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SteeringPart report

2002 GMC Envoy XL Steering Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
3%of 70 total for the year
Median mileage
35,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2002 GMC Envoy XL, 3% of the 70 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,500 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.

“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 miles

Related service bulletins

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200622%
200432%
200363%
200223%

Other parts of the 2002 GMC Envoy XL

Fuel system
15 complaints
Electrical system
13 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
13 complaints
Exterior lighting
11 complaints
Brakes
6 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
6 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
5 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Air bags
4 complaints
Engine cooling
4 complaints
Seat belts
4 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2002 GMC Envoy XL

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology