The transmission on my 2002 envoy xlt went out this morning on my way to work. I barely missed having an accident while passing a semi and injuring myself and others. The envoy has 69,000 miles on it and the transmission should have lasted much longer. After exploring some web sites (http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.ef15323) I found that other owners of envoys and trailblazers also experienced transmission failure. An immediate recall should be issued. Cost for replacing the transmission is $1,500. We were so thrilled with the envoy and brag about it all the time. We were considering buying a new one next year but we won't if we do not get reimbursed for this transmission repair. Signed daniel and diana trabel 812‑623‑3440 very disappointed envoy owners
2002 GMC Envoy XL transmission complaints
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I have had three total transmission failures. The first was in dec, 2002 at 14,000 miles. The second was in dec 2003 at 36,000 miles. The third was jan 2005 at 58,000 miles. Each time the dealership repaired the car but can not determine the reason for the failure. The last failure was with my five year old granddaughter in the car and we were pulling into oncoming traffic. Since they have not determined the root cause of the failure I see no reason to think it will not happen again.
Computer that activates the four wheel drive is inoperable. It goes into sleep mode and consumer doesn't know that he is in 4-wheel drive. Consumer contacted the dealer, who updated the computer. It seems to be fine.
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