2002 GMC Envoy XL Review
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
If you're looking for true seven-passenger capacity and serious cargo space in a midsize SUV, the Envoy XL has the competition beat.
Pros
Strong six-cylinder power, clean interior design, highest passenger and cargo room in its class.
Cons
Spongy suspension, numb steering, odd exterior proportions.
What's New for 2002
Debuting as a midyear addition to the Envoy lineup, the Envoy XL is an extended-wheelbase seven-passenger version of the standard Envoy.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
I love my Envoy
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2002 GMC Envoy XL SLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I love my Envoy! It has a lot of room (including a third row of seats), a moonroof, user settings for each driver, remote start, leather interior, and all kinds of things. I highly recommend this truck.. I love it!
Favorite Features
moonroof, individual user settings
Suggested Improvements
more "trunk" space would be nice
Good SUV
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2002 GMC Envoy XL SLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
Review
Great vehicle with great leg room in 3rd seat. The 4wd sometimes comes on with the switch in 2wd and they have replaced the switch once already. Has been very dependable with adequate power, nice luxury, and good handling. I will definately look to buy another GMC before anything else, including imports.
Favorite Features
3rd seat and extra cargo room with seat down.
Suggested Improvements
Wish the seats would fold flat to the floor. The plastic trim to the rear hatch will have to be replaced a second time.
Take a page from Toyota GM!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 7 | Build Quality: | 4 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2002 GMC Envoy XL SLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
Review
We purchased this vehicle in Aug of 2002. Mostly for the 3rd seat. Has been in shop countless times in 4.5 years, all kinds of electronic failures, connecting link replacements front and rear new AC compressor, window motors 4WD lights doing what ever it wants. The dual memory feature has been a joke! The passenger mirror is in a new position everytime you turn the key! The dealership as normal is less than helpful. Will definitely trade for a European or Asian AWD vehicle and never look back. Nice Job GM, you lost another one!!
Favorite Features
Room vs. overall size. Heated seats.
Suggested Improvements
Learn a lesson from the offshore automakers...quality, quality, quality!! It's not enough to jam every known feature and gizmo into a vehicle, they have to work for more than a year or so.
Affordable Luxury
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2002 GMC Envoy XL SLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I have owned this vehicle for over 4 years. I put on high mileage in local driving. Vehicle has been quite comfortable, with good shoulder room and comfortable seats.
Favorite Features
Good rear storage, heated seats.
Suggested Improvements
Annoying electronics failures.
Never Again...
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 5 | Fun-to-Drive: | 2 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 4 | Interior Design: | 5 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 2 | Exterior Design: | 5 | ||
Vehicle
2002 GMC Envoy XL SLE 4WD 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
Review
All the reviews you've read about reliability problems ARE TRUE. Thank God I bought the extended warranty. The dealerships have absolutely no committment to the product and service is horrible. Sadly, this seems to be the trend with all American made cars. I will never buy GM or Chrysler again (300M was a bigger nightmare) and I haven't been brave enough to venture Ford. Toyota (Lexus) or Honda (Acura) will be my next vehicles for a long time to come.
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
Pay attention to the details and quality.
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