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2003 GMC Envoy XL: recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2003 GMC Envoy XL. The newest campaign is 05V494000. NHTSA received the report on 27 Oct 2005. The NHTSA record gives the component Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch. NHTSA has 228 complaints on file for this model year. 6 NHTSA investigations name this model year.

The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.

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Remedy of the newest campaign, 05V494000, in the NHTSA record

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.

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Recall campaigns

3 campaigns, newest first. 1,550,874 units in total.

  1. 05V494000Received . 98,007 units.

    Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 05077. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  2. 04V527000Received . 871,473 units.

    Exterior Lighting / Brake Lights

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 04087. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

  3. 04V046000Received . 581,394 units.

    Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer

    Defect, in the NHTSA record
    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.
    Consequence, in the NHTSA record
    Depending on the occurrence and weather situation, driver visibility could be reduced, which could result in a crash.
    Remedy, in the NHTSA record
    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.

    Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 04005. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .

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Complaints by component

228 complaints, 296 component mentions.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

  • 2003 GMC Envoy XL
  • All 2003 vehicles
2003 GMC Envoy XL: complaints by component, per 1,000 component mentions
Component2003 Envoy XLAll 2003 vehiclesEnvoy XL, all yearsMentions
Electrical System182.4122.8227.654
Fuel System, Gasoline175.735.2188.652
Visibility91.238.761.127
Structure74.364.346.822
Power Train64.2118.572.819
Exterior Lighting60.834.662.418
Latches/Locks/Linkages50.712.129.915
Engine and Engine Cooling43.974.549.413
Fuel/Propulsion System40.516.235.112
Air Bags37.283.729.911

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 25.

Complaints that report a crash
11
Complaints that report a fire
3
Injuries in the complaints
27
Deaths in the complaints
1
Date of the newest complaint
15 Jan 2020

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Complaints about the 2003 GMC Envoy XL, by the year NHTSA received them. The largest year is 2007, with 30 complaints.

Investigations

NHTSA investigations that name the 2003 GMC Envoy XL
NumberTypeSubjectComponentOpenedClosedCampaign
RQ17002Recall queryLoss of HeadlightsExterior Lighting / Headlights24 Apr 201729 Mar 2021
EA07009Engineering analysisFUEL PUMP MODULE LEAKS GASOLINEFuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump10 Jul 200728 Aug 2008
PE07014Preliminary evaluationFUEL TANK LEAKFuel System, Gasoline / Storage / Tank Assembly13 Mar 200712 Jun 2007
PE07013Preliminary evaluationFUEL PUMP MODULE LEAKS GASOLINEFuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump12 Mar 200710 Jul 2007
EA04021Engineering analysisBRAKE LAMP FAILUREExterior Lighting / Brake Lights3 Aug 20044 Nov 200404V527000
PE04001Preliminary evaluationFUEL SPILLAGE DURING REFUELINGFuel System, Gasoline / Storage5 Jan 20047 May 2004

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

Other model years

The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.

  1. 20023
  2. 20033
  3. 20041
  4. 20065

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

Official channels

Cite this page

Recall Register. 2003 GMC Envoy XL: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/gmc/envoy-xl/2003/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .

Sources

Source
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Licence
US government work, public domain
Recall file through
30 Sep 2026
Complaint file through
30 Sep 2026
First complaint in the file
1 Jan 1995
Manufacturer in the recall file
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

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Questions

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2003 GMC Envoy XL?
1,550,874 units in 3 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
How many recall campaigns does the GMC Envoy XL have for all model years?
NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns for the GMC Envoy XL, model years 2002 to 2006. 3 of them name the 2003 model year.
Which component do the complaints about the 2003 GMC Envoy XL name most often?
Electrical System: 54 of 296 component mentions, or 182.4 per 1,000. For all 2003 vehicles the figure is 122.8 per 1,000.
Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2003 GMC Envoy XL open?
No. Each of the 6 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.