It's seems crazy to me that this agency that was created to protect consumers from faulty vehicles can let so many complaints against this manufacturer that was bailed out by taxpayers money can be so blind to the gross negligence on gmc part. I have spent count less hours and way too much money on this vehicle, only to find out that many other consumers are reporting the same problems. I have literally sat down and cried vowing never to by another american made car because they are pieces of junk (and that is putting it nicely). I have paid to replace the oxygen sensor and all that goes with that; the catalyst converter twice; the electrical system throughout the vehicle and now my radio doesn't work because there is a short that is draining the battery when the car is turned off; the speed control (MPH/RPM) doesn't work and I only pray that I'm not speeding while I'm driving; the rear wiper blade works when it feels like it; my car interior constantly smells like gasoline and when I'm filling up my tank it there is always spillage; my ses light constantly stays on and since my state practices emission control I hold my breath and pray that I pass the test so I can legally drive my car. These are just some of the problems that I face with this car and frankly this year I'm not working so coming up with the money to pay again to have a mechanic remove the ses light so I can go have the emission testing performed is ridiculous and draining a wallet that is very much empty. My car now has more mileage & I haven't heard my radio in over 2 years because they don't know what is wrong so they just disconnected it. Why haven't the federal safety agency/dot required gmc to fix what they know is broken and a hazard on the roads? I would strongly recommend that the federal safety agency take this seriously before someone loses control and people lives are lost. Don't let this become another toyota issue.
2003 GMC Envoy XL: windshield wiper failure
5 of the 228 complaints about the 2003 GMC Envoy XL describe windshield wiper failure.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 1
Windshield wiper failure by model year
- 20062
- 20043
- 20035
- 20026
What owners say
Windshield wiper problems as outlined in recall the federal safety agency #ea04002. My dealer says my vehicle is not in the recall but the problems are exactly as described. I have purchased a wiper motor I did not need.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 gmc envoy xl. The contact stated that the windshield wipers failed. The wipers would continue to operate and could not be shut off. The dealer stated that the windshield motor was defective. The VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v046000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer). The current and failure mileages were less than 86,000. Updated 04-23-09 *bf updated 04/30/09.
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling various speeds in rainy wet road conditions, the windshield wiper system would not turn off, once activated. The vehicle must be stopped and turned off, in order to turn off the wipers. The problem only occurred during rainy conditions. There was a the federal safety agency recall, #04v046000, regarding the visibility: windshield wiper/washer. The service dealer and the manufacturer were contacted, and determined the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. The contact expressed concern that the wiper problem could worsened and pose a risk to safety.
Dt: consumer states the windshield wipers on his vehicle will not turn off. The vehicle has not been to a service dealer. There is a recall on the specific year of this vehicle, but his VIN does not fall under the recall campaign.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
- What is wrong
- Certain sport utility vehicles have windshield wiper systems that will not turn on, cease operation while in use, fail to turn off/on by themselves (moisture sensitive wiper system), or have continuous windshield washer pump operation because the presence of water within the wiper modules can either cause a short circuit or can lead to the corrosion of components within the module.
- Risk
- Depending on the occurrence and weather situation, driver visibility could be reduced, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will cover the windshield wiper module vent hole with a patch. Also, the wiper motor, circuit board, and electrical connector will be inspected to signs of water intrusion and/or corrosion and be replaced as required. The recall began july 6, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438; oldsmobile at 1‑800‑630‑6537; or gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463.
Recall number 04V046000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2003 GMC Envoy XL wipers
Is windshield wiper failure a common problem on the 2003 GMC Envoy XL?
5 of 228 owner complaints about the 2003 GMC Envoy XL (2%) mention windshield wiper failure. The model year with the most reports is 2002.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2003 GMC Envoy XL?
There is 1 recall and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2003 GMC Envoy XL
Check engine light 19Fuel smell 18Fuel leak 14Door locks 9Headlights 8No deployment 7Fuel gauge 7Fire or smoke 6Fuel pump 5
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