2002 Chevrolet Envoy Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Envoy years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Chevrolet Envoy. That is the most of any Envoy model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is air bags (4 complaints, 18%), typically at around 134,056 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 22owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Chevrolet Envoy problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 4 | 18% | 134,056 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 14% | 112,044 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 14% | 13,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 14% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 14% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 9% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 5% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 5% | 1,800 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Chevrolet Envoy recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Chevrolet Envoy.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Fuel filter quick connect fitting (RQ02010) — opened Jul 19, 2002, closed Nov 21, 2002, led to recall 02V121001.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 (na) chevrolet envoy. The contact stated that the air bag indicator illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 178,111.
Fumes came inside of the car because the fuel tank leaks....could be running or stationary...
Fuel leaking from above the tank. Seems to be puddeling on top and spill off during turns and acceleration. In parked position, fuel drips at a fast pace estimated at 1 drip per second. Leak is aggressive and poses an extreme danger and possible loss of life.
Tl* the contact owned a 2002 chevrolet envoy. While driving approximately 40 mph, the driver lost control of the vehicle, slid off the road, and crashed into a tree. The air bags did not deploy. The driver sustained unknown injuries and required medical attention. A police report was not filed. The…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 chevrolet envoy. The contact stated that the driver side master power switch for the windows and doors failed. The contact mentioned that the windows failed to open or close. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number…
Other Chevrolet Envoy years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 22 | 0 |
| 1998 Envoy | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Chevrolet Envoy?
Owners most often report air bags, electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Chevrolet Envoy?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Chevrolet Envoy a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Envoy model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.