general problems of the 2003 GMC Envoy

Eight problems related to latches/locks/linkage have been reported for the 2003 GMC Envoy. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 10/30/2015

The contact owns a 2003 GMC Envoy. After parking the vehicle and attempting to exit, the driver and passenger side doors failed to unlock. In addition, while driving 45 mph, the headlights blinked on and off and failed to remain illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 188,343. The VIN was not available.

2 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 06/18/2014

The contact owns a 2003 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that after turning off her ignition, the doors locked leaving her trapped in the car. There was no warning prior to the failure. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 73,134.

3 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 12/26/2013

The contact owns a 2003 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that the driver's side door interior panel was damaged and exposing wires. The contact was also unable to open the front driver¿s side door because the interior door handle was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the driver¿s side door needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 51,776.

4 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 06/02/2011

I own a 2003 GMC Envoy. The drivers side rear door latch has become inoperable. The door latches maybe 1 in 10 tries. I found a recall but they are telling me mine is not covered under this recall even though it is the exact problem an I am in one of the states that it covers.

5 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 09/10/2010

My 2003 GMC Envoy xl sle has a latch problem on the back doors, it has already been fixed but isn't resolved and the driver headlamp constantly burns out, 3 times in the last 2 months. I called on a recall but there isn't one. Its going to cause an accident at some point. The last time I tried to fix it the socket was burnt and plastic melted, that could've caused a major fire. I am very unhappy and don't know what can be done here, im going to get in big trouble because I can't put in another bulb it will cause more fire.

6 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 06/15/2010

Rear doors (back seat) malfunction, either they do not open or they do not latch and close.

7 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 05/07/2010

In six years my 2003 Envoy has had nothing but electrical issues. My lights are constantly being replaced. My head light wiring has shorted out and now the whole wiring connection needs replaced. The latest is an electrical system problem that is draining my battery and not allowing it to properly charge.

8 Latches/locks/linkage problem

Failure Date: 08/24/2007

The rear driver door popped open and won't close. The fan clutch failed 2 weeks after I purchased the vehicle. I thought the transmission went out because it was winding really high and not driving normally. Also the rear passenger doors on both sides have malfunctioned. The window on the passenger rear went out. I have not corrected the failures as of now.


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