2006 GMC Envoy: ABS light or ABS activating

Filed Dec 6, 2019 · Brakes · 125,710 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy. While driving 50 MPH, the ABS warning indicator illuminated, the contact depressed the brake pedal and heard an abnormal grinding sound coming from the front driver's side wheel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ABS needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,710.

Filed Sep 1, 2018 · Driver assistance · 150,000 miles · AL

This is the same problem we are having is there a recall on this and what do we do about bought it second hand, was told it wouldnt hurt it for these lights to be on, has same problem described below, in motion when turning steering wheel left or right february 18, 2010 the federal safety agency id number: 10311697 components: traction control system, electronic stability control, electrical system the federal safety agency id number: 10311697 incident date january 10, 2009 consumer location dacula, ga vehicle identification number 1gkds13sx62**** summary of complaint crashno fireno injuries0 deaths0 service stabilitrak light and service ABS lights are on. Horn no longer works. *tr parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Sep 19, 2015 · Driver assistance · OH

Purchased a pre-owned 2006 gmc envoy from an authorized gmc dealer in columbus, oh, on 12/31/2014. Shortly after purchasing the vehicle, there were constant problems with the stabilitrak feature. The stabilitrak light would randomly come on, and then the ABS would engage causing the vehicle to brake for no reason, while traveling on the highway. This also happens at lower speeds when traveling on residential streets. We've taken the vehicle in for service several times, spent lots of money, and no one can find a problem. Due to the stabilitrak constantly malfunctioning, it is extremely dangerous to drive this vehicle. Gm should be held responsible and issue a recall to fix this problem asap before someone gets killed in an accident as a result of this defect!

Filed Nov 18, 2014 · Driver assistance, Steering · 89,951 miles · MI · crash

Noticed a no traction in my cluster one month before the accident. When I turned the SUV off the light would go away. I had a code check on it and had codes for my ABS. Sensors where checked and tested. No fault in the sensors. The day of the accident as I was passing the person and switching lanes there was a red light ahead I applied my breaks and the no traction came on as I hit a small patch of ice. Traction did not kick on or ABS leading me out to m-24 from a neighborhood road getting hit on the driver side fender by a chevy tracker. After much research and talking with ase tech's. A defective steering positioning sensor was defective and know in the 360 models to go bad. After the replacement no problem miles at 100097.

Filed Aug 17, 2014 · Electrical, Transmission · 83,000 miles · PA

To start off, when you go in drive and start to move the truck lost power to the motor but still stayed running. Seemed like the truck didn't know if it wanted to be in 4x4 or 2 wheel. I took my foot off gas and min later it was fine. Keeps happening . The driver seat back support felt like it started to over heat the motor on it, now not working at all. And sometimes as I use my brakes and come to a stop easy it feels like I lost brakes as if ABS keeps going nuts.

Filed May 17, 2014 · Electrical · 86,236 miles · NC

I have had this issue 3 times -8/2012, 2/2013, 3/2014 - so I am on the 4th ignition switch in this car, mileage now approx 108,000. The 4x4, stabilitrak, ABS and emergency brake lights come on then it beeps repeatedly. Sometimes concurrently, sometimes not the air blower stops working as well. This 3rd time, after the lights had been coming off/on for a few days, turning the blower on would trigger the lights to come on. For each of the 3 times, the gmc dealer has recommended replacement of the ignition switch (2x at my cost) on the most recent repair a voltage spike was acknowledged but the option to track this by installing inline fuses was not even offered until I had taken my issue to a higher authority. I declined as I don't care to put more money in a car that even one of the dealerships employees recommended I just sell and buy new. My concern is whether this car is a hazard to me and others? The service manager said when this occurs the ignition is essentially off and the car could stop but another person told me that no, it's another leg of the ignition and its okay. I don't know who to believe. ....updated 08/12/14 *bf updated 11/12/2014 *js updated 8/28/2017

Filed Jul 18, 2012 · Brakes · FL

Cpsc#i11b0246a. 2006 gmc envoy. Consumer stated that in trying to avoid a collision what happen was the failure of his ABS system caused the brakes to lock up throwing the vehicle out of control. *ln the consumer stated he swerved violently to the left, and he instinctively steered to the right, and the vehicle went to the left and then to the right again. The consumer was able to get the vehicle under control. He was surrounded by smoke that smelled like burning rubber. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer. However, they were unable to find a problem.

Filed Nov 9, 2011 · Brakes · 28,000 miles · FL

I was traveling north on the fl tpke. In my 2006 gmc envoy on 11/8/11 just south of orlando at 9:30 pm when the car in front of me jammed on the breaks because the car in front of him was driving unsafely. When I jammed on my brakes the ABS did not function and the brakes locked up. I was swerving violently from side to side across the two lane highway until I finally got the vehicle under control with much physical effort. I thought I was a dead man but I survived. Thank god there were no other cars around me or there would have been a terrible accident at 70 MPH which is the speed limit. Luckily I was able to avoid striking the other two vehicles in the road. There was tire smoke everywhere. This is a serious problem and now I am afraid to drive my vehicle at highway speeds. Gmc needs to be notified and something needs to be done about this.

Filed Jan 8, 2010 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 50,000 miles · OR

Stabilitrac and/or ABS system engages when not necessary such as driving on dry, straight pavement at highway speeds. Causes vehicle to decelerate suddenly and almost lose control when brakes activate and motor retards. Electrical system also fluxuates (altimeter bounces from low to hi) causing a loss of power with associated loss of steering, lights, braking controls, at any speed. Problem has been increasing (frequency & severity) from july, 2009 to present (jan, 2010). Dealer shop did stabilitrac tsb firmware upgrade (and charged me) w/o correcting problem, also retested and "could not find anything wrong":battery is new but problem persists. 55,000 miles, mostly highway/improved roads. This occurs every time, literally, the vehicle is moved: 30-40 miles/day. 1/6/10 engine developed "low growl" noise and RPM dropped from ~800rpm to ~600rpm at parked idle w/o any apparent cause. Now idle at start is normal, but within 1-2 minutes drops and remains low with growl noise.

Filed Aug 17, 2009 · Brakes, Electrical · 41,590 miles · NJ

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy. She experienced failures with the ABS system. The fuel gage registered empty when the gas tank was full and also the seats and windows electrical switch. While driving at night on august 11,2009 all lights failed. She will take the vehicle to the dealer. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 41,590.