2002 GMC Envoy GMC Envoy 2002

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2002 GMC Envoy repairs by problem area

Engine (31%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (8%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (19%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)

Other (7%)

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2002 GMC Envoy suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (18%)

$500 - $999 (27%)

$100 - $499 (14%)

< $100 (41%)

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Chart based on 22 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV, ext.

270-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

145000 mi

US $433
Power steering pump. 

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2002 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV

270-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD

151000 mi

US $650
Air suspension leaked down overnight. 
165000 mi

US $675
Replace ball joints and front stabilizer links. 

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2002 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV

270-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range

114330 mi

US $700
Replace front struts, mounting brackets, heavy duty shock absorbers, strut mounts 
122963 mi

US $543
Replaced front and rear sway bars with after-market (stiffer) sway bars 
151447 mi

US $2196
Replace front suspension lower control arms and bushings 
181295 mi

US $203
RF outer tie rod loose, replaced. RF outer tie rod loose, replaced. 
187000 mi

US $879
Wheel bearings replaced + alignment 
193440 mi

C $20
replaced front sway bar bushings 
115300 mi

US $1100
Right rear level sensor and both rear air springs had given up the ghost with all these miles and were replaced so that the air suspension works correctly again. 
92000 mi

US $50
Replaced rear stabilizer bar end links due to rattle. 
98000 mi

US $75
Replaced R/F wheel bearing. 
102000 mi

US $45
Replaced rear sway bar bracket 
109000 mi

US $37
Replaced both outer tie rod ends 
122300 mi

US $440
Replaced both front upper and lower control arms, ball joints, and bushings, and both inner tie rods. 
51000 mi

US $635
Rear stabilizer bars needed replaced or vehicle would not have passed inspection. 
53000 mi

US $1200
Replaced to worn front stabilizer bar. 
84700 mi

US $750
Heard a squeaky noise underneath the car. Dealer diagnosed a bad lower control arm bushing. Part replaced and repair successful. No further noises noted, car runs and drives fine. 
362000 mi

US $2200
shocks (4); ball joints; 
127000 mi

US $445
Left suspension air bag had a leak in it, had to be replaced. I now suspect the right side has a very tiny leak in it also. 
50720 mi

C $2400
ball joints worn out already. 
63220 mi Just after I finished a survey the Envoy was doing well, I noticed steering fluid on my garage floor. Yep, 100,000KM (60,000miles) and PS needs work.  

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2002 GMC Envoy Suspension Problems

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