The airbag light is on. Sometimes it will go off, but the light is on most of the time on the instrument panel. I spoke to the service department at our local dealer and they did not care and said we would have to bring it in another time to hook it up to their big machine. I want this issue resolved. I have had this vehicle serviced for recalls (wiper motor & cluster gauges). My wife drives this vehicle and I would like to make sure it is safe for her to continue driving it with this light on and no danger of the airbag deploying.
2002 GMC Envoy: airbag warning light
7 of the 487 complaints about the 2002 GMC Envoy describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 50,000
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for this area of the car. See below
Airbag warning light by model year
What owners say
Vehicle has had numerous electrical problems. Mirrors won't adjust, seat won't adjust, radio doesn't work, service engine light comes on, service air bag light comes on, car stalls at traffic lights, cruise control won't work unless I turn off engine and restart. Vehicle was serviced by one dealer who could not find anything wrong. Second dealer could only find air bag module burned up and charged $1500 to replace.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 gmc envoy. The air bag light is constantly illuminated and only dims when the vehicle is turned off. While driving 55 MPH, the contact attempted to use the 4 wheel drive, but it would not work. The indicator light remains illuminated; however, none of the 4 wheel drive levels work. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id numbers 01v283000 (power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive)) and 02v222000 (air bags). The current mileage was 127,000 and failure mileage was 95,000. Updated 01-14-08. *kb the consumer stated the 4-wheel light only illuminated when the vehicle was started. Updated 12/12/07.
Continued electrical problems with 2002 gmc envoy. Such as on-star telephone along with radio/cd player, all four doors failing to lock or open including the back hatch. Service air bag light and engine check lights coming on. Reprogram engine/transmission module, also telephone antenna replaced, short in wiring located due to rubbing/pinching during construction, replaced wiring harness. Hundreds of dollars required to identify short in wiring. Transmission operates sluggish until warmed-up vehicle feels as if the brakes are on until it has moved several blocks.
Consumer had all of the weather proofing on the vehicle replaced by the dealer as well as the clutch assembly . *ak the fan clutch was replaced, the air bag indicator light came on. The consumer was told that nothing could be done if the light wasn't on at the time. The plastic trim from the seat belt broke, the seat belt failed again, the transmission would drag, the engine light was on and made a grinding noise,the drivers side tire was loosing pressure, the passenger inner door seal leaked, the clock on the radio would reset itself, the drivers side seat belt would lock up when the brakes were applied they would skid and pull to the right. *sc
Vehicle's air bag light keep flashing/ vehicle running on high RPM's. *mr air bag sensor replaced and calibrations had to be updated. Additional problems included faded window moldings, loss of power and steering. Ignition switch and fuse block was replaced. Inoperative power mirrors. Parts had to be ordered. Consumer was upset with the number of problems experienced with vehicle and the number of recalls on this new SUV. *tt
At highway speeds vehicle will stall. When this happens it causes ignition switch to burn out. Consumer stated airbag light illuminated.ak tt
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- Certain passenger, mini vans, and sport utility vehicles have an air bag inflator on the driver's side that could fracture at a weld during a deployment.
- Risk
- Pieces of the inflator could strike and injure vehicle occupants and the air bag cushion would not inflate fully, reducing the capability of the bag to protect the driver.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect, and replace, if necessary, the air bag module assembly on the driver's side. Owner notification began august 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1‑800‑521‑7300, cadillac at 1‑800‑458‑8006, chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782, oldsmobile at 1‑800‑442‑6537, or pontiac at 1‑800‑762‑2737.
Recall number 02V222000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2002 GMC Envoy airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2002 GMC Envoy?
7 of 487 owner complaints about the 2002 GMC Envoy (1%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 2002.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2002 GMC Envoy?
There is 1 recall and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2002 GMC Envoy
Stalling 52Loss of power 31No deployment 22Engine failure 18Fuel pump 16Headlights 16Ball joint 15Grinding brakes 15Transmission failure 15Fuel leak 14Check engine light 13Wipers 13Fire or smoke 9Fuel smell 9Power steering loss 7Pulling 7ABS 6Brake failure 6Won't shift 6Harsh shifting 5Seat belt 5
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