2003 GMC Envoy XL SLT review from North America
"Too bad right now it's turning me right off GMs"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Noises in front end that were changed, strut, ball joints, tie rod ends, fan clutch, rear linkages, transmission overhaul, these were all in the last 6 months.
I still have a problem that I hope someone can help me with. There is no specific time when this happens, but when the vehicle is started and is put into gear and the gas pedal is pushed down, the engine revs up for 5-10 seconds, then slowly the vehicle starts to pick up speed, then everything is fine until the next random time it picks to do this again.
I have had this to the dealer 4 or 5 times, and of course they can't get it to do it, and their computer does not pick up any faults. Anyone had this problem??
The last thing is on a cold start it sounds like a diesel, then smoothes out 10 minutes into the ride and sounds quiet.
General comments?
I bought this SUV for its style, HP, comfort and size.
Recommended Reviews:
  | Best high-end SUV on the market, hands down |
| Overpriced for level of quality. There are better values out there. |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.2 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4/10 |
| Reliability marks | 3/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 45000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 88000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Achieva |
| Date of Entry | 21st April, 2008 |