2002 GMC ENVOY Exterior Lighting Problems

12 NHTSA complaints on file

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Exterior Lighting Issues in the 2002 GMC ENVOY

12 exterior lighting complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 GMC ENVOY. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Exterior Lighting Complaints

#11515298 |
There are previously fixed recalls starting to pop up one at a time if they were fixed they wouldnt be back causing problems can someone check into this and let me know something I drive a 02 gmc envoy slt 4x4 4.2l. The mileage is unknown due to instrument cluster not working on the DIC settings.I purchased under the pretenses it only had 188000 miles but ive seen higher milage on some shop records also the Center console lid dont latch and other things I cant think of at the moment
#11271220 |
DRIVING AT NIGHT AND HEADLIGHTS ON LOW BEAM AND THEN THEY'LL SHUT OFF.
#11164035 |
HEAD LIGHTS WILL ALL AT ONCE GO OFF WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT. I'VE REPLACED THE HDM RELAY AND IT WORKED FINE FOR A FEW MONTHS AND THEN IT DONE IT AGAIN.
#10825609 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM CAMBER ON THE FRONT AND REAR TIRES WERE WORN DOWN ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION CAUSING THE TIRES TO HAVE TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED WHERE IT WAS CONCLUDED THAT THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 206,000.
#10806238 |
HEADLIGHT LOW BEAMS SUDDENLY TURNED OFF WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT NIGHT. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED, THEY TURNED BACK ON AFTER A FEW SECONDS. THE NEXT YEAR IT HAPPENED, THEY STAYED OFF UNTIL PULLING OVER, TURNING OFF THE CAR AND RESTARTING IT. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED BY OTHERS ON THE INTERNET, AND SEEMS TO BE RESTRICTED TO THE CHEVY TRAILBLAZER AND GMC ENVOY. THE REPORTED FIX IS TO REPLACE THE LOW BEAM RELAY.
#10758921 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE LOW BEAM HEAD LAMP FAILED TO FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS AND THE CONTACT INDEPENDENTLY REPLACED THE HARNESS CONNECTOR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
#10628449 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE LIGHT AND THE DRIVERS SIDE DAY HEADLIGHT FAILED. THE CONTACT WAS MADE AWARE THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07E014000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
#10355200 |
2002 GMC ENVOY HEADLIGHTS INTERMITTENT FLUCTUATES AND/OR STOP WORKING (LOW BEAMS ONLY) WHILE DRIVING CAR AT NIGHT. OCCURS AT ALL HEADLIGHT SETTINGS, AT ALL TIMES OF THE DAY/NIGHT, ALMOST EVERY TIME THE HEADLIGHTS ARE USED AND DOES NOT RESOLVE ITSELF UPON TRYING CAR ON/OFF. *TR
#10311242 |
2002 GMC ENVOY HEADLIGHTS INTERMITTENT FLUCTUATES AND/OR STOP WORKING (LOW BEAMS ONLY) WHILE DRIVING CAR AT NIGHT. OCCURS AT ALL HEADLIGHT SETTINGS, AT ALL TIMES OF THE DAY/NIGHT, ALMOST EVERY TIME THE HEADLIGHTS ARE USED AND DOES NOT RESOLVE ITSELF UPON TRYING CAR ON/OFF. PROBLEM STARTED AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRED, APPROXIMATELY 2005. GNC DEALERSHIP AND INDEPENDENT AUTO MECHANICS UNABLE TO DETERMINE SOURCE PROBLEM DUE TO INTERMITTENT OF PROBLEM. PROBLEM CONTINUED UNTIL 2010 WHEN LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FINALLY WENT OUT COMPLETELY AND NO LONGER WORKED AT ALL. FIX WAS HEADLIGHT MODULE. HEADLIGHT MODULE POSSIBLY DAMAGED BY VOLTAGE FLUCTUATIONS COMING ELSEWHERE IN VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. OLD PART IS NOT AVAILABLE. PART WAS REPLACED AT STUART GMC IN STUART, FLORIDA. THE CONSEQUENCE IS NO HEADLIGHTS WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT SO UNABLE TO DRIVE CAR AT NIGHT OR WORST, THE DANGER OF THE HEADLIGHTS GOING OUT WHILE DRIVING (WHICH HAPPENED ALL THE TIME) AND DRIVING...
#10285896 |
THE REAR BRAKE LIGHTS ARE OUT AS WELL AS THE PASSENGER SIDE FOG LIGHT. I NEED TO CONFIRM THAT THIS IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM, I HAVE MET 2 ADDITIONAL OWNERS OF GMC ENVOYS THAT ARE EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEMS. *TR
#10266504 |
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 GMC ENVOY. THE BRAKE LIGHT IN THE REAR WINDOW FEELS OUT OF POSITION AND THIS OCCURRED OFTEN ON THIS YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THIS WAS NOT A MAJOR ISSUE. THE SAFETY RISK WAS EVIDENT WHEN THE CONTACT FAILED TO PASS INSPECTION DUE TO THE BROKEN BRAKE LIGHT. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 95,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.
#10230053 |
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT WILL RANDOMLY JUMP FROM 2 WHEEL DRIVE TO 4 WHEEL DRIVE WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING THE CAR TO BECOME IDLE AND YOU MUST TURN THE CAR OFF COMPLETELY. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHERE HE REPLACED THE BRAKES AND CHECKED THE WHEELS AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. SHE IS ALSO EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT IT LOCKS WHEN FASTENED. SHE TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALER AND THEY INFORMED HER THAT IT WAS NO LONGER COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND ANY REPAIRS MADE WOULD BE AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. THE VEHICLE IS ALSO EXPERIENCING EXTERIOR LIGHT FAILURE, BOTH HEADLIGHTS BURNED OUT WITHIN WEEKS APART AND THEY WERE REPLACED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 86,000 (SC) UPDATED 06/25/08. *CN...

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Power Trainautomatic Transmission 49 complaints 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 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 Systemignition 6 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
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