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.
2002 GMC Envoy engine problems
104 complaints (21% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 60,000.
- owner complaints
- 104
- of this car's complaints
- 21%
- typical mileage
- 60,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Engine: gasoline25
- Engine20
- Cooling system: fan14
- Cooling system3
- Exhaust system2
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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GMC Envoy engine problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2002 GMC Envoy engine
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Stalling 52Loss of power 31Engine failure 18Check engine light 13
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- Some sport utility vehicles equipped with an electronically controlled air suspension (ecas) have a condition in which the ecas may produce a brief electrical spike while the vehicle is operating. This electrical spike can disrupt the powertrain control module (PCM) causing the vehicle to stall.
- Risk
- If the spike damages the PCM, the vehicle may not restart. If this happens while the vehicle is moving, a crash could occur without prior warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a wiring harness. The recall will begin on august 19, 2004. Owners should contact oldsmobile at 1‑800‑630‑6537 or gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463.
Recall number 04V289000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Engine stall
Model year (my) 2002 bravada and certain my 2002 envoy vehicles with optional electronically controlled air suspension (ecas) may be subject to engine stall caused by an errant voltage spike transmitted to the powertrain control module (PCM).in addition to engine stall, if the spike damages the PCM, the vehicle may not restart.on october 31, 2001 gm introduced into production a wiring harness containing an inductor that was added to the ecas wiring to reduce the magnitude of the voltage spike.on december 6, 2001 gm introduced into production a modified PCM with protection from errant voltage spikes and also ceased use of the wiring harness with the inductor.the office of defects investigation's (odi) analysis verified that vehicles built on or before october 31, 2001, had the highest rate of engine stalling.odi is aware of 1,132 complaints and field reports on the 37,746 subject vehicles built prior to october 31, 2001 (2,999 reports/100,000 vehicles). There is one crash and one injury resulting from a stalling incident.gm reported 7,859 warranty claims with build dates before october 31, 2001 (20,820 claims/100,000 vehicles).by way of letter dated june 4, 2004, gm notified odi that it had determined that the subject vehicles built on or before october 31, 2001 contained a safety-related defect and that gm will be conducting a safety recall of those vehicles.gm will recall 18,455 my 2002 oldsmobile bravada's and 11,496 my 2002 gmc envoy's (total: 29,951).the recall is identified by the federal safety agency number 04v‑289.not included in this recall are subject vehicles built after october 31, 2001, and subject vehicles built on or before october 31, 2001 that were serviced with the jumper cable or the revised PCM.given that the vehicles outside the recall have remedied, either in production or in service,for the stalling condition, odi has concluded that further expenditure of agency resources in pursuing a safety recall of those vehicles is not warranted.this conclusion does not constitute a finding that no safety-related defect exists in those vehicles.the agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.
EA03007
Engine stall
Of the 697 total complaints, 240 were received for theenvoy and 457 for the bravada.gm has identified about 5,000 warranty claims related to stalling in the subject vehicles.gm reports that a transient voltage spike generated in the ecas degrades the performance of the PCM resulting in engine stall.gm modified the ecas wiring bundle and the PCM for vehicles built after december 6, 2001 to address the stalling problem.
PE03001
What 2002 GMC Envoy owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Severe electrical problems in vehicle,everything stopped working on it!!!! Vehicle shut down in a middle of a busy intersection, I replaced transmission 2 times as well!!!!had no lights,turning signals,no heat heat then the vehicle just stopped completely nothing just dead!!! Had battery checked wasnt that!!!! They told me electrical issues not sure what only had vehicle 3 months!!! I had had 2004 trailer blazer before this same issues!!!! Only had it 2 months and transmission went out pd that then once again electrical problems!!!!!
The motor started a fire!
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc envoy. While driving at any speed, the engine shut off without warning. The vehicle restarted intermittently. The failure recurred multiple times. The dealer stated that the VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v289000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000.
While driving the envoy at about 45 MPH, a warning light saying "reduced engine power" came on suddenly, the car dropped down to about 20 MPH, and that continues to occur. I can turn off and restart the car, but the problem returns within a minute after driving it again. I started investigating what that means online, and, as with anything else on the internet, I see many opinions, guesses, and possibilities. Could be a bad sensor, bad throttle control, bad wire connections, etc. But this much appears clear: (1) it is a gm problem, and a very, very common one. (2) it is a dangerous problem. This seems pretty obvious - the car suddenly loses speed and evidently sometimes stalls out altogether. But hearing about so many other people's scary experiences just confirms this. (3) it can be difficult and expensive to diagnose and fix. When I think of these facts, coupled with gm's recent history, I immediately think "recall." this certainly appears to be an appropriate situation for a manufacturer to step in and fix the issue before more people get angry with gm, get hurt, or get killed. I called the dealer who sold the car (I am the second owner), in columbus, ohio. I was told that I can bring it in for a diagnosis for $110. (gee, thanks - wouldn't have thought of that.) the customer rep looked up the VIN and said that the vehicle was not eligible for recall or any special policy. Therefore, I am contacting you in hope that something else can be done.
Vehicle loses power drastically when going up any incline. Was going 65 and speed dropped to 35 going up slight grade hill.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 gmc envoy. The contact stated that when attempting to power off the vehicle, the engine continued to be on. The contact had to remove the fuse in order to shut the vehicle off. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 170,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc envoy. While driving at approximately 75 MPH, there was a reduction in the engine power with a rapid increase of the engine rpms. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 144,280.
Rough idle while in park and while shifting to second gear. Engine light flashing, oil in spark plug wells, cylinder misfire on cylinder #4. Changed spark plugs & wires, this did not remedy the situation. I had the SUV for 1 month and the drive train went bad. Two months later, I got my truck back from the mechanic because parts needed to be certified by a gm engineer. I have had nothing but mechanical failures since 2010 when I bought the vehicle. Now I have at least five troubleshooting codes and now I'm being told that the cylinder head needs replaced. This shouldn't be happening and I know now that I will never buy another gmc product ever again.
Submission from constituent re gmc executive letter reply in engine stalling/stopping while being driven on the freeway of california. *smd the consumer stated the vehicle stalled several times. Also, the service engine soon light illuminated, due to a faulty ignition coil. The dealer also replaced the ignition switch, as the possible cause of the engine stalling. The consumer continued to experience stalling issues, as the dealer was unable to determine the cause. When the vehicle stalled, the ABS and brake warning light illuminated. The dealer found the rear speed sensor connector broken and not sitting properly in the sensor. They repositioned the connector and secured it to the sensor. The consumer discovered a recall, which described the same symptoms he experienced. Recall # 04v289000.
Questions about the 2002 GMC Envoy engine
Does the 2002 GMC Envoy have engine problems?
Owners have filed 104 complaints about the engine of the 2002 GMC Envoy, 21% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2002 GMC Envoy engine problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 60,000 miles.
Is there a recall for the 2002 GMC Envoy engine?
Yes, 1 recall: 04V289000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
Other 2002 GMC Envoy problems
Transmission 83Electrical 70Fuel system 56Visibility 52Airbags 41Suspension 35Lights 26Brakes 24Body 20Steering 20Seat belts 17Acceleration 10Locks 10Seats 9Tires 9Driver assistance 2Wheels 2
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