Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2003 GMC Envoy has 49 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 1 powertrain-related recall.
49
Complaints
1
Recalls
3
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
03V075000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION." THESE VEHIC...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2020 | POWER TRAIN | SHIFT CABLE BROKE BETWEEN THE SHIFTER AND THE TRANSMISSION WHILE SHIFTING FROM DRIVE TO REVERSE TO P... |
| Oct 1, 2015 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC ENVOY 360. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH, THE TRAN... |
| May 19, 2014 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER AFTER AN ... |
| Nov 26, 2013 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THIS IS THE SECOND OCCURRENCE OF AN ISSUE WITH THE VEHICLES MANUAL SWITCH FOR 2HI,AWD,4HI,4LOW. THE ... |
| Aug 17, 2012 | POWER TRAIN | THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR CABLE BECAME DISENGAGED FROM THE TRANSMISSION WHILE BACKING OUT OF A PARKING... |
| Dec 20, 2011 | POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2003 GMC ENVOY XL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LOST CONTROL WHILE DR... |
| Nov 18, 2011 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, H... |
| Jun 29, 2010 | POWER TRAIN | I HAVE AN 03 ENVOY SLT. THE FAN CLUTCH JUST WENT OUT 3 DAYS AGO. I HAD HEARD THE TICKING SOUND BEFOR... |
| Jun 29, 2010 | POWER TRAIN | I HAVE AN 03 ENVOY SLT. THE FAN CLUTCH JUST WENT OUT 3 DAYS AGO. I HAD HEARD THE TICKING SOUND BEFOR... |
| Jun 1, 2010 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT STATED THE SERVICE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE LIGHT ILLUMIN... |
| May 14, 2010 | POWER TRAIN | THE TRANSMISSION FAILED IN MY 2003 GMC ENVOY WITH APPROX 95,000 MILES. WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD I... |
| Jan 3, 2010 | POWER TRAIN | IT APPEARS THAT THE TRANSMISSION/SOLENOID FAILED. THE SUV DOES NOT ALWAYS GO INTO GEAR. SLIPS OUT OF... |
| Aug 5, 2009 | POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENT | FIRST PROBLEM OCCURRED IN 2008, DRIVING TO WORK IN 2003 GMC ENVOY SLT (ORIGINAL OWNER) HEARD CLUNKI... |
| Jul 30, 2009 | POWER TRAIN | I HAVE A 2003 GMC ENVOY, 80,700 MILES ORIGINAL OWNER. WHILE MERGING ONTO HIGHWAY TRANSMISSION LOCKED... |
| Feb 23, 2009 | POWER TRAIN | MY FRONT DIFFERENTIAL STARTED TO SEIZE UP WHILE DRIVING ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY. MY CAR WOULD MADE A GRUN... |
| May 6, 2008 | POWER TRAIN | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH APPROACHING A STO... |
| Dec 10, 2007 | POWER TRAIN | BOUGHT MY GMC IN APRIL OF THIS YEAR 2007. NEVER HAD TO USE THE 4X4. UNFORTUNATELY WITH 9 INCHES OF S... |
| Nov 2, 2007 | POWER TRAIN | MY 2003 ENVOY WITH 68,000 WAS REAR ENDED. SHORTLY AFTER THE ACCIDENT I BEGAN TO HEAR A CLUNCKING NOI... |
| Aug 7, 2007 | POWER TRAIN | TRANSMISSION LINE MOUNTED TOO CLOSE TO CATALYTIC CONVERTER RESULTING IN RUBBING ACTION THAT RESULTED... |
| Mar 5, 2007 | POWER TRAIN | AFTER HAVING SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH MY 2003 GMC ENVOY XL SUCH AS BROKEN WINDOW, 4 WD BROKEN, AND MANY... |