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 NOT START. THE CONSUMER ATTACHED RECALL LETTER 14V404000. HOWEVER, THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *JB
2006 GMC Envoy electrical problems
severe 114 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
114
Recalls
0
Crashes
2
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 5 most recent
GMC'S CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 12180 FOR THIS ISSUE BUT WHEN I CALLED THEY SAID I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR MYSELF. DRIVERS SIDE POWER WINDOW AND DOOR LOCK SWITCH STARTED RAPIDLY CLICKING AND SMOKING CAUSING DOOR LOCK CONTROL NOT TO WORK AND WINDOWS UNABLE TO ROLL DOWN TRAPPING PASSENGERS IN VEHICLE. SWITCH STARTED WORKING AGAIN THE NEXT DAY BUT IS NOW NOT WORKING OR PARTIALLY WORK…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH. THE CONTACT MERGED TO THE SHOULDER, POWERED OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE ALTERNATOR AND THE BATTERY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS FOR THE…
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
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHORTLY AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V248000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY), A FIRE ERUPTED FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR PANEL AREA. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. T…
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2006 GMC Envoy?
It's a meaningful issue. 114 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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