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#BS-2006-GMCENV-3786

2006 Gmc Envoy

Based on reports from 466 owners and 9 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
466
Crashes
9
Fires
32
Recalls
9
TSBs
816
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Preliminary Verdict

Think Twice

Based on 466 complaints, 9 crashes, 32 fires, and 9 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

gas gauge not reading properly

8 complaints • Severity 7.2/10

$X,XXX
2

excessive oil consumption

3 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX
3

loss of compression

2 complaints • Severity 9/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Fuel SystemHIGH

178 owners reported fuel system issues — failures commonly reported around 81K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

22
0–30K
83
30–60K
128
60–90K
78
90–120K
47
120–150K
40
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (128 reports) • Median: 81K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Fuel System (178 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Fuel System178 (38%)
Electrical87 (19%)
Lights46 (10%)
Engine22 (5%)
Visibility22 (5%)
Other15 (3%)
Stability Control12 (3%)
Steering12 (3%)

2006 Gmc Envoy: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 38% of all reports filed for the 2006 Gmc Envoy, with 178 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 81,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 81K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 19% of all reports filed for the 2006 Gmc Envoy, with 87 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Lights Issues

Lights complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2006 Gmc Envoy, with 46 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2006 Gmc Envoy, with 22 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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06
2
07
8
08
15
09
56
10
105
11
55
12
32
13
56
14
48
15
19
16
22
17
13
18
10
19
4
20
9
21
4
22
1
23
3
24

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2006 Gmc Envoy. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (9 recalls)

05V455000Oct 2005

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A POWER STEERING HOSE THAT IS NOT TO SPECIFICATION. UNDER EXTREME STEERING MANEUVERS, SUCH AS TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL FULLY TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT WHILE BRAKING, THE HOSE MAY FRACTURE AND LEAK FLUID.

05V552000Mar 2006

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABELS LISTING AN INACCCURATE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT.

06V417000Nov 2006

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

CERTAIN VEHICLES ORIGINALLY BUILT WITH CLOTH SEATS THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC AIR BAG PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM AND LATER REUPHOLSTERED WITH AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT COVER KITS ARE INVOLVED. TESTING HAS INDICATED THAT THE AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT COVERS CAN CAUSE THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM TO MALFUNCTION.

07E014000Feb 2007

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

CERTAIN MAXZONE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLIES, DEPO BRAND, P/NO 335-1120L-AS, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING PRODUCTION THE LAMP HOUSING SHAPE DEFORMED DISTORTING THE ASSEMBLY ANGLE OF THE REFLECTOR AND INFLUENCED THE AIMING POSITION. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

12V406000Feb 2013

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, SAAB 9-7x, and Isuzu Ascender vehicles, originally sold or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. Fluid may enter the driver's door module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board. A short may cause the power door lock and power window switches to function intermittently or become inoperative. The short may also cause overheating, which could melt components of the door module, producing odor, smoke, or a fire.

+ 4 more recalls in the full report

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2006 Gmc Envoy vs. Class Average (Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD)

This vehicle

466

Class avg

500

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other sport utility vehicle - 2wd vehicles from 2006.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 466 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 9 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2006 Gmc Envoy: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2006 Gmc Envoy?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2006 Gmc Envoy is related to the fuel system, with 178 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2006 Gmc Envoy reliable?
The 2006 Gmc Envoy has 466 complaints, 9 crash reports, and 32 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2006 Gmc Envoy problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2006 Gmc Envoy have any recalls?
Yes, the 2006 Gmc Envoy has 9 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Gmc Envoy problems start?
Based on 398 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 81,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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