2003 GMC Envoy XL Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 7%of 228 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 77,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2003 GMC Envoy XL, 7% of the 228 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 77,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11104092, filed 2018-06, 145,000 miles“My Gmc envoy cluster ( speedometer ) is not working properly sometimes it moves and sometime it just sit on zero, even if going 65 miles an hour.. The exterior headlight shot off one night when I was driving home I can only drive with full light. My mechanic stated it was due to an electrical problems... Gmc needs to do some recalls on some issue on this truck... I have red similar issue with other truck owner.”
NHTSA complaint #10509399, filed 2013-04, 92,236 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10329461, filed 2010-05, 89,458 miles“I am the owner of a 2003 Gmc envoy. There is currently a recall on some 2003 Gmc envoys regarding a turn signal defect NHTSA campaign id number 05v198000. With 286,478 potential vehicles affected. I took my car in and it is not within the VIN range of affected vehicles. Although my vehicle doses indeed have the intermittent incorrect turn signal problem, Gmc is refusing to have it fixed because of my VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10182639, filed 2007-02, 74,000 miles“To whom it may concern. 8/29/2012. I bought a used 2003 Gmc Envoy Xl sle/slt and purchased the vehicle from sherman of skokie il. About this vehicle. The third brake light piece that covers the top of the rear window basically fell off the car on a windy day. The plastic piece that holds the third brake light broke leading to the entire piece falling off hanging by the 2 wires that connect for power. I live in algonquin il and recently have seen three other envoys with the same missing third light piece in a period of two weeks. …”
NHTSA complaint #10474575, filed 2012-09, 115,000 milesRelated recalls
- 04V527000Nov 1, 2004On 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…Covers: GMC Envoy XL 2002–2004, Oldsmobile Bravada 2002–2004, Chevrolet Trailblazer 2002–2004 +2 more
Related service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10017179Oct 27, 2005Supplement to campaign 04087 / screws break in the tail lamp housing.
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 GMC Envoy XL
63 complaintsElectrical system
53 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
29 complaintsBody and structure
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
15 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 GMC Envoy XL
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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