2006 GMC Envoy XL electrical problems

23 complaints (21% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 82,000. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 23
of this car's complaints: 21%
typical mileage: 82,000
crashes: 1
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Instrument cluster/panel
1
Ignition: module
1
Alternator/generator/regulator
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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GMC Envoy XL electrical problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Related investigations

Driver's Master Power Window SwitchOpened June 11, 2012, closed June 21, 2013

On August 15, 2012 General Motors (GM) announced a regional recall action (12V‑406) involving model year (MY) 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, Isuzu Ascender and MY2005-2007 SAAB 9-7x vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the salt belt states of 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. The recall remedy requires the inspection and repair or replacement of the master power window switch, which GM refers to as a driver door module (DDM). At the same time, GM implemented a special coverage program to replace failed DDMs for vehicles registered outside of these states. ODI was not satisfied with GM's exclusion of non-salt belt vehicles and continued its investigation. On June 13, 2013, GM submitted a related recall notification (13V‑248) to reclassify the initial special coverage program into a safety recall for vehicles that were not previously repaired under special coverage.The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Engineering Analysis EA12-004 on June 11, 2012 to further investigate allegations of DDM thermal incidents in model year (MY) 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicles. Thermal incidents involve cases where fire-related events such as smoke and melt are present. ODI has received 170 reports alleging a thermal event occurred. Complainants stated that the DDM melted and in some cases produced odor and/or smoke. Fourteen of these incidents led to a fire where visible flames were reported or the damage extended significantly beyond the DDM. In addition to the 170 reports listed above, ODI received 63 reports alleging the DDM acted erratically or became inoperative. In response to ODI's Information Request (IR), GM provided 619 unique consumer complaints that related to the alleged problem. Seventy-seven of those reports led to a fire with flame, and 4 reported injuries of smoke inhalation and/or slight burns from contact with hot switches. GM also submitted 20,400 warranty claims for replacement of the DDM, most of which involved inoperative switches. The problem condition is caused by fluids, such as rain water, entering the driver's door module and subsequently causing corrosion that could result in an electrical short in the printed circuit board. A short may cause the power door lock and power window switches to function intermittently or become inoperative. However, the electrical short may also cause overheating that could melt components of the door module, producing odor, smoke or in some cases fire with flame. The circuit board was redesigned and GM implemented the new design into vehicle production on May 14, 2007. All failures cited above occurred in vehicles produced before this build date (i.e., with the original design DDM). GM also reported that all MY 2006-2007 GMT360/370 platform vehicles and MY 2005 SAAB 9-7x vehicles utilized the same DDM and therefore ODI expanded the subject population to include these vehicles.This investigation is closed on the basis of GM's announcement of safety recalls 12V‑406 and 13V‑248. The ODI complaints cited above can be reviewed at: http://www-odi.the federal safety agency.dot.gov/owners/Searchreference, see the attached list for ODI numbers.

EA12004

What 2006 GMC Envoy XL owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 1, 2019 · Electrical · 198,000 miles · AL

2006 gmc envoy engine shuts off while driving code po601 find out it's the PCM

Filed Jul 25, 2016 · Electrical · 123,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy xl. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled without warning. In order to restart the vehicle, the contact would have to jumpstart the battery. Shortly after charging the battery, the failure recurred. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who stated that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 123,000.

Filed Dec 3, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · 115,000 miles · OH

All exterior lights flicker and fail intermittently, usually while decelerating, or applying brakes. Has been happening for 18 months. Current mileage 155,000

Filed Jul 5, 2015 · Electrical · 100,568 miles · GA

Took vehicle in for recall for driver master switch. Window and door lock continue to fail intermittently even after dealer says he corrected recall. The vehicle has had a history of windows, door not working and has been at the dealership multiple times, please push gmc to fix this issue. The latest letter stating this vehicle may catch fire is very concerning.

Filed Jun 1, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy xl. The contact stated that the low beams failed to work. The contact had to use the high beams each time the failure recurred. The vehicle was included in a recall for the failure. While waiting for months, the failure occurred to the point that the low beams no longer functioned. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 14v755000 (exterior lighting) and 14v404000 (visibility) and stated that the part needed was not available within a reasonable timeframe to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not provide a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer was notified. The contact was not able to use the low beams due to the failure. The failure mileage was not available. Ma 08/05/15 updated 08/24/2015

Filed Sep 2, 2014 · Electrical, Visibility · GA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy xl. The contact stated that the power windows and power locks failed intermittently. The contact also stated that the windshield wipers would independently operate when the switch was in the off mode. In addition, the contact smelled a burning odor. The dealer discovered that the window switch was burned. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v404000 (electrical system); however, the part needed for the repair was unavailable. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Filed Jun 12, 2014 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · LA

2006 gmc envoy. Consumer writes in regards to electrical system failure. *smd the consumer stated when he/she initially took the vehicle to the dealer for the recall, there was no problem. Thirty days later, the recall work that was performed, malfunctioned. Also, there was a problem with the brake light system. Even after changing the bulb, the rear brake lights did not work even though the light on the hatch did. *jb the consumer stated as he entered the vehicle, while it was raining, water entered the door module, which caused it short out. Eventually, the left door lock and window controls, stopped working. Updated 06/23/14.

Filed Apr 29, 2014 · Electrical · 150,048 miles · MN

It had been raining all day. Ran errands and came home. After midnight, my windows wad halfway down and no power at all on drivers side.

Filed Sep 8, 2012 · Electrical · NJ

I required a jump start of my battery for the first time of many because there is an electrical short in my instrument panel to include the functions of the driver side door. According to the federal safety agency "a short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury" posted in the us new reported by katie labarre on august 20, 2012. Gm has announced a recall of 250,000 SUV vehicles because of this but has yet to notify any of the owners of these vehicles. Last year I had to dispute the faulty fuel gauge and now this. I've tried contacting gm and I am constantly being given the run around. Gmc 2006 envoy xl is a garbage vehicle and I regret the day I ever purchased it!!!!

Filed Aug 20, 2012 · Electrical · 1,000 miles · MA

2006 gmc envoy xl. Since the car was purchased there have been repeated issues with the service lights. This problem has occurred repeatedly through 2012 where a variety of lights come on. Some stop the car from starting... In 2006, service stabilitrack consistently comes on along with 3-56 other lights at the same time. I've been told the connectors are dirty, that I needed a battery replacement which was untrue. Other times the car has gone for service, noone really has the right fix. There is something wrong with all the sensors.

Questions about the 2006 GMC Envoy XL electrical

Does the 2006 GMC Envoy XL have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 23 complaints about the electrical of the 2006 GMC Envoy XL, 21% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2006 GMC Envoy XL electrical problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 82,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2006 GMC Envoy XL electrical?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the GMC Envoy XL have the most electrical problems?

The GMC Envoy XL model years with the most electrical complaints are 2004 (81 complaints), 2003 (53 complaints) and 2006 (23 complaints).