GMC Envoy grinding brakes problems

Filed Nov 1, 2020 · Engine, Transmission · 120,000 miles · NY

The transmission I had to have it replaced but the one they put in it is really acting like the other transmission did no reverse and the first 2 gears were making this grinding noise I've never heard before and it happened when I was backing out the driveway to go to work lucky I made it to the place where I got it to fix it but I believe this transmission they put in it is going to do the same thing because it drives just like the old one

Filed Dec 6, 2019 · Brakes · 125,710 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy. While driving 50 MPH, the ABS warning indicator illuminated, the contact depressed the brake pedal and heard an abnormal grinding sound coming from the front driver's side wheel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ABS needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,710.

Filed Jul 4, 2017 · Electrical, Lights · 102,000 miles · TX

Headlights continue to go out while driving city streets and highway. Windows hesitate to go up and make a grinding noise. At times smells like smoke and then dissipates.

Filed May 6, 2013 · Engine, Fuel system · 165,000 miles · TX

Everything started april last year and its one thing after another since. First my engine started stalling, while driving. One incident, I lost half a tank of gas within a 15 minute ride, which I have a 17 gallon tank. Then while driving on an expressway, it suddenly dropped from 70 to 20 before I could get over two lanes to get out of the way of traffic. Ive cleaned the throttle body, ive cleaned the camshaft actuator, ive replaced the air filter, fuel filter, and the oil twice within a 8 month period, and yet it still continues to stall. Now I recently change the water pump to see if that would help, even though my car was not over heating, now its stalling even worse; I cant even make it through a drive through without having to start it twice. Second and even scarrier issue, I hit pot hole one day and before I could make 15 miles, I heard grinding. A cv joint had to be replaced, then two days after that the other cv joint broke off and broke my front axle disconnect assembly. Did I hit anybody? No thank god I was in the right hand lane and could get over without hitting anyone or causing injury to myself. Ive replaced both cv joints and the assembly now and even did the struts while I was at it, but have also been told I need control arms now. And still my car is stalling, grinding when I turn and I cant get the check engine light to clear long enough to get it inspected. My drivers side windshield works when it wants to and now the car is starting to vibrate unbelievably. Ive kept my oil changed, ive kept my filters changed, ive never taken this thing off road and have had it over 7 years and just in the last year I have dumped more money in this car than I have since ive owned it.

Filed Mar 5, 2012 · Transmission · 131,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 gmc envoy. The contact was driving 25 MPH when the gears on the differential started grinding and detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic where the mechanic confirmed the front differential failure. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 131,000.

Filed Feb 23, 2012 · Electrical · 40 miles · MI · fire

When driving my envoy home from work the window starting going down by itself and then it made a horrible noise like a grinding noise. Then the window started going back and smoke started poring out of the door locks and by the vent on the drivers side of the door. Smoke was pouring out I had to pull over and when I got out it smelled liked burnt rubber. It continued to smoke for about 5 mins. And then it stopped. The smell is still in my car but I have no electric functions on the drivers side door. My windows do not work, the outside mirror does not work, the seat controls do not work, the heated seated seats do not work.

Filed Jun 20, 2010 · Body, Tires · 145,000 miles · MI

Spare tire hoist secondary latch frozen, 2002 gmc envoy. Spare tire could not be removed from hoist when a road hazard blowout occurred. Tow truck operator could not remove spare. After a tow to tire vendor, they could not get the spare down. Upon visiting a dealership they could not remove the spare tire and said the mechanism was 'frozen' and had to be replaced for $250, but they didn't have the part in stock. After a trip to another dealership, they cut the hoist cable, removed the spare and replaced the hoist part. One can only imagine the trauma if the family had been on us highway 50 in the middle of nowhere when this incident occurred. This must be a prima-facie violation of the fmvss code that requires a spare tire. Yes, the spare tire is present, but it can't be installed on the vehicle. One would hope that automotive engineers know that the underside of a vehicle is subject to corrosion and design accordingly. Researching this issue, many enthusiast forums and other blogs reflect the frustrations of owners with the same situation. The common grassroots solution is to cut/grind off the secondary latch. Thus defeating the safety system intent. One can only hope they are not behind a moving vehicle with such a modification when the spare tire drops. Gmc customer service, while polite, informed that they could not reimburse the cost of the hoist replacement because there was not a service bulletin covering the problem. Yes, the vehicle is long out of warranty, but this is a serious customer safety issue. From the forums and blogs, it is obvious that this is a pervasive problem, and the 'fix' might be more dangerous than the initial issue.

Filed Mar 28, 2008 · Transmission · 71,838 miles · VA

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 gmc envoy. While making a turn at 40 MPH, the contact heard a loud boom and a grinding noise. She had the vehicle towed to her mechanic and then to the dealer. The dealer stated that the front driver side differential casing was cracked. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 71,838.

Filed Jan 22, 2008 · Airbags, Electrical · OH

I purchased a 2005 gmc envoy in september 2005. In the past year (since january 2007, at least), I have experienced several problems with my vehicle. The first problem is with the headlights. Everytime I have driven the vehicle the headlights appear to dim/flicker and then return to normal. This has resulted in oncoming vehicles turning their bright lights on me thinking my brights are on when in reality my headlights are dimming and then returning to normal. The second problem concerns the passenger side airbag. Anytime a certain weight limit is met or exceeded the airbag sensor is supposed to switch to on, but there have been several occasions when someone was sitting in the passenger seat and the airbag sensor hasn't recognized it. Third problem, driver side power seat failure. There have been several instances when I have tried to move the driver seat forward, but nothing happened. The motor sounded like it was grinding and wanted to move, but the seat would not move forward or backward. The most extreme problem to date has been with the vehicle completely shutting off without warning while in the middle of driving and then not starting or even turning over at all. Every single day for, at least, the last month when I go to start the vehicle it fails to start and it takes a minimum of 1 hour to get it started. One instance in particular when the vehicle shut off without warning was while my wife and I were on the freeway. Without warning the vehicle shut down and we were forced to pull onto the shoulder. We sat there for almost an hour in temperatures of 13 degrees trying to get the vehicle restarted. There have been countless complaints and reports of other envoy owners experiencing these same problems. Some dealers have actually said that these failures/problems are normal!!!! What!?!?! Are you freaking kidding me?! Since when is it considered "normal" when so many envoys are displaying these same problems?

Filed Sep 9, 2007 · Brakes · 41,225 miles · NY

When having my 02' envoy serviced and state inspection by my gmc dealer the service manager called and told me, I would need to r/r my front rotors. The pads were half worn but the rotors smooth surface did not exist. It looked like they were not machined thoroughly. Ser. Mgr thought I lived near the shore, stating salt water would usually causes this. I do not live near the shore and do not go the beach. I drive this vehicle to and from work all highway driving. My vehicle has 41225 mi and has always been serviced by gm. I have owned gm vehicles for 38 yrs and the cars with rotors never looked like this. This looks like a manufacturing imperfection. From reviewing the odi list for this vehicle, others have also documented similar complaints. If I did not bring the vehicle in for the state inspection I would never have know this defect existed. This gave me neither warning in braking, stability nor squealing/ticking from early warning system. I should had asked for old rotors or taken a picture. Front rotors and pads replaced at my expense.