2003 GMC Envoy: engine stalls while driving

8 of the 394 complaints about the 2003 GMC Envoy describe engine stalls while driving.

owner complaints: 8
of this car's complaints: 2%
typical mileage: 36,429
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 130 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine stalls while driving by model year

2009
1
2008
4
2007
11
2006
32
2005
39
2004
24
2003
8
2002
52
2001
1
1998
1

What owners say

Filed Apr 19, 2016 · Electrical · 36,429 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc envoy. While at a complete stop, the vehicle stalled without warning. After repeated attempts, the vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the cylinder ignition switch was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 36,429. Updated 06/14/16*lj updated 06/30/16.

Filed Jul 11, 2015 · Driver assistance · 226,000 miles · MD

Due to a brake pressure modulator valve problem (open/shorted circuit), the ABS system engages at about 8 MPH in low speed stopping situations on wet and dry driving surfaces causing temporary engine stalling and power steering control loss and lengthened distance needed to stop, increasing the risk of crash.

Filed Aug 8, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 137,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc envoy. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, the check engine light would illuminate and the vehicle would stall on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the fuel pump. The repairs did not remedy the failure. The independent diagnosed that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 137,000.

Filed Mar 12, 2007 · Body, Brakes · NJ

2003 gmc envoy with a list of problems **nar**cc the consumer began to hear a knocking and pinging in the engine on cold starts and felt a hesitation when the automatic transmission shifted into gear. After many complaints, it was finally discovered the engine knock was due to shorter pistons in the re-designed engine and the hesitation in the transmission shifting required reprogramming. The consumer was told he would have to live with the engine knock, because it could be more trouble taking the engine apart. On a separate occasion, the engine stalled due to the battery dying. From april 2004 to october 2004 the battery failed several times and had to be re-charged. During that same time the engine light illuminated and each time it happened, the dealer would have to reprogram the engine computer. The radio was not functioning properly which primarily consisted of static. The driver information center control knobs as well as the radio knobs wore out. The front center console was loose. It was discovered that the engine light was coming on because the third stop light that's on the top of the liftgate malfunctioned. There was a short circuit in the stop light. The cooling fan broke, the brakes and the left front head lamp had to be replaced. The rear tail lights, directional and signal lights have been replaced several times. The lug nut broke while a replacement tire was being mounted on the vehicle. The front stabilizer linkage was replaced. The gas tank had to be replaced along with the fuel lines and a seal on the tank due to a leak. The seat belt was designed poorly and the belt cuts into the consumers neck. The drivers side door didn't close properly, the windshield wipers were replaced within the first 2 years.

Filed Jul 11, 2006 · Fuel system · 80,000 miles · AR

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 10 MPH the vehicle stalled and was maneuvered off the road. When the vehicle was being prepared to be towed the towman noticed gas leaking. The dealer confirmed the leak and determined the tank shifted causing the gas line to crack. The dealer replaced the entire gas tank which corrected the problem.

Filed Mar 14, 2006 · Engine · 32,000 miles · NV

Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to apply brake pressure at 5 MPH or less the engine stalls without warning. The dealership was alerted. Updated 04/14/06.

Filed Jan 17, 2006 · Brakes, Electrical · 18,707 miles · CA

The vehicle was in service 3 times within 14 days, gm says the problem was the ignition switch, I say the source of the problem has not been fixed. Engine stalled 6 times in moving traffic, the "ABS" warning light is on, some time the "check engine soon" light comes on. Dealer replaces throttle body injection assembly. Next day the vehicle stalls again with same symptoms. Dealer replaced ignition switch again. !4 hours later engine stalls in moving traffic. Dealer installs event recording device, engine stalls and identified low ignition voltage (6.7 vs 13.6 vdc). Source of problem could not be identified, dealer says vehicle is safe to drive. We filed a lemon law claim.

Filed Nov 20, 2003 · Electrical · 13,412 miles · ME

Engine stalling with vehicle in motion or when stopped. 5 stalls occurred within past 1000 miles. Sometimes vehicle, chugs/skips just before stalling. Vehicle has been serviced 3 times for this problem since october 27th and still not corrected as of this writing. Usual stall speed is around 20 MPH. One time was driving at 65 MPH on interstate, all dashboard warning lights came on vehicle hesitated but did not stall. Cruise control always stops working immediately following stalling incidents. Has stalled upon stopping at stop light/sign. Vehicle has had many electrical problems since approximately 800 miles including windshield washer system failure (twice), ABS light illuminating, airbag light.