Vehicle has a inlet fuel leak, a known issue on the gmc envoy xl 4x4, but has put a 150,000 mile cap on the recall which I find negligent as the issue still exist regardless of mileage, just seems like a way to worm out of responsibility.
2002 GMC Envoy XL fuel system problems
15 complaints (21% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 85,000.
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 21%
- typical mileage
- 85,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Storage: tank assembly3
- Storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap2
- Delivery: fuel pump2
- Storage1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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GMC Envoy XL fuel system problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Fuel pump module leaks gasoline
During the course of this ea investigation, odi observed that the majority of the complaints (88%) and warranty claims (94%) were reported for vehicles that are registered for use in the salt belt region of the us.this area includes 20 states in the northeast, mid atlantic and the midwest regions and the district of columbia.consumers in the salt belt region reported to odi that they could smell fuel vapors in their vehicles while driving.upon further examination of their vehicles, they discovered that fuel vapors were coming out of the top of the fuel tank. This condition is caused by corrosion of the return and sender lines of the fuel pump module.water and road salt collect on top of the fuel pump leading to small pinholes appearing on the fuel lines.fuel may leak and collect on top of the module and/or spill onto the ground.the data evaluated under this investigation reflect a relatively low frequency of occurrence that largely arises in salt belt states.gm has extended the warranty on the subject component to ten years or 120,000 miles.further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted at this time; accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.for additional information select document search.
EA07009
Fuel tank leak
In june 2007, gm will expand its special policy to address fuel tank inlet check valve (icv) fractures on certain model year (my) trailblazer ext and gmc envoy xl vehicles.the expanded policy covers my 2002-2004 trailblazer ext, gmc envoy xl, and gmc envoy xuv vehicles and will extend for a period of 10 years or 150,000 miles (whichever comes first).gm will provide free repair of the fuel tank. It is sending letters to owners beginning in june of 2007.this action supersedes gm's previous 7 year/70,000 mile special policy for my 2002 trailblazer ext and envoy xl vehicles.the condition is most often reported as illumination of the service engine soon (ses) light.the vehicle's diagnostic system detects the presence of a fuel system pressure leak and illuminates the ses light.other owners report smelling gasoline fumes. The action taken by the manufacturer is sufficient to resolve the issues raised by this investigation.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.
PE07014
Fuel pump module leaks gasoline
Odi has received reports that the fuel pump module leaks fuel and or vapor underneath the vehicle.gm states, the failure mechanism is corrosion of the fuel pump module flange which may lead to a fuel leak.corrosion of the fuel pump module flange is the result of the vehicle operating in a corrosive environment.odi has upgraded this pe to engineering analysis (ea07-009) to further assess this issue.
PE07013
What 2002 GMC Envoy XL owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I noticed a puddle of liquid under vehicle . So I checked it out and found to be gas looked under vehicle and seen that the gas tank had stains all over it leading from the filler neck where it attaches to the fuel tank.
Strong fuel smell in my driveway, car leaking gas around the tank area.
2002 gmc envoy xl has a problem when I fill with gas it does not shut off but overflows onto the pavement underneath the car.
I own a 2003 gmc envoy xlt service engine light is on returned the vehicle to the dealer and was told this is a cracked fuel tank. Dealer showed me where the fuel was leaking it was leaking on a weld that attaches the filler hose to the fuel tank. This certainly isn't a wearable part and it doesn't receive much corrosion due to being a florida car. There are many forums on the internet and many vehicle owners that have the same problem. I would think that a fuel leak may lead to extremely hazardous situation for all motor vehicle owners. I understand an investigation has been raised and closed. It is unfair that gm manufactures a fuel tank that could be a risk to its consumers. This case needs to be revisited and reopened.
In late 2007, my wife began smelling a strong odor of gasoline coming from in and around our 2002 gmc envoy xl. The odor is present whether the tank is full or near empty.
Noticed the smell of gas. Took to dealer where purchased. Fuel pump was fine, but the tube had corroded. Extended warranty purchased will not cover this because the pump did not fail. Failure was due to corrosion. The vehicle is only 5 years old! Cost estimate is over $600.00 to fix. Have to replace pump also. When repaired, I will ask for the old part. This vehicle has been in shop for repairs more than any one I have ever owned. (front wheel bearings went at about the same time, but were covered under the warranty).
I have a 2002 gmc envoy that is apparently experiencing a fuel vapor leak. I took it ot the dealer (franklin gmc, tn) and he said it was a known problem; however, gmc has not initiated a recall process. He told me I could either wait for a possible recall or pay $900 to have the entire fuel tank replaced. I asked him if he felt any repsonsibility for notifying me of the known problem and not remedying the solution and he said it would have to be approved by gmc. Obviously gmc has taken the position that they would rather pay lawsuits instead of correcting the problem. Sad!
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc envoy xl. The check engine indicator light illuminated and the vehicle smelled of gasoline. The dealer diagnosed the failure as needing a new fuel tank on three separate occasions. The contact has the repair invoices. The current mileage is 150,000, and failure mileage was 16,742.
2002 gmc envoy has an ses illumination accompanied by a fuel odor, and/or a few drops of fuel on the ground when refueling the vehicle. This is caused by a fracture of a weld on the fuel tank inlet check valve (icv). The icv is located above the full fuel level. A fracture in this area may allow fuel vapors to pass through and allow droplets of fuel to accumulate on the side of the fuel tank as it passes over the fracture during refueling.
Questions about the 2002 GMC Envoy XL fuel system
Does the 2002 GMC Envoy XL have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 15 complaints about the fuel system of the 2002 GMC Envoy XL, 21% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2002 GMC Envoy XL fuel system problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 85,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2002 GMC Envoy XL fuel system?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the GMC Envoy XL have the most fuel system problems?
The GMC Envoy XL model years with the most fuel system complaints are 2006 (71 complaints), 2003 (63 complaints) and 2004 (28 complaints).
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