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2006 GMC Envoy Denali XL Problems and Recalls

Owners filed 42 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 GMC Envoy Denali XL, most often about the fuel system (45% of complaints, typically around 60,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Envoy Denali XL model year since 2000.

Complaints42
Recalls0
Crashes reported2
Fires reported1
Injuries reported0

Most common 2006 GMC Envoy Denali XL problems

  1. Fuel system

    19 complaints · 45%

    Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: delivery.

    I am the owner of the GMC envoy denali, 2006 model vehicle. The gas tank sensor after a fillup began to malfunction. Specifically, the tank was filled, however, the gas tank fill indicator remained on empty. The failure of the sensor has caused the "check engine" light to come on and remain on.
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2011, at 60,000 miles
    The contact owns a 2006 GMC Envoy Denali XL. The contact stated that the check engine warning light illuminated. The fuel gauge also fluctuated between empty and full andwould not provide an accurate reading. The dealer was informed of the fialure and the contact was awaiting a service appointment. The manufacturer…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2011, at 55,000 miles

  2. Engine

    6 complaints · 14%

    Half of these problems showed up before 85,500 miles.

    Takata recall I have had to make many repairs on this vehicle. However, now the lifters in the engine collapsed. The vehicle only has about 87,000 miles on it. This is unacceptable. There have been many complaints about this vehicle and the lifters collapsing. We are a one income family and the repairs to this vehicle…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2017, at 85,287 miles
    The contact owns a 2006 GMC envoy denali. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the electronic stability control and traction control warning indicators began to illuminate. Immediately there was a substantial reduction in the speed rate. The failure occurred repeatedly whenever the vehicle was in operation. On two…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2011, at 67,000 miles

  3. Electrical

    6 complaints · 14%

    Half of these problems showed up before 109,000 miles.

    The contact owns a 2006 GMC Envoy Denali XL. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate over 40 MPH. The contact also stated that the engine and the low fuel warning lights illuminated although the fuel level was at max. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the throttle…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2013, at 128,623 miles
    While driving, in pitch black darkness on 6/10/2016 around 1:00 am, my headlights suddenly went off. The only way I could obtain lights was using the high beams. Low beams do not work and high beam only works in manual on/off mode. We checked the lamps and fuses. All are in excellent condition. I have no lights while…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2016, at 87,000 miles

  4. Transmission

    5 complaints · 12%

    Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles. Parts named most often: driveline.

    I was driving along interstate 69 near fort wayne in my leased 2006 GMC envoy denali with my boss on company business when a car from behind me pulled along side honking their horn and yelling for me to pull over and get out of my car because it was on fire. We immediately stopped, got out, and saw flames underneath…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2007, at 50,000 miles
    On may 3rd 2010, the truck just died in the middle of the road while driving home with my son at night. I had to quickly try to get to the side of the road without any power assist. The envoy would not start again, not even turn over. The shifter was locked and it could not even be put into neutral to push it over to…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2010, at 29,300 miles

  5. Brakes

    3 complaints · 7%

    Parts named most often: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip.

    Tl contact owns a 2006 GMC Envoy Denali XL. The stability track light came on and the antilock brakes engaged when the vehicle reduced speed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer previously and they reprogrammed the computer. The failure has recurred and the warning light illuminated again. The dealer does not know why…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2010, at 15,000 miles
    I was pulling up to park in a parking lot.I had total brake failure. The electronic safety features failed- and there was no stopping the envoy. I slid up the curb and into the building. The mechanic that repaired the envoy has a written report of the safety systems getting stuck half opened and the brake lines…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2015, at 164,000 miles

  6. Speed control

    3 complaints · 7%

    The contact owns a 2006 GMC Envoy Denali XL. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate over 40 MPH. The contact also stated that the engine and the low fuel warning lights illuminated although the fuel level was at max. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the throttle…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2013, at 128,623 miles

  7. Suspension

    3 complaints · 7%

    We own a 2006 GMC Envoy Denali XL we notice that the vehicle's rear suspension air ride air bags were deflating.know it got worst ,they deflate while driving, once they deflate completely while driving it makes it very dangerous to drive because all the weight sits on the back of the vehicle,whitch makes the front…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2015, at 59,000 miles
    While driving, in pitch black darkness on 6/10/2016 around 1:00 am, my headlights suddenly went off. The only way I could obtain lights was using the high beams. Low beams do not work and high beam only works in manual on/off mode. We checked the lamps and fuses. All are in excellent condition. I have no lights while…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2016, at 87,000 miles

  8. Lights

    3 complaints · 7%

    While driving, in pitch black darkness on 6/10/2016 around 1:00 am, my headlights suddenly went off. The only way I could obtain lights was using the high beams. Low beams do not work and high beam only works in manual on/off mode. We checked the lamps and fuses. All are in excellent condition. I have no lights while…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2016, at 87,000 miles
    Last night I noticed at a stop light that I did not have low beam headlights on. Very disconcerting. After I made my turn to exit the busy street, the headlights did come back on. After researching the issue, it is a known issue with gm. In fact, many cars were selectively recalled on this issue. Mine was not.…
    Owner report to NHTSA, 2017, at 157,000 miles

Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.

2006 GMC Envoy Denali XL recalls

NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.

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Questions about the 2006 GMC Envoy Denali XL

What are the most common problems with the 2006 GMC Envoy Denali XL?
By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (19 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles); engine (6 complaints, typically around 85,500 miles); electrical (6 complaints, typically around 109,000 miles).
How many recalls does the 2006 GMC Envoy Denali XL have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2006 GMC Envoy Denali XL. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
Is the 2006 a bad year for the GMC Envoy Denali XL?
It is the most complained-about Envoy Denali XL model year since 2000, with 42 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.

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