My wife was sitting in the backseat and the back door flew open on the highway. I have also noticed the other back door is not clicking shut and this is a very dangerous situation.
2003 GMC Envoy airbags problems
37 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 78,000. 27 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 37
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- typical mileage
- 78,000
- crashes
- 27
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Frontal6
- Frontal: sensor/control module2
- Side/window1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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GMC Envoy airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2003 GMC Envoy airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- On certain mini vans, passenger and sport utility vehicles, some of these vehicles have a driver's side air bag that may not deploy as designed. In addition, the air bag inflator could rupture.
- Risk
- This could result in reduced capability of the air bag to protect the driver. Also if the air bag inflator ruptured, pieces of the inflator could strike and injure the vehicle occupants.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect, and if necessary, install a new driver's air bag. Owner notification began on march 11, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1‑800‑521‑7300, cadillac at 1‑800‑458‑8006, chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782, or pontiac at 1‑800‑762‑2737.
Recall number 03V051000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- Certain passenger, mini vans, and sport utility vehicles have an air bag inflator on the driver's side that could fracture at a weld during a deployment.
- Risk
- Pieces of the inflator could strike and injure vehicle occupants and the air bag cushion would not inflate fully, reducing the capability of the bag to protect the driver.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect, and replace, if necessary, the air bag module assembly on the driver's side. Owner notification began august 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1‑800‑521‑7300, cadillac at 1‑800‑458‑8006, chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782, oldsmobile at 1‑800‑442‑6537, or pontiac at 1‑800‑762‑2737.
Recall number 02V222000 · Recall details
What 2003 GMC Envoy owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Vehicle caught fire under dash somewhere without vehicle being turned on.
My spouse was driving down s/b on rt 313 @ rt 290 maryland. He hit a deer and rolled my envoy and the air bags never deployed. My son was in front passager set with a set belt on and when the envoy rolled his set belt did not hold him on. My spouse told me the anit-lock breaks did not engage when he slam on the breaks .
Tl* the contact owned a 2003 gmc envoy. While driving approximately 25 MPH and attempting to make a left turn, the contact crashed into the front end of another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact sustained injuries that did not require medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was declared totaled by the insurance company and towed from the scene. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The failure mileage was approximately 300,000.
Air bag light is on. Can not open rear passenger door from inside all 4 cigerett lights have stopped working. Drivers window sticks going up and down.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc envoy. While driving at various speeds, the air bag warning light illuminated intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
Driving in the snow,back passenger side slid right,lost control hit a tree.
Front air bag did not deploy,driving in snow slid an hit a tree was driving on a highway.
I have no problem , but in the past I read in my local press that my envoy was to be recalled because of fallty airbags. I need to know if this is true ,as I contueing to read many of gmc cars are included in the recall.
My car started going nuts the wipers wouldnt turn off the seats wont move the doors wont lock the heaters off and hot air comes out tru ventilatos.
Questions about the 2003 GMC Envoy airbags
Does the 2003 GMC Envoy have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 37 complaints about the airbags of the 2003 GMC Envoy, 9% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2003 GMC Envoy airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 78,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2003 GMC Envoy airbags?
Yes, 2 recalls: 03V051000, 02V222000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the GMC Envoy have bad airbags?
The GMC Envoy model years with the most airbags complaints are 2002 (41 complaints), 2003 (37 complaints) and 2004 (30 complaints).
Other 2003 GMC Envoy problems
Fuel system 94Electrical 77Visibility 40Transmission 37Engine 35Body 33Brakes 26Lights 26Suspension 19Seat belts 15Steering 15Acceleration 10Locks 10Tires 4Seats 3Driver assistance 2Wheels 1
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