Leaking transmission fluid; vehicle stalls while driving; and leaks from inside windows onto electrical power switches and floor boars on both driver''s side and passenger side doors.
2006 GMC Envoy: engine stalls while driving
32 of the 352 complaints about the 2006 GMC Envoy describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 32
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- typical mileage
- 80,150
- recalls
- 0
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
Investigation # dp10001: the petitioner alleges that the fuel tank level sensor is defective and could result in a subject vehicle running out of fuel, stall, and being rear ended by another vehicle. Odi will evaluate the petition for a grant or deny decision. Gm will fix till 2016 my 2006 envoy has only 75,000 miles on it
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy. While driving approximately 45-50 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. A local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled more than once and, after a brief moment, the vehicle was able to restart. The contact was unable to determine when the failure would recur so the vehicle remained parked at the contact's residence due to the failure. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v755000 (electrical system and exterior lighting), but the repair was still not available for longer than two years. The contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 153,000. ....updated 07/05/16 *bf the consumer also stated there was loud popping noise, that would come and go, the lights, heat, air and back windshield wiper would come on and go off by themselves. Updated 07/21/16.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the ignition switch failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. Updated 6/8/15*cn updated 06/18/15
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The repairs performed were unknown, but the failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle remained at the dealer awaiting parts. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
The vehicle fuel gauge goes from full to empty. It then starts to cause the car to stall when it goes to empty nearly causing another car to hit you.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy. The contact stated that while driving approximatley 40 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnose that the ignition switch was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000 and the current mileage was 108,656.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 120,000.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The contact mentioned that the fuel gauge indicated that a quarter tank of fuel remained. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 138,775 and the current mileage was 138,963.
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
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Related recalls
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Questions about the 2006 GMC Envoy stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 2006 GMC Envoy?
32 of 352 owner complaints about the 2006 GMC Envoy (9%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 2002.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2006 GMC Envoy?
There are 0 recalls and 117 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2006 GMC Envoy
Fuel gauge 141Check engine light 47Headlights 44Fire or smoke 11ABS 10Fuel pump 10Wipers 9Door locks 8Loss of power 8Engine failure 6Airbag light 5Won't start 5
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