2003 GMC Envoy XL Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2003 GMC Envoy XL, and owners have filed 228 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 2003 GMC Envoy XL
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Latch (latches/locks/linkages)
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,…
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.…
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Brake lights (exterior lighting)
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.
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…
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Windshield wiper/washer (visibility)
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…
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…
228 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 GMC Envoy XL have filed 228 complaints with NHTSA; 11 describe a crash and 3 describe a fire. Reports cite 27 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 84,460 miles. Complaints peaked in 2007 with 30 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“While driving the vehicle a strong odor of gas entering the cabin. Fill vehicle up and large amount of gas pours on the ground from under the vehicle. Closer inspection reveals the part that attaches”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 15, 2020 · Engine
“I was driving down the road when the car shut down everything i was scared because i had traffic right behind me going 45mph and then they car would not run again. I was right in the middle of an inte”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 4, 2019 · Electrical system
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2003 GMC Envoy (Envoy 2WD, Envoy 4WD, Envoy XL 2WD, Envoy XL 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 14–16 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 13–14 / 16–20 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 4.2/5.3 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare GMC Envoy XL model years
Recall and complaint counts for every GMC Envoy XL model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 GMC Envoy XL | 3 | 70 |
| 2003 GMC Envoy XL | 3 | 228 |
| 2004 GMC Envoy XL | 1 | 187 |
| 2006 GMC Envoy XL | 5 | 109 |
Checking a specific 2003 GMC Envoy XL
How do I know if my 2003 GMC Envoy XL has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2003 GMC Envoy XL; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised GMC dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 04V046000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other GMC models
- Sierra 15008,930 complaints
- Acadia5,569 complaints
- Yukon4,989 complaints
- Sierra3,937 complaints
- Terrain3,124 complaints
- Jimmy2,720 complaints
- Envoy2,459 complaints
- Yukon XL2,417 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.