2003 GMC Envoy: recalls and complaints

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• 05V1980005 May 2005Exterior Lighting / Turn Signal
• 04V0460004 Feb 2004Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer
• 03V25000015 Jul 2003Equipment / Other / Owners/Service/Other Manual
• 03V15100023 Apr 2003Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
• 03V0750006 Mar 2003Power Train / Automatic Transmission
• 03V05100014 Feb 2003Air Bags / Frontal / Driver Side / Inflator Module
• 02V2220009 Aug 2002Air Bags / Frontal

1. 05V198000Received 5 May 2005. 286,478 units.

   Exterior Lighting / Turn Signal

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the suspect flasher modules with a new flasher module designed with sealed relays and more durable contact material inside of the relays free of charge. The recall began on august 4, 2005. Isuzu began mailing owner letters on august 4, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, isuzu at 1-800-255-6727, buick at 1-866-608-8080, and oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.

   Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 05044. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 4 Aug 2005.

2. 04V046000Received 4 Feb 2004. 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: 6 Jul 2004.

3. 03V250000Received 15 Jul 2003. 1,707,825 units.

   Equipment / Other / Owners/Service/Other Manual

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain minivans, passenger and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, "child restraint anchorage system." the owner's manual does not explain the meaning of the location symbols for the child restraint lower universal anchorage system.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This does not meet the requirements of the standard.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Owners will be provided with a supplement for their owner's manual. This supplement describes and shows the location symbols for the child restraint anchors that are located in the vehicle and on the child restraint or booster cushion. Owner notification began august 18, 2003. Owners should contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, GMC at 1-866-996-9463, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, or oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.

   Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 03039. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Aug 2003.

4. 03V151000Received 23 Apr 2003. 44,653 units.

   Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If braking performance is reduced, a crash could occur.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the left-front brake pipe. Owner notification began on may 29, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, GMC at 1-800-462-8782, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-8006.

   Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 03025. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 May 2003.

5. 03V075000Received 6 Mar 2003. 511,167 units.

   Power Train / Automatic Transmission

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   These overrides are not permitted unless the vehicle has a locking steering column.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will eliminate these conditions by disabling the overrides. Owner notification began on may 29, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, GMC at 1-800-462-8782, oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or hummer at 1-866-486-6376.

   Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 03012. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 29 May 2003.

6. 03V051000Received 14 Feb 2003. 130 units.

   Air Bags / Frontal / Driver Side / Inflator Module

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, install a new driver's air bag. Owner notification began on march 11, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1-800-521-7300, cadillac at 1-800-458-8006, chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, GMC at 1-800-462-8782, or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.

   Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 03008. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 11 Mar 2003.

7. 02V222000Received 9 Aug 2002. 133,221 units.

   Air Bags / Frontal

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect, and replace, if necessary, the air bag module assembly on the driver's side. Owner notification began august 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1-800-521-7300, cadillac at 1-800-458-8006, chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, GMC at 1-800-462-8782, oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.

   Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 02032. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Aug 2002.

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Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

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
• All 2003 vehicles

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 28.

Complaints that report a crash

42

Complaints that report a fire

8

Injuries in the complaints

37

Deaths in the complaints

4

Date of the newest complaint

27 Jul 2026

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.

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.

1. 19950
2. 19960
3. 19970
4. 19982
5. 19991
6. 20001
7. 20011
8. 200213
9. 20037
10. 20041
11. 20052
12. 20068
13. 20075
14. 20080
15. 20090

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

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2003 GMC Envoy?

3,264,868 units in 7 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the GMC Envoy have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 27 recall campaigns for the GMC Envoy, model years 1995 to 2009. 7 of them name the 2003 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2003 GMC Envoy name most often?

Electrical System: 78 of 511 component mentions, or 152.6 per 1,000. For all 2003 vehicles the figure is 122.8 per 1,000.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2003 GMC Envoy open?

No. Each of the 7 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.