repaired · 2017 Q1
Visibility: power window devices and controls
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.
2006 GMC Envoy XLProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 109 owner complaints about the 2006 GMC Envoy XL, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 5 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-519 the manufacturer reports only 47% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 30, 2019. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 GMC Envoy XL has problems
109 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
59Fuel system, gasoline
23Electrical system3 crash/fire/injury
7Fuel system, other
6Visibility
5Electronic stability control (ESC)
5Fuel/propulsion system
4Engine and engine cooling
4Structure
4Exterior lighting
1713 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 59 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 23 | 3 |
| Fuel system, other | 7 | 0 |
| Visibility | 6 | 3 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 5 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 5 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 1 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 1 |
| 13 other systems | 17 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
5 recalls
2006 GMC Envoy XL recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2017 Q3
Exterior lighting: headlights
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…
repaired · 2016 Q1
Visibility: power window devices and controls
Risk. A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury.
no report yet
Electrical system
Risk. A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Show 1 more recall
no report yet
Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
Risk. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, POWER STEERING ASSIST WOULD BE LOST AND INCREASED STEERING EFFORT WOULD BE REQUIRED.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with GMC.
Mileage at failure
When do fuel system, gasoline problems start?
54kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 52 fuel system, gasoline complaints. 88% were reported before 100,000 miles.
2under 30k miles46under 100k miles6100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Fuel system, gasoline
11 owners mentioned a cost$700median
Middle half: $600 – $800
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2006 vs. every other Envoy XL year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Envoy XL median. How we score
'02'03'04'06
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2006 GMC Envoy XL safety ratings
2006 GMC Envoy XL 4-DR in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 4 stars (19.8% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
3 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2006 GMC Envoy XL, and the recalls they led to.
- Fuel Level Gauge System FailureNo recall
- Driver's Master Power Window SwitchLed to recall 12V-406
- Loss of HeadlightsNo recall
In owners' words
What Envoy XL owners report
Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
NOTICED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE FOR THE PAST WEEK HAS BEEN ACTING VERY STRANGE. I HAD A HALF TANK OF GAS AND DRIVE VERY LITTLE DAILY (MAYBE 10 MILES) AND IN 3 DAYS IT WENT FROM 1/2 TANK TO EMPTY. I ACTUALLY THOUGHT MY GAS WAS LEAKING OUT, BUT NO GAS SPOTS OR LEAKS. NOW, IT WAS ON EMPTY, LIGHT CAME ON,…
GAS GAUGE FAILED TO READ THE CORRECT FUEL LEVEL IN THE TANK. THANKFULLY, WE NOTICED BEFORE RUNNING OUT OF GAS ON THE HIGHWAY. FUEL GAUGE WOULD FLOAT BETWEEN 1/4 AND 3/4 TANK SO YOU COULDN'T TELL HOW MUCH GAS YOU HAD. *TR
FILLED MY GAS TANK UP AND THE FUEL GAUGE WENT TO EMPTY AFTER FILLING. EVERY TIME I FILL THE TANK, IT GOES TO EMPTY AND THEN AFTER DRIVING A BIT THE GAUGE STARTS RE-REGISTERING. I HAVE NO IDEA IF IT IS ACCURATE ANYMORE. EVAPORATOR PURGE SOLENOID HAS ALSO WENT OUT CAUSING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO…
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