2002 GMC Envoy: stuck in gear or won't shift

Filed Jun 13, 2005 · Transmission · 86,563 miles · OH

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.

Filed Apr 6, 2005 · Electrical · 18,400 miles · PW

After numerous recalls on my 2002 envoy I was leaving for work and the vehicle would not start. The dash lit up, horn, radio, alarm all worked, but the vehicle would not start. I could move gear shift from p to n and it still would not start. I had to have the vehicle towed at my expense. I was told gmc roadside assistance doesnt apply if you have aaa. Dealer said (according to the computer codes) that it might have been a faulty ingition switch. They replaced it but it happened again. Now the dealer said there are no comupter codes this time so they have no idea what to do. It has been at the dealer 10 days now. Every time the dealer turns the key it starts up with no problem. I have contacted gmc on a daily basis to find out what they plan on doing. I bought it new, and it only has 18,400 miles on it. I'm supposed to hear from gmc today on what they are going to do. This vehicle is not safe to drive. It has stalled on the highway about a year and after I restarted it, it would not shift out of a lower gear and the engine was very loud. I had to have the rotors machined at 12000 miles because the brakes were pulsing hard and the rotors were pitted. So much for buying a new vehicle that should be dependable! I'm making payments for a vehicle that I dont have!

Filed Nov 19, 2003 · Engine · 25,000 miles · AZ

When engine fan comes on vehicle slows down and won't shift to a higher gear. The dealer says this is normal operation for this vehicle.

Filed Feb 17, 2003 · Electrical · 3,240 miles · OH

Below is copy of letter given to gm dealership following the engine failure at high speed: 10/05/2001 to : bob ross service department 2002 gmc envoy 3,240 miles problem: on sunday october 4th, my wife was driving on 675 to fairfield mall from our home at 6:10 pm in the evening. She had traveled about 8 miles and was going 65 MPH in the middle lane when the envoy suddenly lurched and then quickly slowed with total loss of engine power. The headlights (it was dark) were still on and the check ABS light came on as she coasted to the berm in moderate traffic. At that point the car would turn over (battery ok) with the key but would not fire. She called on-star and they said it would have to be towed and called dispatch (case 00244572). She also called me so that I could pick her up. When I got to the car, approximately 6:15, I turned over the engine and it fired. The check ABS lamp was still on. I waited for the tow truck and he followed me to the bob ross dealership. As I started to drive, the ABS lamp went out, but the check engine soon lamp came on and stayed on the entire drive to the dealership (about 8 miles) where it was parked at 6:50 pm sunday night. During the drive, it was obvious the transmission would not shift out of one of the lower range gears (not sure which one) and it appears the engine was running in ''limp home mode''. It would appear some computer glitch has occurred which is critical to the entire engine control program. I am very concerned in that this vehicle only has 3240 miles and the total and sudden loss of power in moderate traffic and darkness could have placed my wife in a precarious position as she tried to move to the berm with no power assist (steering or brakes) available. Please check the vehicle out carefully to determine the cause of this unacceptable failure. John perkins

Filed Jun 1, 2002 · Transmission · AZ

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.

Filed Aug 24, 2001 · Engine · IL

When driving and without any prior warning vehicle suddenly stalled, causing loss of all power. Problem has occurred five times since purchase date. Consumer has contacted dealer.*ak consumer states after each filure, vehicle does not shift properly, the engine must reach a high RPM to shift transmission, even after shifting engine, the transmission makes an excessive noise, vehicle acts if though it is pulling heavy load, symptons persist for 40 to 50 miles after failure.