2003 Gmc Envoy Xl problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (26) · Fuel System, Gasoline (20) · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly (11)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Gmc Envoy Xl model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
196 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (120)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Unknown Or Other 2024-09-06 · PIT3271P · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. general motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. technician s
Electrical System 2024-08-26 · General Communication · Service Campaign
vehicle wide programming (vwp) is a new process to update software on gm vehicles. it provides the ability via a single selection within techline connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). the updating of modules is com
Power Train 2024-07-24 · 24-NA-141 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
gm is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities. the damage is being caused either in the removal process by the technician, or inadequate packaging or shipping. this bulletin advises the dealers to be more careful not to damage the transmissions durin
Fuel/Propulsion System 2024-06-28 · 16-NA-383 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, crank no start, extended crank or misfire, mil with dtcs, and explains how top tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
Unknown Or Other 2024-06-17 · 18-NA-099 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information for use on a product assistance claim (pac), which is formerly known as a product allegation resolution (par) claim.
Showing the 6 most recent of 120 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2020-01-15 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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 to the gas tank is broken off causing vapors to escape and not providing a seal to contain the smell. while driving on the interstate at normal op…”
2019-04-04 · Vehicle Speed Control · 188,000 mi“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 inter section at hall road and 59 it was the scariest thing that has happened to me. i bought this vehicle as a used auto and i'm not sure if the emmissio…”
2018-11-23 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 181,000 mi“when in park position heavy gas fumes coming from a leak at the top of the tank. you can visually see the gas stains on the sides and bottom of tank.when rolling to a stop the fumes return.i'm getting headaches and burning of my eyes and throat.i checked my vin for recalls, the parts involved are #14423c fuel tank inlet check valve fracture,and #0…”
2018-09-04 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 110,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc envoy xl. the contact noticed a strong fuel odor inside the vehicle. the contact took the vehicle to manfredi chevrolet (2519 hylan blvd, staten island, ny 10306, (347) 979-0291) per an unknown recall regarding the fuel tank. the contact was informed that the failure was not related to the recall. the contact then to…”
2018-06-26 · Exterior Lighting · 145,000 mi“while driving on the highway at 65 mph, the third row floor got really hot and my children were saying their feet were really hot and we smelled something like plastic melting and my 15 year old cousins boot melted and the carpet melted and you can see metal. once we arrived home the blinker stayed on and did not shut off until the battery died. ju…”
2018-02-08 · Suspension · 90,000 mi“we purchased our 2003 gmc envoy xl sle 8 cylinder brand new at alden buick in fairhaven, mass in july 2003; for the past 3 years we had it serviced at robertsson's gmc 2680 cranberry highway, wareham, mass.02571,508-291-0044. we had it reconditioned at this dealership last year, spending $4000.00; we had it inspected at this dealership with the mas…”
2017-07-19 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 90,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc envoy xl. the contact stated that the filler pipe was fractured and caused the bladder to leak. the contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the bladder and filler neck needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the approximate f…”
2017-07-17 · Structure:body“the rear passenger door stop closing ....the latch is broken ...they had a recall on this in 2005 but claim it's close now what can i do?…”
2017-03-27 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 98,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc envoy xl. while driving 30 mph, the fuel gauge fluctuated and failed to properly display the amount of fuel in the tank. the lack of fuel caused the vehicle to stall. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the approximate failure mileage…”
2016-12-09 · Air Bags · 138,000 mi · 💥 crash“when the driver slid on ice and crashed into a tree, the airbag did not deploy and the driver was injured…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.