2003 GMC Envoy Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 3%of 394 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the equipment of the 2003 GMC Envoy, 3% of the 394 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,500 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“The consumer took the vehicle in for the instrument panel not working. The odometer did not show a reading. The side mirrors moved on their own. The radio was inoperative, there were problem with on star, the A/C freon was going into the vehicles interior, fuel leaked from the tank and had run down the left side of the vehicle/door, the bell light and message warned low fuel when the tank was at it's capacity, the liftgate would not latch.”
NHTSA complaint #10096707, filed 2004-11, 2,000 miles“First problem occurred in 2008, driving to work in 2003 Gmc Envoy slt (original owner) heard clunking noise when downshifting. Took car in to shop for repair (just over 50k miles so out of warranty). Shop explained that the transmission needed to be replaced $4000 with one year warranty. Since I was planning on driving cross country decided to do the repair. One year later, driving and trying to accelerate on a ramp to find SUV stuck in second gear and wouldn't accelerate while RPM kept going up. Also heard clunking when downshifting. …”
NHTSA complaint #10279939, filed 2009-08, 72,456 miles“2 complaints noticed enginee running hot, added fluid to radiator, near empty. A couple of months later, same thing. 3 months later, during oil change, mechanic indicated while doing checks that the radiator fluid was low. Told him this was the third time, he added fluid, pressure checked radiator - no holes or leaks. Seems to be evaporating. Air conditioner blowing hot air (excluding the fact the panel with AC controls quick working a loooonng time ago). Took in to dealer for repair. After $600 and all day visit with dealer, the piece broken was the size of a 2 -4 block of plastic. …”
NHTSA complaint #10205425, filed 2007-10, 100,000 miles“Purchased 2003 Gmc Envoy slt on 11/30/2002. Service airbag light came on as I was driving the vehicle off the lot. Returned to dealer for repair. Dealer said it was a loose wire in the sensor. One month later service airbag light came on again. Returned it to dealer, could not determine problem so they replaced the passenger side airbag. Service air bag light is on again. This is the third time. Also have had intermittent problems with the brakes. When approaching a stop light have had instances where the car will not stop, and the brake pedal is to the floor this has happened 3 times. …”
NHTSA complaint #10075075, filed 2004-06, 450 miles“The contact owns a 2003 Gmc Envoy. The contact smelled gasoline, but did not pay it any attention initially. His son entered the vehicle later and also smelled the strong odor. The following day the contact filled up the tank with gasoline and the smell intensified. When he arrived home, he noticed a fuel leak by the rear driver side wheel. A mechanic stated that the leak originated from the top of the fuel tank where the fuel pump connects. …”
NHTSA complaint #10221188, filed 2008-03, 59,000 milesRelated recalls
- 03V250000Jul 15, 2003Certain minivans, passenger and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint…Covers: GMC Envoy 2002–2003, Pontiac Aztek 2001–2003, Montana 2001, 2003 +10 more
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Equipment: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 GMC Envoy
94 complaintsElectrical system
77 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
40 complaintsAir bags
37 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
37 complaintsBody and structure
33 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsExterior lighting
26 complaintsEngine cooling
25 complaintsSuspension
19 complaintsSeat belts
15 complaintsSteering
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 GMC Envoy
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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