Complaints
626
Crashes
55
Fires
14
Injuries
59
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 GMC Envoy Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#149 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:56,254 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:2
#246 complaints
Electrical Faults
Avg mileage:100,523 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:4
#326 complaints
Airbags
Avg mileage:74,177 mi
Crash-related:19
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 GMC Envoy.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Transmission | 49 | 1 | 2 | 56,254 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 46 | 1 | 4 | 100,523 mi | |
| Airbags | 26 | 19 | — | 74,177 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 25 | — | — | 31,967 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 24 | — | 2 | 83,550 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 20 | — | — | 24,424 mi | |
| Fuel System | 18 | — | — | 111,454 mi | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices | 17 | 1 | — | 16,800 mi | |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior | 16 | 1 | — | 13,484 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 15 | — | 1 | 127,373 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan | 14 | — | — | 58,171 mi | |
| Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) | 13 | — | 1 | 49,091 mi | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 12 | — | — | 128,810 mi | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 12 | — | — | 101,753 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm | 12 | 1 | 1 | 90,667 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 11 | 8 | — | 52,250 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 11 | 2 | — | 98,140 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 10 | — | — | 111,279 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 8 | — | — | 133,243 mi | |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 7 | — | — | 53,583 mi | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 7 | — | — | 130,500 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 7 | — | — | 77,583 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 7 | 1 | — | 100,250 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 7 | — | — | 25,000 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | 1 | — | 79,646 mi | |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 6 | 1 | — | 76,600 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 6 | — | — | 57,000 mi | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 6 | — | — | 57,386 mi | |
| Body Structure | 6 | 1 | — | 170,667 mi |
Automatic Transmission
49
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
2
Avg Miles
56,254
Electrical Faults
46
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
4
Avg Miles
100,523
Airbags
26
complaints
Crashes
19
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,177
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
25
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
31,967
Engine & Cooling
24
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
83,550
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
20
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
24,424
Fuel System
18
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
111,454
Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices
17
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
16,800
Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior
16
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
13,484
Engine Problems
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
127,373
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,171
Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
49,091
Headlight/Taillight Failures
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
128,810
Gasoline Fuel System
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
101,753
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
90,667
Air Bags:Frontal
11
complaints
Crashes
8
Fires
—
Avg Miles
52,250
Steering Defects
11
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
98,140
Suspension Failures
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
111,279
Transmission / Drivetrain
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
133,243
Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
53,583
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
130,500
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
77,583
Seat Belt Issues
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
100,250
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
25,000
Unintended Acceleration
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
79,646
Electrical System:Ignition
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,600
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,000
Seat-Related Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,386
Body Structure
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
170,667
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2002 GMC Envoy — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2002 GMC Envoy reliable?
Verdict: High Complaint Volume. The 2002 GMC Envoy has 626 NHTSA complaints, 55 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Automatic Transmission with 49 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2002 GMC Envoy?
Top reported problems: Automatic Transmission (49 complaints, avg 56,254 mi); Electrical Faults (46 complaints, avg 100,523 mi); Airbags (26 complaints, avg 74,177 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?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 74,344 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?
NHTSA complaints for the 2002 GMC Envoy include 55 crash-related reports, 14 fire reports, 59 injuries, and 2 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 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2002 GMC Envoy 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?
This year has a higher-than-normal complaint volume. It's not an automatic no, but focus inspection on the top reported issue (automatic transmission) and verify open recalls have been addressed.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full GMC Envoy reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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