2002 Chevrolet Envoy Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 18%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 134,056miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the air bags of the 2002 Chevrolet Envoy, 18% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 134,056 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2006 (na) Chevrolet Envoy. The contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 178,111.”
NHTSA complaint #11045027, filed 2017-11, 178,111 miles“The contact owned a 2002 Chevrolet Envoy. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the driver lost control of the vehicle, slid off the road, and crashed into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained unknown injuries and required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed to an impound lot. The vehicle was not diagnosed and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. The VIN was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10680493, filed 2015-02, 90,000 miles“After being run off of the road, the vehicle had gone up an embankment, sheered off a telephone pole, became air born, rolled over and slid down the embankment, vehicle was totaled. The air bags did not deploy. On star did not report the accident, and the privacy screen for cargo area became unlatched and was rolling around the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #567499, filed 2002-09“The deterrent system failed. As a result, the vehicle was stolen and was involved in an accident, and the vehicle was totaled. The air bags had become inoperative.”
NHTSA complaint #10022817, filed 2003-07Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 4 | 18% |
Other parts of the 2002 Chevrolet Envoy
5 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Chevrolet Envoy
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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