Saturday, January 18, 2014
2003 Envoy Problems
General Motor Companys 2003 Envoy has been the subject of multiple recalls. Manufacturing defects have affected the front brakes, windshield wipers and theft protection of some 2003 GMC Envoy vehicles. Registered vehicle owners affected by these recalls should have been notified by mail and provided with instructions on where to bring the SUV for a free repair.
Brake Pipe
General Motors recalled 44,653 model year 2003 SUVs, including the Envoy, for a manufacturing defect that caused the brake pipe to fracture in some vehicles and reduce front brake performance, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Windshield Wipers
The 2002 and 2003 Envoy and Envoy XLS were among 581,394 model year vehicles that General Motors recalled to repair windshield wipers that malfunctioned or ceased to work altogether due to a short circuit.
Theft Protection
General Motors recalled 511,167 SUVs, including the 2003 Envoy, for failure to comply with federal motor vehicle standards. According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), these Envoys were equipped with a mechanical override that may have allowed the ignition key to be taken out of the shift lever when the vehicle was not parked. Additionally, the override may have allowed the transmission to be shifted out of park with the ignition in the "Off" position.
Saturday, October 19, 2013
GMC Envoy Airbag Problems
General Motors Company has issued three recalls for its GMC Envoy models due to airbag problems that could put vehicle occupants in danger in the event of an accident. Envoy owners experiencing airbag problems should contact National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) or the manufacturer to determine if they are entitled to free repairs due to these recalls.
2002 Recall
In 2002, General Motors recalled certain 2002 - 2003 GMC Envoys because, due to a manufacturing defect, the drivers side airbag inflator might fracture during a crash. Particles of the inflator could fly out and injure the driver or passengers.
2003 Recall
In 2003, GMC recalled more 2003 Envoys to repair a similar airbag inflator defect that could put drivers and passengers at risk for injury if the device explodes during a crash. The defect could also cause the airbag not to fully inflate, which could cause the airbag not to protect the driver if the inflator does not fracture.
2006 Recall
In 2006, the manufacturer recalled certain 2005 - 2006 GMC Envoy vehicles originally built with cloth seats that were later reupholstered with aftermarket leather seat cover kits. Tests showed the aftermarket seats could cause the passenger sensing system to fail, which could erroneously disable the front airbag on that side of the vehicle.
