The 2003 GMC Envoy's high safety profile includes 7 recall campaigns and 640 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

640

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

02V2220002002-09-08

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

CERTAIN PASSENGER, MINI VANS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE AN AIR BAG INFLATOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAT COULD FRACTURE AT A WELD DURING A DEPLOYMENT.

PIECES OF THE INFLATOR COULD STRIKE AND INJURE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS AND THE AIR BAG CUSHION WOULD NOT INFLATE FULLY, REDUCING THE CAPABILITY OF THE BAG TO PROTECT THE DRIVER.

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03V0510002003-14-02

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG THAT MAY NOT DEPLOY AS DESIGNED. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG INFLATOR COULD RUPTURE.

THIS COULD RESULT IN REDUCED CAPABILITY OF THE AIR BAG TO PROTECT THE DRIVER. ALSO IF THE AIR BAG INFLATOR RUPTURED, PIECES OF THE INFLATOR COULD STRIKE AND INJURE THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

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05V1980002005-05-05

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE DRIVER WISHING TO SIGNAL A TURN BY MOVING THE DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL LEVER, (UP OR DOWN) MAY CAUSE THE FRONT MARKER/TURN LIGHTS AND REAR TURN LIGHTS TO FLASH IN A MANNER SIMILAR TO HAZARD WARNING, RATHER THAN FLASHING ON THE DESIRED SIDE ONLY.

THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE ABLE TO CLEARLY SIGNAL THEIR INTENTIONS TO TURN, CHANGE TRAVEL LANES, OR POTENTIALLY WARN OTHERS OF AN IMPAIRED VEHICLE OPERATING CONDITION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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04V0460002004-04-02

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

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.

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

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03V1510002003-23-04

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A LEFT-FRONT BRAKE PIPE WITH A CIRCUMFERENTIAL SCORE AT A RANDOM LOCATION ALONG THE LENGTH OF THE PIPE AS THE RESULT OF THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. IF THE BRAKE PIPE PARTIALLY OR FULLY FRACTURED, BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL WOULD IMMEDIATELY INCREASE AND FRONT BRAKE PERFORMANCE WOULD BE REDUCED.

IF BRAKING PERFORMANCE IS REDUCED, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.

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03V0750002003-06-03

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A MECHANICAL OVERRIDE THAT COULD ALLOW THE IGNITION KEY TO BE REMOVED WITH THE SHIFT LEVER IN A POSITION OTHER THAN PARK. IN ADDITION, THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN OVERRIDE THAT CAN ALLOW THE TRANSMISSION TO BE SHIFTED OUT OF PARK WITH THE IGNITION IN THE OFF POSITION.

THESE OVERRIDES ARE NOT PERMITTED UNLESS THE VEHICLE HAS A LOCKING STEERING COLUMN.

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07E0140002007-26-02

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

CERTAIN MAXZONE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES, DEPO BRAND, P/NO 335-1120L-AS, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING PRODUCTION THE LAMP HOUSING SHAPE DEFORMED DISTORTING THE ASSEMBLY ANGLE OF THE REFLECTOR AND INFLUENCED THE AIMING POSITION. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2003 GMC Envoy has accumulated 640 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with fuel system, gasoline leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Fuel System, Gasoline100

02Electrical System85

03Power Train42

04Visibility40

05Structure34

640 total across 1 model years (2003–2003)Full data at NHTSA.gov

GMC Envoy Fuel Economy

14–16mpg combined

13-14city

16-20hwy

$4,200-$4,800/yr

With 6 configurations tested, the 2003 GMC Envoy ranges from 14 to 16 MPG combined. That's a 2 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim

Envoy 2WD - Automatic 4-spd

16mpg

4.2L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

14 city20 hwy~$4,200/yr-1/10 Poor

Envoy XL 2WD - Automatic 4-spd

16mpg

4.2L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

14 city19 hwy~$4,200/yr-1/10 Poor

Envoy 4WD - Automatic 4-spd

15mpg

4.2L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive

13 city19 hwy~$4,500/yr-1/10 Poor

Envoy XL 2WD - Automatic 4-spd

15mpg

5.3L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

14 city18 hwy~$4,500/yr-1/10 Poor

Envoy XL 4WD - Automatic 4-spd

15mpg

4.2L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive

13 city19 hwy~$4,500/yr-1/10 Poor

Envoy XL 4WD - Automatic 4-spd

14mpg

5.3L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive

13 city16 hwy~$4,800/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2003 GMC Envoy

25States

27%in top 3

If you're near Michigan, you're in luck: 11% of listings are there. But with 25 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

MIMichigan

611%

PAPennsylvania

59%

ILIllinois

47%

DEDelaware

35%

IDIdaho

35%

WAWashington

35%

WIWisconsin

35%

GAGeorgia

35%

TNTennessee

35%

NENebraska

24%

NJNew Jersey

24%

FLFlorida

24%

OHOhio

24%

DCWashington DC

24%

TXTexas

24%

MD1

MN1

MOMissouri

12%

INIndiana

12%

MTMontana

12%

NC1

AZ1

NHNew Hampshire

12%

NYNew York

12%

LA1

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2003.

2003 GMC Envoy Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2003 GMC Envoy a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2003 GMC Envoy. There are 7 recalls to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2003 GMC Envoy?

NHTSA shows 7 recall campaigns for the 2003 GMC Envoy. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What's the gas mileage of the 2003 GMC Envoy?

You'll get between 14 and 16 MPG combined from the 2003 GMC Envoy, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2003 GMC Envoy?

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE problems top the list with 640 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.