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 fuel system problems
71 complaints (65% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 57,500.
- owner complaints
- 71
- of this car's complaints
- 65%
- typical mileage
- 57,500
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Storage: tank assembly1
- Delivery: fuel pump1
At what mileage
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GMC Envoy XL fuel system problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 GMC Envoy XL fuel system
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related 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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What 2006 GMC Envoy XL owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Driving on the highway after putting fuel in and fuel gauge suddenly shows empty and my vehicle stalled. The fuel guage would then show full at times then empty. Now it shows empty all the time and has stalled 3 more times while driving in traffic.
Filled SUV up at gas station. Gas gauge went to full. Proceeded out of gas station when the gas gauge went to empty, gas gauge will now not stay in one place, continues to act up and mostly stays on empty and the bell rings constantly. I am unable to determine how much fuel I have and concerned that the SUV will think its out of gas and shut off.
I filled up my envoy which was at 1/4 tank. When I started the vehicle the yellow low gas light came on and the bell. I shut off the vehicle and restarted it and the low gas light came right back on and the gauge remains on e.
Bought the gmc envoy 2006 yesterday at 50,000 miles and filled up with gas and the gauge stayed on empty for approximately 50 miles than started to fluctuate between empty and full.
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??????
Gas gauge failed to read the correct fuel level in the tank. Thankfully, we noticed before running out of gas on the highway. Fuel gauge would float between 1/4 and 3/4 tank so you couldn't tell how much gas you had.
Fuel gauge fluctuates between full and empty. Gauge does not show fuel levels.
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.
With no apparent cause, the gas gauge on my 2006 gmc envoy began fluctuating wildly. It first happened after I filled up with a full tank of gas- the gauge immediately went to empty and the warning light came on. Ever since, the gauge does not give accurate fuel readings- it will read full when empty, empty when full, and the needle will spike all over the place.. I consider it to be a significant safety concern- running out of gas in the middle of heavy traffic can cause serious accidents. Was diagnosed as a faulty fuel sensor in the gas tank and would cost $700 to replace.
Questions about the 2006 GMC Envoy XL fuel system
Does the 2006 GMC Envoy XL have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 71 complaints about the fuel system of the 2006 GMC Envoy XL, 65% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2006 GMC Envoy XL fuel system problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 57,500 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2006 GMC Envoy XL fuel system?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the GMC Envoy XL have the most fuel system problems?
The GMC Envoy XL model years with the most fuel system complaints are 2006 (71 complaints), 2003 (63 complaints) and 2004 (28 complaints).
Other 2006 GMC Envoy XL problems
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