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2003 GMC Envoy

2003 GMC Envoy - Review
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Model Lineup

Engine

Transmission

Vortec 4200
4.2L I6

Vortec 5300
5.3L V8

4-spd auto
(Hydra-Matic 4L60-E)

Envoy 2WD / 4WD

Standard

-

Standard

Envoy XL 2WD / 4WD

Standard

Optional

Standard


Engine
Vortec 4200 4.2L I6 (LL8)
Vortec 5300 5.3L V8 (LM4)
Type
4.2-liter inline six cylinder
5.3-liter V8
Displacement (cu in / cc)
256 / 4160
327 / 5328
Bore & stroke (in / mm)
3.66 x 4.01 / 93 x 102
3.78 x 3.27 / 96 x 92
Block material
cast aluminum
cast aluminum
Cylinder head material
cast aluminum, A356-T6 using lost-foam process
cast aluminum, A356-T6
Valvetrain
DOHC, four valves per cylinder, variable cam phasing - exhaust cam
OHV, two valves per cylinder, hydraulic roller lifters
Ignition system
coil-on-plug, dual platinum electrodes
composite distributor, platinum-tipped spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires
Fuel delivery
sequential fuel injection
sequential fuel injection
Compression ratio
10:1
9.5:1
Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm)
275 / 205 @ 6000
290 / 216 @ 5200
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm)
275 / 373 @ 3600
325 / 441 @ 4000
Recommended unleaded fuel
87 octane
87 octane
Maximum engine speed (rpm)
6300
5900
Emissions controls
three-way catalytic converter, positive crankcase ventilation, evaporative collection system
three-way catalytic converter, exhaust gas recirculation, positive crankcase ventilation, evaporative collection system
Estimated fuel economy
(mpg city / hwy combined)
Envoy 2WD: 16 / 22
TBA
Envoy 4WD: 15 / 21
Envoy XL 2WD: 15 / 20
Envoy XL 4WD: 15 / 20

Transmission
2003 GMC Envoy

Type

Hydra-Matic 4L60-E, four-speed, rear-wheel-drive, electronically controlled automatic overdrive with torque converter clutch

Gear ratios (:1):

   1st

3.06

   2nd

1.63

   3rd

1.00

   4th

0.70

  Reverse

2.29

Final drive ratio

3.42:1 (standard)
3.73:1 (optional)
4.10:1 (optional with 4.2-liter only)

Chassis / Suspension
2003 GMC Envoy

Front

independent, double A-Arm, 46mm shocks, 44mm stabilizer bar

Rear

five-link solid axle (optional: electronically controlled air suspension), 36mm shocks, 21mm stabilizer bar on 2WD, 24mm stabilizer bar on 4WD

Transfer case system

Autotrac (standard on 4WD)

Traction control
electronic traction assist optional on 2WD
Steering type
rack-and-pinion (hydraulically assisted)
Steering ratio
Envoy: 20.4:1
Envoy XL: 18.5:1
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock
Envoy: 3.82
Envoy XL: 3.48
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft / m)
Envoy: 36.4 / 11.1
Envoy XL: 41.3 / 12.6

Brakes
2003 GMC Envoy
2003 GMC Envoy XL
Type
four-wheel vented disc with front aluminum dual piston calipers, four-wheel ABS, rear drum-in-hat parking brake
four-wheel vented disc with front aluminum dual piston calipers, four-wheel ABS, rear drum-in-hat parking brake

Rotor diameter x thickness (in / mm)

front: 12 x 1.14 / 305 x 29
front: 12.8 x 1.14 / 325 x 29
rear: 12.8 x 0.78 / 325 x 20
rear: 12.8 x 0.78 / 325 x 20

Rotor diameter x thickness (in / mm)

front: 209.7 / 1353
front: 227.8 / 1469
rear: 216.6 / 1397
rear: 216.6 / 1397

Wheels / Tires
2003 GMC Envoy

Wheel size & type

17-inch x 7-inch six-lug cast aluminum

Tires

P245/65R17 Michelin all-season, steel-belted radials


Exterior Dimensions
2003 GMC Envoy
2003 GMC Envoy XL
Wheelbase (in / mm)
113 / 2869
129 / 3275
Overall length (in / mm)
191.6 / 4866
207.6 / 5271
Overall width (in / mm)
74.6 / 1894
74.7 / 1896.5
Overall height (in / mm)
71.9 / 1826 (without luggage rack)
75.5 / 1917 (without luggage rack)
Track (in / mm)
front: 63.1 / 1603
front: 63.1 / 1603
rear: 62.1 / 1576
rear: 62.1 / 1576
Minimum ground clearance
(in / mm)
8 / 203
8 / 203
Ground to top of rear load floor (in / mm)
32.1 / 817
31.9 / 810
Step-in height (in / mm)
18.2 / 462
18.9 / 481
Approach angle (degrees)
33.9
2WD: 34.6
4WD: 34.1
Departure angle (degrees
23
2WD: 23.1
4WD: 23.6
Curb weight: (lbs / kg)
2WD: 4582 / 2079
2WD w/I6: 4938 / 2240
4WD w/I6: 5118 / 2322
4WD: 4767 / 2162
2WD w/V8: 4868 / 2208
4WD w/V8: 5055 / 2293
Weight distribution (% front / rear)
2WD: 53 / 47
2WD w/I6: 54 / 46
4WD w/I6: 54 / 46
4WD: 54 / 46
2WD w/V8: 54 / 46
4WD w/V8: 55 / 45

Interior Dimensions
2003 GMC Envoy
2003 GMC Envoy XL

Seating capacity

2 / 3 (total 5)
2 / 3 / 2 (total 7)

Head room (in / mm)

1st row: 40.2 / 1021
1st row: 40.2 / 1021
2nd row: 39.6 / 1006
2nd row: 39.6 / 1006
-
3rd row: 32.2 / 818.0

Leg room (in / mm)

1st row: 43.1 / 1094
1st row: 58.5 / 1485
2nd row: 58.5 / 1485
2nd row: 58.4 / 1484.2
-
3rd row: 58.3 / 1481.6

Shoulder room (in / mm)

1st row: 58.5 / 1485
1st row: 58.5 / 1485
2nd row: 58.5 / 1485
2nd row: 58.4 / 1484.2
-
3rd row: 58.3 / 1481.6

Hip room (in / mm)

1st row: 55.5 / 1410
1st row: 55.5 / 1410
2nd row: 58.1 / 1476
2nd row: 58.4 / 1482.8
-
3rd row: 45.9 / 1166.6
Cargo length floor (in / mm)
70 / 1778
85.5 / 2180
Cargo volume (cu ft / liters)
* 2nd row seat up: 41 / 1162
3rd row seat up 22.3 / 631
behind 1st row seat: 80.1 / 2268
2nd row seat up: 61.6 / 1745
-
behind 1st row seat: 100.2 / 2839
*Maximum cargo measured at top of seat back

Capacities
2003 GMC Envoy
Envoy XL (Vortec 4200)
Envoy XL (Vortec 5300)

GVWR, standard (lbs / kg)

2WD: 5500 / 2494
2WD: 6200 / 2812
2WD: 6200 / 2812
4WD: 5750 / 2608
4WD: 6400 / 2903
4WD: 6400 / 2
Payload, base (lbs / kg)
2WD: 1069 / 485
2WD: 1414 / 641
2WD: 1381 / 626
4WD: 1134 / 514
4WD: 1433 / 650
4WD: N/A
Trailer towing maximum
(lbs / kg)
2WD: 6300 / 2858
2WD: 5900 / 2676
2WD: 7200 / 3265
4WD: 6200 / 2812
4WD: 5800 / 2630
4WD: 7000 / 3175
Maximum tongue weight
(lbs / kg)
400 / 181
(without sway control)
400 / 181
(without sway control)
400 / 181
(without sway control)
Fuel tank (gals / liters)
22 / 83.3
25 / 96.1
25 / 96.1
Engine oil (qts / liters)
7 / 6.6
7 / 6.6
7 / 6.6
Cooling system (qts / liters)
13.9 / 13.1
15.3 / 14.4
18 / 17

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