My vehicle was sitting in the drive way and a loud shattering noise was heard from the house and went outside to look at what it was and noticed that my back window of my vehicle was in a million pieces on the ground and all over my vehicle and in my car seats for my children. The blower motor for the front control quite working a week ago and the right back door will not latch.
GMC Envoy XL door locks problems
18 of the 594 owner complaints about the GMC Envoy XL describe doors won't lock, open or latch, most of them for the 2003 model year.
- owner complaints
- 18
- worst model year
- 2003
- typical mileage
- 69,400
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 20063
- 20043
- 20039
- 20023
Often reported together
What owners say
Took vehicle in for recall for driver master switch. Window and door lock continue to fail intermittently even after dealer says he corrected recall. The vehicle has had a history of windows, door not working and has been at the dealership multiple times, please push gmc to fix this issue. The latest letter stating this vehicle may catch fire is very concerning.
My rear passenger door won't latch. It was opened and then wouldn't latch again. I have been told by the dealership that it is the latch assembly. There is/was a recall for the exact problem for the 2002 and 2003 gmc envoy. The latch is not latching properly on the rear passenger side.
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
My driver side locks and window controls have ceased to operate. Evidently fluid may enter the driver's door module, causing corrosion that could result in a short circuit in the door module which caused the power door lock and power window switches to become inoperative. My concern is that the short may also cause overheating, which could melt components of the door module, producing an odor, smoke, or a fire. I looked on the internet and there is a recall from gm and dealers will inspect the driver's door module, if it is functioning correctly, a protective coating will be applied. If the module is not functioning correctly, it will be replaced. The gm recall number is 12180. I called gm and they told me that although this exact problem is happening to my automobile...my car is not covered. I am afraid that my car will catch on fire.
2006 gmc envoy. Consumer writes in regards to electrical system failure. *smd the consumer stated when he/she initially took the vehicle to the dealer for the recall, there was no problem. Thirty days later, the recall work that was performed, malfunctioned. Also, there was a problem with the brake light system. Even after changing the bulb, the rear brake lights did not work even though the light on the hatch did. *jb the consumer stated as he entered the vehicle, while it was raining, water entered the door module, which caused it short out. Eventually, the left door lock and window controls, stopped working. Updated 06/23/14.
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.
2004 gmc envoy xl, rear passenger door latch fails to engage preventing door from staying closed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 gmc envoy xl. The contact stated that the rear driver and passenger side door latches failed. Neither of the doors would open and when the contact was able to open the doors, they would not remain closed. The dealer advised the latches were chipping and the failure was the same as described in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 05v494000 (latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch). The vehicle had not yet been repaired. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 73,000.
The left rear door latch assy broke and door could not be closed. Had to replace complete assy at a cost of $191.79.
Related recalls
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
- What is wrong
- Certain sport utility vehicles have a rear side closure latch that may not latch or unlatch due to corrosion caused by road splash, such as water and road salt. These vehicles were originally sold in or currently registered in the following states: connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia.
- Risk
- If the door is not latched properly and it goes unnoticed, it may open while the vehicle is in motion. If an unbelted occupant fell out of the vehicle, personal injuries could occur.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a seal along the lower part of the rocker panel to prevent intrusion of corrosive material, and inspect the rear side closure latches. Functional latches will be cleaned and lubricated. Non-functioning latches will be replaced. The recall began on february 24, 2006. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463, or isuzu at 1‑800‑255‑6727.
Recall number 05V494000 · Recall details
Questions about the GMC Envoy XL door locks
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The model years with the most reports are 2003 (9 complaints), 2002 (3 complaints) and 2004 (3 complaints).
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