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Carolman, 06/15/2003
2003 GMC Envoy XL SLE Rwd 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
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Great Supper Best thing ever. Lots of room for my family. Room for them to grow. ect...
Very nice vehicle
ehunteriv, 06/17/2003
2003 GMC Envoy XL SLT Rwd 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
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Owned now for almost 1 year, everything is GREAT except: One recurring problem is with the automated sideview mirrors. They have replaced the part that is supposed to provide a curbview when you put the SUV in reverse. Also had a problem with my dashboard lighting going out which turned out to be a 3 day problem to fix. Also had a problem where in the mornings, I would step on the gas peddle, the SUV would rev up very very loud, but the tach may only show perhaps 2500rpm's, and the Envoy would barely move, then it would just go away. They did a fix, and haven't had the problem since.
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I got what I expected
Swede, 06/17/2003
2003 GMC Envoy XL SLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
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I love my Envoy XL. I have the inline 6 cylinder and it has plenty of power pulling an 18 ft. fishing boat fully loaded. The mileage is better than I expected, I am getting about 20 mpg. The AWD function performed great last winter on the ice and snow. I have yet to engage 4wd to pull the boat up the ramp.
A year of +'s and -'s
weldonm, 06/22/2003
2003 GMC Envoy XL SLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
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Good ride, a fair amount of bells and whistles, but with that comes the inevitable price. Overall, I like the Envoy, but there are a few things I would change. I would not get the moon roof as it restricts head room for me (6-1) and the leg room is a bit cramped for the driver. My mirrors get lost and look up from time to time and we do have some squeaks developing at 30k miles. I will not be a repeat buyer, simply because it isn't all that comfortable for me on long trips.
trouble free driving
jim hodges, 04/28/2008
2003 GMC Envoy XL SLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
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good riding,like a car,not truck reliable eye appeal smart new styling proud ownership you'll love it..
2003 GMC Envoy XL V-8 engine super suv
Robert Wayne Miller, 01/01/2019
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2003 GMC Envoy XL SLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
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Replaced a computer twice under within first month of ownership that was covered under warranty. Toured Alaska for 2 months driving over 10,000 trouble free miles while pulling a 22 foot camping trailer. I installed a transmission cooler just for this trip. I always used Mobile One Synthetic oil and changed the oil every 2000 miles. At around 60,000 miles catalytic converter went bad. At about 90,000 miles stereo stopped working. I did not repair. Head light relay had to be replaced at 101,000 miles. At 102,000 miles I hit a large buck whitetail deer doing extensive damage to grill, radiator, power steering pump and probably more as vehicle is in garage for repair. I was extremely pleased the way this vehicle handled this collision. Remained stable and handled great. 104,000 miles the gear shift cable broke and I could not shift out of park. Triple A sent a wrecker to take my vehicle to my dealer. The repair cost about $250.00. I will trade this vehicle for a 2020 Subaru Outback. My Envoy is just too unreliable.
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Money Pit
Crystal, 05/05/2020
2003 GMC Envoy XL SLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
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I should start by saying this is like a relationship with a man who you love with all your heart, but he is financially abusive. I am SO in love with my XL. I have 5 kids. There is plenty of room and came at a much lower used price point than a suburban or Yukon XL. It is SOOO comfortable and rides like a dream. It has every feature anyone could ever want, and my hubs who would normally want to put $1000 worth of speakers into any new ride we get, gave the thumbs up on the factory Bose. with the 5.3L, I can't whine about the gas mileage, but we have gotten upwards of 21mpg on road trips which is above the published 18 mpgs to expect on highway. Despite the disappointing ground clearance, it also does really well off road and the 4 wheel drive has helped me climb out of some precarious places I probably shouldn't have gone into. Now for the "not happy" stuff that goes on behind the scenes. My Envoy XL sprang a leak around 95,000 miles. The entire engine is leaking - from everywhere. Over $5000 in various repairs to fix the 5 sources of the leak, and for that cost I could have put in a brand new engine. My only other pet peeve is the lack of cabin filter. The Trailblazers have them, why not these? We do a significant amount of offroad travel and can't have the A/C on or dust gets blown into the interior. Makes for some unpleasant trips where we have to choose between choking on dust while staying cool or cooking with the windows open and still eating dust.
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My GMC Envoy oh how i enjoy!!
Justmy2¢, 06/05/2021
2003 GMC Envoy XL SLT Rwd 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
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This is and has been my best vehicle to date by far!! I have a 2003 XLT with the inline 4.2 6 cylinder and boy I must say she's been rock solid! I actually have over 287,000 miles and she's still running strong for a 18yr old SUV! I love the midsize the versatility the ergonomics and the accessories! It has the DVD entertainment package with an excellent Bose CD/Cassette system that absolutely rocks! I love the low end bass levels that it has and the overall sound. Only thing wrong as of today is a upper intake gasket leak and a camshaft position sensor needing to be replaced other than that she's just fine! I'm actually picking up an 05' Denali Envoy XLT next week for a second vehicle and the price is unbeatable! I wanted to upgrade my 03' for something comparable but I see nothing out there that matches the Envoys size & versatility without sacrificing styling! GM has replaced it with the Traverse and the Acadia but they're not built on a truck platform like my Envoy & they're not rear wheel drive! So for now I'll be satisfied with the Denali version I'll be getting soon! Wish GMC would bring this model back I would definitely be the 1st in line!!
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Love my Envoy
Winsor Hills, 11/01/2024
2003 GMC Envoy XL SLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
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I have own this vehicle since 2003 bought it new, and it has been a great vehicle. Love it.
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I will not buy another GMC Envoy!
just_mary1971, 02/16/2009
2003 GMC Envoy XL SLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
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Bought this SUV in 2005. It is now 2009. Mind you I have only had this car for 3 years and have already experienced this many problems. When I first bought, right off the bat I had to put new brakes on it. In which I had to purchase myself (dealer did not pay for replacing them the day that I bought it). That should have told me something right there. Well, few days later, I notice the emergency brake doesn't work either. Shortly after, my air conditioning motor quit working. That cost me over $500.00. Then the stereo speaker wiring started to mess up. Now, I listen to my stereo with only 2 front speakers. Now in 2009, I am already replacing the brakes and rotors again. It has 70,000 miles.
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charlie, 10/23/2002
2003 GMC Envoy XL SLE Rwd 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
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Test Drove the vehicle for 1/2 mile. Poor handling. Rode like a truck. My Pontiac Transport with 88K miles feels better. No riding comfort whatsoever. fancy interior. Radio antenna nearly fell off the vehicle in traffic. worst I have driven.