Tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc envoy. While reversing out of a residential driveway, the vehicle made a loud pop and clunking noise. The contact continued driving and heard a dragging noise underneath the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the lower control arm on the front driver side was fractured. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign number: 01v126000 (suspension). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 108,000.
2002 GMC Envoy: harsh or hard shifting
5 of the 487 complaints about the 2002 GMC Envoy describe harsh or hard shifting.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls and 67 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Harsh or hard shifting by model year
- 20051
- 20032
- 20025
What owners say
After pulling away from a stop light at a normal pace and reaching a speed of almost 50mph there was a loud clunk and a rrrrr sound coming from under the vehicle. The vehicle began to slow as the RPM's went up, all forward drive was gone. We almost got rearended... There was no warning at all that there was a problem or was going to be a problem ,it just broke..dealer says need new transmission.. Apparently gm has a sun gear issue with this type of transmission..
Backing up my driveway and heard a "clunk" followed by a high pitched whining noise. Following this, I had no reverse and the transmission failed.
Was hearing a clunking noise when shifting from park into drive. Eventually went to shift into drive and it felt like I ran over something, but nothing was there. Then the truck would not shift into second or fourth and lost reverse all together. Was told the transmission is blown.
Transmission does not seem to downshift; loud fan noise with loss of power; hard shift into gear from start; missing rear seat latch to hold down seat and easily wobbles when shaken; hook for latch is present but no latch present seems to be design flaw.
Service bulletins that may apply
- GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities
- The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle...
- This diagnostic tip advises the tech not to separate the flexplate from the torque convertor or damage my...
- Power train
- Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)
- Power train: axle assembly
- Gmc/buick/oldsmobile/saab: bump or thump noise is heard coming from the rear suspension or felt in the floor
- Gmc: fluid leak from transmission oil cooler lines due to corrosion
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114, "theft protection." these vehicles are equipped with a mechanical override that could allow the ignition key to be removed with the shift lever in a position other than park. In addition, these vehicles have an override that can allow the transmission to be shifted out of park with the ignition in the off position.
- Risk
- These overrides are not permitted unless the vehicle has a locking steering column.
- Remedy
- Dealers will eliminate these conditions by disabling the overrides. Owner notification began on may 29, 2003. 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 chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782, oldsmobile at 1‑800‑442‑6537, or hummer at 1‑866‑486‑6376.
Recall number 03V075000 · Recall details
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with 4-wheel drive. The calibration of the transfer case control module could cause insufficient high speed gear engagement.
- Risk
- If the gear is not engaged, the vehicle can roll when the transmission is in "park" and a crash could result without warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the transfer case control module calibration to increase gear engagement. Owner notification began november 6, 2001. 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 chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020 or gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782.
Recall number 01V334000 · Recall details
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles (4 wheel-drive). Some of these vehicles were built with a range shift collar in the transmission transfer case that contains cracks.
- Risk
- This condition could result in a complete fracture of the range shift collar and subsequent loss of vehicle forward and reverse gears, and the inability to maintain "park" position. This increases the risk of a vehicle crash resulting from unintended movement of a parked vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the transfer cases and update the control module calibration. Owner notification began september 6, 2001. 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 chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020 or gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782.
Recall number 01V283000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2002 GMC Envoy harsh shifting
Is harsh or hard shifting a common problem on the 2002 GMC Envoy?
5 of 487 owner complaints about the 2002 GMC Envoy (1%) mention harsh or hard shifting. The model year with the most reports is 2002.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2002 GMC Envoy?
There are 3 recalls and 67 service bulletins 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 9Airbag light 7Power steering loss 7Pulling 7ABS 6Brake failure 6Won't shift 6Seat belt 5
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