2003 GMC Envoy LX review from North America
"I am sorry I bought it"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Persistent problem with the fan clutch. I had it checked with the dealer twice, under warranty, they claimed they fixed it. The first time they claimed it was a computer reprogramming issue, the second time I was told it was normal for the car to behave this way when cold. Now at 66,000 miles I am told the fan clutch can be replaced at a cost of 700 dollars (parts and labor). Oh, did I say the dealer told me it was no longer under warranty. I suspect this is a design flaw or equipment reliability problem and GM does not support its customers. I purchased a Cadillac CTR a year before the Envoy and I will give this issue strong consideration when I next purchase my next vehicle. I am not stupid and a Google search in the Internet revealed numerous complaints about the fan clutch.
General comments?
See above!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | V8 295 H.P. Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 66000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 30th July, 2007 |