Consumer states the vehicle will slip out of overdrive and into first gear, which results in the vehicle losing power. There is a warning light that will come on which will read reduce engine speed, the dealer replaced the PCM/vcm but this did not correct the problem, front end squeaks when turning and driving, . Mr *nlm
2002 GMC Envoy transmission complaints
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Within two weeks of purchase four wheel drive warning illuminated on console. Owner took vehicle in to have it serviced. Before this 4-wheel drive system engaged. Dealership failed to duplicate failure. Before being sold dealership replaced transfer case axle control sensor. Last repair was for transfer case shift control switch. Please describe details.
When applying brake to release vehicle gear out of park, the gear shift does not release. Stuck in park! Have to tap the brakes many times to get a release of the gear shift. Sometimes it works first time other times takes many attempts. Told at dealer that it is the sellenoid. Have ordered part from dealer twice and still no part. Dealer at first denied being able to reproduce. Then, finally admitted other vehicles had same issue.
Consumer states when starting vehicle, vehicle shifts to 4 wheel drive. Cause is unknown. Please provide any further information.
While towing vehicle in neutral, transmission slipped out of gear and a fire started in transmission area. Contacted dealer who was not willing to do anything.*ak consumer states that the transfer case shift module failed to engage neutral, consumer had brackets and wiring installed to activate the brake and tail lights when being towed, there is a recall, 01v334, regarding transfer case control module problems, however this VIN is not included.
We purchased new vehicle october 2001 and within 4 months began experiencing problems beginning with a noise within the steering wheel. Dealer technician replaced defective airbag module. The next month, my new envoy has been to the dealer 4 times for the same problem of 1) wind and/or whistling noise at speeds above 45mph, 2) "vibration" noise coming from transmission when vehicle reaches 3rd gear , 3) when vehicle has reached 3rd gear and previous noise begins, there is also a vibration felt in the acceleration pedal. On the first trip to dealer for these problems, technician only agreed with the wind noise. Discovered the front side mirrors were the cause. Replaced both mirrors---problem still exists, however, he can't hear them. Explained it was the nature of the vehicle. He also repaired the weatherstripping which had "fallen off" the right rear door. He advised that he did not hear any noise in the transmission area or in the gas pedal. We took to another dealer who had a technician test drive the vehicle and advised that there was both a noise in the area of transmission and a vibration in the gas pedal. Returned to the dealer who originally was doing repair work and had him ride with me. At this time, he heard the noise I was complaining about and advised that it was coming from the heat shield at the catalytic converter. Made an appointment for repairs, picked up the vehicle and later the same day, the noise returned. Took vehicle back, technician said he didn't hear any more noises. Waited 2 weeks, made another appointment to return vehicle for right rear door "rattling" , and "heat shield" noise which had become non stop. At this time, they replaced the weatherstripping on the door and again adjusted heat shield by making a "cushion" so that it would not vibrate against the exhaust manifold. This did not resolve the problem, as it still "vibrates" so as I can still feel stress through the gas pedal on the transmission when reaching speed.*
My vehicle rolled backwards down a hill and crashed into a waterfountain and a tree in my front yard. Backing out of my garage I stopped quickly after just exiting my garage on a slope of about 6% grade. I had spilled coffee, I put the vehicle into park and stepped out when the car abruptly rolled backward. Both of my children were strapped in their seats and I tried to leap back across the drivers seat with my legs hanging out the door. We traveled 50 feet before hitting the waterfountain and tree. The rushing water from the fountain sounded like fule ready to explode. I was taken to the hospital with an injury to my right leg. I informed gmc the following day, feb 1st. On feb 7th I received a response to my complaint from roger lewis, customer relationship managert informing me that "his investigation" revealed no evidence of a product defect. I became aware that my vehicle had been recalled for this very problem and that another recall, not including my vehicle VIN, but those made two months later have been recalled for a similar problem. I called gmc informing them and they were unwilling to examine the case further. I am concerned that gmc is ignoring a likely unfixed transmission problem which is potentially dangerous.
Mirrors 'wander' every time vehicle is unlocked, fail to return to settings creating an unreasonable danger to the occupants of this vehicle as well as other vehicles when changing lanes or merging into traffic due to lack of visability of the area behind the vehicle. Transmission failed on a slight incline with parking brake engaged and transfer case locked and in 4wd and transmission in park - vehicle began rolling backwards down the slight grade. There was a recall for this problem - campaign was completed at dealer, but fix is unknown to the owner.
We purchased a $33,000 new vehicle in october. We immediately noticed the passenger front seat seatbelt locks then starts to tightening and never unlocks. I brought the issue to the service department, the new car sales manager, and gmcs attention. Dean cloud in bentleys service department told me that the seatbelt is designed to lock so a childs safety seat can be put in the front seat. I showed him that the visors in the car and the users manual say never put a car seat in the front with the air bags. He said that the passenger must unhook the seat belt every few minutes then reconnect it. I find this unacceptable. The dealership is putting the passengers in the vehicle in an unsafe and illegal situation by telling them the only solution is to disconnect the seatbelt while the vehicle is in motion. The seatbelt in its current condition is choking the passengers, which is also unsafe. The seatbelt needs to be repaired or replaced. The differential unit had to be replaced. The bearings did not have enough tourqe (that is wht the dealer told me).
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.
Vehicle is squealing on front passenger side. Also, tranfer case is defective.
While driving, car suddenly shut down completely with no warning. Second problem: transmission failed while towing 3300 lbs or less on two separate occasions.
Service engine light illuminates, engine cooling fan engages, engine power greatly reduces and transmission shifts improperly. Loud noise from computer controlled engine cooling fan. Vehicle will not accelerate or shift properly when driving with fault. Fan clutch replaced, computer programming changed with no success of fixing problem. Gmc refuses to buy back vehicle. Dealership indicates this problem is occurring on all 2002 gmc envoy's at varying levels mine being worse case. Vehicle is unsafe for use in any traffic situation as the problem manifest itself rapidly with severe loss of engine power, loud noises from engine and poor shifting and acceleration.
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