2006 Gmc ENVOY problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
352 owner complaints analyzed
8 distinct recall campaigns
76,361 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 model year. Data snapshot: . 294 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel System, Gasoline is the most frequently named component, appearing in 133 of 352 complaints (37.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 56 | 15.9% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 38 | 10.8% |
| Engine operation | 33 | 9.4% |
| Steering behavior | 22 | 6.3% |
| Braking behavior | 17 | 4.8% |
| Transmission and shifting | 7 | 2.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 133 |
| Electrical System | 87 |
| Exterior Lighting | 46 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 32 |
| Engine | 20 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 15 |
| Steering | 13 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 12 |
Fuel System, Gasoline: 133; Electrical System: 87; Exterior Lighting: 46; Fuel/Propulsion System: 32; Engine: 20; Visibility/Wiper: 15; Steering: 13; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 12
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 8 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 53 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 79 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 65 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 65 |
| 150,000 and above | 24 |
Under 25,000: 8; 25,000 to 49,999: 53; 50,000 to 74,999: 79; 75,000 to 99,999: 65; 100,000 to 149,999: 65; 150,000 and above: 24
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (79). 58 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 46 |
| 2011 | 92 |
| 2012 | 41 |
| 2013 | 22 |
| 2014 | 34 |
| 2015 | 36 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 3 |
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 3 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2026 | 2 |
2006: 2; 2007: 2; 2008: 6; 2009: 10; 2010: 46; 2011: 92; 2012: 41; 2013: 22; 2014: 34; 2015: 36; 2016: 14; 2017: 14; 2018: 10; 2019: 7; 2020: 3; 2021: 5; 2022: 3; 2023: 1; 2024: 2; 2026: 2
Pattern summary
Fuel System, Gasoline leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 56 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 38 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 33 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10218435 · 2008-02-18 (February 18, 2008)
STARTING IN DECEMBER 2007 EVERY TIME I FILL MY GAS TANK THE SENSOR LIGHT COMES ON AND STAYS ON, AFTER A FEW MILES THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. THE GAS GAUGE READS EMPTY, THEN IT WILL READ SOMETHING ELSE. SO I HAVE TO ALWAYS RESET MY MILEAGE SO THAT I KNOW HOW FAR I HAVE WENT. THIS GMC IS ONLY 2 YEARS OLD. IT DRIVES ME NUTS WITH THIS PROBLEM. IT WILL FINALLY RESET TO WHERE THE LIGHT GOES OFF AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WILL GO OFF. FOR A COUPLE OF DAYS THEN I HAVE TO FILL IT AGAIN. I ALMOST DREAD GOING TO PUT GAS IN. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 56,098 miles reported. Look up ODI 10218435 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10245420 · 2008-10-14 (October 14, 2008)
MY 2006 GMC ENVOY'S GAS GAUGE HAS BEEN FLUCTUATING FROM EMPTY TO FULL ON FILL UPS FOR OVER 2 MONTHS AND NOW IT IS STUCK ON EMPTY EVEN WHEN TANK IS FILLED. MY MECHANIC SAID IT WOULD COST $800 TO REPLACE THE FUEL SENDING UNIT AND FUEL PUMP. MANY OTHER OWNERS HAVE SIMILAR ISSUES. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 46,130 miles reported. Look up ODI 10245420 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10239281 · 2008-08-22 (August 22, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT SMELLED A BURNING ODOR COMING FROM THE VEHICLE AND PARKED IT OVERNIGHT. THE FOLLOWING MORNING, THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM WOULD NOT OPERATE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS A HEATING RESISTOR THAT MELTED SOME OF THE WIRES IN THE IGNITION SYSTEM. THE WIRING HARNESS WAS REPLACED AND THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT NOT TO ACTIVATE THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM ON LOW POWER; ONLY MEDIUM AND HIGH DUE TO THE POWER NEEDED BY THE BLOWER WHEN RUNNING ON LOW. AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE WIRING …
Owner-reported narrative. 26,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10239281 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10252743 · 2008-12-24 (December 24, 2008)
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. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 30,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10252743 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10238047 · 2008-08-13 (August 13, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC ENVOY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED AND THE ENGINE STALLED INTERMITTENTLY. PRIOR TO THE FAILURES, THE ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE INTAKE VALVE, HEAD GASKET, TIMING BELT, AND CYLINDER HEAD. THE FAILURES RECURRED ON A SEPARATE OCCASION. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY NOT BEING DRIVEN DUE TO THE SAFETY RISK INVOLVED. THE CONTACT WILL TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TE…
Owner-reported narrative. 14,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10238047 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10298669 · 2010-01-08 (January 8, 2010)
STABILITRAC AND/OR ABS SYSTEM ENGAGES WHEN NOT NECESSARY SUCH AS DRIVING ON DRY, STRAIGHT PAVEMENT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. CAUSES VEHICLE TO DECELERATE SUDDENLY AND ALMOST LOSE CONTROL WHEN BRAKES ACTIVATE AND MOTOR RETARDS. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ALSO FLUXUATES (ALTIMETER BOUNCES FROM LOW TO HI) CAUSING A LOSS OF POWER WITH ASSOCIATED LOSS OF STEERING, LIGHTS, BRAKING CONTROLS, AT ANY SPEED. PROBLEM HAS BEEN INCREASING (FREQUENCY & SEVERITY) FROM JULY, 2009 TO PRESENT (JAN, 2010). DEALER SHOP DID STABILITRAC TSB FIRMWARE UPGRADE (AND CHARGED ME) W/O COR…
Owner-reported narrative. 50,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10298669 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10323283 · 2010-04-01 (April 1, 2010)
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ACCOMPANIED BY ENGINE CUT-OFF WHEN COLD WEATHER SINCE NOVEMBER 2009. TWICE GMC DEALERSHIP COULDN'T DUPLICATE ISSUE AND NO IDEA FOR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. NEW DEVELOPMENT OF FUEL GAUGE FAILURE EACH TIME OF GAS FILL-UP ACCOMPANIED BY FLUCTUATING FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR. CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM GAS PEDAL FOR 3 YEARS WITH INCREASING FREQUENCY. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INCLUDING GAUGES, SPEEDOMETER, POWER STEERING NOISE, CRUISE CONTROL SEEM TO BE HAVING ISSUES. DEALERSHIP CLAIMS NO RECALLS, BUT ELECTRICAL ISSUES APPEAR TO BE COMMON ACC…
Owner-reported narrative. 62,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10323283 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10280701 · 2009-08-17 (August 17, 2009)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC ENVOY. SHE EXPERIENCED FAILURES WITH THE ABS SYSTEM. THE FUEL GAGE REGISTERED EMPTY WHEN THE GAS TANK WAS FULL AND ALSO THE SEATS AND WINDOWS ELECTRICAL SWITCH. WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT ON AUGUST 11,2009 ALL LIGHTS FAILED. SHE WILL TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 41,590.
Owner-reported narrative. 41,590 miles reported. Look up ODI 10280701 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10246122 · 2008-10-20 (October 20, 2008)
LOST 2ND AND 4TH GEARS YESTERDAY. ONLY 56,000 MILES ON MY 2006 ENVOY AND SHOULD NOT HAVE TO REPLACE MY TRANSMISSION YET. NOT HAPPY!!!! *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 56,420 miles reported. Look up ODI 10246122 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10260310 · 2009-02-28 (February 28, 2009)
2006 ENVOY ONLY HAS 50,000 MILES AND THE FLYWHEEL IS GOING BAD WHICH MAY LEAD TO FUTURE PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION THERE IS ALSO A FUEL GAUGE PROBLEM WHERE I FILL UP THE CAR COMPLETELY AND IT STILL READS EMPTY. TO REPLACE THIS WOULD BE $800 DOLLARS!!! I HAVE FOUND OTHER WEBSITES WHERE OTHER PEOPLE WHO OWN THIS CAR ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL!!!!!!! THIS IS RIDICULOUS. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 50,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10260310 at NHTSA ↗