2003 GMC Envoy electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 78 complaints for the 2003 GMC Envoy, 15% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 78 15% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 67,000 miles 62 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 5
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 9 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 11 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 12 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 6 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 6 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 5 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 62 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 66,000 miles, and 40% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 5 fires.
What owners wrote
Faulty wiring in brake light caused vehicle to catch on fire. GM has offered to repair but I still don't feel it is safe.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 GMC envoy. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the speedometer displayed inaccurate readings. There were no warnings prior to this failure. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing, which indicated that the failure was related to the odometer sticking. The dealer recommended that the instrument panel be replaced. The vehicle has not been repaired. The contact was concerned of the safety risk involved.
Other problems reported for the 2003 GMC Envoy
- Fuel system 97 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 40 complaints
- Air bags 37 complaints
- Body & structure 33 complaints
- Engine 31 complaints
- Brakes 28 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 26 complaints
- Lighting 26 complaints