Steering wheel locks. It cannot be turned to the right as it will cause the entire care to swerve. When reversing the car turns in the opposite direction of where you are turning. I'm backing into traffic and have to manually pull the steering wheel as if there is a power steering issue. Engine light came on day after purchase indicating I need catalyst converter and sensor. No way to predict which way the car will turn. If I hit a bump the car swerves to the right causing me to swerve into next lane. In motion I am constantly swerving into danger.
2006 GMC Envoy XL: check engine light
18 of the 109 complaints about the 2006 GMC Envoy XL describe check engine light.
- owner complaints
- 18
- of this car's complaints
- 17%
- typical mileage
- 60,125
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 80 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Check engine light by model year
What owners say
I am so sick of my 06 gmc envoy xl. I truly give up. I had the stabilitrak and reduced engine light come on my car for five months. I have replaced the steering wheel sensor, the throttle body, and had the relearn the idle thing done, to no avail. This makes my fourth time going to the dealer, because I thought they could fix it. I have always bought gm. If god blesses me with another opportunity to buy a car, it will not be a gm. It throws my car off. I've had to pull over and start the car over a thousand times. I've seen many forums online about this problem, but there is no recall? I've even called gm. I still had to pay money. Resetting the computer has done absolutely nothing. Just wanted to rant, because besides giving me some of my money back (to the tune of a grand), what can I do?
Noticed that the fuel gauge for the past week has been acting very strange. I had a half tank of gas and drive very little daily (maybe 10 miles) and in 3 days it went from 1/2 tank to empty. I actually thought my gas was leaking out, but no gas spots or leaks. Now, it was on empty, light came on, and started to bing, and the engine light is on also. I filled the car up and fuel light is still on and so is the engine light. Indicating a problem at the fuel gage. I love this car, I have never loved a car more...but, now reading all the huge number of people having the same problems...and the cost to have it fixed is wayyyyyyyyy more than I can pay or afford. I have been trying to figure out how I am going to pay the first half of my re taxes and my home owners insurance, I used to work for years with auto dealers and with this amount of complaints, the manufacture normally does a recall and fixes this problem. My concern is, if I keep driving it without getting it fixed will I create more problems and the bigger problem is how do I know when I am on empty since it is now always on empty??????
Filled my gas tank up and the fuel gauge went to empty after filling. Every time I fill the tank, it goes to empty and then after driving a bit the gauge starts re-registering. I have no idea if it is accurate anymore. Evaporator purge solenoid has also went out causing the check engine light to come on. The lack of an accurate gas gauge is a safety issue. Please recall this vehicle.
I have experienced a check engine warning light display on what is now the third time for the same issue. The diagnostic code for each of these three check engine light displays on my 2006 gmc envoy was for a problem with the fuel tank level sensor in the fuel tank. The first time I experienced the problem, gm replaced the fuel tank level sensor unit under warranty. I experienced the same issue in the summer of 2009 with approximately 65000 miles on it. I replaced the fuel tank level sensor myself to correct the problem. Again today (9-2-11) I had the check engine light come on & a code check revealed a problem with the fuel tank level sensor. The vehicle has 83000 miles on it.
Gas gauge bounced around intermittently for weeks regardless of fuel level. Now it just reads empty. Air compressor hasn't worked since last november. Fuel pump went out last night. Remote keyless entry has never worked. Check engine light is always on. What a lemon. Will never buy gmc ever again.
I have a 2006 gmc envoy and I noticed when I fill the gas tank the gauge shows that I'm completely empty and my engine light goes on. My alarm for low fuel keeps going off. The car has died in the middle of traffic several times because of this. After I drive and use approx. 2 gallons of gas the gauge resets. I noticed on the internet that many people been having the same problem.
Fuel gauge started acting up and going from full to empty. Within days it completely quit working and now shows empty when full. The check engine light also came on.
2006 gmc envoy xl gas gauge reads empty after filling, then slowly moves up after driving but will continue to lose pressure until it reads empty and the light is on, then the check engine light came on.
Faulty fuel tank sensor in my 2006 gmc envoy. Filled my truck up only for the gas gauge to read empty. Then my check engine light came on! Took it to the mechanic who told me the fuel tank sensor failed and he noted it a common problem in the envoy. Its costing me 800.00 to fix this. I have done some web research and it indeed looks to be a common problem, I find this very disturbing. Gm should recall all of them regardless of warranty or not?
2006 gmc envoy xl - fuel gage not functioning occasionally reads empty with service engine light on even after filling up. Appears common issue with this model. Vehicle running out of fuel without warning can lead to serious consequences especially on highway. With numerous filed complaints, unfavorable blogs documenting the issue and gm dealers / service well aware of the problem it is time for a repair of this manufacturer's problem.
Filled up 06 gmc envoy with gasoline and gas gauge never made it to the fill line. Now the engine light is on and the gas gauge reads empty and the gas light is now on.very concerned with the number of complaints on this site and nothing has been done by gmc. All I drive is gmc vehicles and gmc should do the right thing for its loyal customers.
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Questions about the 2006 GMC Envoy XL check engine light
Is check engine light a common problem on the 2006 GMC Envoy XL?
18 of 109 owner complaints about the 2006 GMC Envoy XL (17%) mention check engine light. The model year with the most reports is 2003.
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There are 0 recalls and 80 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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