2003 GMC Envoy: windshield wiper failure

Filed Jul 27, 2026 · Visibility · PA

My windshield wipers come on when you start the car, or when you just click the switch to put windows up, but the wiper switch is off. The wipers stay operating from 5 to 10 minutes before they shut off, and I am concerned the windshield and/or wipers may become damaged. This issue has just started to occur within the last week. There have been no warning messages of any type displayed.

Filed Sep 17, 2021 · Lights, Visibility · IL

Back door latches sticking/very hard to open and at times won’t open at all. Visibility from wipers is very limited and not good. Rear exterior lights at times flicker and bulbs come loose at times

Filed Aug 18, 2017 · Visibility · 394,000 miles · TX

While operating vehicle, windshield wipers will come on without warning and cannot be turned off with the standard wiper controls. Is necessary to pull the wiper fuse to stop the wipers. If caught in a rain shower while in traffic with fuse pulled, have no way to turn on wipers. Very dangerous. This was addressed in the federal safety agency reference #04v046000, but our VIN was not included. Because of the danger, will have to repair at my expense.

Filed Mar 28, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 198,000 miles · PA

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.

Filed Jan 27, 2015 · Visibility · 109,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 gmc envoy. The contact stated that the windshield wipers activated independently impairing their vision. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the windshield assembly needed to be replaced. The failure had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 109,000.

Filed May 18, 2014 · Airbags, Brakes · GA · crash · 2 injuries

Driving at approx. 2:30 pm in intermittently rainy conditions- I suddenly found myself unable to control my vehicle and had trouble seeing my surroundings even though I had new rain-x wipers on. While I applied the brakes they did not work as effectively as they should. Additionally, after the first and second impact (multiple vehicles were involved)- no air bags deployed. I was the only person in the vehicle and still the drivers side air bag did not deploy. Resulted in two fatalities in another vehicle while I suffered a head injury, facial fractures that required surgery, and a broken collar bone from the seat belt that I could not afford the medical intervention required for repair.

Filed Apr 26, 2013 · Visibility · 101,000 miles · OH

Rear wiper runs continually. Replaced switch on dash but that did not solve problem. Continual movement of the wiper blade is distracting to normal driving.

Filed Apr 26, 2011 · Visibility · 70,000 miles · IA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc envoy. The contact stated the windshield wipers will not turn off. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was contacted who refereed who provided no assistance. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 04v046000 (visibility: windshield wiper/washer) and was advised that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 70,000.

Filed Nov 3, 2009 · Visibility · 63,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc envoy. In rainy weather the windshield wipers are inoperative. When its sunny outside the wipers activate without intention. He has to restart the vehicle or manually reset the wipers as a temporary remedy. A dealer stated that his vehicle identification number was excluded from recall #04v046000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer), therefore he would have to pay to have the windshield wiper module repaired. The failure mileage was 63,000. Updated 12/7/09 *cn updated 12/08/09.

Filed Oct 15, 2007 · Visibility · 75,000 miles · MI

Tl*contact owns a 2003 gmc envoy. There was a recall on the windshield wiper module. There was a potential for water to leak in. When the vehicle had approximately 20,000 miles, the recall repair was performed. At 60,000 when using the windshield wiper washer, it continued to engage until the pump burned out. The windshield wiper module was disconnected. He called gm stated and told them that when the recall was performed the mechanic sealed moisture in and it corroded. The dealer confirmed that it corroded and needed to replace the wiper module. The dealer refused to repair it again at no cost to the owner. The dealer information is not available. The current and failure mileages were 75,000. Updated 11/1/07

Filed Sep 7, 2007 · Electrical, Locks · 75,000 miles · MN

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 gmc envoy. The contact stated that the rear passenger side door would not latch. The latches for both driver side doors were previously replaced. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v494000 (latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch) for the envoy xl. The failure mileage was 75,000 and current mileage was 102,000. Updated 01/11/08. *lj the front door latch are not starting to fail. The windshield wiper motor failed. The pinion seal was leaking and the taillight circuit board shorted out

Filed Jun 14, 2007 · Visibility · 52,000 miles · CT

I was driving on 6/13/07 & it was raining I had the windshield wipers on, and when it stopped raining, approximately 45 minutes later, I turned off the wipers. However, they never cut off. I tried everything turned them on & off but they continued to stay on. I tried to find the fuses but couldn't. So I went to wilton motors nearby & the service desk person came out and took out the fuse for me. I made a appointment for the next day 06/14/07. Later, I looked up the problem on the internet & found the federal safety agency recall 04v046000. On the way to the dealer on 6/14/07 I called the 800 number for gmc to verify the recall. I was told that this vehicle wasn't a part of that recall. I told the representative that this vehicle had the same problem as stated in the recall o & it was the same model year. I asked to speak to a supervisor , who told me the same thing except that she would contact the dealer, and there. If there was water in the module it would be covered under the warranty, when I called about the SUV I was told it would cost $320.00, but because gmc didn't have it on a open recall I would have to pay. They have to order the module & it must go back there tomorrow 06/15/07. I called the 800 # again & left a voice mail message explaining what the representative said. Would file a law suit if this was not covered under the recall.