2002 GMC Envoy: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Oct 26, 2019 · Brakes, Electrical · 160,000 miles · KY

Driving at night and headlights on low beam and then they'll shut off.

Filed Jun 29, 2019 · Brakes, Electrical · 135,000 miles · NC · crash

I began to have issues with my headlights, low and high beams, flickering off and on at random for about 4 months until my brake lights started to do the exact same 7 months ago and now they have quit working all together! I have taken this SUV to 4 different shops now, and nobody has been able to figure out why this is happening. The last mechanic who attempted to fix the issue, says he found an older recall on the original manufactured tag lights being malfunctioned to the point it causes issues with the front and back lights. The man shown me the information on this recall, seeing the part # is listed on there, I compared it to mine and a neighbor's 2002 envoy; which both of our envoys have these malfunctioned parts. Gm has not contacted us back, and we're at a loss because it's a part needed from them directly. We have spoken to many envoy owners on a web forum, and there are hundreds maybe thousands of envoys out there with these same issues, causing accidents on the road way too often! It's dangerous, and nobody will help with this irritating issue!

Filed Dec 29, 2018 · Lights · 311,000 miles · TN

Head lights will all at once go off while driving at night. I've replaced the hdm relay and it worked fine for a few months and then it done it again.

Filed Mar 29, 2018 · Electrical, Seat belts · 178,000 miles · MO

1: passenger seat belt likes to suffocate my passengers until they release rhe seat belt and rebuckle. 2: both dim headlights went out, checked relays, fuses, and bulbs nothing has worked. Then found out my 2 brake lights are out along with the dims and not sure what is causing this problem.

Filed May 3, 2017 · Lights · 180,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc envoy. While driving 55 MPH, the low beam headlights malfunctioned and stopped working completely. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact informed the dealer of the failure. The dealer stated that the headlights were included in a recall, but the contact's VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 180,000.

Filed Feb 11, 2016 · Lights, Suspension · 206,000 miles · VT

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc envoy. The contact stated that the lower control arm camber on the front and rear tires were worn down on more than one occasion causing the tires to have to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to be diagnosed where it was concluded that the lower control arms needed to be replaced. In addition, the contact stated that the headlights failed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 206,000.

Filed Nov 23, 2015 · Lights · 188,000 miles · VA

Headlight low beams suddenly turned off while driving down the road at night. The first time it happened, they turned back on after a few seconds. The next year it happened, they stayed off until pulling over, turning off the car and restarting it. This problem has been reported by others on the internet, and seems to be restricted to the chevy trailblazer and gmc envoy. The reported fix is to replace the low beam relay.

Filed Aug 24, 2015 · Lights · 80,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc envoy. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the passenger's side low beam head lamp failed to function. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the electrical connector needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. However, the failure recurred on numerous occasions and the contact independently replaced the harness connector. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Aug 26, 2014 · Lights · 90,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc envoy. The contact stated that the passenger side brake light and the drivers side day headlight failed. The contact was made aware that the vehicle was not included in recall the federal safety agency campaign number: 07e014000 (exterior lighting). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Jul 25, 2014 · Electrical · 1,600 miles · IN

Headlights stay on, or flash randomly, making battery drain.

Filed Sep 13, 2010 · Lights · 130,000 miles · TX

2002 gmc envoy headlights intermittent fluctuates and/or stop working (low beams only) while driving car at night. Occurs at all headlight settings, at all times of the day/night, almost every time the headlights are used and does not resolve itself upon trying car on/off.

Filed Feb 17, 2010 · Lights · FL

2002 gmc envoy headlights intermittent fluctuates and/or stop working (low beams only) while driving car at night. Occurs at all headlight settings, at all times of the day/night, almost every time the headlights are used and does not resolve itself upon trying car on/off. Problem started after warranty expired, approximately 2005. Gnc dealership and independent auto mechanics unable to determine source problem due to intermittent of problem. Problem continued until 2010 when low beam headlights finally went out completely and no longer worked at all. Fix was headlight module. Headlight module possibly damaged by voltage fluctuations coming elsewhere in vehicle electrical system. Old part is not available. Part was replaced at stuart gmc in stuart, florida. The consequence is no headlights while driving at night so unable to drive car at night or worst, the danger of the headlights going out while driving (which happened all the time) and driving without headlights to get to your destination (without paying for a towtruck) can cause an accident or a citation. Another consequence is it decreases value of the vehicle and the fact that the vehicle cannot be honestly sold while this dangerous condition exists so I have been stuck with the car and cannot financially buy a new car without selling this car.