2002 GMC Envoy problems
Owners have filed 629 complaints about the 2002 GMC Envoy with NHTSA. Engine and engine cooling accounts for 14% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of power train at 13.8%.
Complaints629
Crashes55
Fires17
Injuries59
Deaths2
What owners report breaking
Engine and engine cooling 14.0% · 88
Power train 13.8% · 87
Electrical system 11.4% · 72
Visibility 7.9% · 50
Air bags 6.7% · 42
Suspension 5.9% · 37
Fuel system, gasoline 4.9% · 31
Exterior lighting 4.0% · 25
Severity
Of those complaints, 55 describe a crash, 17 describe a fire, 59 report an injury and 2 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 7 model years of the GMC Envoy in this data, 2002 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 2005 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 9 in the last three years against 24 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 65,000 miles.
In owners' own words
The contact owns a 2002 GMC Envoy. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph or more the vehicle would suddenly stall. None of the warning lights illuminated on the instrumental panel. He was able to restart the vehicle and take it to the dealer who diagnosed the failure as being the cooling fan clutch. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 83,000. The vin was unavailable. Engine and engine cooling · reported at 83,000 miles
My 2002 Envoy has stalled 3 times now while traveling on the highway. Each time the engine quits and will not restart until disconnecting and re-connecting the battery. Since this last time the car displays abs light and speedometer does not work even after disconnecting battery. Dealer says I have to replace a computer now. Sounds like recall 04v289000 but my vin is not included in that recall. Engine and engine cooling · reported at 120,000 miles
When starting the truck there is a very noticeable ticking sound coming from the front of the engine. The ticking will continue until the vehicle warms or for a max. Of 3-5 min. Accelerating the engine will not stop the ticking. Inquiries revealed other Envoy owners are experiencing the same problem. What is the causing the problem. Reply needed as soon as possible. Engine and engine cooling
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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