I was driving down the road when the car shut down everything I was scared because I had traffic right behind me going 45mph and then they car would not run again. I was right in the middle of an inter section at hall road and 59 it was the scariest thing that has happened to me. I bought this vehicle as a used auto and I'm not sure if the emmission system ever got changed and this happened once before and the dealer said not to drive with my house keys attached. I had to get the auto towed home.
2003 GMC Envoy XL electrical problems
53 complaints (23% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 92,231. 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 53
- of this car's complaints
- 23%
- typical mileage
- 92,231
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Instrument cluster/panel10
- Ignition: switch4
- Wiring: interior/under dash1
At what mileage
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GMC Envoy XL electrical problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2003 GMC Envoy XL electrical
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2003 GMC Envoy XL owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While driving on the highway at 65 MPH, the third row floor got really hot and my children were saying their feet were really hot and we smelled something like plastic melting and my 15 year old cousins boot melted and the carpet melted and you can see metal. Once we arrived home the blinker stayed on and did not shut off until the battery died. Just before this happed the vehicle lost power and my husband had to put his foot on the gas all the way.
I was in a mva july 22, 2015 I was tboned on the drivers side and the went headon with a light pole and my airbags never deployed. I had many problems with the electrical in the truck since I purchased the truck. It was an as is with no warranty and I wasnt given any knowledge of problems or recalls. I suffered extensive injuries to my body and my truck was a total loss $10000 in damages to the vehicle.
The fan blower for heat and air wouldn't cut off even with the key out of ignition. Also two coil packs went out within a month.
Mainly in wet weather, dashboard alerts chime and lights flash. Doesn't stop until weather is better. I'm afraid there is a short somewhere. Bought vehicle in december, 2013. Dealer won't help. I don't know what to do. Please advise. I can't find a recall regarding this. But have read several complaints and reviews with this same issue. I did not know about this when I bought it because it was winter at the time. Very frustrated and unhappy.
Truck shut off while driving.
I have a 2003 gmc envoy xl and have problems with the ignition switch being lose and not shutting off all the way when the key is out and just the other morning I went to go to work and my car would not start due to the ignition being stuck in the on position after I had parked my car and took the key out, I am now afraid that while I am driving the ignition switch is going to be bumped into the off position and cause me to crash.
Headlight switch overheated and caused circuit panel to catch on fire.
The speedometer, gas gauge, and oil pressure gauge first started fluctuating then eventually stopped working completely. The drivers door panel has completely went out. It smelt like something was burning but there wasn't a fire. I've had both situations checked out and the mechanic states this is very common in the envoys and trailblazers but it is still at my expense.
Tl- the contact owns a 2003 gmc envoy xl. The contact stated that the drivers side door panel malfunctioned intermittently. The contact indicated that the front doors would not lock and the rear doors would only lock by using the key fob. The contact mentioned that the door locks, windows, power mirror adjuster and the heated seats failed to work intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the switch panel on the front drivers side needed to be replaced. The contact was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 13v248000 (electrical system and visibility). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000. Pam updated 08/12/14
Questions about the 2003 GMC Envoy XL electrical
Does the 2003 GMC Envoy XL have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 53 complaints about the electrical of the 2003 GMC Envoy XL, 23% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2003 GMC Envoy XL electrical problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 92,231 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2003 GMC Envoy XL electrical?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the GMC Envoy XL have the most electrical problems?
The GMC Envoy XL model years with the most electrical complaints are 2004 (81 complaints), 2003 (53 complaints) and 2006 (23 complaints).
Other 2003 GMC Envoy XL problems
Fuel system 63Visibility 29Body 22Engine 18Transmission 18Lights 16Locks 15Airbags 11Acceleration 8Suspension 7Steering 6Tires 5Wheels 3Brakes 2Seat belts 2Seats 2Driver assistance 1
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