MYRModel Year Report

2006 GMC Envoy

● Typical for this model
2006 GMC Envoy
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

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
352
Recalls
9

Campaigns on file for 2006

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Fuel system, gasoline

38% of complaints

Complaints per year

1995: 1 complaint 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 19 complaints 1999: 9 complaints 1999 2000: 22 complaints 2001: 5 complaints 2001 2002: 487 complaints 2003: 393 complaints 2003 2004: 367 complaints 2005: 488 complaints 2006: 352 complaints 2006 352 2007: 219 complaints 2008: 77 complaints 2009: 17 complaints 2009
1995: 1 complaint 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 19 complaints 1998 1999: 9 complaints 1999 2000: 22 complaints 2000 2001: 5 complaints 2001 2002: 487 complaints 2002 2003: 393 complaints 2003 2004: 367 complaints 2004 2005: 488 complaints 2005 2006: 352 complaints 2006 352 2007: 219 complaints 2007 2008: 77 complaints 2008 2009: 17 complaints 2009
1995: 1 complaint 1995 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 19 complaints 1998 1999: 9 complaints 1999 2000: 22 complaints 2000 2001: 5 complaints 2001 2002: 487 complaints 2002 2003: 393 complaints 2003 2004: 367 complaints 2004 2005: 488 complaints 2005 2006: 352 complaints 2006 352 2007: 219 complaints 2007 2008: 77 complaints 2008 2009: 17 complaints 2009

2006: 352 complaints

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YearComplaints
19951
19962
19971
199819
19999
200022
20015
2002487
2003393
2004367
2005488
2006352
2007219
200877
200917

Known problem areas

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

Fuel system, gasoline

38% · 135 reports

Most commonly citing fuel pump and delivery.

Electrical system

26% · 90 reports

Most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and switch.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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Had problems with the heater's blower motor not blowing or sometimes blowing but not on every speed. Looked up issue on youtube and found many videos of the same issue and the videos showed them having to replace the heater's blower motor resister.

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-01-18

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that burning fumes emitted into the vehicle and the security system light illuminated. As a result, the engine failed to start up.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-09-06

I parked my car and went into a store and when I came out I could smell a burning smell. My car would not unlock from the drivers door and when I got into my car I seen that my electrical panel on the drivers side blew up.

NHTSA ODI report, 2008-12-24

Exterior lighting

14% · 50 reports

Most commonly citing headlights and turn signal.

CRASHFIREINJURY
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The contact owns a 2006 GMC Envoy. The contact stated while driving with the low beam headlights engaged, the low beams headlights failed to illuminate, causing a reduced visibility of the roadway.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-09-03

Fuel/propulsion system

9% · 32 reports

Engine

6% · 20 reports
FIRE
Show complaint excerpts

Radiator and transmission went while driving on a highway. My mechanic told me the part that failed never fails and he was shocked that it did.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-12-31

Also filed under Power train

Air bags deflated without warning while driving. Engine misfire for no reason. Had them checked at automove shop.

NHTSA ODI report, 2024-07-19

Also filed under Air bags

Safety timeline

9 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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    2005-10-14Steering05V455000 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…

    Remedy: 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…

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    2006-03-31Equipment05V552000 Certain trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire selection and rims." These vehicles were shipped with tire and…

    Remedy: Owners will be provided with corrected labels and installation instructions. At the customer's option, a dealer can install the label for them. The recall began on March 31, 2006. Owners may…

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    2006-11-06Air bags06V417000 Certain vehicles originally built with cloth seats that were equipped with an automatic air bag passenger sensing system and later reupholstered with aftermarket leather seat cover kits are involved.

    Remedy: Because a replacement leather seat cover that is compatible with the passenger sensing system is not available, General Motors (GM) will repurchase these vehicles in accordance with the terms stated…

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    2007-02-16Exterior lighting07E014000 Certain maxzone headlight assemblies, depo brand, p/no 335-1120L-as, sold for use as aftermarket equipment for the above listed passenger vehicles. During production the lamp housing shape deformed…

    Remedy: Maxzone will notify owners and offer reimbursement for any noncompliant headlights. The recall began on February 16, 2007. Owners may contact maxzone at 909-822-3288.

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    2010-01-07Defect petitionClosed 2011-05-23 Fuel Level Gauge System Failure
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    2012-06-11Engineering analysisClosed 2013-06-21 Driver's Master Power Window Switch
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    2013-02-26Electrical system, visibility12V406000 General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, SAAB 9-7x, and Isuzu Ascender…

    Remedy: Parts for this recall are expected to available in March 2013. GM will notify Buick, Chevrolet, and GMC owners when parts are available. Buick owners may contact the owner center at…

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    2013-08-02Electrical system, visibility13V248000 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…

    Remedy: 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…

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    2014-10-03Visibility14V404000 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.

    Remedy: 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.

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    2015-11-02Visibility15V599000 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.

    Remedy: 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.

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    2016-05-17Exterior lighting15V519000 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...

    Remedy: 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.

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    2017-04-24Recall queryClosed 2021-03-29 Loss of Headlights

Buy-smart checklist

2006 GMC Envoy — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel system, gasoline: 135 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 90 reports on file for this year.
  • Exterior lighting: 50 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 05V455000 · Steering
  • Recall 05V552000 · Equipment
  • Recall 06V417000 · Air bags
  • Recall 07E014000 · Exterior lighting
  • Recall 12V406000 · Electrical system, visibility
  • Recall 13V248000 · Electrical system, visibility
  • Recall 14V404000 · Visibility
  • Recall 15V599000 · Visibility
  • Recall 15V519000 · Exterior lighting
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FAQ

Is the 2006 GMC Envoy reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 GMC Envoy is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2006 GMC Envoy?
The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2006 GMC Envoy have?
9 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.