2002 GMC Envoy XL Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 9%of 70 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 2002 GMC Envoy XL, 9% of the 70 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“For I have a 2002 Gmc envoy that is having brake problems and the answer that I was getting from the dealer was that my brakes were low, well I changed them and the problem is still there, for at times when holding down the brake the pedal will stop and then drop about an eight of an inch ( as if there is air in the lines) and I don't know if electrical problems are thought of as dangerous, but I have them too.”
NHTSA complaint #10118332, filed 2005-04, 28,000 miles“Dt: 2002 Gmc Envoy Xl - the consumer is having the same problem as the larger Gmc vehicles that were recalled regarding the anti- lock braking system. While driving at high speed the vehicle starting slowing down and locked up. The consumer was able to drive to the dealer. The anti- lock brakes were repaired on the truck at a cost of $1400. The consumer had the repair done about a year ago. There was no recall on the envoy for the ABS.”
NHTSA complaint #10135224, filed 2005-09, 63,000 miles“Dt: the contact states the ABS brakes are not activating properly. The brakes will not hold. The vehicle was taken to the dealership multiple times. They have been unable to diagnose the cause of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10144219, filed 2005-12, 30,000 miles“Air conditioning system failure at 7,000 miles : vehicle computer related emission control system failure / damaged components at 12,000 miles stabilizer bar link failures complete dashboard gauge cluster failure rear brake deterioration, heavy brake damage passenger side mirror loss of control power steering pump failure transmission module/ fwd failure battery failure cruise control failure valve lifter tapping emergency brake failure seat belt shoulder restraint lockup, passenger side.”
NHTSA complaint #10139111, filed 2005-10, 33,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Gmc Envoy Xl. The contact stated that he has been experiencing the same failures as noted in recall # 03v096000 (electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash). He has taken the vehicle to the dealer, but the failure still persists. The contact stated that the seat belts continue to lock and the windshield wipers are malfunctioning. The wipers have been replaced numerous times and the failure causes limited visibility in certain weather conditions. …”
NHTSA complaint #10190143, filed 2007-05, 38,000 milesRelated recalls
- 04V527000Nov 1, 2004On certain sport utility vehicles, vibration and heat may cause the tail lamp/stop lamp bulb to loosen in its socket. If this occurs, the bulb may flicker and…Covers: GMC Envoy XL 2002–2004, Oldsmobile Bravada 2002–2004, Chevrolet Trailblazer 2002–2004 +2 more
Related service bulletins
- 10022470Jun 1, 2007Abs light on, dtc's c0265, c0201, u1041 set and/or loss of communication with brake module. (reground ebcm ground).
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 GMC Envoy XL
15 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 GMC Envoy XL
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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