no report yet
Doors: latch
Risk. IF THE DOOR IS NOT LATCHED PROPERLY AND IT GOES UNNOTICED, IT MAY OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.
2002 GMC Envoy XLProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 70 owner complaints about the 2002 GMC Envoy XL, most often about the power train. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 25, 2017. Updated daily. Photo: Bull-Doser, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2002 GMC Envoy XL has problems
70 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
13Power train
13Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
13Fuel system, gasoline
11Exterior lighting
6Service brakes, hydraulic
5Structure
5Latches/locks/linkages
5Visibility
4Air bags
2712 other systems2 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 13 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 13 | 3 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 13 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 11 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 6 | 0 |
| Structure | 5 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 5 | 0 |
| Visibility | 5 | 1 |
| Air bags | 4 | 2 |
| 12 other systems | 27 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2002 GMC Envoy XL recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Exterior lighting: brake lights
Risk. AN INOPERATIVE BRAKE LAMP WILL NOT CONVEY THE DRIVER'S INTENTION OF STOPPING TO DRIVERS IN FOLLOWING VEHICLES, AND AN INOPERATIVE REAR TURN SIGNAL LAMP WILL…
no report yet
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
Risk. DEPENDING ON THE OCCURRENCE AND WEATHER SITUATION, DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with GMC.
Best & worst years
2002 vs. every other Envoy XL year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Envoy XL median. How we score
'02'03'04'06
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2002 GMC Envoy XL safety ratings
2002 GMC Envoy XL 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
5 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2002 GMC Envoy XL, and the recalls they led to.
- BRAKE LAMP FAILURELed to recall 04V-527
- FUEL PUMP MODULE LEAKS GASOLINENo recall
- FUEL PUMP MODULE LEAKS GASOLINENo recall
- FUEL TANK LEAKNo recall
- Loss of HeadlightsNo recall
In owners' words
What Envoy XL owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
RECALLS THAT ARE SERIOUSLY AFFECTING THE CAR'S SAFETY THAT CANNOT BE REPAIRED BECAUSE THE SERVICE CALL HAS CLOSED, BUT WAS BOUGHT THAT WAY WITHOUT KNOWING. THE WIPER MOTOR WORKS WHEN IT WANTS ON THE DRIVER SIDE, PREVENTING CLEAR SAFE VISION DURING RAIN, THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE IS STUCK IN 4 WD, THE FRONT…
DRIVE TRAIN HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE ON MY NEW SUV WITHIN A FIVE YEAR PERIOD. IT HAD THE SAME DAMAGE PROBLEM BOTH TIMES, WHICH IFILL THIS IS A BIT OUT THE RAM FOR THIS 'TYPE OF TRUCK(SUV).THE CAR WOULD DRIVE FORWARD BUT WOULD NOT GO IN REVERSE, AND IT HAPPENED ON THE HWY. *TR
THE TRANSMISSION WOULD "CLUNK" UPON STARTING AND STOPPING. ONE DAY WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS A BANG AND THEN THE GEARS WOULD NOT SHIFT FROM 1ST TO 2ND WITHOUT REVVING THE ENGINE VERY HIGH AND THEN LETTING OFF THE GAS. THE NEXT MORNING THERE WAS NO REVERSE. THE DEALER SAID IT WAS THE REVERSE SUNSHELL…
Own a 2002 Envoy XL?
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