2002 GMC Envoy XL Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 9%of 70 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the visibility of the 2002 GMC Envoy XL, 9% of the 70 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 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.
“I bought the car used feb. 2011 about march 2011 sometimes when it is started (no specific start time) the check engine light will be on (not always) and the car will die while driving approximately 25 to 35 miles per hour. This is not a all the time problem, and I cannot find a reason why some days it does this and some days it doesn't. Also sometimes the cruise control works and sometimes it doesn't. . Also sometimes the wipers stop in mid swipe.”
NHTSA complaint #10460689, filed 2012-06, 82,000 miles“I don't know why there is no in investigation when there's alot of the same vehicle going through the same problems my 2002 has 118 000 and it had alllllllllllllllllll of the problems that everybody complained and even more than what's already there written all u waiting for is something really bad to happen then u recall when is to late the transmission was repaired completely and there again the same problem in less than 3 months 4wd has been sent to fix more than 6 time still don't know what's the problem, breaks squeaks all the time, every time it rains got to stop cant see cause of the…”
NHTSA complaint #10442870, filed 2012-01, 110,000 miles“I took my car to jay auto mall in columbus ga. And was told they would not repair the flap on the washer flap that covers the hole that delivers the windsheild wiper fluid to clean the windsheild. I was told that they would have to breakdown the complete delivery system of the wiper fluid to fix the problem. The delivery system works fine for the passenger side. All I need is a repair of the wiper flap on the drivers side. Can you help me?”
NHTSA complaint #10444320, filed 2012-01“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“Recalls that are seriously affecting the car's safety that cannot be repaired because the service call has closed, but was bought that way without knowing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10440627, filed 2011-12Related recalls
- 04V046000Feb 4, 2004Certain sport utility vehicles have windshield wiper systems that will not turn on, cease operation while in use, fail to turn off/on by themselves (moisture…Covers: GMC Envoy XL 2002–2003, Oldsmobile Bravada 2002–2003, GMC Envoy 2002–2003 +2 more
Related service bulletins
- 10226383Oct 18, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that the Cam gear alignment can be incorrect after replacing the HVAC mode actuator.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2002 GMC Envoy XL
15 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsExterior lighting
11 complaintsBrakes
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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