2002 GMC ENVOY Recalls, Complaints & Safety

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

CERTAIN MAXZONE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES, DEPO BRAND, P/NO 335-1120L-AS, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING PRODUCTION THE LAMP HOUSING SHAPE DEFORMED DISTORTING THE ASSEMBLY ANGLE OF THE REFLECTOR AND INFLUENCED THE AIMING POSITION. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Remedy: MAXZONE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 16, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAXZONE AT 909-822-3288.

308 vehicles affected

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

SOME SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED AIR SUSPENSION (ECAS) HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH THE ECAS MAY PRODUCE A BRIEF ELECTRICAL SPIKE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS OPERATING. THIS ELECTRICAL SPIKE CAN DISRUPT THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WIRING HARNESS. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON AUGUST 19, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537 OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.

29,951 vehicles affected

SEAT BELTS

CERTAIN LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." ONE OF THE TWO SENSORS IN THE DRIVER'S AND FRONT PASSENGER'S SEAT BELT RETRACTORS COULD BE INOPERATIVE. THE SEAT BELT RETRACTORS WILL LOCK WHEN THE BELT WEBBING IS EXTRACTED DURING A CRASH; HOWEVER, THE MECHANISM THAT LOCKS THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR WHEN THE VEHICLE DECELERATES QUICKLY, SUCH AS HEAVY BRAKING, MAY NOT OPERATE AS INTENDED.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DRIVER AND FRONT PASSENGER SAFETY BELT RETRACTORS, AND REPLACE THEM IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 24, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537.

261,801 vehicles affected

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEMS THAT WILL NOT TURN ON, CEASE OPERATION WHILE IN USE, FAIL TO TURN OFF/ON BY THEMSELVES (MOISTURE SENSITIVE WIPER SYSTEM), OR HAVE CONTINUOUS WINDSHIELD WASHER PUMP OPERATION BECAUSE THE PRESENCE OF WATER WITHIN THE WIPER MODULES CAN EITHER CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT OR CAN LEAD TO THE CORROSION OF COMPONENTS WITHIN THE MODULE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL COVER THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULE VENT HOLE WITH A PATCH. ALSO, THE WIPER MOTOR, CIRCUIT BOARD, AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WILL BE INSPECTED TO SIGNS OF WATER INTRUSION AND/OR CORROSION AND BE REPLACED AS REQUIRED. THE RECALL BEGAN JULY 6, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537; OR GMC AT 1-866-996-9463.

581,394 vehicles affected

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

CERTAIN MINIVANS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEM." THE OWNER'S MANUAL DOES NOT EXPLAIN THE MEANING OF THE LOCATION SYMBOLS FOR THE CHILD RESTRAINT LOWER UNIVERSAL ANCHORAGE SYSTEM.

Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A SUPPLEMENT FOR THEIR OWNER'S MANUAL. THIS SUPPLEMENT DESCRIBES AND SHOWS THE LOCATION SYMBOLS FOR THE CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORS THAT ARE LOCATED IN THE VEHICLE AND ON THE CHILD RESTRAINT OR BOOSTER CUSHION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 18, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537.

1,707,825 vehicles affected

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS NO. 101, "CONTROL LOCATION, IDENTIFICATION, AND ILLUMINATION" AND NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN INTERMITTENT CONDITION DURING VEHICLE START-UP IN WHICH THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER MAY NOT PROPERLY POWER UP, RESULTING IN MOST OF THE DISPLAYS, TELLTALE LIGHTS, AND FUNCTIONS (EXCEPT THE SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT, TURN SIGNAL INDICATORS, AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER BACKLIGHTING) BEING INOPERATIVE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 29, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.

314,300 vehicles affected

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 VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH A MECHANICAL OVERRIDE THAT COULD ALLOW THE IGNITION KEY TO BE REMOVED WITH THE SHIFT LEVER IN A POSITION OTHER THAN PARK. IN ADDITION, THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN OVERRIDE THAT CAN ALLOW THE TRANSMISSION TO BE SHIFTED OUT OF PARK WITH THE IGNITION IN THE OFF POSITION.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL ELIMINATE THESE CONDITIONS BY DISABLING THE OVERRIDES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MAY 29, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537, OR HUMMER AT 1-866-486-6376.

511,167 vehicles affected

STRUCTURE:BODY

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES ARE MISSING WELDS ON THE REAR FLOOR PLAN.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE FOR MISSING WELDS. IF MISSING WELDS ARE FOUND, GM WILL EXCHANGE THE VEHICLE FOR AN EQUIVALENT VEHICLE OR PROVIDE A REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 4, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.

46 vehicles affected

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A FUEL FILTER FITTING CAN BECOME DISCONNECTED. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE ENGINE, A NO-START CONDITION WOULD RESULT AND FUEL WOULD BE PUMPED OUT THE FUEL FILTER ONTO THE GROUND.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER QUICK CONNECT RETAINERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 20, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020. GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.

136,511 vehicles affected

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

CERTAIN PASSENGER, MINI VANS, AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES HAVE AN AIR BAG INFLATOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE THAT COULD FRACTURE AT A WELD DURING A DEPLOYMENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT, AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, THE AIR BAG MODULE ASSEMBLY ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300, CADILLAC AT 1-800-458-8006, CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC AT 1-800-462-8782, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537, OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737.

133,221 vehicles affected

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 INSUFFICIENT HIGH SPEED GEAR ENGAGEMENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE TRANSFER CASE CONTROL MODULE CALIBRATION TO INCREASE GEAR ENGAGEMENT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 6, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.

78,004 vehicles affected

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 TRANSFER CASE THAT CONTAINS CRACKS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSFER CASES AND UPDATE THE CONTROL MODULE CALIBRATION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 6, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.

895 vehicles affected

STRUCTURE:BODY

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 201, "OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN INTERIOR IMPACTS." THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONSOLE COVER/ARMREST LID LATCH THAT COULD RELEASE AT LESS THAN THE 10G VERTICAL LOAD REQUIREMENT OF THE STANDARD.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CONSOLE LATCH MECHANISM AND INSTALL A STRIKER PLATE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 16, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.

8,197 vehicles affected

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BRACKETS MAY FRACTURE. THIS FRACTURE COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM FROM THE FRAME.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BRACKETS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN BY TELEPHONE ON APRIL 4, 2001. THE FOLLOWUP LETTER TO CONSUMERS WAS MAILED MAY 3, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537, OR GMC AT 1-800-462-8782.

30,476 vehicles affected

My vehicle has developed a leak in the plastic fuel tank at the junction of the fill hose connection and the body of the tank that is causing release of flammable vapors and liquid gasoline underneath the vehicle and causing failure of emissions systems. These vehicles have a rampant and long-standing reputation for developing leaks in their plastic fuel tanks at this location which cannot be repaired by any normal means available to a consumer. Virtually all of these vehicles eventually develop leaks, which cause release of flammable fuel vapors and raw gasolene releases. Why isn't there a recall on these faulty fuel tanks? The manufacturer only provided a short-term solution for a limited period of time that is no longer available for vehicles that still have the leaking tanks. The condition is dangerous.

These vehicles have a rampant and long-standing reputation for developing leaks in their plastic fuel tanks. Virtually all of these vehicles eventually develop leaks, which cause release of flammable fuel vapors and raw gasolene releases. Why isn't there a recall on these faulty fuel tanks? The manufacturer only provided a short term solution for a limited period of time that is no longer available for vehicles that still have the leaking tanks. My vehicle now has a bad fuel tank leak that causes emissions test failure and leaks liquid gasolene. Surely a safety recall should be issued?

Went to store bought food Left store and car started chugging and losing power When I got home my son said he could smell exhaust and it sounds like the catalytic converter

There are previously fixed recalls starting to pop up one at a time if they were fixed they wouldnt be back causing problems can someone check into this and let me know something I drive a 02 gmc envoy slt 4x4 4.2l. The mileage is unknown due to instrument cluster not working on the DIC settings.I purchased under the pretenses it only had 188000 miles but ive seen higher milage on some shop records also the Center console lid dont latch and other things I cant think of at the moment

Passenger front seat belt locks automatically as soon as you buckle up. It will not unlock, the only way to fix it is to unbuckle and re buckle then it locks again. Very uncomfortable to ride in the front Passenger seat.

The contact owns a 2002 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was shaking. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the rear subframe had fractured and detached. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the subframe needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a complaint with the NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT SATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT OUT OF DRIVE INTO THE PARK POSITION. THE PARKING BRAKE WAS ENGAGED TO SECURE THE VEHICLE FROM MOVING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE SHIFTER LINKAGE BUSHING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 196,000.

I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AND HIT ON BROADSIDE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AND DRIVER FRONT CORNER. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT GO OFF. THEY SAY SERVICE SOON. THE SEAT BELT HURT ME AS WELL. IT DID NOT LOCK. I WAS INJURED WITH A TORN LABRUM, BACK AND NECK INJURIES. HEAD TOO. I WAS MOVING AND I WAS HIT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE AND THEN PUSHED INTO ANOTHER CAR. I WAS ON A CITY STREET. 14 MILE NEAR MOUNT 7-22

Crash 1 injured

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, AN ODOR OF FUEL WAS PRESENT INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. ALSO AT TIMES, FUEL WAS SEEN ON THE PAVEMENT UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE FUEL PUMP CONNECTION LINE WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE LOCAL DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 173,000. INVALID VIN.

THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE DOOR HAS NO POWER. THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR WILL NOT OPEN OR UNLOCK. THE REAR DRIVER SIDE DOOR WILL NOT LATCH AND STAY SHUT. THIS ALL HAPPENED WHEN I WAS GETTING MY KIDS IN THE CAR AND NOW I CAN'T USE THE CAR BECAUSE MY KIDS COULD FALL OUT. IN THE OTHER VEHICLES IT WAS THE FAULTY LATCH. THIS HAPPENED TO OTHER VEHICLES OF THE SAME YEAR AND MODEL. NUMBER 05V494000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WAS INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 313,000.

SEVERE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS IN VEHICLE,EVERYTHING STOPPED WORKING ON IT!!!! VEHICLE SHUT DOWN IN A MIDDLE OF A BUSY INTERSECTION, I REPLACED TRANSMISSION 2 TIMES AS WELL!!!!HAD NO LIGHTS,TURNING SIGNALS,NO HEAT HEAT THEN THE VEHICLE JUST STOPPED COMPLETELY NOTHING JUST DEAD!!! HAD BATTERY CHECKED WASNT THAT!!!! THEY TOLD ME ELECTRICAL ISSUES NOT SURE WHAT ONLY HAD VEHICLE 3 MONTHS!!! I HAD HAD 2004 TRAILER BLAZER BEFORE THIS SAME ISSUES!!!! ONLY HAD IT 2 MONTHS AND TRANSMISSION WENT OUT PD THAT THEN ONCE AGAIN ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS!!!!!

MY RIGHT WINDOW PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WOULD NOT GO UP SO I TOOK IT TO A SHOP. HE TOOK THE PIECE WHERE I CONTROL THE WINDOW OFF AND IT HAD CAUGHT ON FIRE. IT WAS ALL MELTED & CORRODED I HAVE PICTURES

I AM SMELLING FUEL IN AND AROUND THE TRUCK WITH NO VISUAL SIGNS OF FUEL ON THE GROUND.

THE STEERING IS A LITTLE SPORADIC AT SPEEDS 70 OR HIGHER OR CHACHI.THERE IS A LOT OF PLAY IN THE STEERING MECHANISM YOU HAVE TO HOLD IT WITH BOTH HANDS TO TRY TO GET SOME TYPE OF CORRECTION IN THE IN THE STABILITY OF THE VEHICLE. I CAN'T UPLOAD PHOTOGRAPHS OR SOMETHING I I DON'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT.

DRIVING AT NIGHT AND HEADLIGHTS ON LOW BEAM AND THEN THEY'LL SHUT OFF.

I BEGAN TO HAVE ISSUES WITH MY HEADLIGHTS, LOW AND HIGH BEAMS, FLICKERING OFF AND ON AT RANDOM FOR ABOUT 4 MONTHS UNTIL MY BRAKE LIGHTS STARTED TO DO THE EXACT SAME 7 MONTHS AGO AND NOW THEY HAVE QUIT WORKING ALL TOGETHER! I HAVE TAKEN THIS SUV TO 4 DIFFERENT SHOPS NOW, AND NOBODY HAS BEEN ABLE TO FIGURE OUT WHY THIS IS HAPPENING. THE LAST MECHANIC WHO ATTEMPTED TO FIX THE ISSUE, SAYS HE FOUND AN OLDER RECALL ON THE ORIGINAL MANUFACTURED TAG LIGHTS BEING MALFUNCTIONED TO THE POINT IT CAUSES ISSUES WITH THE FRONT AND BACK LIGHTS. THE MAN SHOWN ME THE INFORMATION ON THIS RECALL, SEEING THE PART # IS LISTED ON THERE, I COMPARED IT TO MINE AND A NEIGHBOR'S 2002 ENVOY; WHICH BOTH OF OUR ENVOYS HAVE THESE MALFUNCTIONED PARTS. GM HAS NOT CONTACTED US BACK, AND WE'RE AT A LOSS BECAUSE IT'S A PART NEEDED FROM THEM DIRECTLY. WE HAVE SPOKEN TO MANY ENVOY OWNERS ON A WEB FORUM, AND THERE ARE HUNDREDS MAYBE THOUSANDS OF ENVOYS OUT THERE WITH THESE SAME ISSUES, CAUSING ACCIDENTS ON THE ROAD WAY TOO OFTEN! IT'S DANGEROUS, AND NOBODY WILL HELP WITH THIS IRRITATING ISSUE!

Crash

I WAS ON MY WAY HOME ON HWY/US 151 GOING APPROX. 55-60 MPH (65 MPH ZONE) WHEN I HIT A DEER WHICH CAUSED MY VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL AND SLAMMED INTO THE START OF A GUARDRAIL AT NO LESS THAN 45 MPH BRINGING MY 2002 GMC ENVOY TO A COMPLETE STOP, AT MOST 2-3 FEET FROM INITIAL IMPACT TO BE EXACT. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. FRONT DASH NOR SIDE IMPACT BAGS, NOTHING. N I HIT HARD. LUCKILY I WASN'T SERIOUSLY INJURED ONLY MINOR BRUISING AND QUITE SORE FROM WHIPLASH AND BEING THROWN INTO THE DOOR AN A BIT SHAKEN N LUCKILY HAD NO PASSENGERS. AS FOR MY ENVOY, IT IS A TOTAL LOSS AND UNFORTUNATELY I ONLY HAD LIABILITY INSURANCE SO NOW I'M SCREWED WITHOUT A VEHICLE AND AFTER ALL OTHER PROBLEMS I'VE FACED WITH MY GMC ENVOY I WILL NEVER OWN A GM AGAIN. TAKE GM PRODUCTS TO THE DUMP.

Crash 1 injured

HEAD LIGHTS WILL ALL AT ONCE GO OFF WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. I'VE REPLACED THE HDM RELAY AND IT WORKED FINE FOR A FEW MONTHS AND THEN IT DONE IT AGAIN.

THE MOTOR STARTED A FIRE!

Fire

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DRAINING THE BATTERY. THE CONTACT HAD REPLACED THE BATTERY SEVERAL TIMES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AN UNKNOWN GMC DEALER WAS CONTACTED BUT FAILED TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE DUE TO THE DIAGNOSTIC FEES. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL POSSIBLY NEEDED TO BE REPROGRAMMED AND WAS DONE BY THE PREVIOUS OWNERS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 175,000.

STRONG GASOLINE ODOR. RECEIVED A NOTICE IN 2016 REGARDING THIS. NOTICE SAID NO ACTION REQUIRED IF THERE WAS NOT GASOLINE SMELL. THE ODOR WAS NOTICED ABOUT A MONTH AGO. CALLED THE DEALER THAT SENT THE NOTICE WHO TOLD ME IT EXPIRED! THEY NEVER SAID THE REPAIR WOULD EXPIRE, BUT TO IGNORE IT UNLESS I SMELLED GASOLINE. SO NOW GASOLINE FUMES ARE NOT DANGEROUS??

1: PASSENGER SEAT BELT LIKES TO SUFFOCATE MY PASSENGERS UNTIL THEY RELEASE RHE SEAT BELT AND REBUCKLE. 2: BOTH DIM HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT, CHECKED RELAYS, FUSES, AND BULBS NOTHING HAS WORKED. THEN FOUND OUT MY 2 BRAKE LIGHTS ARE OUT ALONG WITH THE DIMS AND NOT SURE WHAT IS CAUSING THIS PROBLEM.

I CLOSED THE REAR GLASS WINDOW HATCH AND THE GLASS EXPLODED. THE SHATTERED GLASS CAUSED CUTS AND ABRASIONS ON MY EXPOSED SKIN. MY SUV WAS PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY AT THE TIME. THE SECURITY CAMERAS AT MY HOME TAPED THE INCIDENT AS IT OCCURRED.

1 injured

AIR CONDITIONING WON'T BLOW OUT VENTS,AND SUNROOF WON'T CLOSE ALL THE WAY

ON THIS MODEL OF TRAILBLAZERS AND ENVOYS THERE IS A SERIOUS ISSUE WITH THE POWER STEERING LINE CRACKING ON THE BACK SIDE IF THE STEERING SHAFT, CAUSING FLUID TO SPRAY OUT AND IMMEDIATE LOSS OF POWER STEERING. WHEN THIS LINE BROKE MY WIFE WAS DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITH MY 4 KIDS IN THE VEHICLE, AND SHE WAS BARELY ABLE TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE OUT OF TRAFFIC TO A SAFE SPOT, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. I HAVE SPOKEN WITH MANY OTHER OWNERS OF THESE SUV'S AND FOUND THIS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 GMC ENVOY. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS MALFUNCTIONED AND STOPPED WORKING COMPLETELY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT INFORMED THE DEALER OF THE FAILURE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WERE INCLUDED IN A RECALL, BUT THE CONTACT'S VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 GMC ENVOY. WHILE DRIVING AT A SLOW SPEED, THE FRONT PASSENGER DOOR BECAME AJAR WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SECURELY LOCK THE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 205,000.

MY REAR LIFT GATE DOES NOT LOCK WITH OR WITHOUT THE KEY FOB NOR WITH THE POWER DOOR LOCK BUTTON. THERE IS NO MANUAL WAY TO LOCK MY DOORS IT SEEMS TO BE A POOR DESIGN AND A SAFETY FACTOR. MY WIFE IS AFRAID TO DRIVE BECAUSE ANYONE CAN OPEN THE LIFT GATE AND ROB HER OR EVEN MYSELF.

THERE IS A LARGE HOLE IN THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT FRAME. RUSTED RIGHT THROUGH AND IS UNSAFE

DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR PANEL CONTROLS NOT WORKING. INCLUDES POWER WINDOW, SEAT HEATER, POWER LOCKS, ETC. NOT A FUSE ISSUE?

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 GMC ENVOY. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE REAR HATCH WINDOW SHATTERED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDOW FRACTURED FROM THE INSIDE OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE MANUFACTURER FAILED TO OFFER ASSISTANCE IN REPLACING THE REAR HATCH WINDOW. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 108,000.

I WAS IN MOTION ON A HIGHWAY AND THE RIGHT FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM SEPERATED FROM THE STEERING! IT LEFT ME UNABLE TO STEER OR CONTRAL THE VEHICLE. AS PER PICTURES I LOOKED THIS UP ONLINE AFTER THE ALMOST LOST MY LIFE BREAKDOWN , AND FOUND THERE HAS BEEN KNOWN PROBLEM OF THIS. AND THERE IS NO RECALL? NOT COOL.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 GMC ENVOY. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE ENGINE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED INTERMITTENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V289000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000.

SMELL GAS IN AND OUT SIDE OF VEHICLE. FUEL LEAKING FROM THE GAS TANK DUE TO RUSTED LINES.

WHILE IN MOTION ONLY, A ENGINE LIGHT ACCOMPANIED BY A REDUCED ENGINE POWER ENGAGES MAKING THE VEHICLE UNMANAGEABLE TO RESPONSE AND CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO STALL.