2006 Gmc Envoy Xl problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Gasoline (57) · Electrical System (10) · Fuel System, Other (7)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
94 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (4)
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls 2015-09-24 · campaign 15V599000 · 9,932 vehicles
Defect: 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 coatin
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.
Exterior Lighting:headlights 2015-08-14 · campaign 15V519000 · 429,170 vehicles
Defect: 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.
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.
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls 2014-07-02 · campaign 14V404000 · 184,611 vehicles
Defect: 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 ove
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 t
Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls 2013-06-13 · campaign 13V248000 · 193,652 vehicles
Defect: 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 comp
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
Service bulletins (646)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2025-05-30 · PIT5074R · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about the use of j-35616-64b and mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
Unknown Or Other 2024-09-09 · 02-00-89-002X · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on when and how to submit a field product report (fpr) (u.s. and canada dealers only).
Unknown Or Other 2024-09-06 · PIT3271P · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. general motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. technician s
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What owners report
2019-05-30 · Structure:body · 160,000 mi · 💥 crash“on highway us-31 in muskegon county michigan, vehicle (envoy) was at almost a complete stop for a vehicle stopped ahead when struck from behind by another vehicle travelling at 70+ mph. the envoy was then pushed into the vehicle in front of the envoy. the envoy suffered major rear end damage and severe front end damage. none of the front airbags…”
2019-05-07 · Steering“steering wheel locks. it cannot be turned to the right as it will cause the entire care to swerve. when reversing the car turns in the opposite direction of where you are turning. i'm backing into traffic and have to manually pull the steering wheel as if there is a power steering issue. engine light came on day after purchase indicating i need cat…”
2019-05-01 · Electrical System · 198,000 mi“2006 gmc envoy engine shuts off while driving code po601 find out it's the pcm…”
2018-02-05 · Wheels · 189,000 mi · 💥 crash“i purchased this vehicle with new tires on it. excessive tire wear was starting on the drivers side tire before the year mark of me purchasing it. there was no recalls open on that time that we could find. i have had to replace the fog lights on several occasions. it had electrical short that no one seemed to find and there was no way to locate wit…”
2017-11-27 · Visibility/Wiper · 161,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy xl. the contact stated that the front driver's side door switch failed. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v599000 (visibility). the vehicle was taken to city buick gmc (43-60 northern blvd, long island city, ny 11101 at (347) 670-4210) and repaired; however, the failure recurred. the…”
2017-05-06 · Engine · 181,000 mi“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 could fix it. i have always boug…”
2016-09-13 · Visibility/Wiper · 170,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy xl. the contact stated that the front driver side power window switch failed to operate intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the contact mentioned that the vehicle was previously serviced per nhtsa campaign number: 14v404000 (visibility). t…”
2016-07-25 · Electrical System:alternator/Generator/Regulator · 123,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy xl. while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. in order to restart the vehicle, the contact would have to jumpstart the battery. shortly after charging the battery, the failure recurred. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the vehicle. the contact too…”
2016-07-18 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 166,572 mi“driving on the highway after putting fuel in and fuel gauge suddenly shows empty and my vehicle stalled. the fuel guage would then show full at times then empty. now it shows empty all the time and has stalled 3 more times while driving in traffic.…”
2015-12-03 · Exterior Lighting · 115,000 mi“all exterior lights flicker and fail intermittently, usually while decelerating, or applying brakes. has been happening for 18 months. current mileage 155,000…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.