Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy. The contact stated that the driver side power window and locks malfunctioned. The contact stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v248000 (electrical system , visibility). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 80,000.
2006 GMC Envoy electrical complaints
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One evening I was driving on the main highway and my inside lights came on. I pulled to the side of the road to check the switch but it was on auto. I turned it off but the lights stayed on. They were still on when I got home and parked turned off the ignition the lights were still on. The next morning my car couldn't start because it had ran my battery down. Another incident was my headlights went off one night while I was drive on the highway. I am also having problems with my gas gauge. My gas light comes on like I am out of gas. The last time I fill my car up with gas it hesitated. It didn't want to start. The light stays on when my car is full of gas. I smell gas. I sat at the gas station for an our because my car didn't want to start. The sound of my radio goes in and out. My lights continue to go on and off when driving or when not driving. One morning I got up to go to work, went to start my car and the headlights were on but the switch was off. I couldn't get the lights to go off when I got to work. They stayed on at least for 4 hrs. Sometime the lights doesn't come on when I put them on. I really have some weird things go on with my vehicle. I did get the module changed and they did some re-wiring in the door. One year before the module, I got them to check my car for a short and I was told from them that my wires were over heated. I paid about $900 to fix it. I strongly think it is a detect some wheres or something that would cause my wires to over heat.
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
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied, smoke emitted inside of the vehicle. There were no flames visible. A certified mechanic inspected the vehicle and noticed that the front driver's side window and door housing control box had been burned. The vehicle was not repaired. In addition, the vehicle exhibited a constant stalling and would restart moments after the failure occurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was unavailable. The approximate failure mileage was 208,000.
Submission from constituent re recalls-2006 gmc envoy. *smd the consumer stated, her husband was driving, when suddenly the vehicle stalled. He was able to coast safely to a stop. However, the vehicle would not re-start, and the vehicle had to be towed. According to the invoice, the ignition cylinder was replaced. Also, on numerous occasions, the air bag light illuminated, and remained on for days. The consumer referenced recall # 06v417000. *jb updated 06/10/14 *jb updated 10/14/14
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy. The contact stated that shortly after having the vehicle serviced under the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v248000 (electrical system, visibility), a fire erupted from the driver's side door panel area. The fire department was called to extinguish the fire and a report was filed. The vehicle was not inspected or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 101,000.
Safety issue: while driving home last night both low beam headlights went off. Pulled over and stopped the vehicle as it was dark. Turned head light switch on and off, but could not get lights to work. Bright lights worked and so did driving lights, therefore I drove on home. I checked the gmc web site and found no callbacks. However under problems with envoy vehicles from general motors there are reports that this same electrical problem is being considered for a callback.
Wind shield wipers would go on .now they won't go off. Engine light wont go off feels like the car is going to stall out. Mechanic said it will get worse and will start stalling out. I see a lot of complaints on these cars about the same thing I have going on. My gas gauge wont work. I brought my car for the recall for the drivers door last year and now my keys won't unlock the doors. Only the remote will open it. When I called about the doors and windows not working they said my VIN wasn't under recall I called you and you got it fixed for me. I think they need to check the electrical problems on the envoys. I have the same complaints so something is wrong with these vehicle.
2006 gmc envoy. Consumer writes in regards to driver door module recall notice. *smd the local dealer informed the consumer, the recall was listed. However, the consumer received a recall notice.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, a strong electrical burning odor and smoke emitted from front driver's side interior door. In addition, the front driver's side power window operated on its own intermittently. There were no flames present, although both the power door lock and window control switch housing melted. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road and towed to an authorized dealer. The failure occurred twenty four days after the recall remedy was performed. There was no defect prior to the recall repair. The federal safety agency campaign id number was 12v406000 (electrical system , visibility). The vehicle was recently repaired for the second time under the same recall. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 95,409.
My 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. Sometimes it will just remain on the e an the light will be on when I have gas in my vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy. While driving approximately 20 MPH, the contact attempted to close the front driver's side window when he noticed a burning odor. The window did not close completely. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign id number: 12v406000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vehicle was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.
Gmc's campaign number is 12180 for this issue but when I called they said I would have to pay for the diagnosis and repair myself. Drivers side power window and door lock switch started rapidly clicking and smoking causing door lock control not to work and windows unable to roll down trapping passengers in vehicle. Switch started working again the next day but is now not working or partially working again. Fuse did not blow. If this switch is used by accident it will make the other window switches not work for an extended period of time and then they randomly start working again. I have searched this issue on the internet and found model year 2006 gmc envoy and trailblazer have many reports of this issue since they were first sold in 2006 and 2007.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled while driving approximately 30 MPH. The contact merged to the shoulder, powered off and restarted the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the alternator and the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on multiple occasions for the same failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 104,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a strong burning odor while driving at various speeds. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that the driver's door panel and wires were burned due to a defective switch. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacture was made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 129,000.
Drivers door main control switch for windows, locks,mirrors stopped working. No fire but I did take the switch out, now were all just waiting on gm to get there act together and some switches out to the dealers. 11/14/2012.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy. The contact stated that burning fumes emitted into the vehicle and the security system light illuminated. As a result, the engine failed to start up. The contact had to reset the security system to be able to start the engine. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the driver side door master control switch needed to be replaced. The manufacture was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 42,230.
The tailgate will occasionally not open. The actuator has already been replaced. The electrical system seems to also "act"up when this happens. The remote takes several times to open the doors. We have replaced the battery several times, the dome light does not come on anymore, the stereo turns off immediately when you turn the engine off, instead of staying on until you open one of the doors.
Drivers side power-window, door-lock, remote outside mirror control. Referring to the gmc recall of aug 18, 2012 of replacing of the power window switch. After contacting gmc ref# [xxx], my vehicle is not in the VIN range for repair. The front windows will not go down, drivers door lock will not work, rear windows go down and up by themselves, outside mirrors change position with no intervention.bought this vehicle new in 2006. We use it extensively as we are traveling nurses. Please look into this so we can get our envoy repaired.gm spokesman [xxx] stated that owners not living in the recall states will be covered by the recall. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Gas gauge malfunctions after filling vehicle due to repeated, documented manufacturers defect in gas tank fuel sensor, possibly leading to a complete failure of indication system.
This is the second time my blower motor and blower motor resistor has blown out in two months. Me and my two children had to drive from alabama to virginia on our family vacation in 110 degree weather without any air. Suv smelled liked melted wires. When I took it in again to have it diagnosed. Mechanic said these keep having the same problems. This is horrible. Another repair out of state will cost me $550, gmc needs to recall these [xxx] trucks!!! *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Fuel gauge has stopped working properly. When tank is filled, the gauge reads empty and fuel light is on. When the fuel level begins to decrease below the full level from driving the vehicle, the gauge fluctuates between the completely full mark and the empty mark. This fluctuation can occur during a trip that is less than a few miles.
When turning the key on the vehicle sometimes does not start and has twice from when I got it in feb 2012 all the internal electronics have shut down while driving
Tried to turn on the air conditioning and discovered the fan did not work. After quite a bit of research and an expensive diagnosis, was informed the blower motor resistor was burned out. This appears to be a common, frequent, and expensive problem if done by the dealership. There are several potential hazards to families and children which include; the possibility of fire caused by the heated & melted wire, loss of air conditioning in the heat of the day which may cause heat stroke or worse, and loss of heat during the winter months making it impossible to drive safely without the windows icing over and inhibiting vision. A recall in order to repair the problems with the blower motor resistor is necessary. Mechanic states that both chevrolet and gmc model vehicles from 2004 to 2007 are being repaired with this exact problem. He has repaired 5 vehicles this month in the state of alabama. Mechanic also states that mileage is not the issue as he has seen low mileage gmc and chevrolets come in for repairs with this exact same problem. Please respond to this very expensive safety/ health issue as a vehicle recall.[xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
When I went out to my truck in the morning my vehicle was full of smoke, the drivers side electrical on the door doesn't work, door lock. Windows don't work, mirror doesn't work keyless entry either, I went to the dealer they said it was a drivers side master doorswitch failure, they wanted $350.00 to fix we only had the vehicle less than 30 days didn't make 1st payment yet. We saw in the newspaper that these vehicles have this problem so were hoping you can generate enough energy into this problem so we can get this fixed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy. The contact started the ignition and the fuel gauge displayed an inaccurate reading even though fuel had been dispensed into the fuel tank. While driving, the fuel gauge reading fluctuated which caused difficulty in determining the actual fuel tank level. In addition, the air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously whenever the vehicle was operative. There were also electrical issues which contributed to the radio not to function and the instrument panel cluster lights would not illuminate. The fuel sensor was replaced previously by the dealer and the failure recurred three years later. The vehicle had not been repaired for the most recent fuel gauge malfunction. There were no repairs performed in relation to the other failures. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 23,000. Updated 4/2/12 *cn the consumer stated the fuel level sensor failed twice. Also, ai =r bag warning light was fixed by moving the SRS wiring under the driver's sat. The radio and dash lights were replaced as well, due to inferior parts. Updatd 04/16/12
When driving my envoy home from work the window starting going down by itself and then it made a horrible noise like a grinding noise. Then the window started going back and smoke started poring out of the door locks and by the vent on the drivers side of the door. Smoke was pouring out I had to pull over and when I got out it smelled liked burnt rubber. It continued to smoke for about 5 mins. And then it stopped. The smell is still in my car but I have no electric functions on the drivers side door. My windows do not work, the outside mirror does not work, the seat controls do not work, the heated seated seats do not work.
The heat and air fan resistor caught on fire causing the electrical system to catch on fire. Smoke coming from under the dash and from the glove box. The surge had caused the head light wires to burn into. Such a mess...fuel gauge had stopped working about a year prior to that .now the power steering is having a problem. What next.....
Fuel gage stopped working. Fuel gage needle stayed on e after filling up. Stalled in left lane of interstate 80 in denville,new jersey with my two daughters. Their ages at time of incident were eight and eleven. Almost rear-ended by tractor trailers. All three of would have been killed if the truck driver had not been alert and swerved to avoid us as I slowed and navigated to right shoulder.
The fuel gauge does not read correctly. This has caused the vehicle to run out of gas several times now in the middle of traffic due to the gauge telling me I had more fuel than I actually had.
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