Problems with 2003 GMC Envoy SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Brake line from anti-lock brake unit to vehicle rear rusting out causing brake fluid leak. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc envoy. the contact was driving approximately 25 mph applying pressure to the brake pedal when the vehicle became difficult to stop and the brakes would exhibit an abnormal whooshing sound. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who advised the contact that there was a leak in the master cylinder and the power brake booster. the technician replaced the power brake booster and the master cylinder. the vehicle was repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 117,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 gmc envoy. while driving 55 mph, the antilock braking system warning light continued to illuminate on the instrument panel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for regular maintenance and an oil change. the dealer stated that the rotors on the vehicle were faulty and the front wheel bearing and tires needed to be replaced. the dealer informed general motors that the failure was a result of normal wear and tear. general motors then stated that nothing could be done. the failure mileage was 50,000 and current mileage was 57,000. updated 09/16/08. *lj the consumer stated the vehicle would vibrate. updated 09/18/08. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 gmc envoy. the contact stated that her vehicle failed inspection because the front and rear rotors were badly glazed and scorned. the manufacturer stated that her vehicle did not have a recall on it for the abs. the powertrain was unknown. the failure mileage was 47,489 and current mileage was 52,240. *updated 12/12/2007 *bf updated 12/12/07 *tr

1. normal winter driving in northeastern ohio. 2. anti lock brake system failed to operate. the result was immediate loss of control of the vehicle, causing it to slide into oncoming traffic on a rural country road where it was struck by an on coming car. 3. the car is totaled as assessed by the insurance company, no repairs made. *nm

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. *nm

When reaching a stop sign consumer applied pressure on the brakes, instead of vehicle coming to a stop, it accelerated and ran onto two curbs, finally crashing into a play ground. *ak

Consumer stated the rotors and brakes were rusted. this resulted in extended stopping distance. *ak

Dt: after the owner purchased the vehicle the brakes felt bumpy. the owner replaced the front rotors and pads. then, the back rotors and pads were replaced as well. the vehicle only has 37,000 miles on it. the owner describes them as a grabbing feeling, the vehicle physically moves when the brakes are applied. when the back right rotor was inspected there were grooves. the pad had eaten into the rotor on the rear and front. all the brakes rusted. *ak *jb

My wife was driving around 35 mph during a clear day when suddenly the steering wheel of our 2003 gmc envoy started wobbling and she couldn't control it anymore. she stepped on the brakes but the vehicle wouldn't stop. the vehicle went over the curb and initially hit a utility pole on the left passenger side, then eventually hit the tree with the front bumper and knocked the two stationary objects down. surprisingly, the airbag didn't even deploy. the insurance company declared the vehicle total wrecked and unrepairable. as expected, gmc declined responsibilities. they sent a so called independent investigator but they wouldn't give me his phone number. the report they sent contained only raw data about the airbag and nothing about the steering wheel. i will never buy or recommend a gmc again.*ak

While driving and without warning the brakes failed and caused extended stopping distance. *nlm. *ak ph *jb

Problems with brake equipment on 2003 envoy. *mr while driving at 15 mph consumer put foot on brakes and vehicle would not stop cause vehicle to hit another vehicle in front. *cb

Problems with brakes on the 2003 envoy. *mr the consumer applied the brakes but they did not respond. the consumer was able to avoid an accident and placed the vehicle in park and turned off the ignition. when the vehicle was restarted the brake did not hold and the vehicle hit a car in front of his. the vehicle was towed to a dealer where they determined that the problem was in the control module but it could not be reprogrammed. the technician went on to say that the extended stopping distance was a design of the vehicle and that they operated within the parameters of the manufacturers specifications. *scc *nlm

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. *jb