2003 GMC Envoy Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 40about this part
- Share
- 10%of 394 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 40 complaints about the visibility of the 2003 GMC Envoy, 10% of the 394 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,500 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 operating vehicle, windshield wipers will come on without warning and cannot be turned off with the standard wiper controls. Is necessary to pull the wiper fuse to stop the wipers. If caught in a rain shower while in traffic with fuse pulled, have no way to turn on wipers. Very dangerous. This was addressed in NHTSA reference #04v046000, but our VIN was not included. Because of the danger, will have to repair at my expense.”
NHTSA complaint #11016234, filed 2017-08, 394,000 miles“After six months having purchased this used vehicle from a local dealer, I noticed that the driver's door was not working properly, nor were the power window devices, controls, power locks and also the visibility of driver's rear window. I noticed that the door would overheat and sometimes I can smell an odor similar to when something is burning. I have taken the vehicle to a mechanic and finding the solution to the problem has been difficult. …”
NHTSA complaint #10542676, filed 2013-09, 143,084 miles“2003 Gmc Envoy has continuous malfunctions in the outside rear view mirrors. When using the curb assist option the mirrors do not return to the original position. When option is turned off the mirrors turn upward (toward sky) after vehicle is put into the drive position. Dealer says it is my problem and Gmc said do what you have to do when I threatened to contact your organization.”
NHTSA complaint #10200949, filed 2007-08, 39,000 miles“Non functional wiper motor that the dealership (toby wells, pinehurst, nc) as well as other local GM dealers (silvestry, laurinburg, and joe brown, rockingham) have told me is known by GM, and common problem. Even with this knowledge, it still took almost 2 weeks before I could get the problem repaired”
NHTSA complaint #10000118, filed 2002-12, 3,500 miles“I was driving on 6/13/07 & it was raining I had the windshield wipers on, and when it stopped raining, approximately 45 minutes later, I turned off the wipers. However, they never cut off. I tried everything turned them on & off but they continued to stay on. I tried to find the fuses but couldn't. So I went to wilton motors nearby & the service desk person came out and took out the fuse for me. I made a appointment for the next day 06/14/07. Later, I looked up the problem on the internet & found NHTSA recall 04v046000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10193395, filed 2007-06, 52,000 milesRelated recalls
- 04V046000Feb 4, 2004Certain sport utility vehicles have windshield wiper systems that will not turn on, cease operation while in use, fail to turn off/on by themselves (moisture…Covers: GMC Envoy 2002–2003, Oldsmobile Bravada 2002–2003, Chevrolet Trailblazer 2002–2003 +2 more
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- 10151858Nov 19, 2018This Preliminary information communicates a change in software in the PDM to prevent "wandering mirrors".
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 | 33 | 15% |
| 2006 | 34 | 10% |
| 2005 | 17 | 3% |
| 2004 | 20 | 5% |
| 2003 | 40 | 10% |
| 2002 | 52 | 11% |
| 2001 | 1 | 20% |
| 2000 | 6 | 27% |
| 1999 | 1 | 11% |
| 1998 | 3 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2003 GMC Envoy
94 complaintsElectrical system
77 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 complaintsEngine
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 GMC Envoy
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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