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2003 GMC Envoy XL

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2003 GMC Envoy XL
BUILT 2026-09-02

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, GMC Envoy XL Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2003 highlighted. 2002: 70 complaints 2002 2003: 228 complaints 2003 2004: 187 complaints 2004 2006: 109 complaints 2006
2003: 228 complaints
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YearComplaints
200270
2003228
2004187
2006109

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 24%

24% of complaints: electrical system — 54 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and switch.

CRASH FIRE INJURY
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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...

NHTSA ODI report, 20180626

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 23%

23% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 52 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tank assembly and filler pipe and cap.

FIRE INJURY
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MY DAD WAS DRIVING HIS 2003 GMC ENVOY XL HOME FROM WORK AND HE FELT A SMALL EXPLOSION AND SAW BLACK SMOKE OUT OF HIS REAR VIEW MIRROR. SO HE PULLED OVER, GOT OUT, AND THERE WERE FLAMES UNDERNEATH THE CAR. WITHIN 5-10 MINUTES THE CAR EXPLODED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20130713

VISIBILITY 12%

12% of complaints: visibility — 27 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing power window devices and controls and glass, side/rear.

INJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20121214

Also filed under STRUCTURE

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040713

Also filed under STRUCTURE

STRUCTURE 10%

10% of complaints: structure — 22 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body and hinge and attachments.

CRASH INJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180208

Also filed under SUSPENSION

POWER TRAIN 8%

8% of complaints: power train — 19 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and transfer case (4-wheel drive).

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20040105 — PE (closed 20040507)

FUEL SPILLAGE DURING REFUELING

R 20040706 — visibility

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEMS THAT WILL NOT TURN ON, CEASE OPERATION WHILE IN USE, FAIL TO TURN OFF/ON BY THEMSELVES (MOISTURE SENSITIVE WIPER SYSTEM), OR HAVE CONTINUOU

Remedy: DEALERS WILL COVER THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULE VENT HOLE WITH A PATCH. ALSO, THE WIPER MOTOR, CIRCUIT BOARD, AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WILL BE INSPECTED TO SIGNS OF WATER INTRUSION AND/OR CORROSION AN

Campaign 04V046000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20040803 — EA (closed 20041104)

BRAKE LAMP FAILURE

R 20041122 — exterior lighting

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, VIBRATION AND HEAT MAY CAUSE THE TAIL LAMP/STOP LAMP BULB TO LOOSEN IN ITS SOCKET. IF THIS OCCURS, THE BULB MAY FLICKER AND EVENTUALLY BECOME INOPERATIVE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TAIL LAMP/STOP LAMP ASSEMBLIES, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 22, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-8

Campaign 04V527000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060224 — latches/locks/linkages

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE A REAR SIDE CLOSURE LATCH THAT MAY NOT LATCH OR UNLATCH DUE TO CORROSION CAUSED BY ROAD SPLASH, SUCH AS WATER AND ROAD SALT. THESE VEHICLES WERE ORIGINALLY SOLD IN

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SEAL ALONG THE LOWER PART OF THE ROCKER PANEL TO PREVENT INTRUSION OF CORROSIVE MATERIAL, AND INSPECT THE REAR SIDE CLOSURE LATCHES. FUNCTIONAL LATCHES WILL BE CLEANED AND LUBR

Campaign 05V494000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20070312 — PE (closed 20070710)

FUEL PUMP MODULE LEAKS GASOLINE

I 20070313 — PE (closed 20070612)

FUEL TANK LEAK

I 20070710 — EA (closed 20080828)

FUEL PUMP MODULE LEAKS GASOLINE

I 20170424 — RQ (closed 20210329)

Loss of Headlights

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2003 GMC Envoy XL — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (54 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (52 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for visibility issues (27 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 04V046000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 04V527000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 05V494000 (latches/locks/linkages) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2003 GMC Envoy XL reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 GMC Envoy XL?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 24% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2003 GMC Envoy XL have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.