2006 GMC Envoy Xl Problems
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2006 GMC Envoy Xl.
Worst 2006 GMC Envoy Xl Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Gasoline Fuel System
Electrical Faults
Fuel System, Other
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 GMC Envoy Xl.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline Fuel System | 58 | — | — | 65,383 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 20 | — | 2 | 83,017 mi | |
| Fuel System, Other | 7 | — | — | 66,160 mi | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 5 | — | — | 107,067 mi | |
| Fuel System | 5 | — | — | 100,087 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Visibility | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| Airbags | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Module | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Door | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structure:Body:Hatchback/Liftgate | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| Traction Control System | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2006 GMC Envoy Xl
4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~817,365 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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2006 GMC Envoy Xl — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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