2003 GMC Envoy GMC Envoy 2003

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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%)

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2003 GMC Envoy transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (27%)

$500 - $999 (40%)

$100 - $499 (13%)

< $100 (20%)

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Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2003 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV, ext.

290-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

230520 mi

C $850
New CV joint for transfer case 
231040 mi

C $1500
Front diff actuater was not engaging. 
16175 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  

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2003 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV, ext.

275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

230091 mi

US $1375
Replaced cv axles. 

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2003 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV

290-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

70000 mi

US $1490
Car made awful metal-on-metal noises when in 4WD. Mechanic said problem was due to faulty transfer case. 

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2003 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV

275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD

96000 mi

US $275
Replaced trans shift cable 
142000 mi gear shift linkage bushing had to be replaced on shifter cable 
175000 mi

US $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. 
189000 mi

US $950
just a bad job all together. had to repair a burned out tranny, pump, gears, drums etc, even the torque converter 
191200 mi

US $600
I repaired that tranny, last year,round may, in march 13, it started leaking tranny oil, end up dropping it and repairing pump, 
129200 mi

US $475
Replace both rear axle seals 

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2003 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV

275-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

121000 mi

US $1500
leak in front differential; then found that bearings needed to be replaced 
105400 mi

C $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. 
141000 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. 
198000 mi

US $700
Service 4WD light. Found that there was a bad transfer selector motor, replaced and repaired. 

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2003 GMC Envoy Transmission Problems

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