2006 GMC Envoy: engine failure

Filed Mar 8, 2022 · Engine · 142,000 miles · MA

The contact owns a 2006 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that occasionally the vehicle was not able to be started. Additionally, while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel seized and the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic informed the contact that no codes appeared on the code reader and replaced the battery; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer and diagnosed that the computer needed to be reset after the battery was replaced. The dealer reset the computer; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and diagnosed that there was a leak in the intake manifold after a smoke test was performed. The dealer replaced the manifold gasket; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 142,000.

Filed Jan 26, 2016 · Lights · 95,720 miles · ID

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the low beam headlamps seized. Occasionally, the headlamps would dim and then brighten. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact received a recall notification for the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting). The vehicle was not repaired because the parts were not available. The approximate failure mileage was 95,720.

Filed Dec 16, 2015 · Body, Engine · 72,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the engine compartment of the vehicle. In addition, the contact noticed corrosion on the front passenger's side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced and that the sub frame needed to be welded. The engine was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 72,000.

Filed Oct 24, 2014 · Brakes, Suspension · 160,000 miles · CA

I was traveling over a bridge on ramp from one interstate frwy to another .got to curve on bridge and had to abruptly put the brakes on I felt a snap in brake pedal then no brakes as I got off the curve and released brake the brakes are fine but now I get a bad shaking in front when speeds of 65 and over like the tires are wobbling .I bought the vehicle used and the first day engine blew .they say it was a rebuild I feel so ripped off .also the tire warming lights are and sometimes off .please help me.

Filed Apr 20, 2014 · Engine, Fuel system · 100,000 miles · NC

Driving on the highway the vehicle suddenly read empty on the fuel gauge, then the panel said low oil pressure shut off engine. I ran out of gas on a busy highway passing lane almost causing a bad accident with my 5 year old in the back seat as I could not tell my fuel level. The fuel gauge would work sporadically over the next few days and the low oil pressure would go away and come back. When I had this checked out it was thought to be the oil sending unit so it was changed along with the fuel sending unit. The fuel sensor was resolved at a cost of $300 but the low oil pressure came back on even though oil was well maintained. Suddenly on 3/1/2012 the engine ran load when started up. I had towed to the shop where (gm where they determined the engine was no good. I had it towed to another shop that determined the engine was no good as well. I had to pay to replace the engine almost $5000. I then looked online for this issue and found a website trailvoy.com (represent chevy trailblazer and gmc envoy). Here I found 1000's of post of people having the same issues looking to file law suits and wondering why we can have no recall on this dangerous vehicle. There ore 1000's of people having low oil pressure, dead engines with low mileage vehicles, run out of gas on busy roads such as myself and much much more. The gm issues we've experienced and are experiencing has been here long before the current issues of gm vehicles. How can we get someone willing to have this vehicle and issues on the recall list and get reimbursed for the 1000's of dollars spent to repair this very defective vehicle. If a petition will do it please shine some light on this. I had received post on the forum from numerous people willing to join a class action suit and many were consulting attorneys on how to move forward with this. This is a major issue that we desperately need the federal safety agency to look into.

Filed Sep 6, 2012 · Electrical · 42,230 miles · NY · fire

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.