- The problem
- Certain maxzone headlight assemblies, depo brand, p/no 335-1120l-as, sold for use as aftermarket equipment for the above listed passenger vehicles. During production the lamp housing shape deformed distorting the assembly angle of the reflector and influenced the aiming position. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
- The risk
- Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Maxzone will notify owners and offer reimbursement for any noncompliant headlights. The recall began on february 16, 2007. Owners may contact maxzone at 909-822-3288.
Lights
2003 GMC Envoy Lighting problems
Owners have filed 44 complaints about the 2003 GMC Envoy's lights with NHTSA - 7% of all its complaints, most recently on May 27, 2024. They describe 1 crash, 2 fires and 0 injuries. Headlights, tail lights, brake lights, turn signals and interior lighting failures.
- Complaints
- 44
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Lighting recalls for the 2003 GMC Envoy
- The problem
- On certain trucks and sport utility vehicles, the driver wishing to signal a turn by moving the directional signal lever, (up or down) may cause the front marker/turn lights and rear turn lights to flash in a manner similar to hazard warning, rather than flashing on the desired side only.
- The risk
- The driver may not be able to clearly signal their intentions to turn, change travel lanes, or potentially warn others of an impaired vehicle operating condition increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the suspect flasher modules with a new flasher module designed with sealed relays and more durable contact material inside of the relays free of charge. The recall began on august 4, 2005. Isuzu began mailing owner letters on august 4, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, isuzu at 1-800-255-6727, buick at 1-866-608-8080, and oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.
Lighting complaints
ISSUE: Hazard Warning/Turn Signal Flasher Module Failure. DESCRIPTION: Right front and rear turn signal and right front and rear hazard warning not working outside or inside vehicle. Replaced burned out right front turn signal/hazard. Replaced right rear turn signal/hazard due to corrosion on base of bulb. Looked at fixtures when replacing and all appeared good but right turn signals and right hazard warnings still not operational outside or inside vehicle. AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION: Yes, upon request. RISK/DANGER: ...
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Cannot use right blinker or hazard warning flashers to notify approaching or oncoming vehicles of right turn or hazard which could cause other vehicles to crash into stopped or slowing vehichle. CONFIRMED: No. INSPECTED: Not by anyone other than myself [[redacted]] , daughter of [[redacted]] owner). ANY KIND OF WARNING & WHEN IT BEGAN: No warning or symptoms really, just didn't work one minute, then worked momentarily and then didn't work and has not worked since. Was taking vehicle in for required State inspection on when the above described issue occurred, so went back home so it would not fail inspection. Occurred during daytime hours. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The contact owns a 2003 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that the headlights ceased to operate as needed. Upon taking the vehicle to a local Pep Boys, it was diagnosed that the electrical wiring harness was burned and needed to be replaced. Additionally, the bulbs needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back the local Pep Boys, who replaced the electrical wiring harness and the bulbs a second time; however, the failure persisted. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
Back door latches sticking/very hard to open and at times won't open at all. Visibility from wipers is very limited and not good. Rear exterior lights at times flicker and bulbs come loose at times
Headlights and brake lights went out at same time. High beams work, vehicle runs, has all powers. This happened when I left the house, while driving, noticed when it began to turn into early evening.
When trailer is connected to the 7 way to box trailer connection trailer tail lamps do not light correctly. Brake and left turn signal lamps work properly. The right turn trailer lamp is partially lit when turn signal is not engaged. When right turn signal is engaged the left and right turn signals start flashing, brake lights work normal. This turn signal issue apply only when trailer electric circuit is plunged in to the trailer circuit. My understanding there was a recall regarding the flasher unit for the...
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2003 envoy vehicle turn signals. It appears the trailer circuit has a similar issue. Both the vehicle and trailer work off the same flasher module. See recall 05v198000. I plan to replace the flasher unit to correct this defect. If you never towed a trailer this issue would not be discovered. When towing a trailer driver could become confused when your making a right turn. This potentially could result in an accident. The trailer used was a 5x10 foot single axle box trailer with four wire electrical circuit. I had no issues when towed with a different make of truck. I did replaced both trailer tail light assembly and issue did not change.
No damage to turn signal when I turn on left turn signal sometimes it doesn't work sometimes I can move steering wheel and it will come on for second other times nothing have to try to turn off and on sometimes works sometimes doesn't can not get a good reason why won't work. Have automotive experience at trouble shooting. Also nonsafety issue cruse control on blinker on same switch intermittent working
The lights come on by themselves and drains the battery. Two batteries have been installed. The car has had road service jump starts 3 times in 2 wks. The lights come on themselves when they'r'e off. The alternator was checked and is good. The vehicle was parked in a garage when this occurred and 1 time in a parking lot.
While driving on the highway at 65 mph, the third row floor got really hot and my children were saying their feet were really hot and we smelled something like plastic melting and my 15 year old cousins boot melted and the carpet melted and you can see metal. Once we arrived home the blinker stayed on and did not shut off until the battery died. Just before this happed the vehicle lost power and my husband had to put his foot on the gas all the way.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc envoy. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. In addition, the headlights failed to illuminate while driving at night. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing or repairs. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
The standard headlamps inconsistently and often shut off. The bright lamps remain working, thank goodness. This happens usually when in motion, or right when the ignition is turned on. Weather does not seem to be a factor.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc envoy. On three separate occasions, the low beam headlamps failed without warning. When the passenger's side turn signal was activated, the four-way hazard indicator illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure was intermittent. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 05v198000 (exterior lighting). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc envoy. While the vehicle was parked and turned off, the low beam head lamps continued to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose or repair the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 144,000. ..Updated 10/18/16 *bf updated 03/09/17.*Jb
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc envoy. After parking the vehicle and attempting to exit, the driver and passenger side doors failed to unlock. In addition, while driving 45 mph, the headlights blinked on and off and failed to remain illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 188,343. The vin was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc envoy. While driving at 55 mph, the low beam headlights were activated and unexpectedly failed to illuminate. The high beam headlights were engaged. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the low beam headlight module would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 192,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc envoy 360. The contact stated that the turn signals failed to work in the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc envoy. The contact stated that the brake lights stopped working on the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and it was determined that the tail light stop lamp assembly needed to be replaced; however, the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 04v527000 (exterior lighting). The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000.
Headlight switch overheated and caused circuit panel to catch on fire. *Tr
My gmc envoy cluster ( speedometer ) is not working properly sometimes it moves and sometime it just sit on zero, even if going 65 miles an hour.. The exterior headlight shot off one night when I was driving home I can only drive with full light. My mechanic stated it was due to an electrical problems... Gmc needs to do some recalls on some issue on this truck... I have red similar issue with other truck owner. *Tr
Headlights stopped working (low beams only) while driving car at night. High beams continue to work after outage. Occurs at all headlight settings, almost every time the headlights are used and does not resolve itself upon turning car on/off. *Tr
To whom it may concern. 8/29/2012. I bought a used 2003 gmc envoy xl sle/slt and purchased the vehicle from sherman of skokie il. About this vehicle. The third brake light piece that covers the top of the rear window basically fell off the car on a windy day. The plastic piece that holds the third brake light broke leading to the entire piece falling off hanging by the 2 wires that connect for power. I live in algonquin il and...
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recently have seen three other envoys with the same missing third light piece in a period of two weeks. I have looked up recalls for this vehicle but surprisingly have found none. Knowing I have personally seen several envoys with the same missing third light piece I think there needs to be a recall. Not only is this a safety hazard but it's the law to have a third brake light in illinois. I have not brought to a dealer since there was not a recall and I do not have the out of pocket cash to pay for this to be fixed. Respectfully I would like this third brake light piece replaced and fixed at no cost to me. I do have the third light piece that fell off to give back to you so you can inspect it. I would like this fixed within 30 days of receiving this letter. I would appreciate your prompt response to this safety hazard and thank you for your time. This is the letter I sent gmc and they said there is nothing they can do! *Tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc envoy. While driving approximately 35 mph the contact activated the high beam exterior headlights. The contact noticed the interior lights on the instrument panel also failed to illuminate simultaneously. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
Exterior headlamps shut off while driving occasionally. Now I can not get them to come back on. *Tr
I purchased my 2003 gmc envoy xl in 2008 from a ny dealer with 60,000 miles on it, the car didn't register any accidents with carfax. The day after I purchased the car my battery went dead and I was stranded at 7am with my kids. The dealer paid for the tow and replaced the battery. A year later while driving to my sons basketball game at night, the headlights completely shut off. I pulled over and used my hazards, my son inspected the lights and could smell something was burning..The driver side headlight wire...
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was burnt badly. We replaced the light and the wiring. The next day not only did the lights shut off again while driving at night, but I couldn't put my window up! The driver side window panel did not work, but the other windows worked fine. I paid $400 to have the panel replaced. (Now the seat adjustment panel is not working on the driver side) the battery has been replaced 3 times in 3 years! When ever I would use the window, or the heat vent, or the charger inlets in my car the headlights would flicker dim. My mechanic did a amps check while my phone was plugged in,car was running,radio on, and heater on and stated the amps were fine, until I hit the window button, then the amps went way down. Cost to replace alternator $350.00, That was in 2010, so far in 2011 I have awoken 3 mornings in a row to a dead car. I sat in the car with car off, doors locked one night to see what goes on over night..Well the alarm sensor button didn't stop blinking red, the seat adjustments kept moving every 4 mins, the rearview mirrors were moving non stop, and the horrible beeping sound inside the car was non stop! The radio dash didn't shut off either, it was piping hot after a half hour of sitting. *Tr
2003 Envoy drivers side headlight bulbs keep burning out . Wires are burnt and terminal has melted. This past week both headlights have gone out while driving took vehicle to dealer they said they knew there was a problem with the headlight socket but my vehicle wasn't one of the of the 308 others that were recalled. *Tr
Riding on freeway and headlights suddenly went off in dark area. Cut on fog lamps and headlights came back on after couple miles of travel. They have not went off yet again but would be dangerous on curve road. Problem maybe in turn signal control. Cruise went out day before and came back. All located in same switch. Called gmc and told them of problem. Have not went off again yet. Talked to dealer and they want to see it with problem. *Tr
GMC Envoy lighting complaints by year
Envoy lighting problems, every yearSource: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data