2002 GMC Envoy XL: complete transmission failure

5 of the 70 complaints about the 2002 GMC Envoy XL describe complete transmission failure.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 7%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 5 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Complete transmission failure by model year

2006
1
2004
4
2003
2
2002
5

What owners say

Filed Nov 27, 2006 · Transmission · 51,000 miles · MA

Transmission failure.

Filed Jun 19, 2006 · Transmission · 71,000 miles · MA

Transmission failure.

Filed Sep 28, 2005 · Transmission · 31,000 miles · OH

2002 gmc envoy with 31,000 mile experienced transmission failure (no reverse). The dealer said that it was the "sunshell" gear and normally would cost $2300 to repair, but, out of the goodness of their heart they would only charge me a $500 deductible (I assume it is on some type of warranty that they have) plus fluids, so my grand total would only be around $600. On the surface this seemed like a good deal but after a little research it turns out there are many other envoy and trailblazer owners who have had the same problem. It is clear that there is some sort of defect and appears gm has it covered under some type of warranty and is sticking the consumer with their $500 deductible when they should be paying for the entire repair.

Filed Aug 23, 2005 · Transmission · IN

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

Filed May 25, 2005 · Transmission · 14,000 miles · TX

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.