2003 GMC Envoy SLE review from North America
"The envoy has been a reliable, comfortable and fun vehicle"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Steering wheel began to squeak in very cold weather, <10 degrees in the first two months.
When using my right turn signal, my hazards came on at about 20,000 miles.
Minor recalls have been satisfactorily addressed including windshield wiper module and tail lights.
General comments?
Overall it has been a solid SUV.
I have driven the vehicle from New York State to Utah and back. Went over the continental divide 3 times. The vehicle kept pushing on without any hesitation with two passengers, 6 weeks of gear, two bicycles and a full cargo carrier on the roof.
Found it to have a very comfortable ride, plenty of space for storage, good acceleration and mostly responsive.
Weak areas include: braking distance, visibility in the front seat with difficulty seeing traffic lights when first in line because the profile needs to be taller or the seat lower, evasive steering and fuel economy.
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| Best high-end SUV on the market, hands down |
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| Overpriced for level of quality. There are better values out there. |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.2 liter, 6 cyclinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 1 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 150 miles |
| Most recent distance | 38000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Avenger |
| Date of Entry | 28th February, 2005 |