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Gmc ENVOY XL brakes problems

45 complaint narratives mention brakes terms.

Key facts

594 owner complaints analyzed

8 distinct recall campaigns

70,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2002 to 2006 model years. Data snapshot: . 496 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Braking behavior evidence

45 of 594 complaints match this topic (7.6%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.

Owner report 10118332 · 2005-04-24 (April 24, 2005)

FOR I HAVE A 2002 GMC ENVOY THAT IS HAVING BRAKE PROBLEMS AND THE ANSWER THAT I WAS GETTING FROM THE DEALER WAS THAT MY BRAKES WERE LOW, WELL I CHANGED THEM AND THE PROBLEM IS STILL THERE, FOR AT TIMES WHEN HOLDING DOWN THE BRAKE THE PEDAL WILL STOP AND THEN DROP ABOUT AN EIGHT OF AN INCH ( AS IF THERE IS AIR IN THE LINES) AND I DON'T KNOW IF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ARE THOUGHT OF AS DANGEROUS, BUT I HAVE THEM TOO. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 28,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10118332 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10135224 · 2005-09-02 (September 2, 2005)

DT: 2002 GMC ENVOY XL - THE CONSUMER IS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE LARGER GMC VEHICLES THAT WERE RECALLED REGARDING THE ANTI- LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM. WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEED THE VEHICLE STARTING SLOWING DOWN AND LOCKED UP. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO THE DEALER. THE ANTI- LOCK BRAKES WERE REPAIRED ON THE TRUCK AT A COST OF $1400. THE CONSUMER HAD THE REPAIR DONE ABOUT A YEAR AGO. THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE ENVOY FOR THE ABS. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 63,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10135224 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10139111 · 2005-10-08 (October 8, 2005)

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM FAILURE AT 7,000 MILES : VEHICLE COMPUTER RELATED EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE / DAMAGED COMPONENTS AT 12,000 MILES STABILIZER BAR LINK FAILURES COMPLETE DASHBOARD GAUGE CLUSTER FAILURE REAR BRAKE DETERIORATION, HEAVY BRAKE DAMAGE PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR LOSS OF CONTROL POWER STEERING PUMP FAILURE TRANSMISSION MODULE/ FWD FAILURE BATTERY FAILURE CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE VALVE LIFTER TAPPING EMERGENCY BRAKE FAILURE SEAT BELT SHOULDER RESTRAINT LOCKUP, PASSENGER SIDE. *JB

Owner-reported narrative. 33,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10139111 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10140072 · 2005-10-18 (October 18, 2005)

BRAKE ROTORS RUST FROM THE INSIDE OUT.*JB

Owner-reported narrative. 35,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10140072 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10140713 · 2005-10-25 (October 25, 2005)

I WAS DRIVING ON MECHANICSVILLE ROAD AT 45 MPH AS IS THE SPEED LIMIT THERE. THE CAR LURCHED TO A STOPPED. THE EMERGENCY MESSAGE READ, "MAJOR BRAKE FAILURE, GO IMMEDIATELY TO THE DEALER. THE SERVICE MANAGER SAID HE HAD ONE SUCH INCIDENT WITH A GENTLEMAN EARLIER, AND IT WAS A BREAK IN THE GASKET LEAKING OIL ONTO THE BRAKE SENSOR SOAKING IT WITH OIL THAT LEAD TO THIS FAILURE. IT TURNS OUT THAT IS WHAT EXACTLY LEAD TO MY BRAKE FAILURE. THE GASKET BROKE AND LEAKED OIL ONTO THE BREAK SENSOR CAUSING THE BREAKS TO FAIL.

Owner-reported narrative. 65,097 miles reported. Look up ODI 10140713 at NHTSA ↗