2003 GMC Envoy XL: check engine light

Filed Jan 16, 2016 · Driver assistance, Fuel system · 140,000 miles · IN

I had been driving and pulled into a fast food restaurant and when I got out of my vehicle I noticed the smell of gasoline being close to a gas station I thought nothing of it when getting back in my vehicle after retrieving my food I now smelled the gasoline inside my vehicle still thought nothing that maybe the fumes were just lingering until the next day when the smell was stronger so strong that my child with asthma immediately had to get out of the vehicle so being cautious as anyone I had my husband take a look he smelled the gasoline but couldn't find a leak so he took it to our local mechanic who then diagnosed the problem and removed the tank and replaced it with a used tank and whatever part was needed to fix the issue so since then I have not smelled anymore gasoline but my check engine light refuses to go off not to mention I receive a letter in the mail stating that there was some sort of recall on my exact year and make of vehicle and that I could send in a claim to get back the $500 I put into fixing the vehicle thinking it was now safe for my family so I paid to fix the problem only my new tank is used so I'm guessing I'll be having this issue again at some point which is very scary considering I drive my children in this vehicle plus I'm out the $500 still have the same issue which I cannot afford to fix again should the problem arise and I didn't keep the receipt from my mechanic thinking problem solved I put it aside it threw it away so I'm just curious is there anything I can do because knowing the tanks have issues and I've just paid $500 for another recalled tank pretty much so I'm at a point where I have no option but to take a loss on the money I paid to fix the vehicle before I knew about the recall not to mention I've had to replace the tie rods twice and it's popping again when I make turns I love this vehicle but now I'm super nervous of it

Filed Oct 25, 2013 · Fuel system · 144,306 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc envoy xl. The contact stated that when the fuel tank was being filled, fuel would leak as the service engine warning light illuminated. The contact also mentioned that the fuel tank would leak when the vehicle was in motion at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the entire fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 144,306. Updated 02/11/14

Filed Jul 19, 2009 · Fuel system · LA

I have a 2003 gmc envoy and there is a gas leak. I bought it in october 2006. In 2007, I took it to a gmc dealership for the check engine light, they said that it was probably caused by my not tightening the gas cap. Since then, I have had problems with pumping gas into tank, problems with a gas smell when the tank is filled or if I go over a bump. Now, there is reduced power. Husband says it is on fuel filler neck. On several web pages, it says there was a recall only I am unable to find any information on it. A lot of people have had this problem, why has it not been recalled? I can't afford another vehicle and what happens if I get in a crash. We have 5 kids that I drive around.

Filed Feb 23, 2009 · Fuel system · 85,700 miles · CA

The gas tank on my 2003 gmc envoy xlt (80k miles) is leaking, especially when tank is full. There was a small puddle on the driveway. The problem actually started back around 50k miles with engine light on. I have taken it to dealer and mechanics before, but it was thought to be some sort of fuel cap problem or over sensitive sensors. However, today, because my gas tank was full, the dealer found that there are leaks caused by a crack tank and fuel tank neck. The fuel leak and vapor are so strong that I feared a small spark can set the whole vehicle on fire like a roman candle. Car was used for everyday commute only.

Filed Oct 29, 2008 · Fuel system · 48,000 miles · OH

My service engine light came on and then I started detecting a odor of gasoline. The order grew stronger and then I got the "special notice", but not a recall about the corrosion in the fuel tank. When I took the car into the dealer, I was told that this was not the problem and that it was a crack at the filler pipe on the gas tank and that this was not covered. I asked what could cause this and they could not give me an answer. My car only has 49,000 miles and is in excellent shape, except for all the recall items. I believe that gmc should fix this problem, not only it is costly to fix, but it is very dangerous to be driving like this. And reading the complaints, it sounds like several others have the same issue.

Filed Jun 16, 2008 · Fuel system · 76,000 miles · NC

2003 gmc envoy xl-- service engine light came on had vehicle checked. They decided the problem was a fuel cap. Replaced with new cap and service engine light comes back on. Take vehicle back and they check further and tell me I need a new gas tank. Notice when parked on an incline gas is leaking from tank at the inlet from the filler neck. During investigation on internet I've noticed alot of people complaining of the same problem with fuel leaks. Why no recall for fuel tank issues??? I haven't had the vehicle repaired yet because I was searching for possible recall. I'm taking it to the dealer tomorrow to see if they will cover this issue. If the vehicle is leaking fuel on an incline then I'm sure it has vapors escaping on level ground.

Filed May 15, 2007 · Airbags, Brakes · 94,500 miles · PA · crash

While traveling at or less than 35 MPH, on bright sunny day and on dry pavement vehicle would not stop, brake pedal went to the floor. Let it up and pressed it to the floor again without success. On third attempt jammed the pedal to the floor and the entire car locked up. The steering wheel wouldn't turn, at least one wheel locked, hit the car that was stopped at the stop light. Even after stopping only the service engine check light and the stop engine light illuminated. The brake pedal remained to the floor , and I couldn't not shift into park until after jamming on the pedal several times. 9000 in damage to the vehicle, including the frame had to be pulled, and yet the airbag did not deploy. 4ooo miles to the other vehicle. No injuries.

Filed May 8, 2007 · Fuel system · 56,000 miles · GA

2003 gmc envoy xl, check engine light on, smell of fuel, and leak when parked on hill. Took vehicle to dealer. It was out of warranty, but replaced fuel tank, $979.11 repair bill. Vehicle had 74,980 miles on it and had problems for approximately 18,000 miles before having it fixed... Dealership said nothing about the problem being possibly epidemic.

Filed Apr 12, 2007 · Electrical · 18,000 miles · MI

Dash indicator lights come on and stay on when temperatures are cold, mostly air bag, ABS, parking brake light, all gauges do not work except speedometer. This problem has no trend other than when it is cold outside, could be coincidental. At times the check engine light was on with other lights. My vehicle only had 18,000 miles on it when this started, but the 3 year warranty was over. Gmc will not troubleshoot this problem unless I pay them almost $100 to start, and then a hourly fee. At times, these conditions exist and then later the instruments start working. Does not seem to correlate to vehicle temperature. Lights often stay on during entire trip and gauges are all off. When everything suddenly starts working correctly it does not appear to be because of a bump or warming of the vehicle. In december I took vehicle to gmc, and the service representative indicated problems on work order. He put check battery, of course no troubleshooting took place. Since then I have contacted several gmc dealerships, they all want ridiculous fees to check it out. This vehicle has been kept in the heated garage and barely driven until january 2007. I think this is a safety issue because I don't know if it could cause a fire in the wiring. When the gauges are out, it is not possible to see how much gas you have or if oil/water is low. There is no way to monitor the functioning of the vehicle, or the air bags or the brake system.

Filed Jan 11, 2007 · Fuel system · TX

I have a 2003 gmc envoy xl. My check engine light came on. I had a mechanic hook his computer up to the vehicle. The code it gave was a bad gas cap. He replaced the gas cap and reset the computer. Two weeks later the check engine light came back on. I also smelled gas after filling the gas tank and noticed gas on my garage floor. I am having the gas tank dropped and checked this weekend. I wonder how many others are having the same problem?

Filed Nov 12, 2006 · Fuel system · 48,000 miles · TX

In the past three weeks I have smelled gas and started getting a check engine light did all the necessary steps to correct the problem come to find out the filler neck is broken away from the tank that has a huge potential of a fiery rear-end crash. Cursing the net it seems I am not the only one and from some of the comments have lead me to believe that it is a common problem out there . Is there some way to get gm to fix their problem with their gas tank?

Filed Oct 28, 2006 · Fuel system · 47,913 miles · OK

Check engine light has been on, told to get new gas cap, months later same problem, although this time mechanic found a crack in the neck of the hose that goes into gas tank. As I see in this section, appears to be a common problem. $800 later, I hope gmc will acknowledge the flaw and issue a recall? Will this happen with my new tank too?