2002 GMC Envoy SLT review from North America
"Overpriced for level of quality. There are better values out there."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
No Serious issues, but the memory mirrors consistently lose their position and seem to aim wherever they feel like. I have had the mirrors reprogrammed twice and the actuators replaced once, and they are still aiming wherever they like.
Engine needed to be reprogrammed quite often to correct issues with stalling when cold and wheel turned fully in one direction.
Fan clutch needed to be replaced to prevent a "roaring engine" and lack of power when the engine was cold.
Leather seats are very cheap and prone to cracking no matter how often you clean and moisturize the leather. When the rear seat is folded forward, the seat pushes against the center console which can severely scratch the leather and leave an indentation in the seat.
The auto climate control will automatically turn the A/C on when engaged, which will kill your mileage.
Vehicle leans too much when cornering, which combined with a lack of side supports in the seats leaves you feeling like you will slide off the seat if you are going a little too fast.
General comments?
Engine offers a good compromise between performance and mileage. Without the A/C running I get about 20 hwy 15 city and 17.5 overall. With the A/C on, this will drop to about 15 or 16 mpg overall.
The front seats are fairly comfortable except for the lack of side support. Center console is cheap and squeaks.
Onstar and Bose stereo systems limit ability to put after-market stereo equipment in.
Gets along great in the snow!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.2 I-6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 8 miles |
| Most recent distance | 42500 miles |
| Date of Entry | 5th October, 2005 |

