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2003 GMC Envoy XL Suspension Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
3%of 228 total for the year
Median mileage
90,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the suspension of the 2003 GMC Envoy XL, 3% of the 228 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,000 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.

“For the last 6 months, the rear of our 2003 Gmc Envoy Xl goes down after the vehicle is turned off. We have had the compressor for the suspension replaced but it continues to happen. Usually the rear of the vehicle goes back up after the vehicle has been on for a couple of minutes. Once, though, the rear suspension failed while driving.”

NHTSA complaint #10360455, filed 2010-10, 90,000 miles

“The rear of my 2003 Gmc Envoy Xl goes down after the vehicle is turned off. Usually the rear of the vehicle goes back up after the vehicle has been on for a couple of minutes. Once, though, the rear suspension failed while driving. Now my the rear on my vehicle is dawn this is a second time and no goes up that look danger for drive.”

NHTSA complaint #10369520, filed 2010-12, 82,430 miles

“Driving on highway when rear of vehicle felt like it was riding low. Got off highway at next exit to check back of truck. Rear of truck was sitting low. Turned truck off waited a few minutes, turned truck back on. The rear of the truck did not rise. This can not be safe for the rear suspension system to disengage while driving. I had previously noticed when the truck is first turned on that the rear suspension would engage and the rear of the vehicle would rise.”

NHTSA complaint #10427081, filed 2011-09, 128,159 miles

“My 03 Envoy Xl air compressor will not inflate the air suspension. The rear end is sitting way down with a little bit of air in the shocks but will bottom out easily. The compressor comes on for about 30 sec to 1 min at startup but no increase in ride height. This is the second time this has happened - 1st time was about 3-4 months after I bought the car in 2006 and the dealership fixed it for free. I have been reading on-line and have seen similar complaints over the years for the model - 2003 Gmc Envoy Xl.”

NHTSA complaint #10354666, filed 2010-09

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #10820022, filed 2016-01, 140,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200611%
200411%
200373%
200246%

Other parts of the 2003 GMC Envoy XL

Fuel system
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 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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