KnownCarProblems2006 GMC Envoy XL Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 109 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 GMC Envoy XL, most often about the fuel system (65% of complaints, typically around 57,500 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about Envoy XL model year since 2000 and has 5 recalls.
Most common 2006 GMC Envoy XL problems
Fuel system
71 complaints · 65%Half of these problems showed up before 57,500 miles. Parts named most often: storage, delivery.
Summary: I request that NHTSA open an investigation into the performance/reliability of the fuel level sensor installed in model year 2006 GMC Envoy XL vehicles. The fuel tank level sensor is defective and could result in vehicle running out of fuel, stall, and being rear ended by another vehicle. This almost happened…
Fuel tank gauge sensor doesn't work properly. This defect could result in someone running out of gas and being stranded or may even cause the vehicle to stall or not start at all.
Electrical
23 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 82,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, instrument cluster/panel, alternator/generator/regulator.
While vehicle was running, a burn smell eminitting from driver side door. Immediately brought vehicle to local repair shop for repair. They diagnosed the smell and window failure to the driver side master switch. The repair shop used original replacement part. This month again, my switch does not work and windows…
Have had to have the alternator repaired three times. First time 65,000 miles because of noise. Second time voltage regulator third time rear bearing. Had to have the onboard computer replace at 90,000 miles vehicle shut down and would not restart. Towed.
Visibility and wipers
8 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 109,500 miles. Parts named most often: power window devices and controls, defroster/defogger/hvac system.
Blower motor resistor has failed twice in three months. The second time the 7-wire harness from the controls that selects motor speed had slightly melted around the common wire. I believe this issue to be a fire hazard.
I own a 2006 GMC envoy and my daughter had gone out to get something out of the back. She closed the hatch and was standing there talking to my brother-in-law and the next thing you know, the whole back exploded out! It was horrifying. It sounded like a bomb going off! My daughter was shattered with glass but…
Engine
5 complaints · 5%Fuel gauge is not working properly, it will continously move from empty to full. ** 2nd complaint- I have had the engine rebuilt because of" intake manifold assembly failure" the part # is gm 12571609 and has failed twice. The last repair was 4-29-2011 the first repair was 9-15-2010 same part same problem. This repair…
I am so sick of my 06 GMC Envoy XL. I truly give up. I had the stabilitrak and reduced engine light come on my car for five months. I have replaced the steering wheel sensor, the throttle body, and had the relearn the idle thing done, to no avail. This makes my fourth time going to the dealer, because I thought they…
Stability control
5 complaints · 5%I am so sick of my 06 GMC Envoy XL. I truly give up. I had the stabilitrak and reduced engine light come on my car for five months. I have replaced the steering wheel sensor, the throttle body, and had the relearn the idle thing done, to no avail. This makes my fourth time going to the dealer, because I thought they…
Body and structure
4 complaints · 4%Parts named most often: body.
I own a 2006 GMC envoy and my daughter had gone out to get something out of the back. She closed the hatch and was standing there talking to my brother-in-law and the next thing you know, the whole back exploded out! It was horrifying. It sounded like a bomb going off! My daughter was shattered with glass but…
The liftgate of my 2006 GMC Envoy XL came apart from the body. The top plastic piece first started to appear not aligned with the actual liftgate. That continued to get worse over time and the rubber molding around the liftgate became warped. Eventually, within 3 months, the whole liftgate was not aligned and I was…
Lights
4 complaints · 4%This problem is with the rear door 3rd brake light spoiler. Brackets holding it on broke.. Believe it to be a design fault after talking with junkyards and dealers about the problem. Junkyards tell me that is a big called for item, but it is dealer supplied only. Safety risk of it flying off and striking another…
All exterior lights flicker and fail intermittently, usually while decelerating, or applying brakes. Has been happening for 18 months. Current mileage 155,000
Transmission
3 complaints · 3%Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
Tl contact owns a 2006 GMC Envoy XL. When the contact started the ignition, he heard a loud whining noise coming from the transmission. The failure occurred without warning whenever the vehicle was in operation. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 30,000 and current mileage was 37,000.
I own a 2006 GMC Envoy XL. Last may of 2009 I was driving on US state 30 with my children when the driver's side door start smoking vigorously without warning. Just as this happened the vehicle shut down in the middle of the highway while I was driving. I was able to restart the vehicle after a few attempts and remove…
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 XL recalls
Visibility and wipers: power window devices and controls
Risk: The protective coating may not eliminate the risk that the circuit board could short and result in a fire, even while the vehicle is unattended.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will install a new driver's door switch module, free of charge. The recall began on november 2, 2015. Owners may contact buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. Gm's number for this recall is 15700.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 buick rainier, chevrolet trailblazer and gmc envoy vehicles, and 2006 gmc envoy xl and chevrolet trailblazer ext vehicles. Fluid may enter into the driver's door master power window switch module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board, causing window switches to become inoperative. Previously, the affected vehicles may have had their master power window switch module treated with a protective coating, instead of having it replaced.
Lights: headlights
Risk: Headlamps that do not illuminate reduce the driver's ability to see the roadway and reduce the vehicle's visibility to oncoming vehicles, both of which increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hdm, free of charge. The recall began on may 17, 2016. Owners may contact buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. Gm's number for this recall is 14291.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2007 pontiac grand prix, 2006-2009 buick lacrosse, 2006-2007 buick rainier, chevrolet trailblazer, gmc envoy, 2006 chevrolet trailblazer ext, gmc envoy xl, 2006-2008 isuzu ascender, and saab 9-7x vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the headlamp driver module (hdm) may overheat and fail, causing the headlamps and daytime running lights to not illuminate.
Visibility and wipers: power window devices and controls
Risk: A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury. A fire could occur even while the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the part number on the door module, and install a new door module if necessary, free of charge. Parts for the remedy are not currently available. An interim letter was mailed to owners in august 2014. A second owner letter will be mailed when parts are available. Owners may contact gm customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (buick), 1-800-222-1020 (chevrolet), 1-800-462-8782 (gmc), 1-800-955-9007 (saab), and 1-800-255-6727 (isuzu). Gm's number for this recall is 14309. Note: this recall provides a new remedy for all vehicles covered by recall 13v-248.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 saab 9-7x; 2006 chevrolet trailblazer ext and gmc envoy xl; and 2006-2007 chevrolet trailblazer, gmc envoy, buick rainier and isuzu ascender vehicles. Fluid may enter the driver's door master power window switch module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board. A short may cause the power door lock and power window switches to function intermittently or become inoperative. The short may also cause overheating, which could melt components of the door module, producing odor, smoke, or a fire.
Visibility and wipers: power window devices and controls
Risk: A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury. A fire could occur even while the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.
Fix: Owners will be contacted and dealers will test the driver's door module. If the module is functioning properly, a protective coating will be applied. If the module is not functioning properly, it will be replaced. These repairs will be done free of charge. Gm will notify buick, chevrolet, and gmc owners, isuzu and saab will contact their respective owners. The recall began on august 2, 2013. Buick owners may contact the owner center at 1-800-521-7300, chevrolet owners at 1-866-694-6546, gmc owners at 1-866-996-9463, isuzu owners at 1-800-255-6727, and saab owners at 1-800-955-9007. Gm's campai
Full defect summary
General motors (gm) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 saab 9-7x; 2006 chevrolet trailblazer ext and gmc envoy xl; and 2006-2007 chevrolet trailblazer, gmc envoy, buick rainier and isuzu ascender vehicles. Fluid may enter the driver's door module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board. A short may cause the power door lock and power window switches to function intermittently or become inoperative. The short may also cause overheating, which could melt components of the door module, producing odor, smoke, or a fire.
Steering: hose, piping, and connections
Risk: If this were to occur, power steering assist would be lost and increased steering effort would be required. On vehicles equipped with hydro-boost power brakes, it could also result in loss of power brake assist and increased braking effort would be required. If the power steering fluid spray were to spray onto hot engine parts, an engine compartment fire could occur.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the power steering hose(s) for two suspect date codes and replace them if required. The recall will begin on october 14, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, buick at 1-866-608-8080, cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, isuzu at 1-800-255-6727, or hummer at 1-800-732-5493.
Full defect summary
Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with a power steering hose that is not to specification. Under extreme steering maneuvers, such as turning the steering wheel fully to the left or right while braking, the hose may fracture and leak fluid.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
Loss of headlights
Summary
The subject vehicles are model year (my) 2002-2009 chevrolet trailblazer, gmc envoy, 2004-2007 buick rainier, 2003-2008 isuzu ascender, 2005-2009 saab 9-7x, 2002-2004 oldsmobile bravada, 2003-2006 chevrolet ssr, 2005-2009 buick lacrosse, and 2006-2008 pontiac grand prix. This scope includes the trailblazer/envoy variants: 2002-2006 envoy xl/trailblazer ext and 2004-2005 envoy xuv. The original scope of this investigation was expanded to include all vehicles equipped with the subject headlight driver module (hdm). The focus of the investigation was to determine whether actions performed by general motors adequately addressed any unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety in the subject vehicle
Driver's master power window switch
Summary
On august 15, 2012 general motors (gm) announced a regional recall action (12v-406) involving model year (my) 2006-2007 chevrolet trailblazer, gmc envoy, buick rainier, isuzu ascender and my2005-2007 saab 9-7x vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the salt belt states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. The recall remedy requires the inspection and repair or replacement of the master power window switch, which gm refers to as a driver door module (ddm). At the same ti
Fuel level gauge system failure
Summary
The office of defects investigation has received 668 complaints alleging inaccurate fuel gauge reading while driving in model year 2005-07 chevrolet trailblazer, gmc envoy, buick rainier, and saab 9-7x vehicles.of the 668 complaints, 58 incidents were alleged to result in a vehicle stall.of the 58 stalling incidents, 43 complaints reported stalling because the fuel level reading indicated more fuel availability than what is actually in the fuel tank. One complaint alleged a vehicle crash after the vehicle stalled while exiting the interstate, became disabled, and was struck from behind.summarily, the complaints show an apparent increasing trend, with most complaints received within the past
Questions about the 2006 GMC Envoy XL
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 GMC Envoy XL?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: fuel system (71 complaints, typically around 57,500 miles); electrical (23 complaints, typically around 82,000 miles); visibility and wipers (8 complaints, typically around 109,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2006 GMC Envoy XL have?
- 5 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from September 24, 2015 (visibility and wipers). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2006 a bad year for the GMC Envoy XL?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Envoy XL model year since 2000, with 109 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.