MYRModel Year Report

2006 GMC Envoy Denali XL

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2006 GMC Envoy Denali XL
RENDERED 2026-11-01T11:41:28.225Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
42
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Fuel system, gasoline

31% of complaints

Complaints per year

2006: 42 complaints 2006 42
2006: 42 complaints 2006 42
2006: 42 complaints 2006 42

2006: 42 complaints

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YearComplaints
200642

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Fuel system, gasoline

31% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing fuel pump and delivery.

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While driving, check engine light came on. Fuel tank gauge started to continually shift from whatever state the fuel tank was in to empty then after some time revert back to normal fuel capacity at the time.

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-10-15

Electrical system

14% · 6 reports

Engine

12% · 5 reports
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2006 GMC envoy denali. Consumer writes in regards to dropped valve.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-08-31

Vehicle goes into reduced engine power mode unexpectedly while driving with no prior warning.

NHTSA ODI report, 2013-01-04

Power train

12% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing differential unit.

FIRE
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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...

NHTSA ODI report, 2007-03-04

Service brakes

10% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and electric.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-02-04

Also filed under Structure

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2010-01-07Defect petitionClosed 2011-05-23 Fuel Level Gauge System Failure

Buy-smart checklist

2006 GMC Envoy Denali XL — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel system, gasoline: 13 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 6 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 5 reports on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2006 GMC Envoy Denali XL reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 GMC Envoy Denali XL?
The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 GMC Envoy Denali XL have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.