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2002 GMC Envoy Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 GMC Envoy has 83 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 3 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2002 GMC Envoy

Engine
93
Powertrain
83
Electrical
65
Fuel System
47
Visibility
44
Airbags
40
Suspension
38
Other
34
Lights
26
Steering
23
Brakes
22
Structure
17
Latches & Locks
10
Seat Belts
9
Seats
8
Tires
7
Speed Control
6

83

Complaints

3

Recalls

4

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Powertrain Recalls

01V334000

POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DRIVE. THE CALIBRATION OF THE TRANSFER CASE CONTROL MODULE COULD CAUSE INSUFFICIE...

01V283000

POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES (4 WHEEL-DRIVE). SOME OF THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A RANGE SHIFT COLLAR IN THE TRANSMISSION TRANS...

03V075000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION." THESE VEHIC...

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jan 1, 2022POWER TRAIN,STRUCTUREThe contact owns a 2002 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, th...
Nov 8, 2020POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT SATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT OUT OF DRI...
Dec 28, 2015POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINEWHILE DRIVING THE ENVOY AT ABOUT 45 MPH, A WARNING LIGHT SAYING "REDUCED ENGINE POWER" CAME ON SUDDE...
Feb 27, 2012POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 25 MPH WHEN THE GEARS ON THE DIFFEREN...
Feb 14, 2011POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMSTOP ENGINE/LOW OIL PRESSURE DISPLAY CONTINUALLY COMES ON AND WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE HESITATES A...
Feb 18, 2010POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 GMC ENVOY .THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE BUT ...
Jan 1, 2010POWER TRAIN,EQUIPMENTDRIVE TRAIN HAD TO BE REPLACED TWICE ON MY NEW SUV WITHIN A FIVE YEAR PERIOD. IT HAD THE SAME DAMAGE...
Nov 5, 2009POWER TRAIN,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESI JUST EXPERIENCED A SAFETY DEFECT THAT COULD HAVE HAD VERY SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES. IT INVOLVES THE F...
Sep 4, 2009POWER TRAINI HAVE A 2002 GMC ENVOY WHICH HAS A DESTROYED TRANSMISSION DUE TO THE WELL KNOWN (BUT UNBEKNOWNST TO...
Jul 13, 2009POWER TRAINI WAS DRIVING HOME FROM THE BEACH (SANDY HOOK NATIONAL PARK, NJ) WHEN MY SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT C...
Jun 15, 2009POWER TRAINTRANSMISSION COOLER LINE LEAK FROM CORROSION ON 2002 GMC ENVOY. HAD TO DO SPLICE OF CORRODED SECTION...
May 18, 2009POWER TRAINVEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE WHEN PUT IN DRIVE OR REVERSE FROM PARK POSITION. AFTER SWITCHING FROM 4WD TO ...
Dec 7, 2008POWER TRAINAFTER PULLING AWAY FROM A STOP LIGHT AT A NORMAL PACE AND REACHING A SPEED OF ALMOST 50MPH THERE WAS...
Nov 10, 2008POWER TRAINMY WIFE WAS DRIVING OUR 2002 GMC ENVOY ONTO A LOCAL EXPRESSWAY WHEN SHE TRIED TO ACCELERATE, SHE HE...
Jul 26, 2008POWER TRAINTHE TRANSMISSION WOULD "CLUNK" UPON STARTING AND STOPPING. ONE DAY WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS A BANG AN...
Feb 3, 2008POWER TRAINNORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. EXITING FROM PARKING LOT, HEARD LOUD BANG, CAR JERKED, CAME ...
Feb 1, 2008POWER TRAINTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 GMC ENVOY. WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN AT 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE MADE A WH...
Jan 17, 2008POWER TRAIN2002 GMC ENVOY SLT 60K...WENT OUTSIDE TO START CAR AND HAD A LOUD SWISHING SOUND...TRIED TO PUT IN R...
Jan 16, 2008POWER TRAINTRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 60,000 MILES DUE TO DEFECTIVE PARTS INSTALLED DURING THE ORIGINAL MANUFACTUR...
Jan 2, 2008POWER TRAINI WAS DRIVING ALONG INTERSTATE 75 AT NIGHT WITH MY 3 YEAR OLD, 16 YEAR OLD, AND 18 YEAR OLD NEPHEW R...

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