2002 GMC Envoy Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

13 safety recalls on file

The 2002 GMC Envoy has 13 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 487 complaints with NHTSA, including 42 crashes, 12 fires, 47 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (88 reports).

13Recalls
487Owner complaints
42Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2002 GMC Envoy recalls

Engine And Engine Cooling

Recall 04V289Jun 23, 200429,951 vehicles affected

Seat Belts

Recall 04V201Apr 28, 2004261,801 vehicles affected

Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer

Recall 04V046Feb 4, 2004581,394 vehicles affected

Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual

Recall 03V250Jul 15, 20031,707,825 vehicles affected

Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash

Recall 03V096Mar 19, 2003314,300 vehicles affected

Power Train:Automatic Transmission

Recall 03V075Mar 6, 2003511,167 vehicles affected

Structure:Body

Recall 02V273Oct 4, 200246 vehicles affected

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Recall 02V121Aug 23, 2002136,511 vehicles affected

Air Bags:Frontal

Recall 02V222Aug 9, 2002133,221 vehicles affected

Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)

Recall 01V334Oct 17, 200178,004 vehicles affected

Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)

Recall 01V283Sep 5, 2001895 vehicles affected

Structure:Body

Recall 01V158May 16, 20018,197 vehicles affected

Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Arm

Recall 01V126Apr 12, 200130,476 vehicles affected

Most common 2002 GMC Envoy problems

Problem areas named in the 487 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Engine And Engine Cooling88
Power Train87
Electrical System72
Visibility50
Air Bags42
Suspension37
Fuel System, Gasoline31
Exterior Lighting25
Service Brakes, Hydraulic23
Structure22

What owners report

2026-07-03, Unknown Or Other
Vehicle listed caught on fire while driving on interstate with unknown cause. No previous warnings. Was a risk to safety of driver/and or passengers.
2025-11-18, Fuel/Propulsion System
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 limi
2025-11-15, Fuel/Propulsion System
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?
2025-07-12, Unknown Or Other
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
2023-04-03, Fuel/Propulsion System
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

2002 GMC Envoy questions

Does the 2002 GMC Envoy have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 13 safety recalls for the 2002 GMC Envoy: Engine And Engine Cooling; Seat Belts; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer; Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual; Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 GMC Envoy?

Based on 487 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (88), Power Train (87), Electrical System (72).

How do I check if a recall on my 2002 GMC Envoy has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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