2002 GMC Envoy engine problems
87 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2002 GMC Envoy, which is 14% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 87 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 64,000 miles 52 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 4
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 13 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 6 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 6 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 5 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 6 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 52 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 64,000 miles, and 46% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 GMC envoy. The contact stated that he noticed a burnt odor in the engine area. When he inspected, he found an oil leak at the head gasket because it was made of aluminum. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was 55,000 and the current mileage was 56,680.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 GMC envoy. While driving 50-70 MPH, the engine failed and the vehicle lost total power. The failure has occurred on four occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer from where it was purchased three times, but they could not duplicate the failure. The vehicle was taken to an out of town dealer and has currently been in the shop for four weeks. The manufacturer stated that they could not assist because the failure was not under warranty.
Other problems reported for the 2002 GMC Envoy
- Electrical system 72 complaints
- Transmission 60 complaints
- Fuel system 57 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 53 complaints
- Air bags 42 complaints
- Suspension 37 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 28 complaints
- Brakes 26 complaints