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2002 GMC Envoy XL vs 2004 GMC Envoy XL

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2002 GMC Envoy XL2004 GMC Envoy XL
NHTSA complaints70187
Recall campaigns31
Service bulletins (TSBs)101137
Investigations54
Crash reports26
Fire reports36
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)15–1615–16
Median reported mileage65,049 mi68,500 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentGMC Envoy XLGMC Envoy XL
Electrical System1381
Fuel System, Gasoline1320
Power Train1320
Exterior Lighting1111
Engine and Engine Cooling415
Visibility59
Vehicle Speed Control39
Service Brakes, Hydraulic65

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling011
Check engine light010

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.