2 years ago the maintenance required light has been on, when checked by 2-3 mechanics they said it could be the gas cap. That didn't remedy the situation, the light stayed on, then recently the fuel gauge started dropping to empty after a little less than half a tank was used. Then filling the gas tank caused it to overflow if you fill it to full. As of today the car when shifted into reverse, something came loose inside the shifter, now it is stuck in neutral.
GMC Envoy won't shift problems
15 of the 2,460 owner complaints about the GMC Envoy describe stuck in gear or won't shift, most of them for the 2002 model year.
- owner complaints
- 15
- worst model year
- 2002
- typical mileage
- 46,000
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
- 20071
- 20052
- 20042
- 20034
- 20026
Often reported together
Loss of power 3Transmission failure 2Stalling 2Headlights 2Won't start 1Jerking 1Fuel gauge 1
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 gmc envoy. While driving approximately 65 MPH, there was a sudden loss of power and a warning indicator illuminated for limp mode. The vehicle drastically reduced speed to less than 35 MPH. The contact had to slowly drive in the emergency lane. The vehicle was turned off and back on, but the limp mode failure continued. The contact was unable to drive over 35 MPH. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who kept the vehicle for longer than two weeks. The dealer cleared multiple codes, but was unable to provide a solution. In addition, months later, the engine locked and failed to function. The vehicle was unable to be driven. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The VIN and failure mileage were not available.
I was in the highway tail lights weren't working in was headed to idaho due to that im still in north dakota also like a month ago I was pulled over in the city for no back lights it's happen 4 or 5 times two on a 15 hour road trip.tailgate has open twice once in city and on highway now it doesn't shut at all its been like that for 5 months now and it started to not want to open or close the roof part as well it sound as if its jam.I worry about my safety and public as well. Just paid over 2400.00 for rebuilding trany,power steering,and my gear shift as well it would not shift it snap off.transmission went out 6 hours before I got to my destination.it was towed to a trany shop around nov.12/2015 picked up feb.23/2016 hoping they would fix all the rest of defects it has. You name it this envoy has it or has had it from headlights bulb being replaced every so often and melting were light bulb goes, A/C and heater don't work properly driver side is hot and passenger cold or vice-versa. The passenger back sit I would not know.midwindow doesn't work it doesn't roll up or down or that latch that comes down to haul stuff as well it doesn't work. When I roll my power windows my headlight and engine idle powers goes down as if there is an electrical problem.I've invested on this envoy a week later when I drove it out of the yard. I have all my receipts from professional mechanics.its been a bad experience.I hope my trany doesn't go out after I'm done fix all this other problems. I read after someone had rebuild the trany 13 months later he had the same problem again with his envoy. It's not safe to operate a vehicle with so many issues especialy with no back lights going from good to not working.every time I have to be checking if I have my rear lights are working or in front and also my front low light I have no visibility what so ever.they are so dull.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 gmc envoy. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to shut off and the heater fan continued to operate. The contact had to unplug the battery terminal in order to turn off the vehicle. In addition, the contact noticed that the fuse box was melted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician replaced the fuse box and other parts that were damaged; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start on the first attempt and the gear shift would not shift gears. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was unavailable.
Vehicle is stuck in park, on the dash board it show the vehicle in reverse. Instrument cluster is not working properly, tach gauge not reading correctly. Temperature gauge does not work at all. Forward air vents do not work all.
First problem occurred in 2008, driving to work in 2003 gmc envoy slt (original owner) heard clunking noise when downshifting. Took car in to shop for repair (just over 50k miles so out of warranty). Shop explained that the transmission needed to be replaced $4000 with one year warranty. Since I was planning on driving cross country decided to do the repair. One year later, driving and trying to accelerate on a ramp to find SUV stuck in second gear and wouldn't accelerate while RPM kept going up. Also heard clunking when downshifting. Pulled over and tried to get gears to shift by slowing down and speeding up (to get RPM to drop). Drove car to dealer who stated I needed a new transmission (again). Dealer removed transmission and "found input bushing in pump bad. And reverse drum. And had heavy metal contamination". When asked why this is my third transmission in six years the service agent said "bad luck". Both replacement transmissions were rebuilds. The current transmission is not under warranty.
Tl*the contact owns a 2005 gmc envoy. While driving 75 MPH in the rain with the cruise control activated, the vehicle began to decelerate on its own. In addition, the engine began to rev. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and turned off. When the contact restarted the vehicle and shifted into drive, it would not shift into third or fourth gear. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the transmission was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer stated that they would call the dealer to find out the diagnosis of the failure and then call the contact. The current and failure mileages were 49,000. Updated 01/08/09 *bf updated 01/09/09
Parked 2003 gmc envoy at work. Left work, unable to start truck. Starter did not engage. Unable to move transmission from park to neutral with key in on position and foot on brake. Truck is stuck in park.
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.
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!
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
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The model years with the most reports are 2002 (6 complaints), 2003 (4 complaints) and 2004 (2 complaints).
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