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2003 GMC Envoy repairs by problem area
Engine (36%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (4%)
Suspension and Steering (19%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (24%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 160 repairs.
2003 GMC Envoy repair cost distribution
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (36%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 124 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2003 GMC Envoy
Engine not specified
| GMC Envoy in Georgia, United States Aug 2013 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Sep 2013137000 miUS $80 | Driver door seal ripped at several places along bottom of door. Bought new seal and replaced it. Right dashboard vent broken. Found used one on eBay and replace it. right dashboard Bose speaker blown. Found used Bose speaker on eBay and replaced it. Drivers seat bottom leather torn along door edge. Found upholstery guy to replace torn leather at my house. Restained two leather panels to match the seat. Engine idling rough. Had throttle body cleaned and engine control module reflashed to clear errors. | ||
2003 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV, ext.
290-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| GMC Envoy in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2003 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Oct 200316175 mi | Transmission slips then bangs into gear - found 2 - 4 bands shot, clutch worn and metal shavings in pan. Dealer installed new transmission, under Warranty | ||
| Apr 200425717 mi | Replaced evaporator vent solenoid under Warranty | ||
| May 200427905 mi | Emerg Repairs @ GM Garage (Leonardtown, Md), Would not start or shift from Park. Replaced ignition switch & fuel tank pressure sensor, also found left outer tie-rod with excessive play. Replaced tie-rod and performed alignment. Warranty | ||
| Jul 200429372 mi | Replaced faulty Fan Clutch Assy - Warranty 1st occurrence - May 2004, 29372 miles Replaced faulty Fan Clutch Assy - Warranty 2nd occurrence - 32624 miles | ||
| Jul 200549845 mi | Replaced faulty Fan Clutch Assy - Warranty 3rd occurrence, July 2005, 49845 miles. Dealer covered as warranty item due to repeated failures | ||
| Aug 200664967 mi | Replaced Catalytic Converter, Y-Pipe, Gaskets, O2 Sensor & Road Tested - All covered as Warranty Items | ||
| Aug 200779602 miUS $227 | Replace VICM - Updated OnStar. | ||
| Feb 200889805 mi | Emerg Repairs (Brandywine, Md. GM Dealer) - Would not run, Performed Diagnostic & replaced #3 spark plug (cracked). Md dealer reported 1/2 plugs/wires were original, GM Dealer (Pa) absorbed cost | ||
| Apr 200891593 mi | Pa. GM Dealer Installed new Plugs & Wires (from prior svce charged / originally reported as completed but NOT performed) | ||
| Aug 2009108978 miUS $122 | No Power Controls (Int Lites, Radio, Door, Window, Seat, etc.). Replaced Master Fuse, performed annual state inspection plus routine Lube/Oil/Fltr service. | ||
| Dec 2009112051 miUS $262 | Replace Blower Motor Resistor, Fixed Air Bag Light (Air Bag Light problem still exists) plus routine Lube/Oil/Fltr service. | ||
| Jun 2010118134 miUS $442 | Replace A/C Belt & Line, plug Rt front tire plus routine Lube/Oil/Fltr service. | ||
| Dec 2011136000 miUS $238 | Power steering unit cooler leak, replacement with new cooling unit | ||
| Feb 2012137100 miUS $323 | hard miss/vac lk suspected - diag, repair air intake cowling, replaced oil press & fuel lvl sensors, replace wtr pump & hose, flush radiator, replace serpentine belts check engine soon light came on again and hard miss from prior visit continued, only worse. dealer now found vac leak in lower intake manifold gasket. dealer replaced gasket. | ||
| Sep 2013157000 miUS $200 | regular customer mechanic and independent alignment shop specialist both advised against additional suspension system repairs as cost would exceed value of vehicle, both advised to retire vehicle. AGREED & purchased replacement vehicle. | ||
| GMC Envoy in California, United States Dec 2011 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Dec 2013140000 miUS $2641 | replaced alternator, serpentine belt, rear air bag assempbly, air compressor for air ride, replaced left from torc bolts | ||
| GMC Envoy in Alberta, Canada Oct 2016 - May 2017 | |||
| Nov 2016230520 miC $850 | Worn tie rods. New CV joint for transfer case | ||
| Jan 2017231040 miC $1500 | Front diff actuater was not engaging. | ||
| GMC Envoy in Illinois, United States Jul 2015 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 2017141000 miUS $80 | Replaced electro-viscous fan clutch (common issue) | ||
| Aug 2017141000 miUS $200 | Water Pump & Thermostat (preventative, done as part of fan clutch repair) Replaced drive belts & alternator (preventative, done as part of fan clutch repair) | ||
| Oct 2017143000 miUS $500 | Replaced front stabilizer links & bushings Upper Ball Joints Replaced Replaced front / rear shocks Replaced front brake rotors & pads | ||
| Jun 2018147000 mi | Small coolant leak from upper hose (had replaced 1yr earlier). Self-repaired. | ||
| GMC Envoy in Tennessee, United States Jan 2011 - Jan 2013 | |||
| Nov 2011150000 miUS $400 | replaced water pump | ||
2003 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV, ext.
275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD
| GMC Envoy in Louisiana, United States Mar 2015 - Mar 2015 | |||
| Mar 2015124000 miUS $1200 | water pump broke and caused leak in radiator | ||
2003 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV, ext.
275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| GMC Envoy in Kentucky, United States Mar 2017 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Aug 2017190000 miUS $300 | Steering rack failed. Power Steering fluid leak. Known issues with the seals for the high pressure and return lines. | ||
| GMC Envoy in Michigan, United States May 2014 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Jul 2014244000 miUS $180 | Driver door window motor | ||
| GMC Envoy in Ontario, Canada Jul 2014 - Nov 2014 | |||
| Nov 2014122760 miC $150 | Thermostat too old | ||
| GMC Envoy in Georgia, United States Dec 2012 - Dec 2018 | |||
| Mar 2014180000 miUS $85 | AC working fine, Driver-side dash vent only blows hot air, while passenger-side works fine. Replace "heater blend door actuator" on driver side. | ||
| Jun 2014185000 miUS $2200 | Replaced: Lower & Upper ball joint, Front Swaybar links, Front Struts & Springs. And New Battery. | ||
| Dec 2014192000 miUS $524 | Flashing engine light. Replaced number 4 coil and spark plug. | ||
| Jul 2015198200 miUS $150 | Charging System fault, replaced alternator. | ||
| Nov 2015204000 miUS $75 | Engine light flashing feels like misfire, produced P0300 code. Replaced Fuel Filter, no change. Reset Engine light second time it produce P0301 code. Replaced Cylinder 1 ignition coil. | ||
| Jan 2016194800 miUS $20 | Horn started a constant blurring after using remote to unlock vehicle. Remove "horn" fuse to stop blurring. Replaced Horn "Relay". | ||
| Sep 2017228000 miUS $70 | Horn not working and was randomly blowing its fuse. Replaced both "High Note & Low Note" horns. | ||
| Nov 2017230091 miUS $1375 | Overheating,determined water pump needed replacing. Replaced front left/right, upper/lower ball joints. Replaced cv axles. | ||
| Dec 2017231000 miUS $13 | Symptom: all 3 brake lights constant on, causing battery drain. Replaced "Stop Lamp Switch" (BWD Part#SL2043). It's located just above the brake pedal, attached to the braking mechanism. Mine was attached with a retaining clip, not screw, nut/bolt. | ||
| GMC Envoy in Pennsylvania, United States Nov 2012 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Feb 2013130900 miUS $1200 | Sway bar and tie rods replaced. Also replaced shocks and rear tires new muffler and tailpipe | ||
| GMC Envoy in Colorado, United States Jun 2010 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Jul 2011127000 miUS $1100 | The airbag leveling system was leaking and compressor had to keep filling. Replaced airbags in rear springs. Also replaced front brakepads amd turned rotors during visit. | ||
| Dec 2011135000 miUS $550 | Heater blower was intermittent. Dealer replaced sensor. Problem reappeared within 2 weeks. Took to dealer again and they stated it was actually heater blower motor - which was replaced and fixed the problem. | ||
2003 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| GMC Envoy in Texas, United States Aug 2004 - Jan 2011 | |||
| Feb 2004512 mi | The computer's fuel management system was malfunctioning, and as a result the engine was missing, the CEL and reduced engine power light turned on. This occurred only 3 days after purchase of the vehicle. The ECU was exchanged for a new one. | ||
| Jun 200734000 mi | The radiator's fan clutch failed, so the engine started to overheat sometimes in traffic. The repair took two days, but a free rental was given and the cost of repair was covered under warranty. | ||
2003 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV
290-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| GMC Envoy in New York, United States Aug 2014 - Jan 2017 | |||
| Dec 201470000 miUS $1490 | Car made awful metal-on-metal noises when in 4WD. Mechanic said problem was due to faulty transfer case. | ||
| Jul 201690300 miUS $1030 | One outer tie-rod was loose. Rack and pinion assembly was leaking. Damaged bearing on one wheel. All three replaced. | ||
2003 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV
275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD
| GMC Envoy in Indiana, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 2018164000 miUS $550 | Water pump | ||
| GMC Envoy in Minnesota, United States Oct 2014 - Jun 2015 | |||
| Dec 2014154000 miUS $1100 | wheel bearing, vibration and noise over 35 mph. | ||
| GMC Envoy in Florida, United States Feb 2006 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Nov 200652500 miUS $217 | Replaced trans cooler line. | ||
| Apr 200992542 miUS $550 | Replace instrument cluster | ||
| Sep 200996000 miUS $275 | Replaced trans shift cable | ||
| Oct 200997000 miUS $160 | replace thermostat | ||
| Apr 2011112000 miUS $1000 | Rotted gas tank, crack was leaking gas. Replaced tank. | ||
| GMC Envoy in Mississippi, United States Jun 2015 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Sep 2016142000 mi | gear shift linkage bushing had to be replaced on shifter cable | ||
| GMC Envoy in Michigan, United States Nov 2008 - Jul 2015 | |||
| Aug 200990000 miUS $100 | Bad Thermostat per service engine soon code Water pump bearings making rumbling noise | ||
| Feb 201095000 miUS $300 | Water pump bad | ||
| Jun 2011114000 miUS $500 | Engine light on- replaced gas cap. Replaced 4 sway bar links and 2 tie- rod ends- worn radiator cap leaking- replaced. | ||
| May 2012129200 miUS $475 | Replace both rear axle seals Check engine light on- replaced purge solonoid Grinding noise coming from right front- replaced right front bearing hub | ||
| Apr 2013140800 miUS $500 | Front wheel bearing making noise- replaced Replaced rear sway bar bushings | ||
| Jun 2015186000 miUS $185 | Spare tire carrier inoperative- replaced | ||
| Jul 2015186000 mi | Plugged converter caused from thermostat not being a high enough temperature. Should run at 210 degrees. | ||
| GMC Envoy in Iowa, United States - Sep 2009 | |||
| Sep 200980000 miUS $150 | coolant thermostat needed replacement. | ||
| GMC Envoy in Puerto Rico Mar 2011 - Jun 2013 | |||
| Apr 2011169000 miUS $570 | The whole front suspension for my Envoy was done for.Only cause for the good of God I survive that week. | ||
| Sep 2011175000 miUS $910 | trannys 3rd gear went loco on me,mec told me to use it till i get repair money,rebuilt and running, $910.00 somolians cost of repair,ahh,and because im a friend.thank God had a bad job done in the tranny,used it 1 month and went total blank,like,nothing,mec no choice but repair it,but still giving me problems,sometimes when I accelerate too fast,it will slip,but recovers somewhat fast,and shifts. | ||
| Jun 2012189000 miUS $950 | just a bad job all together. had to repair a burned out tranny, pump, gears, drums etc, even the torque converter | ||
| Apr 2013191200 miUS $600 | I repaired that tranny, last year,round may, in march 13, it started leaking tranny oil, end up dropping it and repairing pump, | ||
2003 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV
275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| GMC Envoy in Ohio, United States - Sep 2006 | |||
| Aug 20036000 mi | Valve related to compressor on air conditioner. | ||
| Sep 200645000 mi | Under extended warranty. Vehicle stalls occassionally. | ||
| GMC Envoy in Pennsylvania, United States Jun 2014 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Aug 2014100000 miUS $3000 | The service engine light was on and the ABS light would come on. A module and I forget what else needed replaced. | ||
| Feb 2017146000 miUS $250 | Replaced brake pads and rotors on the back. | ||
| GMC Envoy in Indiana, United States Feb 2009 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Feb 201783000 miUS $7 | Driver's side Headlight | ||
| GMC Envoy in Minnesota, United States Sep 2013 - Jan 2016 | |||
| Oct 2013166000 miUS $135 | replaced weak battery | ||
| Nov 2013166500 mi | Sputtering, needed new plugs (threw P0305 code) | ||
| May 2014170000 miUS $84 | Had to replace the coil pack on #4 cylinder due to water damage (common problem on the 6 cylinder Envoys). | ||
| GMC Envoy in North Carolina, United States Jun 2010 - Aug 2012 | |||
| Jun 2010107000 miUS $125 | replace front wheel bearing, | ||
| Jan 2011116500 miUS $250 | replace two coils for firing engine | ||
| Mar 2011125420 mi | air suspension bag in rear, air compressor motor went out, to expensive to replace right now, fill air bags with inlet in the storage area for jack, I fill to 65 lbs, that will ride for about 2 months, then I have refill | ||
| Aug 2011134000 mi | removed cluster panel, install new stepper motors, this was a recall items, but mine started acting up after having to many miles for warranty, or extended warranty on this item removed cluster panel, install new stepper motors, this was a recall items, but mine started acting up after having to many miles for warranty, or extended warranty on this item got a popping noise in right rear hub, act like something is trying to catch on it and then let go. got to investigate | ||
| Nov 2011137700 miUS $60 | fan clutch replaced, quit working | ||
| Jan 2012139500 miUS $65 | replace bad thermostat, replace temperature sensor | ||
| Mar 2012142000 miUS $100 | power steering pump went out | ||
| Apr 2012142300 miUS $20 | belt tension started rattling | ||
| Aug 2012144000 miUS $170 | had to replace the windshield wiper motor | ||
| GMC Envoy in Ontario, Canada Feb 2011 - Aug 2011 | |||
| Mar 2011101680 miC $320 | Oxygen sensor one of four not working and replaced. | ||
| Jul 2011104160 miC $1800 | exhaust manifold cracked and was replaced cooling fan clutch noisy and replaced | ||
| Aug 2011105400 miC $620 | Transmission lines rusted out and leaking causing a transmission fault code due to slippage from loss of fluid. New lines installed by dealer & fluid topped up. | ||
| GMC Envoy in Washington, United States Nov 2010 - Sep 2014 | |||
| Dec 201088000 miUS $250 | Cruise control works intermittently; repair included placing map sensor; less then two weeks later cruise control still working intermittently; will be taking car back to repair shop in two days | ||
| May 201191000 miUS $48 | When A/C on, RPM fluctuated. It was diagnosed the throttle body sensor was not working. Replaced with used part (extended warranty did not want to pay for a new part at $322). It appears new part also fixed the cruise control problem. | ||
| Aug 2013121000 miUS $1500 | leak in front differential; then found that bearings needed to be replaced | ||
| Nov 2013123700 miUS $430 | dash lights very dim and speedometer went crazy. Replaced cluster to fix both problems. Ignition not working on a few occasions. Replaced faulty ignition switch. | ||
| Jun 2014131000 miUS $101 | replaced right front headlight bulb and connector | ||
| GMC Envoy in New York, United States Jan 2012 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Oct 2015111200 miUS $200 | CAM SENSOR + 02 SENSOR | ||
| GMC Envoy in Wisconsin, United States Feb 2012 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Oct 201388200 miUS $1100 | Tie rod ends, control arms, ball joints, alignment, stabilizer | ||
| GMC Envoy in Quebec, Canada Jul 2008 - Jul 2013 | |||
| Oct 200860760 miC $500 | speedometer not working properly | ||
| Jun 201080600 miC $500 | air conditioning recharged rear shock absorbers changed | ||
| Dec 201296720 miC $800 | The fuel pump was leaking. Bad fuel smell from the back. Fuel pump was replaced . | ||
| GMC Envoy in British Columbia, Canada Oct 2013 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Oct 2013115940 miC $27 | A/C evaporator freezing up and blowing warm air. A/C low pressure(cycling switch failed)Switch replaced successfully. | ||
| Jun 2014123380 miC $400 | Front struts and rear shock absorbers replaced. Front sway bar links replaced | ||
| Jul 2014124080 miC $320 | L/H front wheel bearing chirping and vibration. Both L/H and R/H front hub assy's replaced. | ||
| May 2015133260 miC $225 | Replaced front pads, disks and calipers | ||
| Jun 2017145700 miC $44 | Both front headlamps sockets burned and chipped. Sockets and bulbs replaced | ||
| Aug 2017147600 mi | Low pressure air conditioning switch failed | ||
| Nov 2017150660 miC $64 | Headlight Control Module failed. (no headlights) Module replaced. | ||
| Feb 2018154380 miC $71 | Passenger seat heater lower element replaced. ABS pulsating intermittently at slow speed, 2-5 KPH. R/H ABS sensor found corroded. Attempted removal and sensor broke in half with body rusted into hub. Replaced hub assy. | ||
| Mar 2018154380 miC $129 | Battery failed, replaced. | ||
| Apr 2018154835 miC $176 | ABS pulsating intermittently at slow speed, 2-5 KPH. L/H ABS sensor found corroded. Replaced hub assy. | ||
| May 2018154835 miC $1388 | Tires worn. Replaced. | ||
| Jun 2021173600 miC $1003 | Air conditioning compressor worn. A/C working intermittently Serpentine belt tensioner worn and rattles | ||
| GMC Envoy in North Carolina, United States Mar 2011 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 2011132000 mi | Viscous fan/clutch assembly replaced – Tech bulletin. I was having problems with AC cooling at stops. Coolant Thermostat and hoses replaced that were needed. The Coolant and needed hoses were replaced at 110,000 as well. Timing chain and entire timing assembly including exhaust valve actuator replaced. Cam position sensor replaced, leaking at the connector. Water pump replaced. Oil pump and pan assemble rebuilt/cleaned. Intake manifold / Mass air flow disassembled cleaned and gaskets replaced, Small gasket leak around coil # 2 was found. | ||
| Mar 2012141000 mi | I have had an on-going problem with the communication link for the 4 wheel drive system. It requires a restart to clear. There is a technical bulletin on this as well. Rear glass hatch shocks will need to be replaced soon. | ||
| Aug 2012144700 miUS $150 | Upstream O2 sensor was replaced. no code was thrown, replaced on systematic low gas mileage around 13 MPG. Used a scan tool and saw the upstream O2 sensor voltage readings was not moving. | ||
| Dec 2012148000 miUS $720 | Replaced front struts and rear shocks. | ||
| Sep 2013156000 miUS $600 | Replaced all rotors, pads and rubber brake lines to include parking brake pads. Replace all brake fluid. | ||
| Apr 2014162300 miUS $100 | Low pressure cut off switch, recharge. | ||
| Jun 2014164000 miUS $1300 | Compressor electrical clutch failed. Replaced Compressor and Accumulator. Ventilation damper module replaced due to MODE not functioning. Battery replaced with this trip. | ||
| Dec 2014169000 miUS $165 | Replaced Alternator and serpentine belt. I had a leak within the washer fluid reservoir area. Upon inspection found the Headlight washer pump had a crack at the bottom. At $75.00 replacement,I decided to plug the inlet to the pump and stop the leak, never was used anyway. | ||
| Jan 2016163500 miUS $150 | Rear washer fluid pumps failed. Replaced both rear and front windsheild washer pump, rear had failed replaced both while apart. Removed and cleaned throttle body/SD chamber. Corrected rough idle and hesitation as well. | ||
| Feb 2016180000 miUS $400 | GMC had been running rough for about 2 Months. Service Engine Soon light illuminated,, Took car to PEP Boys, 2 Codes for Cam position sensor and throttle body and the replaced the Throttle Body and Cam position sensor. Rough idle is now gone | ||
| Aug 2016183900 mi | Intermittent loss of power during cruising speeds. Fuel pressure was checked and there were no codes. Still have the issue but unable to find the source of the issue. | ||
| Oct 2017193000 miUS $415 | Finally, I have had intermidiant power failures for the past 13 Months. I have had several differant shops look into this problem and no one was able to duplicate the problem. It was a dangerious problem, if you had a speed set, you would lose power then in 2 to 5 seconds later, the trans. would kick down 2 gears, take off and throw you back int he seats. I had Leith GM, Wake Forest,NC. Look into the problem and they were able to duplicate the problem. They scanned during a test drive and it showed a "Flat line" upline O2 sensor and flagged rich and lean codes. Be advised that this O2 sensor NEVER shot a code as a failure. The O2 sensor was replace and 2 Flash software updates to the ECM and I am golden. I really like this SUV and I hope to dive it till the wheels fall off, knock on wood... or a sensor | ||
| Nov 2017194000 miUS $400 | Leaking Coolant fluid. Replaced both heater core hoses, main top radiator hose and radiator cap. Did have to take it back so that they could tighten down the hose clamps again. | ||
| Feb 2018198000 miUS $700 | An "Brake System Failure, Service Soon" I checked the fluid level and it was at about 20%. I added fluid and took to the shop. Rear Passenger Caliper, Rubber connection had a bad copper washer causing a very slow leak. Replaced and flushed brake fluid. Service 4WD light. Found that there was a bad transfer selector motor, replaced and repaired. | ||
| GMC Envoy in British Columbia, Canada Jun 2016 - Feb 2020 | |||
| Jan 2017C $75 | Replaced water pump | ||
| May 2017108500 miC $240 | Rear shocks bouncing so replaced both Rear sway bar bushings replaced | ||
| Jan 2018114700 mi | Tightened clamp on upper radiator hose | ||
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