2002 GMC ENVOY Electrical Systemignition Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical Systemignition Issues in the 2002 GMC ENVOY
6 electrical systemignition complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 GMC ENVOY. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical Systemignition Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, A TIRE WAS ON THE ROAD AND THE CONTACT SWERVED TO THE LEFT TO AVOID THE OBJECT HOWEVER, THE POWER STEERING ASSIST FAILED AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND FLIPPED APPROXIMATELY TEN TIMES AND CRASHED INTO A GUARD RAIL. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT WAS TAKEN TO A HOSPITAL WHERE THERE WERE INJURIES REPORTED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 65,000. UPDATED 09/05/14*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE IGNITION SWITCH MAY BE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. UPDATED 12/16/2014 *JS
THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE IGNITION IN MY 2002 GMC ENVOY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS ON THE KEY COMES OUT OF THE IGNITION AND IT IS NOT SUPPOSE TO. I NOTICED THAT GM HAS THE PROBLEM ONLINE AND FOUND OUT THE HARD WAY THAT MY VEHICLE HAS THIS PROBLEM BUT GM HAS NOT PUT THE 2002 GMC ENVOY ON THAT RECALL LIST AT ALL AND I HAVE ALREADY TALKED TO THEM ABOUT IT AND THEY DENY IT I HAVE THE EVNOY THAT THE RECALS ARE ON. ALL I GET IS THE RUN AROUND BY GM ABOUT THE RECALLS AND THEY WANT ME TO PAY FOR THEIR MISTAKES. THE ENVOY HAS 4+ OTHER RECALL ITEMS AS WELL THE GM COMPANY DON'T WANT TO TAKE RESPONSEABILITY FOR WHAT THEY LET HAPPEN AND THEY NEED TO BE HELD LIABLE FOR WHAT IS GOING ON WITH THE VEHICLES THEY MADE. *TR
I HAVE BEEN COMPLAINING OF MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH MY 2002 GMC ENVOY SINCE I PURCHASED IT IN 2002. THE MOST SERIOUS OF THESE IS THE FACT THAT MY ENGINE SEEMS TO IDLE VERY HIGH SOMETIMES AND MY GAUGES QUIT WORKING TEMPORARILY. ON 7/25/2005 I LOST ALL POWER TO MY VEHICLE WHILE IT WAS RUNNING. I LOST POWER STEERING BRAKES, ETC. AND HAD TO COAST TO SAFETY. I WAS VERY LUCKY THAT I DID NOT HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE OR CRASH. HAD THIS HAPPENED ON A BUSY HIGHWAY OR WHILE MY CHILDREN WERE IN THE CAR IT MAKES ME SICK TO THINK OF WHAT MAY HAVE HAPPENED.
AFTER NUMEROUS RECALLS ON MY 2002 ENVOY I WAS LEAVING FOR WORK AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE DASH LIT UP, HORN, RADIO, ALARM ALL WORKED, BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. I COULD MOVE GEAR SHIFT FROM P TO N AND IT STILL WOULD NOT START. I HAD TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED AT MY EXPENSE. I WAS TOLD GMC ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE DOESNT APPLY IF YOU HAVE AAA. DEALER SAID (ACCORDING TO THE COMPUTER CODES) THAT IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN A FAULTY INGITION SWITCH. THEY REPLACED IT BUT IT HAPPENED AGAIN. NOW THE DEALER SAID THERE ARE NO COMUPTER CODES THIS TIME SO THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHAT TO DO. IT HAS BEEN AT THE DEALER 10 DAYS NOW. EVERY TIME THE DEALER TURNS THE KEY IT STARTS UP WITH NO PROBLEM. I HAVE CONTACTED GMC ON A DAILY BASIS TO FIND OUT WHAT THEY PLAN ON DOING....
ENGINE NON-START PROBLEMS -- WAITING 15-20 MINUTES SEEMS TO CORRECT. WANDERING SIDE VIEW MIRRORS. RUBBING NOISE WHEN TURNING TIGHTLY. DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR MOVEMENT NOISE WHEN TURNING OVER BUMPS. SIDE MIRROR AIR NOISE. THE 1ST. TWO (2) PROBLEMS HAVE BEEN ONGOING, AND THE MOST CONCERNING, SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED NEW IN 2001. IT HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIRS TO TWO (2) GMC DEALERS NUMEROUS TIMES, AND AN IGNITION RECALL REPAIR WAS DONE AND THE DEALER ASSUMED IT WOULD CORRECT THE NON-START PROBLEM. IT DID UNTIL YESTERDAY. MORE IMPORTANTLY HOWEVER, SHORTLY AFTER THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED, GMC'S OWNER ASSISTANCE HELP HAS BEEN SOUGHT FOR THESE (2) PROBLEMS ASSUMING THEY MAY INFORM THE DEALER OF ENGINEERING FIXES, BUT TO NO AVAIL. *JB
THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. VEHICLE SHUTS OFF INTERMITTENTLY. VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED THIS PROBLEM FIVE TIMES. *AK
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Power Trainautomatic Transmission
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Electrical System
46 complaints
Air Bags
26 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
25 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
24 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
20 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
18 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
17 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
16 complaints
Engine
15 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
14 complaints
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
13 complaints
Exterior Lighting
12 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
12 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
12 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
11 complaints
Steering
11 complaints
Suspension
10 complaints
Power Train
8 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
7 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
7 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
7 complaints
Seat Belts
7 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
7 complaints
Unknown Or Other
7 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
7 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
6 complaints
Seats
6 complaints
Structurebody
6 complaints
Suspensionfront
6 complaints
Tires
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
5 complaints
Structure
5 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
5 complaints
Air Bagssidewindow
4 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
4 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
4 complaints
Fuel System Other
4 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
4 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
4 complaints
Structurebodydoor
4 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
3 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
3 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
3 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
3 complaints
Service Brakes
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
3 complaints
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
3 complaints
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
3 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
3 complaints
Visibilitywiper
3 complaints
Child Seat
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
2 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
2 complaints
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
2 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
2 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfront
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
2 complaints
Seat Beltsrearother
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
2 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
2 complaints
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspension System
2 complaints
Suspensionrear
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
2 complaints
Visibility
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanical
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
1 complaint
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemstank Assembly
1 complaint
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemstank Valvegauge
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingfog Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestorage
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipwheel Speed Sensortone Ring
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdifferential Proportional Valve
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuumhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringsair Suspension System
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Wheelshubcapcover
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint