2003 GMC Envoy XL Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 3%of 228 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 105,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the steering of the 2003 GMC Envoy XL, 3% of the 228 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 105,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10405321, filed 2011-06, 120,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10610038, filed 2014-07, 164,000 miles“Ne wisconsin, driving on very cold and snow covered highways, the steering wheel became increasingly difficult to turn. After twenty minutes, lost all power steering. Vehicle was inspected for: proper pwr strg fluid level (dip stick indicated full), any snow/ice obstructions between tire & inner fender (none), any fluid leaks (none), any puncture/ruptured hoses (none), any tire damage or improper inflation (all perfect). No noise from power steering pump at any speed, no pump shaft seal leak or pump bearing noise, pulley/shaft are not overheating (no excess friction). …”
NHTSA complaint #10216771, filed 2008-02, 41,138 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10694235, filed 2015-03“The contact owns a 2003 Gmc Envoy Xl. Occasionally, when the vehicle was started, the power steering would make a squealing noise. Presently, the squealing noise occurs each morning when the vehicle is first started. The dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The powertrain was unknown. The current mileage was 101,163 and failure mileage was 93,829. Updated.”
NHTSA complaint #10207648, filed 2007-11, 93,829 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10012694Aug 1, 2007Release of steering gear stub shaft bearing kit for service. *tt updated 08-15-07. *kb updated 10/09/07.
Steering: 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 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
15 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsEngine
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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