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2003 GMC Envoy XL

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

8

8 current

Combined

15.1L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$4,681

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2005328 · manufacturer campaign 05077

27 October 2005

Transport Canada lists: Trailblazer 2002–2003 · Envoy XL 2002–2003

What is wrong

Certain vehicles located in Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador have a rear side door latch that may not latch or not unlatch due to corrosion caused by road splash, such as water and road salt. If the door is not latched properly and goes unnoticed, it could open while the vehicle is in motion.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will install a seal along the lower part of the rocker panel to prevent intrusion of corrosive material, and inspect the door latch. Functional latches will be cleaned and lubricated. Non-functioning latches will be replaced.

5,138 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2005131 · manufacturer campaign 05044

2 May 2005

Transport Canada lists: Rainier 2004 · Trailblazer 2003–2004 · Envoy 2003–2004 · Envoy XL 2003–2004 · and 2 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the directional/hazard signals may not operate as designed. Actuation of the turn signal or hazard lights will cause them to illuminate and remain illuminated (not flash as intended). Drivers may not be able to clearly signal their intentions to turn, change travel lanes or potentially warn others of an impaired vehicle operating condition.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the turn signal/hazard flasher module.

9,289 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2004390 · manufacturer campaign 04087

29 October 2004

Transport Canada lists: Rainier 2004 · Trailblazer 2002–2004 · Envoy 2002–2004 · Envoy XL 2002–2004 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, vibration and heat may cause the tail lamp/stop lamp bulb to loosen in its socket. If this occurs, the bulb may flicker and eventually become inoperative. The loss of one or both of the tail lamps/stop lamps could reduce the vehicle's visibility to following drivers and fail to warn others that the vehicle is braking and/or is stopped, which could lead to a vehicle crash.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the tail lamp/stop lamp assemblies and, if necessary, replace them.

38,598 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2004088

9 March 2004

Transport Canada lists: Rainier 2004 · SSR 2003–2004 · Trailblazer 2002–2004 · Envoy 2002–2004 · and 3 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the brake hoses are not labelled with a designation that identifies the manufacturer of the assembly as required by CMVSS 106. This non-compliance has no effect on the performance of the involved brake hose assemblies.

What the dealer will do

Since this does not pose a safety risk, no corrective action is required.

52,776 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVCompliance Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2004045 · manufacturer campaign 04005

4 February 2004

Transport Canada lists: Trailblazer 2002–2003 · Envoy 2002–2003 · Envoy XL 2002–2003 · Ascender 2002–2003 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, water may seep into the windshield wiper module. If this were to happen, it could result in windshield wipers that will not turn on, cease operation while driving, fail to turn off, turn on by themselves, and/or continuous windshield washer pump operation. Improper operation of the windshield wiper system in a severe weather situation could reduce the driver's visibility, resulting in a possible vehicle crash without prior warning.

What the dealer will do

Dealer will install a Gore-Tex patch over the windshield wiper module vent-hole. The wiper motor, circuit board, and electrical connector will be inspected for signs of water intrusion and/or corrosion and replaced as required.

28,986 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2003172 · manufacturer campaign 03039

16 July 2003

Transport Canada lists: Rendezvous 2003 · CTS 2003 · Express 2003 · Monte 2003 · and 9 more

What is wrong

Certain vehicles do not comply with CMVSS 225 and 210.2. The Owner's Manual does not include the location symbols for the Lower Universal Anchorage System for Restraint Systems and Booster Cushions and an explanation of the meaning of the symbols.

What the dealer will do

Owner's will receive an Owner's Manual supplement.

54,634 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance TC

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2003048 · manufacturer campaign 03012

25 February 2003

Transport Canada lists: Trailblazer 2002–2003 · Envoy 2002–2003 · Envoy XL 2002–2003 · H 2 2003 · and 1 more

What is wrong

Certain vehicles fail to conform to CMVSS 114 - Theft Protection. These vehicles are equipped with a mechanical override that could allow the ignition key to be removed with the shift lever in a position other than park. In addition, these vehicles have an override that can allow the transmission to be shifted out of park with the ignition in the off position. These overrides are not permitted unless the vehicle has a locking steering column and the overrides have covers that can only be removed with a screwdriver or other tool.

What the dealer will do

Dealers are to eliminate these conditions by disabling the overrides.

24,685 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2003037 · manufacturer campaign 03008

19 February 2003

Transport Canada lists: Rendezvous 2003 · Deville 2003 · Impala 2003 · Monte 2003 · and 5 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the driver's side air bag may not deploy as designed, resulting in reduced capability of the air bag to protect the driver. In addition, the air bag inflator may fracture. If this were to occur, pieces of the inflator could strike and injure the vehicle occupants.

What the dealer will do

Dealer will inspect, and if necessary, install a new driver's air bag.

28 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle
In its class
More efficient than 43% of 160 2003 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
347 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2003 GMC Envoy XL have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 8 recalls on record for the 2003 GMC Envoy XL. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2003 GMC Envoy XL get?
NRCan rates the 2003 GMC Envoy XL at 15.1 L/100 km combined, emitting 347 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 4 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2003 GMC Envoy XL for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $4,681 in fuel, producing roughly 6,976 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.