Overview & Reviews
For 2003, Envoy buyers are able to order certain options individually, rather than as part of an equipment package, adding potential savings and increased flexibility. The sport-ute's already powerful Vortec 4.2-liter inline six also gets a slight bump in horsepower, up from 270 to 275, and Envoys now boast a new four-position headlamp switch that permits drivers to turn off the vehicle's daytime running lamps and automatic headlamps when necessary. Additionally, the Envoy gets a larger fuel tank that holds 22 gallons. Previously standard side airbags are now optional, while autodimming side mirrors and the rear seat overhead compartment have been deleted.
- Plenty of cool options, strong six-cylinder power, attractive interior design.
- Numb steering, plasticky interior pieces, feels tippy in the twisties.
User Reviews:
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Biggest Lemon is the History of Motor Vehicles - 2003 GMC Envoy
By dgatcha - May 28 - 7:50 pmNever, ever buy this piece of junk. I put 3 transmissions in this SUV over the years!!! I could maybe see one, but 3? At $3500 a pop, I could have bought another nice used car with that money. I also just got back from the mechanic for the millionth time. This time the car just refuses to start. He checked the battery, alternator, and starter. Everything was fine. It just doesnt want to start sometimes. How about electrical issues? More issues than a magazine rack. This car is a lemon plain and simple. I wouldnt recommend it to my worst enemy. There were about 8 recalls and some electrical stuff never worked right. Trading this in next week and it may be the happiest day of my life.
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Horrible Electrical Problems - 2003 GMC Envoy
By ldonivan - April 24 - 5:31 pmWe bought this vehicle less than one year old- within 2 wks the CD player went. Within six months we lost the tach & the speedometer. Next to go were oil pressure and temp gauges. Then gas gauge. Entire instrument cluster replaced- very expensive dealership repair. Within 18 months the heat & AC only funcntioned on drivers side, and the radio worked only intermittently. Have had to replace fuses and relays repeatedly- relays are @ $40 a piece. Now you cant run the fan at all or it dies & I dont even want to know what that will cost to fix. Would not recommend anyone to buy this year of Envoy- unless of course someone would take mine off my hands. Please!
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Do not keep after 150,000 miles - 2003 GMC Envoy
By snake - March 17 - 7:07 pmSUV was purchased in Aug 2003, it presently has 203000 miles 90% percent highway driving no serious problems in the first 3 1/2 years, in the last year, replaced air conditioning compressor transfer case transimission alternator front wheel bearings front differential and more.
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Gas Mileage Suck, So Suck! - 2003 GMC Envoy
By yz123 - February 5 - 2:00 amInside comfortable, ride as an premium car. But gas mileage 12.1 M/gallon, Sticker says 15-21, what a lie!!! Turn and accelarate sluggish, 4X4 cant back up while turn! But price cant beat. I paid $26800 brand new with leather,sunroof,running board, side airbag,etc. Think twice if you really need a heavy truck like this for your day-to-day life. Then consider budgets.
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Envoy - 2003 GMC Envoy
By 5boys - October 11 - 2:00 amIn the 5 months I have owned this vehicle I have had to have it serviced 13 times, only once has been for an oil change. The other 12 have been service problems. I am currently still having problems with the A/C, the 4WD, and the transmission. The overall design of the vehicle is wonderful, but not worth the hassle of continual maintenance.
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For American Tastes - 2003 GMC Envoy
By dxcruz - August 31 - 2:00 amIf you want something tighter and more Euro.. check out the Jeep Grand Cherokee.. It handles like a sports car with a view.. Mine still looks and feels like new with over 60k miles and flawless mechanical performance. If you want something that feels like a Lexus.. check out the Acura MDX. Its about the same price as the Envoy (before GM knocks off several grand to give it away), But will most likely hold its value for a long long time. I have no idea how Honda gets so much more out of a smaller engine!
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Great Truck when its not Broken - 2003 GMC Envoy
By disapointing envoy - June 16 - 2:00 amLove everything about this truck. Comfort, features, ride, power all good. Problem is its broken more than it runs. Dash died. Key wont come out of ignition. Heat died. 4x4 transfer case died. Ignition system failed. Now having tranny problems and dealer says sorry you can take a loss and trade it in or deal with the loss of time every month when it breaks. 35K and this is not acceptable! Would buy another if someone could convince me all the bugs were fixed but havent found that person yet - looks like time to find a new brand and dealer.
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NEVER AGAIN - 2003 GMC Envoy
By Not for me - April 17 - 2:00 amThe engine is great but the mileage is awful. Fun to drive but you cant talk to the person next to you because of all the wind/road noise. The stereo is pitiful especially if you have a window open. CD was eaten by player, lites flashed on/off first week, had to have door realigned , seatbelt locks up, ticking from tailgate unfound,loose weatherstripping and sagging headliner around sunroof....all this for too much money!! I am off to the Honda dealer for an Odessey or Pilot. Sorry America, I tried.
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ok... - 2003 GMC Envoy
By er - April 7 - 2:00 amwow this vehicle had the horsepower of a yukon and the size of a honda it was great and fantastic i coulndt believe this vehicles preformence but i think the milege is horrible
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GMC Envoy - 2003 GMC Envoy
By sweigand - April 6 - 3:00 amThe 2003 GMC Envoy is an insuperior product and value in comparison to the competition. The engine has large amounts of vibrations that come through the foot pedals and give your feet a tingling sensation. GMC claims this to fall within specification on the Envoy and cannot eliminate the vibration. The fit and finish on the vehicle is also poor. The average MPG I have been getting with the truck is 14 to 15 MPG which GMC also claims to be within specification. I would highly recommend checking out alternatives to the GMC Envoy when purchasing this class of vehicle.
