2003 GMC Envoy XL Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 7%of 228 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 71,412miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2003 GMC Envoy XL, 7% of the 228 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 71,412 miles. 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.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10244088, filed 2008-10, 81,324 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 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.”
NHTSA complaint #10404312, filed 2011-06, 240,000 miles“Left rear door latch failed,while being replaced, I was informed right latch looked as bad. I paid $542 for these. When I contacted Gmc they told me the seals had been replaced and supposedly the latches looked ok then and no I'm sorry,old parts are unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10198467, filed 2007-08, 50,827 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10356617, filed 2010-09, 85,000 milesRelated recalls
- 05V494000Oct 27, 2005Certain 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…Covers: GMC Envoy XL 2002–2003, Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 2002–2003, Isuzu Ascender 2003
Latches, locks and linkages: 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 complaintsExterior lighting
16 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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