I OWN A 2006 GMC ENVOY XL. APPROXIMATELY 1 MONTH AGO, THE FUEL GAUGE STARTED SHOWING EMPTY WHEN THERE WAS A FULL TANK OF GAS. IT WOULD RESET TO THE ACTUAL READING WHEN I WOULD TURN THE VEHICLE OFF AND TURN IT BACK ON. IT WOULD STAY ON THE ACTUAL READING AND THEN A MINUTE LATER THE DIAL WOULD GO DOWN TO EMPTY. I'VE BEEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE LIKE THIS FOR A MONTH. NOW THE FUEL GAUGE WILL NOT FUN…
2006 gmc Envoy fuel system problems
moderate 245 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,200
Complaints
245
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$1,200
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
FUEL GAUGE FLUCTUATES BETWEEN FULL AND EMPTY. GAUGE DOES NOT SHOW FUEL LEVELS. *TR
I RECENTLY SMELLED GAS FUMES IN AND AROUND THE VEHICLE AND I DO AN A VISUALLY INSPECTION OF THE FUEL SYSTEM OF MY VEHICLE. I FOUND A LEAK OF FUEL COMING FROM THE FUEL TANK; JUST FROM THE FUEL TANK NECK. I AM REALLY WORRY ABOUT IT BECAUSE MOST PART OF THE TIME I AM TRAVELING WITH MY SON. RECENTLY I DO A RESEARCH AND FOUND NHTSA ACTION NUMBER PE07014 ABOUT A RECALL FROM GMC ABOUT THE 2002-2004 GMC E…
MY WIFE AND I WERE ON A TRIP DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE IN OUR 2006 GMC ENVOY, THE GAS GAUGE READ BETWEEN 1/4 TANK AND "E" AND I PLANNED TO GET OFF AT THE NEXT EXIT (APROX 12 MILES) TO REFUEL. WHILE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AND PASSING IN THE LEFT LANE, OUR ENVOY JUST DIED! WITH NO POWER ANYTHING (BRAKES, STEERING, ECT.) I DESPERATELY MADE MY WAY TO THE RIGHT SHOULDER TO TRY AND FIGURE OUT WHAT HAD HAPPE…
FUEL GAUGE MALFUNCTION. *TR
BEGINNING IN 2009 MY 2006 GMC ENVOY BEGAN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL TANK SENSOR. IT WOULD SHOW EMPTY WHEN IN FACT IT WAS FULL. NOW THE PROBLEM IS CONTINUOUS. I MUST USE TO ODOMETER TO GUESS WHEN I NEED TO REFUEL THE VEHICLE. I DO NOT KNOW WHEN I MAY RUN OUT OF GAS. IF THIS HAPPENS IN A HIGH TRAFFIC AREA IF WOULD DEFINITELY CAUSE A SAFETY HAZARD TO MYSELF AND TO OTHER DRIVERS. *TR
Common questions
How serious is the fuel system problem on the 2006 gmc Envoy?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 245 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,200 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the fuel system 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 $1,200 for fuel system 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 fuel system?
No active recalls currently cover fuel system 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
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