Model year record

2003 GMC Envoy XL

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 296 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V494000

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

Component: Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 98,007
Reported to NHTSA: 2005-10-27
Owners notified: 2006-02-24

Defect description

CERTAIN 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 SALT. THESE VEHICLES WERE ORIGINALLY SOLD IN OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

Safety risk

IF THE DOOR IS NOT LATCHED PROPERLY AND IT GOES UNNOTICED, IT MAY OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. IF AN UNBELTED OCCUPANT FELL OUT OF THE VEHICLE, PERSONAL INJURIES COULD OCCUR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SEAL ALONG THE LOWER PART OF THE ROCKER PANEL TO PREVENT INTRUSION OF CORROSIVE MATERIAL, AND INSPECT THE REAR SIDE CLOSURE LATCHES. FUNCTIONAL LATCHES WILL BE CLEANED AND LUBRICATED. NON-FUNCTIONING LATCHES WILL BE REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 24, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, OR ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V527000

Exterior lighting: brake lights

Component: Exterior lighting: brake lights
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 871,473
Reported to NHTSA: 2004-11-01
Owners notified: 2004-11-22

Defect description

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, VIBRATION AND HEAT MAY CAUSE THE TAIL LAMP/STOP LAMP BULB TO LOOSEN IN ITS SOCKET. IF THIS OCCURS, THE BULB MAY FLICKER AND EVENTUALLY BECOME INOPERATIVE.

Safety risk

AN INOPERATIVE BRAKE LAMP WILL NOT CONVEY THE DRIVER'S INTENTION OF STOPPING TO DRIVERS IN FOLLOWING VEHICLES, AND AN INOPERATIVE REAR TURN SIGNAL LAMP WILL NOT CONVEY THE DRIVER'S INTENTION TO TURN TO DRIVERS IN FOLLOWING VEHICLES. BOTH OF THESE FAILURES CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TAIL LAMP/STOP LAMP ASSEMBLIES, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 22, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537, BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V046000

Visibility: windshield wiper/washer

Component: Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected: 581,394
Reported to NHTSA: 2004-02-04
Owners notified: 2004-07-06

Defect description

CERTAIN 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 SENSITIVE WIPER SYSTEM), OR HAVE CONTINUOUS WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP OPERATION BECAUSE THE PRESENCE OF WATER WITHIN THE WIPER MODULES CAN EITHER CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT OR CAN LEAD TO THE CORROSION OF COMPONENTS WITHIN THE MODULE.

Safety risk

DEPENDING ON THE OCCURRENCE AND WEATHER SITUATION, DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL COVER THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULE VENT HOLE WITH A PATCH. ALSO, THE WIPER MOTOR, CIRCUIT BOARD, AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WILL BE INSPECTED TO SIGNS OF WATER INTRUSION AND/OR CORROSION AND BE REPLACED AS REQUIRED. THE RECALL BEGAN JULY 6, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537; OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Electrical system	39	100,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline	24	74,423 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly	12	48,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system	12	104,506 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel	10	74,000 mi
Structure: body	10	125,311 mi
Visibility	10	85,000 mi
Exterior lighting	9	92,236 mi
Air bags	8	100,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap	8	57,000 mi
Vehicle speed control	8	64,125 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch	7	41,096 mi
Engine	6	145,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages	5	89,458 mi
Power train	5	132,100 mi
Power train: automatic transmission	5	70,100 mi
Steering	5	105,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls	5	47,500 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch	4	34,000 mi
Exterior lighting: turn signal	4	69,000 mi
Suspension	4	90,000 mi
Tires	4	20,600 mi
Visibility: glass, side/rear	4	95,000 mi
Air bags: frontal	3	56,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine	3	36,000 mi
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift	3	22,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights	3	71,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump	3	56,400 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage	3	51,050 mi
Structure	3	105,200 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: hinge and attachments	3	500 mi
Suspension: rear	3	82,430 mi
Unknown or other	3	117,000 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer	3	31,250 mi
Engine and engine cooling	2	30,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan	2	66,677 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor	2	34,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner	2	500 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings	2	42,659 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock	2	51,264 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines	2	48,000 mi
Power train: clutch assembly	2	119,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit	2	56,000 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)	2	68,000 mi
Seat belts	2	108,000 mi
Structure: body: door	2	81,324 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate	2	66,780 mi
Visibility/wiper	2	238,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system	2	4,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior	2	500 mi
Wheels	2	140,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash	1	18,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)	1	140,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system	1	51,264 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings	1	34,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline	1	—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system	1	120,000 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights: switch	1	35,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights	1	—
Fuel system, other	1	48,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch	1	103,000 mi
Power train: driveline	1	143,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: power adjust	1	29,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler	1	—
Service brakes, air: antilock	1	94,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip	1	—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump	1	41,138 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut	1	—
Structure: body: tailgate: hinge and attachments	1	—
Tires: tread/belt	1	20,600 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices	1	90,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs	1	—

The 2002 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. The 2004 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.