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#BS-2002-GMCENV-3786

2002 Gmc Envoy

Based on reports from 626 owners and 14 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
626
Crashes
55
Fires
14
Recalls
14
TSBs
650
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 626 complaints, 55 crashes, 14 fires, and 14 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

4 wheel drive not working

2 complaints • Severity 7/10

$X,XXX
2

leak in power steering hoses

2 complaints • Severity 5/10

$X,XXX
3

air ride system doesnt work

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Power Train:automatic TransmissionHIGH

49 owners reported power train:automatic transmission issues — failures commonly reported around 65K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

90
0–30K
77
30–60K
67
60–90K
34
90–120K
43
120–150K
50
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (90 reports) • Median: 65K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Power Train:automatic Transmission (49 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Power Train:automatic Transmission49 (8%)
Electrical46 (7%)
Engine39 (6%)
Fuel System34 (5%)
Airbags26 (4%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline25 (4%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine20 (3%)
Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices17 (3%)

2002 Gmc Envoy: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2002 Gmc Envoy, with 49 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 65,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 65K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2002 Gmc Envoy, with 46 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2002 Gmc Envoy, with 39 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2002 Gmc Envoy, with 34 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

57
01
86
02
103
03
66
04
49
05
33
06
24
07
34
08
15
09
21
10
13
11
6
12
10
13
32
14
19
15
15
16
7
17
6
18
10
19
11
20
3
22
3
23
3
25

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2002 Gmc Envoy. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (14 recalls)

01V126000Apr 2001

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.

01V158000Jul 2001

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.

01V283000Sep 2001

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.

01V334000Nov 2001

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.

02V121000Sep 2002

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.

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Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2002 Gmc Envoy vs. Class Average (Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD)

This vehicle

626

Class avg

442

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other sport utility vehicle - 2wd vehicles from 2002.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 626 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 14 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Gmc Envoy Model Years

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2002 Gmc Envoy: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Gmc Envoy?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2002 Gmc Envoy is related to the power train:automatic transmission, with 49 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2002 Gmc Envoy reliable?
The 2002 Gmc Envoy has 626 complaints, 55 crash reports, and 14 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2002 Gmc Envoy problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2002 Gmc Envoy have any recalls?
Yes, the 2002 Gmc Envoy has 14 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Gmc Envoy problems start?
Based on 361 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 65,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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