2002 GMC Envoy Xl Problems
Below Average Complaints
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2002 GMC Envoy Xl.
Complaints
111
Crashes
3
Fires
5
Injuries
2
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 GMC Envoy Xl Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#110 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:91,714 mi
Fires:2
#29 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:57,875 mi
#36 complaints
Headlight/Taillight Failures
Avg mileage:138,000 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 GMC Envoy Xl.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 10 | — | 2 | 91,714 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 9 | — | — | 57,875 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 6 | — | — | 138,000 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 5 | — | — | 83,932 mi | |
| Airbags | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility | 3 | — | 1 | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Other | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | — | — | — |
Electrical Faults
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
91,714
Automatic Transmission
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,875
Headlight/Taillight Failures
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
138,000
Gasoline Fuel System
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
83,932
Airbags
3
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Headlights
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Visibility
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Instrument Cluster
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front
2
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tire Defects
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Other
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electronic Stability Control
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2002 GMC Envoy Xl — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2002 GMC Envoy Xl reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2002 GMC Envoy Xl has 111 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Electrical Faults with 10 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2002 GMC Envoy Xl?
Top reported problems: Electrical Faults (10 complaints, avg 91,714 mi); Automatic Transmission (9 complaints, avg 57,875 mi); Headlight/Taillight Failures (6 complaints, avg 138,000 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2002 GMC Envoy Xl?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 89,523 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2002 GMC Envoy Xl?
NHTSA complaints for the 2002 GMC Envoy Xl include 3 crash-related reports, 5 fire reports, 2 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2002 GMC Envoy Xl have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2002 GMC Envoy Xl as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2002 GMC Envoy Xl?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full GMC Envoy Xl reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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