2002 GMC Envoy XL Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 6%of 70 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,344miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2002 GMC Envoy XL, 6% of the 70 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,344 miles.
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.
“I was driving on mechanicsville road at 45 MPH as is the speed limit there. The car lurched to a stopped. The emergency message read, major brake failure, go immediately to the dealer. The service manager said he had one such incident with a gentleman earlier, and it was a break in the gasket leaking oil onto the brake sensor soaking it with oil that lead to this failure. It turns out that is what exactly lead to my brake failure. The gasket broke and leaked oil onto the break sensor causing the breaks to fail.”
NHTSA complaint #10140713, filed 2005-10, 65,097 miles“2002 Gmc envoy cooling fan clutch . Gmc needs to recall this problems . For years this has been an issue and nothing has been done. Time for Gmc to take care of the customer!!”
NHTSA complaint #10249674, filed 2008-11, 54,689 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 service bulletins
- 10251887Mar 14, 2024This bulletin advises the technician of possible location of an internal coolant leak from a specific cylinder head and location.
- 10251890Mar 13, 2024This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank…
- 10250775Feb 22, 2024This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large…
- 10249579Jan 12, 2024This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
- 10242843Sep 1, 2023The service bulletin advises the tech of a normal transmission shift condition and the delay in throttle response when the throttle plate is opened rapidly and advises the…
- 10242262Aug 24, 2023This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and…
- 10235802Apr 24, 2023This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
- 10234141Mar 23, 2023This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
- 10234110Mar 17, 2023This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
- 10228888Dec 14, 2022This service bulletin provides diagnostic tips/steps on testing for possible EVAP leaks in the system to correct a customer concern of an MIL Illuminated with DTCs P0442 and/or…
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 GMC Envoy XL
15 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsAir bags
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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