2003 GMC Envoy Fuel System, Gasoline Problems

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 13, 2026 · 64 complaints analyzed

Owners have filed 64 complaints with NHTSA about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2003 GMC Envoy, 16% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 72,800 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel tank” (38% of reports).

What owners describe

Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.

  • Fuel tank: mentioned in 24 of 64 complaints (38%)
  • Filler neck: mentioned in 6 of 64 complaints (9%)
  • Sending unit: mentioned in 5 of 64 complaints (8%)

How much does it cost to fix?

Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical fuel system, gasoline repair on the 2003 GMC Envoy at $2,000, and half of them between $1,400 and $2,150.

Based on 7 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2007–2013), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.

At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems happen?

Based on 47 complaints that reported the odometer reading.

Under 10k miles2 · 4%
10k–25k miles0 · 0%
25k–50k miles6 · 13%
50k–75k miles16 · 34%
75k–100k miles12 · 26%
100k–150k miles11 · 23%
150k+ miles0 · 0%

How serious are the reports?

Of 64 complaints, 1 mention a crash.

GMC Envoy fuel system, gasoline complaints by model year

Peak: 2005, with 164 complaints
1995: 1199511997: 1199712000: 1200012001: 1200112002: 312002312003: 642003642004: 242004242005: 16420051642006: 13520061352007: 602007602008: 120081

n = 483 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Model yearFuel System, Gasoline complaintsShare of that yearMedian miles
2008 Envoy11%44,485
2007 Envoy6027%51,053
2006 Envoy13538%61,000
2005 Envoy16434%71,203
2004 Envoy247%83,661
2003 Envoy6416%72,800
2002 Envoy316%92,000
2001 Envoy120%—
2000 Envoy15%—
1997 Envoy1100%61,000
1995 Envoy1100%79,000

When owners reported it

Peak: 2010, with 14 complaints
2002: 1200212003: 112004: 4200442005: 112006: 4200642007: 992008: 8200882009: 442010: 142010142011: 552012: 3201232013: 222014: 5201452015: 222016: 120161

n = 64 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Related recalls (0)

No safety recall lists fuel system, gasoline for the 2003 GMC Envoy. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.

What owners report

Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc envoy. The contact stated that a strong fuel odor emitted inside and outside of the vehicle continuously. Additionally, the engine warning indicator illuminated whenever the vehicle was in operation. The contact received notification of the manufacturer customer…

Received May 10, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10864094

2003 gmc envoy. Consumer writes in regards to fuel tank leak issues. *smd updated 02/02/16.*jb

Received Mar 19, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10693518

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 gmc envoy. The contact stated that the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the filler neck of the fuel tank was cracked and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The…

Received Feb 2, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10680491
GMC Envoy
2002–2007 GMC Envoy photographed in USA.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Frequently asked questions

Do all 2003 GMC Envoys have fuel system, gasoline problems?

No. NHTSA has 64 owner complaints about fuel system, gasoline for the 2003 GMC Envoy (16% of the 394 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.

Was there a recall on the 2003 GMC Envoy fuel system, gasoline?

No recall currently lists fuel system, gasoline for this vehicle.

At what mileage do fuel system, gasoline problems start?

The median reported mileage is 72,800 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.

How much does it cost to fix fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2003 GMC Envoy?

Owners report a typical cost of $2,000 (half paid between $1,400 and $2,150), from 7 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.

What do owners say about fuel system, gasoline problems on the 2003 GMC Envoy?

The most frequent phrase is “fuel tank”, in 24 of 64 complaints, followed by “filler neck” (6).

Other 2003 GMC Envoy problems

See all 2003 GMC Envoy problems or fuel system, gasoline problems across all Envoy years.