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2002 GMC Envoy Seats Problems

Complaints
9about this part
Share
2%of 487 total for the year
Median mileage
36,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the seats of the 2002 GMC Envoy, 2% of the 487 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,000 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.

“The steering is a little sporadic at speeds 70 or higher or chachi.there is a lot of play in the steering mechanism you have to hold it with both hands to try to get some type of correction in the in the stability of the vehicle. I can't upload photographs or something I I don't know anything about.”

NHTSA complaint #11290129, filed 2019-12, 36,000 miles

“A day after replacing the battery, while driving, the driver seat started readjusting and heating on its own so I turned on air conditioner to compensate since I had no idea what to do about the seat while driving. When I did, rear passengers said the rear vents started blowing heat, and a strange clicking noise was heard in the right rear panel, so I shut off the air, opened the windows and clicking and heat subsided. …”

NHTSA complaint #10568033, filed 2014-03, 114,157 miles

“Transmission does not work properly. Have had it repaired twice, but still vibrates, and fails to move vehicle forward at times, from a dead stop. Is very dangerous at intersections where moving quickly is imperative. Also wiring problems which operate various remote instruments (mirrors, seats, etc.) fear of fire. Rear door latch was replaced - clicks locked/unlocked while driving. Seats move on their own while driving.”

NHTSA complaint #10013684, filed 2003-03, 22,000 miles

“The drivers side rear seat bottom cushion has 2 latch hooks protruding from the floor and openings for 2 latches but only 1 latch is installed. Told by dealer that all envoys are that way. Seat wobbles and tider-todders when 1 passenger sits in the middle position and another in the driver's rear.”

NHTSA complaint #755810, filed 2001-12

“Transmission does not seem to downshift; loud fan noise with loss of power; hard shift into gear from start; missing rear seat latch to hold down seat and easily wobbles when shaken; hook for latch is present but no latch present seems to be design flaw.”

NHTSA complaint #755863, filed 2001-12

Seats: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200721%
200551%
200462%
200331%
200292%
200015%

Other parts of the 2002 GMC Envoy

Engine cooling
88 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
83 complaints
Electrical system
70 complaints
Fuel system
56 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
52 complaints
Air bags
41 complaints
Suspension
35 complaints
Exterior lighting
25 complaints
Brakes
24 complaints
Steering
20 complaints
Body and structure
20 complaints
Seat belts
17 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2002 GMC Envoy

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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