Takata recall ? Air ride suspension failure, over inflation resulting in a excessive bouncing ride and loss of traction on other sites I see that this was a 92% complain rate
The worst 2006 GMC Envoy Denali problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Fuel system27
- Electrical19
- Engine16
- Suspension10
- Lights8
- Transmission8
- Driver assistance7
- Visibility4
- Acceleration3
- Steering3
- Airbags2
- Brakes2
- Body1
- Locks1
- Wheels1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 GMC Envoy Denali
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Fuel Level Gauge System Failure
The Office of Defects Investigation has received 668 complaints alleging inaccurate fuel gauge reading while driving in model year 2005-07 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, and Saab 9-7x vehicles.Of the 668 complaints, 58 incidents were alleged to result in a vehicle stall.Of the 58 stalling incidents, 43 complaints reported stalling because the fuel level reading indicated more fuel availability than what is actually in the fuel tank. One complaint alleged a vehicle crash after the vehicle stalled while exiting the interstate, became disabled, and was struck from behind.Summarily, the complaints show an apparent increasing trend, with most complaints received within the past year.A Preliminary Evaluation has been opened to assess the scope, frequency and potential safety consequences associated with the alleged defect.
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Technical service bulletins for the 2006 GMC Envoy Denali 140
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
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- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on When and How to Submit a Field...
- Unknown or other
- Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles
- This service bulletin provides guidelines and diagnostic/repair information to technicians regarding...
- GM is receiving damaged (cracked or broken) transmission cores returned to the reman facilities
- This service bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves...
- This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as...
- This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS)...
What 2006 GMC Envoy Denali owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
My 2006 envoy denali's low beam lights are cutting out on me at night. I've read several cases on the internet that there was a recall on this. I'm concerned that this situation may cause an accident at night unexpectany.
Heat not blowing hot like passender side
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy denali. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and all the warning indicators illuminated. The contact mentioned that when the vehicle would start, it would cut off immediately. The vehicle was taken to betten baker chevrolet buick gmc (14120 northland dr, big rapids, mi 49307 (231) 629-4340) where it was diagnosed that an electrical failure was found, but the dealer did not know the exact cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000.
My husband and I were traveling when the vehicle shut off with no warning at all and all the dash board lights came on. The vehicle would not restart but would turn. This happened saturday 9/2/17 on a country highway out in nowhere . We called a tow truck. Thank god for cellphones. On 11/12/2016 hub bearings replaced. 11/15/16 module and connector replaced and fuel level sensors and ring replaced. Three years ago A/C went out. Replaced.
At every fillup we can smell gas like there is a fuel leak. I had a shop do a fog test and they confirmed a leak "somewhere from the top of the tank". The tank would need to be dropped to visually inspect at a cost of $400-$500 just for the dropping of the tank. Then there would be added costs to repair whatever is causing the leak and smell of gas. After hearing that I came home to start my searching for recalls & safety notices to find that gm had a notice issued as well as the federal safety agency, but it seems they cut the year off at 2004 & 120,000 miles. According to the thread below, it appears this was extended to vehicle under 150,000 miles which we are well under, but we don't have a 2002-2004 model. Thread - http://forums.trailvoy.com/showthread.php?t=22530 VIN - [xxx] a VIN search for this envoy didn't bring up the fuel leak issues, but we can smell gas & confirmed a leak exists on the top of the tank somewhere. Was this problem ever reported for newer models yet? Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Takata recall, gas gauge will only show empty.
Low beam headlights and daytime running lights have began failing intermittently. Vehicle was in motion. Low beams failed on an unlighted interurban highway at night. Scary! They stayed off for about 5 minutes, and then returned to operation. During this time I was driving, trying to vacate the highway, using high beams and fog lamps. Dtl failure noticed when entering garage. Headlight delay also fails at these times. Losing lights at 45 MPH on a darkened road is very unsafe. Dealer service department says problem may be a light relay that is known to have issues.
Initially, when the car was filled with fuel, the fuel gauge would automatically go to empty and the engine light would come on. After driving several miles, the gauge would correct itself and the engine light would go off. After months of this, the system does not correct itself and I never know how much gas I have - it constantly goes from full to empty.
Initially, when the car was filled with fuel, it immediately indicated that the car was empty and the engine light came on. Once you used a couple of gallons the fuel gauge began working and the engine light went off. Just recently the system is not correcting itself and the fuel gauge will constantly go between full and empty so I never know how much fuel I have in it. Also the engine light is remaining on.
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Questions about the 2006 GMC Envoy Denali
Is the 2006 GMC Envoy Denali reliable?
Owners have filed 84 complaints about the 2006 GMC Envoy Denali, close to a typical Envoy Denali model year.
What is the 2006 GMC Envoy Denali year score?
The 2006 GMC Envoy Denali scores 74 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the GMC Envoy Denali: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 GMC Envoy Denali?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 27 complaints, typically around 66,000 miles. Next is electrical (19).
How many recalls does the 2006 GMC Envoy Denali have?
No recalls on record.
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