Major Problems with 2002 GMC Envoy XL Derived from Complaints & Recalls


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Worst 3 complaints of 2002 GMC Envoy XL

2002 GMC Envoy XL AIR BAGS Victims: 1 Mileage: 172000 miles

2002 GMC Envoy XL INTERIOR/UNDER DASH Mileage: 38000 miles

2002 GMC Envoy XL ROTOR Mileage: 33000 miles

Browse 2002 GMC Envoy XL complaints by category

Problems with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION and EXTERIOR LIGHTING are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from GMC Envoy XL owners.

Problem Category Number of Problems
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
for i have a 2002 gmc envoy that is having brake problems and the answer that i was getting from...
10
~ 64200 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
i have had three total transmission failures. the first was in dec 2002 at 14 000 miles. the second was...
9
~ 51444 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
general quality failure. just a few of the problems 1. all of the recall notices 2. front end bushings 3....
6
~ 69000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
check engine light turned on. taken vehicle to the dealer and found that there was a leak at the filler
5
~ 83932 miles
AIR BAGS
i was involved in a accident on 2/21/08 at 2:00pm the accident involved three cars. i was driving a 2002...
3
~ 58333 miles
TAIL LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
my rear high mount stop lamp attached to the lift gate window has became detached yesterday on it's own. it...
3
~ 16000 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
while filling my 2002 gmc envoy i observed gas pouring out of the top of the tank down over the...
3
~ 56381 miles
VISIBILITY
recalls that are seriously affecting the car's safety that cannot be repaired because the service call has closed but was...
3
~ 36667 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
the vehicle's rear passenger side lock broke without warning. as a result the door would not close and owner had
3
~ 44028 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
on our 2002 gmc envoy when driving in heavy fog or any type of falling snow the headlights shoot a...
3
~ 57010 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
i noticed a puddle of liquid under vehicle . so i checked it out and found to be gas looked...
2
~ 190842 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl*the contact owns a 2002 gmc envoy xl. while driving 70 mph smoke appeared from the vents on the dashboard....
2
~ 48000 miles
BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
my rear high mount stop lamp attached to the lift gate window has became detached yesterday on it's own. it...
2
~ 19000 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
the gmc envoy xlt experiences a total loss of power under the following conditions. when the fuel tank is at...
2
~ 91544 miles
AIR CONDITIONER > APPLIANCE > EQUIPMENT
general quality failure. just a few of the problems 1. all of the recall notices 2. front end bushings 3....
2
~ 16500 miles
SUSPENSION
general quality failure. just a few of the problems 1. all of the recall notices 2. front end bushings 3....
2
SEAT BELTS
tl*the contact owns a 2002 gmc envoy xl. the contact stated that he has been experiencing the same failures as...
2
~ 74000 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
tl*the contact owns a 2002 gmc envoy xl. the contact stated that he has been experiencing the same failures as...
2
~ 46345 miles
TIRES
tl*the contact owns a 2002 gmc envoy xl. the contact stated that he has been experiencing the same failures as...
2
~ 99000 miles
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl*the contact owns a 2002 gmc envoy xl. the contact stated that he has been experiencing the same failures as...
2
~ 69000 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE
the trim containing rear stop light located at the top rear of vehicle broke off because the clips holding it
2
~ 44256 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
for i have a 2002 gmc envoy that is having brake problems and the answer that i was getting from...
2
~ 33000 miles
FILLER PIPE AND CAP > TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE
fuel tank has leak at joint where filler pipe and tank join allowing fuel and vapors to escape. smelled fuel...
2
~ 56830 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
dt: 2002 gmc envoy xl - the consumer is having the same problem as the larger gmc vehicles that were...
2
~ 46500 miles
FRONT > SEAT BELTS
air conditioning system failure at 7 000 miles : vehicle computer related emission control system failure / damaged components at...
2
~ 102500 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
air conditioning system failure at 7 000 miles : vehicle computer related emission control system failure / damaged components at...
2
~ 34000 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
when driving the vehicle all dash lights and gauges just stop working. they will come back on but this is...
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
the rear window of the 2002 envoy xl exploded while sitting in the driveway....
1
~ 214000 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
i bought the car used feb. 2011 about march 2011 sometimes when it is started (no specific start time) the...
1
~ 82000 miles
ENGINE
i bought the car used feb. 2011 about march 2011 sometimes when it is started (no specific start time) the...
1
~ 82000 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER
i bought the car used feb. 2011 about march 2011 sometimes when it is started (no specific start time) the...
1
~ 82000 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT
i had the electrical cluster on my 2002 gmc envoy xlt replaced in july of 2009 due to the gas...
1
HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > BODY > STRUCTURE
the rear hatchback glass shattered on my 2002 envoy xl for no apparent reason. the car was parked. this is...
1
~ 94000 miles
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN
drive train had to be replaced twice on my new suv within a five year period. it had the same...
1
~ 70256 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT
drive train had to be replaced twice on my new suv within a five year period. it had the same...
1
~ 70256 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2002 gmc envoy cooling fan clutch . gmc needs to recall this problems . for years this has been an
1
~ 54689 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION
noticed the smell of gas. took to dealer where purchased. fuel pump was fine but the tube had corroded. extended...
1
~ 93000 miles
HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH > HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
headlights lower beam lamp socket keeps burning out. has done this since purchase in 2003. tail lights did same thing...
1
~ 10000 miles
STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
leaky gas tank on 2002 gmc envoy xl. 48 000 miles. found by dealership recommended new gas tank for approx
1
~ 48000 miles
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE
dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds the front bumper bounced up and down and fractured the plastic molding....
1
~ 33000 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE
dt*: the contact stated the rear hatch window opened on its own intermittently. the dealership was unable to determine the...
1
~ 68082 miles
LOCK > HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
dt*: the contact stated the rear hatch window opened on its own intermittently. the dealership was unable to determine the...
1
~ 68082 miles
POWER TRAIN
recalls that are seriously affecting the car's safety that cannot be repaired because the service call has closed but was...
1
FLOOR SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
the cable connecting the shift lever to the transmission pulled lose and locked the transmission in the pre-failure state. if...
1
LATCH > TAILGATE > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
the rear window on the tailgate pops open about every other month. the dashboard display advises this has happened but...
1
~ 34000 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
i was driving on mechanicsville road at 45 mph as is the speed limit there. the car lurched to a...
1
~ 65097 miles
STEERING
tl*the contact owns a 2002 gmc envoy xl. the contact stated that he has been experiencing the same failures as...
1
~ 38000 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl*the contact owns a 2002 gmc envoy xl. the contact stated that he has been experiencing the same failures as...
1
~ 38000 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY
tl*the contact owns a 2002 gmc envoy xl. the contact stated that he has been experiencing the same failures as...
1
~ 38000 miles
CATALYTIC CONVERTOR > EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM
tl*the contact owns a 2002 gmc envoy xl. the contact stated that he has been experiencing the same failures as...
1
~ 38000 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS
air bag deployed for no reason. i was sitting in the vehicle in the garage and just started it and...
1
~ 42038 miles
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN
computer that activates the four wheel drive is inoperable. it goes into sleep mode and consumer doesn't know that he
1
~ 36850 miles
MOTOR > WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY
wiper motor failure '02 gmc envoy xl slt with 38 000. *nm...
1
~ 38000 miles
ACCELERATOR PEDAL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
loss of engine power preventing passing on highway was caused by failure of the gas pedal (#15150990) which had to
1
~ 89995 miles
EMISSION CONTROL > EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
air conditioning system failure at 7 000 miles : vehicle computer related emission control system failure / damaged components at...
1
~ 33000 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
air conditioning system failure at 7 000 miles : vehicle computer related emission control system failure / damaged components at...
1
~ 33000 miles
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING
air conditioning system failure at 7 000 miles : vehicle computer related emission control system failure / damaged components at...
1
~ 33000 miles
STABILIZER BAR > FRONT > SUSPENSION
air conditioning system failure at 7 000 miles : vehicle computer related emission control system failure / damaged components at...
1
~ 33000 miles

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