN'T WORK AND I ONLY PRAY THAT I'M NOT SPEEDING WHILE I'M DRIVING; THE REAR WIPER BLADE WORKS WHEN IT FEELS LIKE IT; MY CAR INTERIOR CONSTANTLY SMELLS LIKE GASOLINE AND WHEN I'M FILLING UP MY TANK IT THERE IS ALWAYS SPILLAGE; MY SES LIGHT CONSTANTLY STAYS ON AND SINCE MY STATE PRACTICES EMISSION CONTROL I HOLD MY BREATH AND PRAY THAT I PASS THE TEST SO I CAN LEGALLY DRIVE MY CAR. THESE ARE JUST SOME OF THE PROBLEMS THAT I FACE WITH THIS CAR AND FRANKLY THIS YEAR I'M NOT WORKING SO COMING UP WITH THE MONEY TO PAY AGAIN TO HAVE A MECHANIC REMOVE THE SES LIGHT SO I CAN GO HAVE THE EMISSION TESTING PERFORMED IS RIDICULOUS AND DRAINING A WALLET THAT IS VERY MUCH EMPTY. MY CAR NOW HAS MORE MILEAGE & I HAVEN'T HEARD MY RADIO IN OVER 2 YEARS BECAUSE THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT IS WRONG SO THEY JUST DISCONNECTED IT. WHY HAVEN'T THE NHTSA/DOT REQUIRED GMC TO FIX WHAT THEY KNOW IS BROKEN AND A HAZARD ON THE ROADS? I WOULD STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT THE NHTSA TAKE THIS SERIOUSLY BEFORE SOMEONE LOSES CONTROL AND PEOPLE LIVES ARE LOST. DON'T LET THIS BECOME ANOTHER TOYOTA ISSUE. *TR
May 29, 2012
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
I HAVE A 2003 GMC ENVOY. FROM THE BEGINNING I'VE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE ELECTRICAL WORKING PROPERLY (REARVIEW MIRRORS, SEAT CONTROLS, ETC). ALSO, MY FUEL INDICATOR AND SPEEDOMETER BOTH WENT OUT AT THE SAME TIME. I BELIEVE GMC SHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE DEFAULT AND REQUEST A RECALL. I HAVE READ NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS DEALING WITH THE VERY SAME ISSUES ON MODELS FROM 2003 THRU 2011. *TR
Mar 15, 2012
POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 GMC ENVOY XL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LOST CONTROL WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH ON A SLIGHTLY ICY ROADWAY. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL SYSTEM FAILED TO ENGAGE DURING THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT, AS WELL AS A PASSENGER SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES DURING THE CRASH. IN ADDITION, THE DRIVER OF THE SECOND VEHICLE INVOLVED IN THE CRASH SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO AN INSURANCE LOT. AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WERE MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD INVESTIGATE THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,630. UPDATED 01/05/12*LJ UPDATED 01/09/12
Dec 22, 2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
MY VEHICLE WAS MAKING A JET LIKE SOUND ON START UP AND WHILE DRIVING AND EVENTUALLY THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. IT ALSO WAS MAKING A CLICKING SOUND FROM THE ELECTRONIC HEATING UNIT. I TOOK IT IN TO A CERTIFIED GMC DEALER AND THEY SAID THE CLUTCH FAN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED (EXPENSIVE REPAIR). COULD NOT TELL WHERE THE CLICKING WAS COMING FROM AT THE TIME (1/6/11 CLICKING WILL NOT STOP - ENDED UP BEING A DOOR ACTUATOR). I DID SOME RESEARCH ON THESE PROBLEM AND THEY ARE VERY COMMON IN THESE VEHICLE. I CALLED GMC CUSTOMER SERVICE TO MAKE A COMPLAINT BECAUSE AT A LITTLE OVER 59000 MILES THESE PARTS SHOULD NOT HAVE GONE BAD. I WISH GMC WOULD CONSIDER A RECALL ON THIS PROBLEM AS WELL AS OTHER MAJOR THINGS.
Jan 07, 2011
VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
MY 2003 GMC ENVOY XL SLE HAS A LATCH PROBLEM ON THE BACK DOORS, IT HAS ALREADY BEEN FIXED BUT ISN'T RESOLVED AND THE DRIVER HEADLAMP CONSTANTLY BURNS OUT, 3 TIMES IN THE LAST 2 MONTHS. I CALLED ON A RECALL BUT THERE ISN'T ONE. ITS GOING TO CAUSE AN ACCIDENT AT SOME POINT. THE LAST TIME I TRIED TO FIX IT THE SOCKET WAS BURNT AND PLASTIC MELTED, THAT COULD'VE CAUSED A MAJOR FIRE. I AM VERY UNHAPPY AND DON'T KNOW WHAT CAN BE DONE HERE, IM GOING TO GET IN BIG TROUBLE BECAUSE I CAN'T PUT IN ANOTHER BULB IT WILL CAUSE MORE FIRE. *TR
Sep 20, 2010
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOORS INDEPENDENTLY FLEW OPEN. THE CONTACT WAS HOLDING ONTO THE DOOR WHILE DRIVING UNTIL SHE WAS ABLE TO BRING THE VEHICLE TO A STOP. THE DEALER ADVISED HAVING A DIAGNOSTIC PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. IN ADDITION, WHEN FILLING THE FUEL TANK, THE GASOLINE WOULD SPEW BACK OUT OF THE FILLER TUNE AND ONTO THE CONTACT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 180,000.
Jun 14, 2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
IN SIX YEARS MY 2003 ENVOY HAS HAD NOTHING BUT ELECTRICAL ISSUES. MY LIGHTS ARE CONSTANTLY BEING REPLACED. MY HEAD LIGHT WIRING HAS SHORTED OUT AND NOW THE WHOLE WIRING CONNECTION NEEDS REPLACED. THE LATEST IS AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM THAT IS DRAINING MY BATTERY AND NOT ALLOWING IT TO PROPERLY CHARGE. *TR
May 09, 2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
THROAT OF GAS TANK LEAKING ON A 2003 ENVOY. REVIEWING INTERNET, FOUND MANY SIMILAR PROBLEMS ON THE ENVOY'S AND STATED IN 2007 THAT NHTSA WAS INVESTIGATING. MECHANIC STATED VERY UNUSUAL TO LEAK IN THAT SPOT. ALSO, HAVE REPLACED BOTH HEAD LIGHT SOCKETS DUE TO BURNING UP. HAVE TALKED TO MANY ENVOY OWNERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. WHEN BULB BURNS OUT AND THE RECOMMENDED BULB IS PUT IN PLACE THE SOCKET AND WIRING GETS SO HOT THAT THE SOCKET IS CHARRED AND IS NO LONGER FUNCTIONAL. WIRES HAVE TO BE CUT AND A NEW SOCKET WIRED IN. *TR
Feb 23, 2010
POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
FIRST PROBLEM OCCURRED IN 2008, DRIVING TO WORK IN 2003 GMC ENVOY SLT (ORIGINAL OWNER) HEARD CLUNKING NOISE WHEN DOWNSHIFTING. TOOK CAR IN TO SHOP FOR REPAIR (JUST OVER 50K MILES SO OUT OF WARRANTY). SHOP EXPLAINED THAT THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED $4000 WITH ONE YEAR WARRANTY. SINCE I WAS PLANNING ON DRIVING CROSS COUNTRY DECIDED TO DO THE REPAIR. ONE YEAR LATER, DRIVING AND TRYING TO ACCELERATE ON A RAMP TO FIND SUV STUCK IN SECOND GEAR AND WOULDN'T ACCELERATE WHILE RPM KEPT GOING UP. ALSO HEARD CLUNKING WHEN DOWNSHIFTING. PULLED OVER AND TRIED TO GET GEARS TO SHIFT BY SLOWING DOWN AND SPEEDING UP (TO GET RPM TO DROP). DROVE CAR TO DEALER WHO STATED I NEEDED A NEW TRANSMISSION (AGAIN). DEALER REMOVED TRANSMISSION AND "FOUND INPUT BUSHING IN PUMP BAD. AND REVERSE DRUM. AND HAD HEAVY METAL CONTAMINATION". WHEN ASKED WHY THIS IS MY THIRD TRANSMISSION IN SIX YEARS THE SERVICE AGENT SAID "BAD LUCK". BOTH REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSIONS WERE REBUILDS. THE CURRENT TRANSMISSION IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. *TR
Aug 10, 2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
THE REAR DRIVER DOOR POPPED OPEN AND WON'T CLOSE. THE FAN CLUTCH FAILED 2 WEEKS AFTER I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. I THOUGHT THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT BECAUSE IT WAS WINDING REALLY HIGH AND NOT DRIVING NORMALLY. ALSO THE REAR PASSENGER DOORS ON BOTH SIDES HAVE MALFUNCTIONED. THE WINDOW ON THE PASSENGER REAR WENT OUT. I HAVE NOT CORRECTED THE FAILURES AS OF NOW. *TR
Oct 01, 2008
SUSPENSION,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC ENVOY. AFTER THE CONTACT PLACED FUEL IN HIS VEHICLE, HE CONTINUED TO SMELL AN ODOR OF GASOLINE. HE CRAWLED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED FUEL LEAKING ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE GAS TANK. THE GAS TANK WELD WAS RUSTED AND CRACKED, CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK OUT OF THE TANK. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE FRONT SUSPENSION OF THE VEHICLE WAS BANGING WHENEVER HE DROVE OVER THE SMALLEST BUMP. IN ADDITION, THE FAN CLUTCH WAS MAKING A CLICKING SOUND. THE DEALER INFORMED HIM THAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THE REPAIRS WERE HIS RESPONSIBILITY. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 88,000.
Aug 21, 2008
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC ENVOY. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT CONTINUED TO ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE AND AN OIL CHANGE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ROTORS ON THE VEHICLE WERE FAULTY AND THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING AND TIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER INFORMED GENERAL MOTORS THAT THE FAILURE WAS A RESULT OF NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. GENERAL MOTORS THEN STATED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 57,000. UPDATED 09/16/08. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE. UPDATED 09/18/08. *JB
Jul 18, 2008
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT SMELLED GASOLINE, BUT DID NOT PAY IT ANY ATTENTION INITIALLY. HIS SON ENTERED THE VEHICLE LATER AND ALSO SMELLED THE STRONG ODOR. THE FOLLOWING DAY THE CONTACT FILLED UP THE TANK WITH GASOLINE AND THE SMELL INTENSIFIED. WHEN HE ARRIVED HOME, HE NOTICED A FUEL LEAK BY THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WHEEL. A MECHANIC STATED THAT THE LEAK ORIGINATED FROM THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK WHERE THE FUEL PUMP CONNECTS. THE CONTACT DROPPED THE VEHICLE OFF AT THE DEALER THE NEXT DAY AND THEY STATED THAT THE LEAK ORIGINATED FROM THE GAS TANK, AND IT NEEDED TO BE COMPLETELY REPLACED. THE VEHICLE IS STILL AT THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 59,000. UPDATED 04/16/08. *LJ THE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING AND WOULD NOT ENGAGE IN 1ST GEAR. THE AIR CONDTION WAS BLOWING HOT AIR. THE IGNITION SWITHC SHORTED OUT.
Mar 14, 2008
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC ENVOY XL. WHILE APPROXIMATELY DRIVING 55MPH THE VEHICLE MADE AN EXCESSIVE NOISE AS IF THE VEHICLE SHIFTED OUT OF GEAR. THE THE GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR BECAME INOPERATIVE DISABLING THE VEHICLE FROM MOVING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED. THEY REPLACED THE PUMP ASSEMBLY, INPUT DRUM SHAFT, PEREFEET SHIFT, CONVERTER, AND THE UJC. IN ADDITION, SHE SMELLED A FUEL ODOR WHEN ADDING FUEL INTO THE FUEL TANK. THE MECHANIC STATED THERE WAS A LEAK IN THE FUEL TANK. THERE IS A DEFECT INVESTIGATION FOR THE FUEL SYSTEM, NHTSA ACTION# EA07009. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 108,000. THE VIN AND ENGINE SIZE WERE UNAVAILABLE.
Jan 03, 2008
VISIBILITY,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
CAR DASH BLANK AT START, MIRRORS GO EVERY DIRECTION AND MUST RESET EVERY TIME I START THE VEHICLE. *TR
Nov 13, 2007
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WOULD NOT LATCH. THE LATCHES FOR BOTH DRIVER SIDE DOORS WERE PREVIOUSLY REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05V494000 (LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH) FOR THE ENVOY XL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 102,000. UPDATED 01/11/08. *LJ THE FRONT DOOR LATCH ARE NOT STARTING TO FAIL. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILED. THE PINION SEAL WAS LEAKING AND THE TAILLIGHT CIRCUIT BOARD SHORTED OUT
Sep 07, 2007
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
THE SIDE-MIRRORS, PARTICULARLY ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE, MOVED TO DIFFERENT POSITIONS EVEN WITH ALL CURB PARKING FEATURES DISABLED. THE HAPPENED WITH ALMOST EVERY USE. 2. THE SPEEDOMETER GAVE FALSE READINGS AND FOR NO PARTICULAR REASON OR SPEED. IT MAY BE PEGGED AT 120 WHILE AT IDLE. IT WILL RANDOMLY RESET OR FAIL FREQUENTLY.*AK
Jun 25, 2007
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
WHILE TRAVELING AT OR LESS THAN 35 MPH, ON BRIGHT SUNNY DAY AND ON DRY PAVEMENT VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP, BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. LET IT UP AND PRESSED IT TO THE FLOOR AGAIN WITHOUT SUCCESS. ON THIRD ATTEMPT JAMMED THE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR AND THE ENTIRE CAR LOCKED UP. THE STEERING WHEEL WOULDN'T TURN, AT LEAST ONE WHEEL LOCKED, HIT THE CAR THAT WAS STOPPED AT THE STOP LIGHT. EVEN AFTER STOPPING ONLY THE SERVICE ENGINE CHECK LIGHT AND THE STOP ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE BRAKE PEDAL REMAINED TO THE FLOOR , AND I COULDN'T NOT SHIFT INTO PARK UNTIL AFTER JAMMING ON THE PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES. 9000 IN DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE, INCLUDING THE FRAME HAD TO BE PULLED, AND YET THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. 4OOO MILES TO THE OTHER VEHICLE. NO INJURIES.*AK
May 15, 2007
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
1 complaint
FUEL PUMP MODULE (FUEL SENDING UNIT) CORRODES AND LEAKS FUEL. AND GIVE FAULTY READING AT THE GAS READING GAUGE. NOT ABLE TO CHECK IF TANK IS EMPTY. *JB
Mar 27, 2007
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY,SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE,WHEELS,EQUIPMENT,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
2003 GMC ENVOY WITH A LIST OF PROBLEMS **NAR**CC THE CONSUMER BEGAN TO HEAR A KNOCKING AND PINGING IN THE ENGINE ON COLD STARTS AND FELT A HESITATION WHEN THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTED INTO GEAR. AFTER MANY COMPLAINTS, IT WAS FINALLY DISCOVERED THE ENGINE KNOCK WAS DUE TO SHORTER PISTONS IN THE RE-DESIGNED ENGINE AND THE HESITATION IN THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTING REQUIRED REPROGRAMMING. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD HE WOULD HAVE TO LIVE WITH THE ENGINE KNOCK, BECAUSE IT COULD BE MORE TROUBLE TAKING THE ENGINE APART. ON A SEPARATE OCCASION, THE ENGINE STALLED DUE TO THE BATTERY DYING. FROM APRIL 2004 TO OCTOBER 2004 THE BATTERY FAILED SEVERAL TIMES AND HAD TO BE RE-CHARGED. DURING THAT SAME TIME THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND EACH TIME IT HAPPENED, THE DEALER WOULD HAVE TO REPROGRAM THE ENGINE COMPUTER. THE RADIO WAS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY WHICH PRIMARILY CONSISTED OF STATIC. THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER CONTROL KNOBS AS WELL AS THE RADIO KNOBS WORE OUT. THE FRONT CENTER CONSOLE WAS LOOSE. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS COMING ON BECAUSE THE THIRD STOP LIGHT THAT'S ON THE TOP OF THE LIFTGATE MALFUNCTIONED. THERE WAS A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE STOP LIGHT. THE COOLING FAN BROKE, THE BRAKES AND THE LEFT FRONT HEAD LAMP HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS, DIRECTIONAL AND SIGNAL LIGHTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES. THE LUG NUT BROKE WHILE A REPLACEMENT TIRE WAS BEING MOUNTED ON THE VEHICLE. THE FRONT STABILIZER LINKAGE WAS REPLACED. THE GAS TANK HAD TO BE REPLACED ALONG WITH THE FUEL LINES AND A SEAL ON THE TANK DUE TO A LEAK. THE SEAT BELT WAS DESIGNED POORLY AND THE BELT CUTS INTO THE CONSUMERS NECK. THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR DIDN'T CLOSE PROPERLY, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE REPLACED WITHIN THE FIRST 2 YEARS. *JB
Mar 12, 2007
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
SPEEDOMETER PEGGED OUT, ACTING ERRATIC...NO WARNING; JUST STARTED WHILE DRIVING AROUND 35 MPH. SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT WORK ! RECALL PLEASE ! *JB
Nov 03, 2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
GAS TANK BACK SPITS WHEN FILLING AT STATION...GOES ALL OVER GROUND REAR ACCESS WINDOW POPS OPEN WHEN DRIVING PASSENGER WINDOW MECHANISM BROKEN AND GLASS PIECES FORMED IN DOOR. MECHANISM FAILED TO RAISE AND LOWER THE WINDOW...CAUSING A GRINDING SOUND. REPLACEMENT WAS COSTLY AND UNECESSARY FOR ME THE CAR OWNER. SHOULD WORK FOR YEARS WITHOUT FAILURE. *JB
Jul 12, 2006
PARKING BRAKE
1 complaint
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE PARKING BRAKE IS INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, BUT THERE IS NO REPAIR AVAILABLE.
Apr 04, 2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
1) SEQUENCE OF EVENTS - NOTHING HAPPENS WHEN WE TRY TO START. -BATTERY VOLTAGE OK, AUTO-HEADLIGHTS ON, BRIGHT - INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPLETELY DEAD -2 HOURS LATER, INSTRUMENT ON THE MILES PER HOUR INSTRUMENT IS GOING WILD, BACK AND FORTH FINALLY SETS AT ZERO, NOW ENGINE WILL START. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON FOR THE FIRST TIME - RADIO LOOSES PRESET STATION MEMORY 2) IT STARTED ABOUT A WEEK; WE HAD PROBLEMS STARTING THE WARM ENGINE. 3) AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL IS WORKING SORT OF, SOMETIME NOT 4) THE CHECK OIL CAME ON, AT THAT TIME THERE WAS PLENTY 5) THE BACKUP MIRROR OPTION IS ALWAYS LOOSING THE INPUT 6) TRANSMISSION PROBLEM LIGHT WAS ON FOR A DAY SOME TIME AGO WHILE DRIVING IN SB AND IN 2 WD, CALLED YOUR SERVICE AND WAS TOLD TO IGNORE THE DEALER REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH, A SUPERFICIAL FIX AS IT TURNED OUT LATER WHEN THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED AGAIN. THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM WAS NOT IDENTIFIED. *NM
Jan 17, 2006
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
THE VEHICLE WAS IN SERVICE 3 TIMES WITHIN 14 DAYS, GM SAYS THE PROBLEM WAS THE IGNITION SWITCH, I SAY THE SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN FIXED. ENGINE STALLED 6 TIMES IN MOVING TRAFFIC, THE "ABS" WARNING LIGHT IS ON, SOME TIME THE "CHECK ENGINE SOON" LIGHT COMES ON. DEALER REPLACES THROTTLE BODY INJECTION ASSEMBLY. NEXT DAY THE VEHICLE STALLS AGAIN WITH SAME SYMPTOMS. DEALER REPLACED IGNITION SWITCH AGAIN. !4 HOURS LATER ENGINE STALLS IN MOVING TRAFFIC. DEALER INSTALLS EVENT RECORDING DEVICE, ENGINE STALLS AND IDENTIFIED LOW IGNITION VOLTAGE (6.7 VS 13.6 VDC). SOURCE OF PROBLEM COULD NOT BE IDENTIFIED, DEALER SAYS VEHICLE IS SAFE TO DRIVE. WE FILED A LEMON LAW CLAIM. *NM
Jan 17, 2006
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE REDUCE POWER ENGINE AND OIL PRESSURE LOW, CHECK ENGINE IGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE STOPPED, ALTHOUGH, THE ENGINEWAS STILL RUNNING. THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE A PROBLEM, BUT REPLACED THE TANK GASKET, GAS PEDAL, AND COMPUTER CHIP. THIS CAUSED THE CONTACT TO REAR END ANOTHER VEHICLE. *AK
Jan 12, 2006
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
CONSUMER COMPLAINT REGARDING SCRATCHES ON GLASS AND ROTORS CORRODED. *TS THE MIRRORS CONTINUOUSLY LOST THEIR MEMORY POSITION. *JB
Dec 22, 2005
EQUIPMENT,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
I HAD A FLAT TIRE AND WENT TO USE THE GMC PROVIDED JACK AND SPARE TIRE. THE JACK WAS HELD IN BY A LARGE RUBBER BAND THAT BROKE AS SOON AS I STARTED TO REMOVE IT. WHEN I WENT TO LOWER THE SPARE TIRE DOWN I HEARD A "CRUNCH" COME FROM THE GEAR END OF THE SPARE TIRE PULLEY. THE SPARE TIRE PULLEY, WHICH WAS MADE OF PLASTIC, BROKE INTO PIECES AND WOULDN'T ALLOW THE TIRE TO BE LOWERED ANYMORE OR RAISED. GMC SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF THEMSELVES FOR PROVIDING SUCH A LOUSY SYSTEM ON SOMETHING THAT IS OBVIOUSLY USED IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION. NICE WAY TO SAVE A FEW DOLLARS. *NM
Nov 26, 2005
POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
ELECTRONIC PROBLEM WITH 4WD WAS SUPPOSEDLY CORRECTED IN 2004, TRANSFER CASE FOR 4WD WAS REPLACED IN APRIL 2005, AND 4WD FAILED AGAIN DURING FIRST DAY TRYING TO USE IT DURING ICY CONDITIONS AFTER IT WAS "REPAIRED" IN APRIL. HAD TO DRIVE ON DANGEROUS, SLICK ROADS WITHOUT 4WD FROM FAIRBANKS TO PALMER, AK. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE IN ALASKA WHERE WINTER DRIVING CAN BE VERY HAZARDOUS WITHOUT 4WD. HAVE HAD IT INTO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR LOUD SQUEAK UNDER VEHICLE WHEN MAKING TURNS OR GOING OVER BUMPS AT SLOW SPEEDS. NO CORRECTIVE ACTION BY DEALER. COULD NOT GET VEHICLE OUT OF "PARK". HAD TO HAVE IT TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. THEY DISCONNECTED SOMETHING AND TOLD ME TO BE CAREFUL BECAUSE WHATEVER THEY DID WOULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO BE PUT INTO "DRIVE" WITHOUT HAVING BRAKES ENGAGED! HAD TO DRIVE IT THIS WAY FOR SEVERAL WEEKS UNTIL THEY GOT REPLACEMENT PART. HAVE HAD OTHER PROBLEMS WITH CLIMATE CONTROL, WIND NOISE AROUND WINDOWS, AND MORE. NONE REPAIRED SATISFACTORILY. *NM
Oct 28, 2005
VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
FAULTY DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT THAT WILL NOT RELEASE TO FASTEN. I HAVE TAKEN THE CAR IN AND THE REPAIR PERSON SAID THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG, AND THAT IT JUST WAS CATCHING ON SOMETHING. ALSO, THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR BEHIND THE DRIVERS SEAT WAS VERY HARD TO OPEN THE REPAIR PERSON AT THE SAME DEALERSHIP BROKE THE HANDLE TRYING TO OPEN THE DOOR. THE REPAIR SHOP DID FIX THE HANDLE FOR FREE, HOWEVER THE DOOR REMAINS STILL VERY HARD TO OPEN AND I WOULD NOT USE THIS PARTICULAR DOOR. AFTER A WHILE THE DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE AND THE DOOR LATCH HAD TO BE REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE. THE BACK WINDOW WOULD NOT GO ALL THE WAY UP AND THE ACTUATOR HAD TO BE REPLACED ALSO. I AM NOT SURE WHAT MONTH THE FIRST INCIDENCE TOOK PLACE, BUT EVERYTHING SEEMED TO HAPPEN QUICKLY AFTERWARDS.*JB
Aug 30, 2005
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1 complaint
THE ROTORS ON OUR 2003 GMC ENVOY COMPLETELY RUSTED OUT, TO THE EXTENT THAT THEY COULD NOT EVEN BE TURNED, 13 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE. THERE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1/3 OF THE BRAKE PADS STILL UNUSED. WE HAD TO REPLACE ALL ROTORS AND PADS, AS THE ROTORS SCORED THE PADS.
Jul 05, 2005
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
THE 2003 ENVOY WE PURCHASED GAVE US NUMEROUS PROBLEMS, INCLUDING A NUMBER OF THE ONES OTHER OWNERS MENTIONED HERE, LIKE THE GLASS LIFTGATE THAT DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY, VARIOUS ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, BUT ESPECIALLY THE OUTSIDE REAR VIEW MIRRORS THAT MOVE ON THEIR OWN NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES THEY WERE SUPPOSEDLY FIXED BY SERVICE TECHNICIANS. THEY DO NOT STAY IN THE POSITION WE SET THEM IN, AND THE FUEL TANK LEAKING IS VERY DANGEROUS AS WELL AS INHALING FREON BECAUSE OF MALFUNCTIONING A/C SYSTEM. WHY IS GMC DOING NOTHING TO SOLVE THESE PROBLEMS? I CAN'T UNDERSTAND HOW THEY ARE GETTING AWAY WITH THIS SEEING THAT SO MANY OWNERS ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS. WHAT DO WE HAVE TO DO TO GET SOME HELP?*AK
Mar 16, 2005
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,SEATS
1 complaint
SAFETY PROBLEM REGARDING CONTROL OF DRIVER'S REAR VIEW MIRROR ON 2003 GMC ENVOY. *BF THERE HAD BEEN A STRANGE COMBINATION OF ELECTRICAL EVENTS CENTERED AROUND THE ACCESSORIES IN THE LEFT FRONT OF THE VEHICLE AND THE LEFT DOOR MIRROR. OTHER PROBLEMS: THE SEAT WOULD MOVE ERRATICALLY WHEN STARTING AND SHUTTING DOWN, THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR DID NOT LOCK IN SYNC WITH THE OTHERS, THE LOCKS WOULD CLICK 4 TIMES AFTER DRIVING ONE MILE, AND THE CONTROL BUTTON LIGHTS ON THE DRIVERS ARM REST WAS COMING OFF. *SC *JB
Feb 16, 2005
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL NOT WORKING. THE ODOMETER DID NOT SHOW A READING. THE SIDE MIRRORS MOVED ON THEIR OWN. *JB THE RADIO WAS INOPERATIVE, THERE WERE PROBLEM WITH ON STAR, THE A/C FREON WAS GOING INTO THE VEHICLES INTERIOR, FUEL LEAKED FROM THE TANK AND HAD RUN DOWN THE LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE/DOOR, THE BELL LIGHT AND MESSAGE WARNED LOW FUEL WHEN THE TANK WAS AT IT'S CAPACITY, THE LIFTGATE WOULD NOT LATCH. *SC
Nov 03, 2004
STEERING,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
VARIOUS PROBLEMS WITH 2003 GMC ENVOY. *MR THE WAS A "PINGING," ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. THE POWER STEERING FLUID WAS LOW AND THE STEERING GEAR HAD AN INTERNAL FAILURE, THE DRIVERS DOOR MADE A RATTLING NOISE ALONG WITH HOOD RATTLING. *SC *JB
Sep 14, 2004
POWER TRAIN,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S WINDSHIELD WIPERS.*MR THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT EVERYTIME THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE USED, THEY WOULD BOUNCE ACROSS THE WINDSHIELD SO MUCH THAT THE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO SEE AND IN ORDER FOR THEM TO BE USED, THE CONSUMER HAD TO KEEP TURNING THEM ON AND OFF TO SEE PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AT LEAST FOUR TIMES TO HAVE THE WIPERS ADJUSTED AND REPLACED. THE LAST TIME HOWEVER, IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS A BOW IN THE WINDSHIELD AND IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AFTER HAVING THE WINDSHIELD REPLACED, THE CONSUMER CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS. THERE WAS A FILM ON THE WINDSHIELD AND WHEN THE WIPERS WERE USED, THE CONSUMER COULD NOT SEE PROPERLY. ON TWO OCCASIONS THE 4WD/A4WD LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE WAS STUCK IN 4WD AND THEN ALL THE LIGHTS WENT OUT AND THE TRANSMISSION WAS SLIPPING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THE COMPUTER HAD TO BE REPROGRAMMED. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THE REAR WIPERS FAILED AND THE DEALER FOUND A NUT LOOSE AND THE FRONT WASHER HOSE DID NOT WORK AND THERE WAS A KINK IN IT. THERE WAS NOISE COMING FROM THE WINDOWS, ALTHOUGH THE DEALER SAID IT WAS COMING FROM THE MIRRORS. *JB
Jul 13, 2004
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR,AIR BAGS,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
PURCHASED 2003 GMC ENVOY SLT ON 11/30/2002. SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AS I WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE OFF THE LOT. RETURNED TO DEALER FOR REPAIR. DEALER SAID IT WAS A LOOSE WIRE IN THE SENSOR. ONE MONTH LATER SERVICE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. RETURNED IT TO DEALER, COULD NOT DETERMINE PROBLEM SO THEY REPLACED THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG. SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON AGAIN. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME. ALSO HAVE HAD INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKES. WHEN APPROACHING A STOP LIGHT HAVE HAD INSTANCES WHERE THE CAR WILL NOT STOP, AND THE BRAKE PEDAL IS TO THE FLOOR THIS HAS HAPPENED 3 TIMES. TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THIS IS THE WAY THE BRAKES FUNCTION ON THIS VEHICLE????? HAVE HAD INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS WITH THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE. THE LIGHTS ON THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE INDICATOR WILL FLASH FROM 2HI ALL THE WAY TO 4 WHL DRIVE WITHOUT EVERY TOUCHING THE CONTROL. EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED IN THIS VEHICLE FOR THE COST AND UNFORTUNATELY HAVE A 4 YEAR LEASE. WILL NOT RECOMMEND OR PURCHASE ANOTHER GMC PRODUCT. *AK
Jun 09, 2004
SEAT BELTS,CHILD SEAT
1 complaint
WHILE SITTING IN TRAFFIC CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK IN THE REAR, CAUSING IT TO STRIKE A ANOTHER VEHICLE IN THE REAR. CONSUMER SUSTAINED TORN LIGAMENTS IN THE NECK. REAR MIDDLE SEAT POSITION SEAT BELT HOLDING A CSS BECAME DETACHED ALMOST DISLODGING THE CSS WHICH WAS ANCHORED AT THE TOP BY A TETHER STRAP ATTACHED TO THE SEAT. *AK THE LATCH PLATE CAME OUT OF THE BUCKLE. SON CAN NOT REACH THE BUCKLE WHEN SEAT IN THE CSS. VEHICLE NOT TOTALED IN THE CRASH. ESTIMATED SPEED AT IMPACT WAS 30 MPH. JUST MINOR DAMAGE TO THE REAR BUMPER AND HATCH. STRIKING VEHICLE UNDER ROAD THE ENVOY. DEALER INSPECTED BUCKLE AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE ISSUE OF A POSSIBLE FALSE LATCHING.CW
May 03, 2004
TIRES,WHEELS
1 complaint
I HAD LOST 3 CENTER PIECES THAT COVERS THE LUDE BOLTS. I SPOKE THE COMPANY ABOUT THE ABOVE AND THEY STATED THEY HADN'T HAD ANY ONE TO COMPLAIN. BUT AFTER GREAT EFFORT IT WAS RESOLVED WITH ME BEING REIMBURSED WITH THE 1 I HAD PURCHASED AND THEY REPLACED THE OTHER 2. I HAD SPOKEN WITH 2 OF MY CO-WORKERS AND THEY HAD A SIMILAR COMPLAINT, BUT DID NOT PURSUE IT. NOW MY CRUISE CONTROL HAS GONE OUT AND MAY VECHILE ONLY HAVE 16,000 MILES ON IT AND I HAVEN'T USE D IT. THE WAY I FOUND OUT IT WAS NOT WORKING WAS WE WERE TAKING A TRIP AND THE CRUISE WOULD NOT WORK. I NOW HAVE TO TAKE IT IN FOR REPAIR AND I AM DREADING IT WILL BE A ORDEAL. SINCE I HAVE TO TAKE IT IN TO THE CHEVROLET PLACE INSTEAD OF THE DEALERSHIP I PURCHASED IT FROM BECAUSE OF THE POOR SERVICE.*AK
Apr 25, 2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. DEALER CHECKED THIS PROBLEM ON THREE OCCASIONS. ON EACH OCCASION THE SPARK PLUGS WERE CHANGED, AND THE BATTERY CABLE BOLT WAS REPLACED.*AK *NM
Apr 20, 2004
AIR BAGS,TIRES
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. THE DRIVER ATTEMPTED TO STEER THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD BUT THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER TWICE AND LANDED UPRIGHT. THE FRONT AND SIDE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR BRUISES. *AK *SC *JB
Jan 09, 2004
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING AROUND 35 MPH DURING A CLEAR DAY WHEN SUDDENLY THE STEERING WHEEL OF OUR 2003 GMC ENVOY STARTED WOBBLING AND SHE COULDN'T CONTROL IT ANYMORE. SHE STEPPED ON THE BRAKES BUT THE VEHICLE WOULDN'T STOP. THE VEHICLE WENT OVER THE CURB AND INITIALLY HIT A UTILITY POLE ON THE LEFT PASSENGER SIDE, THEN EVENTUALLY HIT THE TREE WITH THE FRONT BUMPER AND KNOCKED THE TWO STATIONARY OBJECTS DOWN. SURPRISINGLY, THE AIRBAG DIDN'T EVEN DEPLOY. THE INSURANCE COMPANY DECLARED THE VEHICLE TOTAL WRECKED AND UNREPAIRABLE. AS EXPECTED, GMC DECLINED RESPONSIBILITIES. THEY SENT A SO CALLED INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATOR BUT THEY WOULDN'T GIVE ME HIS PHONE NUMBER. THE REPORT THEY SENT CONTAINED ONLY RAW DATA ABOUT THE AIRBAG AND NOTHING ABOUT THE STEERING WHEEL. I WILL NEVER BUY OR RECOMMEND A GMC AGAIN.*AK
Dec 09, 2003
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
ONE WEEK AGO I PURCHASED A 2003 ENVOY SLE 4WD, IT HAS 200 MILES ON IT CURRENTLY AND NOTICED UPON DELIVERY THAT A MOLDING AROUND THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR IS CROOKED. AND 2 DAYS AGO I NOTICED A LARGE PUDDLE OF FRESH OIL UNDER MY VEHICLE, AND MY OIL LIGHT WENT ON THIS MORNING. I HAVEN'T EVEN HAD THIS VEHICLE FOR ONE WEEK AND I HAVE TO TAKE IT IN FOR REPAIRS. THIS DOES NOT MAKE ME FEEL OVERLY COMFORTABLE ABOUT MY PURCHASE. *AK
Jun 09, 2003
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
PURCHASED A 2003 ENVOY XL ON 27 DEC 02 - SINCE THAT TIME IT HAS BEEN TO THE GARAGE TWO TIMES - NO CLAMP ON ONE END OF THE POWER STEERING LINE (LUCKILY IT BLEW OFF WHILE STILL IN OUR DRIVE WAY - GOD HELP US IF IT HAD LET LOOSE AT HIGH SPEED ON A CROWDED HIGHWAY) SECOND TIME WAS FOR A BAD CAM SENSOR. AND WE HAVEN'T MADE THE FIRST PAYMENT YET. FIRST CASS NUMBER FROM GMC IS S1-68773551 - SECOND CASE NUMBER I DON'T HAVE YET AS I JUST REPORTED IT THIS MORNING. NEEDLESS TO SAY THAT MY WIFE AND I HAVE NO TRUST IN THIS CAR NOW - WHAT ELSE WILL GO WRONG NEXT.
Feb 03, 2003
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Where to Find VIN for Problems Check
To check for problems and complaints on your 2003 GMC Envoy, you'll need the VIN number. Find your VIN in one of these 4 common locations.
Understanding VIN Structure for Problem Reports
Each character in your 2003 GMC Envoy 17-digit VIN helps identify specific complaints and problems affecting your vehicle model.
How to Check 2003 GMC Envoy Problems in 3 Steps
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Locate Your VIN
Find the 17-character VIN on your 2003 GMC Envoy dashboard (visible through windshield), door jamb, engine bay, or vehicle documents.
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Review by Component
Browse owner-reported complaints organized by vehicle component (engine, transmission, brakes, electrical) to identify common issues and problem patterns for this model year.
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Check Safety Issues
Review crash and fire incidents for each component to assess safety concerns. Contact your GMC dealer or report problems to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many problems does the 2003 GMC Envoy have?
The 2003 GMC Envoy currently has 640 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 2003 GMC Envoy?
The most common problems reported for the 2003 GMC Envoy are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 2003 GMC Envoy problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 2003 GMC Envoy comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
How do I report problems with my 2003 GMC Envoy?
You can report safety problems with your 2003 GMC Envoy directly to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov or call 1-888-327-4236. Your complaint helps identify patterns and may lead to recalls or investigations.
Where can I find my VIN to check problems?
Your 2003 GMC Envoy VIN is located in 4 places: (1) Dashboard near windshield on driver's side, (2) Driver's door jamb sticker, (3) Engine bay, (4) Vehicle registration and insurance documents.
Is the 2003 GMC Envoy reliable?
Reliability can be assessed by reviewing the number and severity of owner complaints for the 2003 GMC Envoy. Check complaints by component, crash reports, and fire incidents above to evaluate potential issues and problem patterns.
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