2002 GMC Envoy XL Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 7%of 70 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2002 GMC Envoy XL, 7% of the 70 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,000 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.
“In a matter of one weeks time we had 2 door locks fail on the passenger doors of our Gmc Envoy Xl. The latch that closes the door failed and one of the doors opened while driving the car. I had the first latch on the passenger rear door replaced on september 20th and the same thing happened with the driver side rear door on september 25, 2005. This time I was not driving just putting my child in his car seat and the door would not close. I am talking with GM about this problem because the dealership told me they have changed quite a few of these. …”
NHTSA complaint #10138285, filed 2005-09, 67,083 miles“The rear window on the tailgate pops open about every other month. The dashboard display advises this has happened but it can be easily heard when the latch pops. This has been occurring for several years. The date below is the most recent occurrance.”
NHTSA complaint #10151796, filed 2006-03, 34,000 miles“The vehicle's rear passenger side lock broke without warning. As a result, the door would not close and owner had to tape it shut. The cause has yet to be determined.”
NHTSA complaint #10074415, filed 2004-05, 40,000 miles“The contact stated the rear hatch window opened on its own intermittently. The dealership was unable to determine the problem. Also, the rear passenger door would not operate intermittently from the outside. The dealership adjusted the striker and cleaned the door jam, but the problem persisted.”
NHTSA complaint #10168232, filed 2006-09, 68,082 milesRelated recalls
- 05V494000Oct 27, 2005Certain sport utility vehicles have a rear side closure latch that may not latch or unlatch due to corrosion caused by road splash, such as water and road…Covers: GMC Envoy XL 2002–2003, Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT 2002–2003, Isuzu Ascender 2003
Latches, locks and linkages: 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 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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