Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2002 GMC Envoy
NHTSA data on file today
The 2002 GMC Envoy has 14 NHTSA recall campaigns and 485 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #07E014000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V289000 GM/ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED AIR SUSPENSION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V201000 GM/FMVSS 209/SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V046000 GM/WINDSHIELD WIPER ASSEMBLY NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V250000 GM/FMVSS 225/OWNER'S MANUAL INFORMATION NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V096000 GM/FMVSS 101/208/INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V075000 GM/FMVSS 114/MECHANICAL OVERRIDE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V273000 GM/REAR FLOOR PAN WELD NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V121000 GM/FUEL FILTER FITTING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #02V222000 GM/AIR BAG INFLATOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V334000 GM/TRANSFER CASE CONTROL MODULE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V283000 GM/TRANSMISSION TRANSFER CASE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V158000 GM/FMVSS 201/CONSOLE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V126000 GM/FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BRACKET NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 88 complaints
- Power Train 83 complaints
- Electrical System 70 complaints
- Visibility 49 complaints
- Air Bags 41 complaints
- Suspension 35 complaints
Of the 485 complaints on file, 42 report a crash and 12 a fire; across all 485 complaints, owners report 47 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2002 GMC Envoy shows a below-average reliability due to high complaint numbers and 14 recalls, notably involving the engine, powertrain, and electrical systems. The vehicle has diverse issues, with limited data creating uncertainty about precise failure expectations.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 100,000–150,000 miles | $500–$3,500 | common |
| Powertrain | 90,000–140,000 miles | $1,000–$4,000 | common |
| Electrical system | 70,000–120,000 miles | $300–$2,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspection and servicing
- Transmission fluid changes
- Coolant system servicing
- Belt and hose checks
- Suspension system checks
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Engine stalling
- Transmission slipping
- Unresponsive electrical systems
- Excessive oil consumption
- Suspension noise
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2002 GMC Envoy at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.