2002 GMC Envoy Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 88about this part
- Share
- 18%of 487 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,700miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 88 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2002 GMC Envoy, 18% of the 487 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,700 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When I start the truck in the morning it sounds like the engine is revved up with the loud fan noise. I had the fan clutch replaced independently and the loud noise continues and a slight loss of power at times while driving and it feels like it's taking too long shift into the next gear. The noise is really heard when you accelerate on the gas pedal.”
NHTSA complaint #10441170, filed 2011-12, 147,378 miles“My 2002 Envoy has stalled 3 times now while traveling on the highway. Each time the engine quits and will not restart until disconnecting and re-connecting the battery. Since this last time the car displays ABS light and speedometer does not work even after disconnecting battery. Dealer says I have to replace a computer now. Sounds like recall 04v289000 but my VIN is not included in that recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10160452, filed 2006-06, 120,000 miles“Everything started april last year and its one thing after another since. First my engine started stalling, while driving. One incident, I lost half a tank of gas within a 15 minute ride, which I have a 17 gallon tank. Then while driving on an expressway, it suddenly dropped from 70 to 20 before I could get over two lanes to get out of the way of traffic. Ive cleaned the throttle body, ive cleaned the camshaft actuator, ive replaced the air filter, fuel filter, and the oil twice within a 8 month period, and yet it still continues to stall. …”
NHTSA complaint #10510727, filed 2013-05, 165,000 miles“I own a 2002 Gmc Envoy. For the past year or so, I've been having trouble whenever I stop at a red light, the car starts to shake and sometimes turns off. I usually turn the car off and start it up again. On monday, july 27th, I was driving when my car suddenly shut down. Luckily I was able to get the car to a safe spot and no further damage was done to my car or other property. I tried starting the car again and it would not start. I had to get the car towed to a nearby mechanic. …”
NHTSA complaint #10279050, filed 2009-08, 181,000 miles“While passing another vehicle we lost engine power, no acceleration power, foot had gas pedal all the way to the floor. We were facing a car head on and a ravine on the left. The car we were passing realized there was a problem and we were able to manuver back into the right lane without being hit. We stopped and waited and then tried to restart and was able to have engine power and gas return. I called the dealership and they first told me it must have fixed itself. …”
NHTSA complaint #10038668, filed 2003-09, 30,000 milesRelated recalls
- 04V289000Jun 23, 2004Some sport utility vehicles equipped with an electronically controlled air suspension (ecas) have a condition in which the ecas may produce a brief electrical…Covers: GMC Envoy 2002, Oldsmobile Bravada 2002
Related 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…
- 10236164Apr 24, 2023This Preliminary information communicates information that will need to be provided to TAC to aid in diagnosing if a vehicle comes in with misfire and DTC Codes P0300 - P0308…
- 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.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 GMC Envoy
83 complaintsElectrical system
70 complaintsFuel system
56 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
52 complaintsAir bags
41 complaintsSuspension
35 complaintsExterior lighting
25 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsSeat belts
17 complaintsEngine
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 GMC Envoy
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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