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602 owners have filed defect reports on this one. That's not a small number. 1 active recall campaign on file.
Average for the segment. Some recurring trouble spots worth knowing about.
The data says walk unless this exact vehicle has documented proof the electrical system was repaired or replaced.
Our read of the federal NHTSA complaint and recall record for this exact year and model — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection. How we score.
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.
2006 GMC envoy 360 driving at night, the headlights cuts off. The power door locks, power windows switches and headlights function intermittently or may stop working, the air suspension won't raise to its normal level. *mw the vehicle had to be jump started, because it would…
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 GMC envoy denali. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the electronic stability control and traction control warning indicators began to illuminate. Immediately there was a substantial reduction in the speed rate. The failure occurred repeatedly…
While driving at highway speeds. I tried merging on to a different lane to take my exit and I realized that the steering on my vehicle was very stiff. As soon as I got off the highway I tried turning on to a side street and found that steering the vehicle was nearly impossible.…
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Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
It's got known weak points. With a reliability score of 6.8 out of 10 based on 602 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2006 GMC Envoy has a higher-than-average rate of reported issues. The areas to watch are listed above. Whether it's worth owning depends on price, condition, and how much repair exposure you can absorb.
On the NHTSA data, the 2006 GMC Envoy is one to avoid unless a specific vehicle proves otherwise. The data says walk unless this exact vehicle has documented proof the electrical system was repaired or replaced. The record behind that call: 23 fire-related complaints and 2 crash-related complaints on the electrical system; Lighting: 51 complaints, classified severe, failures cluster 88,000–143,654 mi; Reliability score 6.8/10 — around the segment average; 1 recall campaign on file. This is our read of the federal complaint and recall data — not a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection.
Based on NHTSA records, the most-reported issue is fuel system, with 245 complaints filed. Typical failure occurs around 63,993 miles. Average repair cost runs about $1,200 at an independent shop.
The suspension is one of the costlier repair items. Average repair cost runs about $900 at an independent shop. Typical failure occurs around 115,928 miles. Catching early warning signs can sometimes extend life by 20–30,000 miles.
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Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 602 complaints on file and the costliest repair averaging $900, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans are not always better value.