Dt: contact stated transmission went out at around 29,415 miles. Transmission failed while driving at 20 MPH, and leaving him stranded. Transmission has been repaired. The service dealer replace the sun gear, and stated this was a known problem within the gmc envoy. *ak
2002 GMC Envoy transmission complaints
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Driving down a 4 lane interstate at 65 with cruise on, the transmission starts to wine and loses acceleration. Moved over to slow lane proceeded to get the next 35 miles home in 3rd gear (noise was make in "d"). Upon arrival home-found out that the envoy no longer has reverse. Dealer believes there is a problem with the "sun plate" in the transmission. This envoy only has 48,300 miles. Dealer believes this is the problem because he has seen this before and knows there is a problem. Why is there not a recall on this part or problem?? This should not be happening with any vehicle that has such low miles.
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.
While taking off from a complete stop, the transmission lunged and suddenly I had no drive or third gear. I was able to coast to the side of the road put the truck in park but the gear would not re-engage. The truck was turned off and cranked again, still no difference. However, I did have second and first gear. While driving in second gear at a very low speed the vehicle was transported to dealership. Service personnel advised the transmission was gone and would cost $3400.00 to replace. He stated the gears were broken off inside the transmission and the oil was burnt. He advised the vehicle only has 36,000 miles / 3 years warranty on the power train - transmission, which ever came first. I have less than 74,000 miles on my truck.
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.
While driving the vehicle, I stepped on the gas and it only increased the RPM and did not provide any acceleration while chaging lanes. It then later kicked in and I got acceleration. When I parked the vehicle to see check things out, I was unable to use reverse to get out of the parking space, reverse no longer worked. After the incident occured, I checked out owner forums online to find that many owners have had similar problems.
While cruising at highway speed (65 MPH) my 2002 gmc envoy suddenly made a loud crunching noise and lost forward motion. The engine revved up, then down, then turned off (while multiple dash warning lights came on simultaneously). I managed to get the vehicle off the road without the help of power steering or brakes, and after a few minutes I started it back up and found I could drive off only at low speed on the shoulder, though there was continued noise from the underside of the car and it was erratically performing. I immediately brought the car to a mechanic who discovered that internal parts in the transmission had failed. The mechanic also informed me that there is a gmc technical service bulletin about this and it is a common/frequent problem. The tsb recommends replacing the internal transmission parts. The mechanic says that replacing the transmission is the only safe thing to do. The local gmc dealer service department says that despite this being a known issue with these transmissions, if you are out of warranty (I am) gmc will not address the issue. Catastrophic transmission failure is bad anywhere, but on the interstate can be deadly. If anyone had been following me more closely we would have certainly caused a pile-up.
While driving at 65 MPH engine shuts off; would not restart first try. Would start a little later. Went to dealer, reprogrammed PCM with latest calibration update. Second time happened at 70 MPH.
My vehicle is a 2002 gmc envoy. I have had 3 incidents with the 4 wheel drive system in this vehicle since december 2003. The newest feature with these vehicles, as with the cheverolet trailblazers is the automatic 4 wheel drive system. This system allows the driver to put this lever in and the vehicle will be in 2 wheel drive and will switch to 4 wheel drive when road conditions are a necessity for 4 wheel drive. My vehicle's 4 wheel drive system broke in december 2003. It was reported to me from alaska sales and service who repaired the vehicle that the front differential had to be replaced due to the 4 wheel drive system. Then there was a leak of some fluid under the vehicle noticed april through may 2004. The vehicle was in the shop at alaska sales/service again and a transfer case was replaced in the vehicle. Come winter in 2004, my 4 wheel drive needed to be used again due to weather in alaska. My vehicle was in for a major checkup on dec 14th, 2004 and I was told the 4 wheel drive system was in good shape. I had the vehicle back in the shop within 2 weeks for a loud noise in the 4 wheel system. Again the vehicle was in the shop and another transfer case was replaced. My major complaint to the federal consumer complaint system is that this vehicle is a 2002, and this vehicle has been in the shop for the same problem more than 3 times under the 3 year new car warranty. I feel that the general motors corporation should buy this vehicle back or purchase a new vehicle for me due to the problems I have had to endure. I am in the process of finding a lawyer in alaska that will support the automobile lemon law.
Transfer case( 4-wheel drive) wasn't engaging. Vehicle was inspected by a dealership, who indicated that the transfer case shift control module was defective, and needed to be replaced. They also indicated that the part had to be ordered. A week later when the consumer contacted the dealership to inquire about when the part will arrive they were informed not until march due to the part being being re designed. The part # was 12590220.
Failure of engine cooling system and four wheel drive system.
While driving at a low speed and turning to the left, the four wheel drive engaged. The dealership replaced the selector switch twice for the four wheel drive.
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
Our 02 gmc envoy randomly shifts the transfer case into neutral while driving causing a no power situation in traffic. This has put my wife and child in danger on more than one occassion.
Pcm defect.
While driving 40 MPH vehicle jolted and slipped into another gear without consumer shifting gears. Vehicle was serviced, technician determined that transfer case module needed to be replaced.
Transfer case: while driving at highway speed of about 65 MPH with the transfer case swtich set to a4wd the trransfer switch without any input or operator control switched to 4hi (both the switch position and indicator light) and the 4lo indicator light was flashing amber indicating the transfer case was attempting to swtich into 4lo. This has occurred aproximately 6 times previously at various speeds, while driving striaght or conducting turning maneuvers; but only when the engine is warm. The latest incident on 12/28/2003 (prompting this complaint) occurred after the dealership completed the remedy specified by service bulletin 02-04-21-002a on 12/26/2003.
On dec. 3, 2003, I took my 2002 envoy into the dealership because I was experiencing serious shifting issues. Repeatedly my car would shift while I was driving between 2wd and 4 wd hi. The car would also would make chugging noises. Furthermore, the vehicle shifted between gears on its own while I would be making sharp turns such as into a parking space. While in park, if I did not have my foot on the brake petal, the car would jump forward. The car almost jumped through a store front window. The dealer could find nothing wrong with my car. I told them to keep it another day, that there was something seriously wrong with the car. The dealer kept the car another day, and still found nothing. On december 31, 2003, I continued to experience the aforementioned problems. Knowing that it was new year's eve and that the odds of there being any competent staff at the dealer was slim, I held onto my car and planned to take it to the dealer after the holiday. On january 3, 2003, I was driving and my car died for no reason. I was not accelerating nor braking. Thank goodness the road I was on was not very busy as I would have created an accident. The situation was very dangerous and very frightening. I called roadside assistance to tow my car to the very dealer that could not find anything wrong with hopes that they would find something wrong. Roadside assistance, by the way, told me I needed a flatbed truck to tow my truck to prevent damage as did the dealer. Roadside assistance showed up without a flatbed - so I made them leave and bring back a truck with a flatbed. Two hours later, my car was finally at the dealership. The dealer flat out told me "I don't know if we are going to find anything wrong with your car." apparently cars that stall in the middle of the road is perfectly acceptable for this dealership. The dealer told me he could not get me a rent-a-car for two days. The car is still at the dealership.
Collapse of the right front lower axe. And the dislocation of the right wheel.
I have had multiple electrical and transmission problems with my 2002 gmc envoy. Yesterday my family and I were driving on interstate 80, while on cruise control, the SUV shut off. I barely was able to get to the side of the road. I almost hit a vehicle getting off the highway since I lost power steering. After 15 minutes of not starting, it finally started. I took the vehicle to the dealership and they couldnt find anything. I have written many letters and tried to convince gmc that this SUV is not safe.
Transmission slips gears while driving. Dealer will repair the transmission, but has not informed the consumer exactly what component failed.
Consumer states while comiing down a hill PCM shorted out. As a result, driver lost all electrical functions. Steering wheel got really stiff. Brake pedal became hard to press.
My 2002 envoy exhibits the same symptoms as my previous gmc jimmy. It has a hesitation on acceleration that fails to shift from 1-2 properly. This only occurs when the car is cold and only for a mile or two. However , it causes severe loss of power and acceleration capability. Obviously other people have this problem but it does not appear that there is a solution. It always works by the time it gets to the dealer, of course.
Transmission does not work properly. Have had it repaired twice, but still vibrates, and fails to move vehicle forward at times, from a dead stop. Is very dangerous at intersections where moving quickly is imperative. Also wiring problems which operate various remote instruments (mirrors, seats, etc.) fear of fire. Rear door latch was replaced - clicks "locked/unlocked" while driving. Seats move on their own while driving.
Gmc envoy 2002 sle xl purchased in the month of june and started having problems in oct. The vehicle would shift in and out of 2wd and 4wd on it's own and on occasion it would lock the wheels also. Problem mostly occured when making turns. Stated problem to dealer (10/18/02) - dealer replaced 4wd selector switch (reason: internally shorted). Had problem again in month of feb. '03. Brought vehicle back to the same dealer and explained problem again (02/21/03). Dealer replaced 4wd selector switch again. Reason why I'm filing this complaint is because I feel this vehicle is not safe. I also realized that I'm not the only one experiencing these same problems. My hope is that gmc will take notice and correct this problem quickly.
Consumer was unable to shift the gear from park to drive.
Complaint is for 2002 gmc envoy. On three occasions, this truck stalled out while in motion, the last time at 55 MPH on an interstate highway. On three occasions, the transmission in this vehicle switched, of its own accord, from 2 wd to 4 wd (low) nearly casusing accidents on two occasions. I listed the most recent occurrences of these problems below.
Transmission on cold start stays in first gear. Left rear brake appear to have hung up and is burning. Dt
All these problems come and go, somtimes depending on the outside temperature. Some of it got fixed and came back again. The major problems are that the vehicle shuts down without any warning - no engine no electric nothing-, so its even not possible to call on star! The other thing is that the transmission start to shift gears while driving on a leveled raod at consistant speed. All this items got fixed and come back after a while. Dt
Engine stalls for no apparent reason. I have contacted dealership and they can find nothing wrong. I advised them of a recall regarding the fuel system that may affected the problem. Says they replaced the fuel filter. The first time I took it in, they said that it was the ignition switch. Also transmission makes a very loud noise when attempting to take off at times. It sounds like an engine fan that will not go off. There is a major lost of power when this problem is occuring. I bought this car as a program car, with @ 11, 000 miles on it already. I've had problems with it from day one. I have only had it a few months. I am extremely irritated with this engine problem. This is extremely unsafe. Dt
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