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2002 GMC Envoy Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 GMC Envoy has 23 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-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

23

Complaints

0

Recalls

5

Injuries Reported

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

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jun 16, 2017STEERINGON THIS MODEL OF TRAILBLAZERS AND ENVOYS THERE IS A SERIOUS ISSUE WITH THE POWER STEERING LINE CRACK...
Apr 26, 2017STEERINGSTEERING POWER FLUID RUNNING OUT AND RACK AND PINION CRACK.ON EXPRESS WAY HARD TO STEER AND LOOSING ...
Dec 17, 2016STEERINGI WAS IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY AND THE RIGHT FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM SEPERATED FROM THE STEERING! IT L...
Apr 15, 2013STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINEOVER THE YEARS I OWNED THIS VEHICLE, I HAD IT SERVICED NUMEROUS TIMES FOR ENGINE FAILURE. THE LAST ...
Aug 11, 2011STEERINGFAILURE OF POWER STEERING RACK - NO PRIOR SYMPTOMS, MAJOR LEAK OCCURRED W/O WARNING;REQUIRED REPLACI...
Jun 29, 2006STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, A TIRE WAS ON T...
Feb 22, 2006STEERINGTHE POWER STEERING UNIT WENT OUT ON MY GMC ENVOY. YES, MY CAR IS OUT OF WARRANTY,BUT DO NOT FEEL THI...
Oct 19, 2005STEERINGI FILED A COMPLAINT ON OCTOBER 19.NR: 10140380. I REPORTED 2 ROLLOVER CASES WITH 2 SIMILAR CARS WITH...
Oct 19, 2005STEERING2002 CHEVROLET TRAIL BLAZER ON JULY 18 AT ABOUT 9:00 AM MY DAUGHTER ENTERED ROUTE 3 GOING EAST COMIN...
Apr 28, 2005STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY,SEAT BELTS,TIRESTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 GMC ENVOY XL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING THE SAME ...
Dec 26, 2003STEERINGOUTER TIE ROD ENDS SO BADLY WORN OUT THAT THE VEHICLE COULD NOT TRAVEL IN A STRAIGHT LINE. ALSO HAD...
Apr 2, 2003STEERINGTHE STEERING MADE A SQUEAKING NOISE WHILE TURNING. *JB
Mar 1, 2003STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGI AM CONCERN ABOUT SAFETY DEFECT THAT EXIST IN MY GMC ENVOY 2002. I OWN THIS VEHICLE SINCE MARCH 200...
May 25, 2002STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,EQUIPMENTAIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM FAILURE AT 7,000 MILES : VEHICLE COMPUTER RELATED EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM FA...
May 2, 2002STEERING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLWHILE AT STOP LIGHT WITH BRAKES APPLIED, VEHICLE SUDDENLY SURGED FORWARD. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO STO...
Mar 2, 2002STEERING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLWE PURCHASED NEW VEHICLE OCTOBER 2001 AND WITHIN 4 MONTHS BEGAN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS BEGINNING WITH...
Jan 31, 2002STEERINGWHILE CONSUMER'S WIFE WAS DRIVING STEERING ROD CAME OFF FROM STEERING WHEEL,CAUSING WHEEL TO NOT ...
Oct 12, 2001STEERING,SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMRECALL 01V126000; WHILE DRIVING 60-65 MPH CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, HIT CONCRETE MEDIAN, A...
Oct 2, 2001STEERING,VISIBILITYMIRRORS PROBLEM - THE OUTSIDE MIRRORS EMIT A DISTURBING WHISTLING NOISE WHEN EXCEEDING 45 MPH. IT AP...
Aug 9, 2001STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,STRUCTURE,INTERIOR LIGHTINGPOWER STEERING RACK FAILED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO STEER VEHICLE. DEALER HAS INSP...

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