2003 GMC Envoy Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

7 safety recalls on file

The 2003 GMC Envoy has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 394 complaints with NHTSA, including 42 crashes, 8 fires, 37 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (78 reports).

7Recalls
394Owner complaints
42Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2003 GMC Envoy recalls

Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal

Recall 05V198May 5, 2005286,478 vehicles affected

Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer

Recall 04V046Feb 4, 2004581,394 vehicles affected

Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual

Recall 03V250Jul 15, 20031,707,825 vehicles affected

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Recall 03V075Mar 6, 2003511,167 vehicles affected

Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module

Recall 03V051Feb 14, 2003130 vehicles affected

Air Bags:Frontal

Recall 02V222Aug 9, 2002133,221 vehicles affected

Most common 2003 GMC Envoy problems

Problem areas named in the 394 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System78
Fuel System, Gasoline66
Power Train39
Air Bags37
Structure33
Visibility32
Fuel/Propulsion System27
Exterior Lighting26
Engine And Engine Cooling25
Suspension19

What owners report

2026-10-13, Fuel/Propulsion System
I can not put gas in my car. M garage smells of gas fumes. Very dangerous situation of possible fire or illness due to fumes ans I have no transportation. When I bought this car from GMC it had the sam problem. no recall just a safety bulletin. Manufacturer fixed it.There were no warning lights.
2026-07-27, Visibility/Wiper
My windshield wipers come on when you start the car, or when you just click the switch to put windows up, but the wiper switch is off. The wipers stay operating from 5 to 10 minutes before they shut off, and I am concerned the windshield and/or wipers may become damaged. This issue has just started to occur within the last week. There have been no warning messages of any type displayed.
2026-03-12, Engine
The contact owns a 2003 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that while in drive(D), the vehicle shut off and then restarted. The message “Service Engine Soon” was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer who installed the original instrument cluster, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.
2026-02-02, Suspension
The contact owns a 2003 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked on several occasions, there was condensation under the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer on several occasions, where it was determined that the differential needed to be repaired due to a leak coming from the axle. On several occasions, it was determined that the rear pinion seal needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the rear pinion seal was replaced on several occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 66,411.
2025-07-06, Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel indicator bounces from Empty to full in the matter of seconds while going down the road. Also, issues with mileage range reported as the fuel indicator is fluctuating.

2003 GMC Envoy questions

Does the 2003 GMC Envoy have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2003 GMC Envoy: Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer; Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Power Train:Automatic Transmission. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 GMC Envoy?

Based on 394 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (78), Fuel System, Gasoline (66), Power Train (39).

How do I check if a recall on my 2003 GMC Envoy has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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