The contact owns a 2006 GMC Envoy. The contact stated while driving with the low beam headlights engaged, the low beams headlights failed to illuminate, causing a reduced visibility of the roadway. The contact engaged the high beam headlights and was able to continue driving. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V519000 (Exterior Lighting). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
2006 GMC Envoy lights problems
48 complaints (14% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 110,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 48
- of this car's complaints
- 14%
- typical mileage
- 110,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Headlights2
- Turn signal1
- Lighting control module1
At what mileage
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Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 GMC Envoy lights
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Related recalls
Exterior lighting: headlights
- What is wrong
- General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2006-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, GMC Envoy XL, 2006-2008 Isuzu Ascender, and Saab 9-7x vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the headlamp driver module (HDM) may overheat and fail, causing the headlamps and daytime running lights to not illuminate.
- Risk
- Headlamps that do not illuminate reduce the driver's ability to see the roadway and reduce the vehicle's visibility to oncoming vehicles, both of which increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HDM, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300 or Pontiac customer service at 1‑800‑762‑2737. GM's number for this recall is 14291.
Recall number 15V519000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Loss of Headlights
The subject vehicles are model year (MY) 2002-2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2004-2007 Buick Rainier, 2003-2008 Isuzu Ascender, 2005-2009 Saab 9-7X, 2002-2004 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2003-2006 Chevrolet SSR, 2005-2009 Buick Lacrosse, and 2006-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix. This scope includes the Trailblazer/Envoy variants: 2002-2006 Envoy XL/Trailblazer EXT and 2004-2005 Envoy XUV. The original scope of this investigation was expanded to include all vehicles equipped with the subject Headlight Driver Module (HDM). The focus of the investigation was to determine whether actions performed by General Motors adequately addressed any unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety in the subject vehicles concerning the headlights and the HDM that controls them.Under normal electrical load and environmental conditions, the HDM can overheat inside the Underhood Electrical Center (UEC). This can cause the module to fail and result in a simultaneous loss of both low beam headlights and both daytime running lights (DRLs), often with no warning or prior detectability to the driver. This failure can be intermittent or permanent. No other exterior lights are affected. High beams, turn signals, brake lights, and reverse lights are still operational.General Motors addressed this issue with 2 recalls (14V755 & 15V519) and a special coverage program (N172091910). In view of the recalls and special coverage program implemented by GM and the vehicle high beams continuing to operate, ODI has tentatively concluded that the actions taken by GM mitigate any unreasonable risk to safety posed by HDM failure in the subject vehicles.Accordingly, the investigation is closed. The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that a safety-related defect does not exist. The agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by new circumstances.The ODI reports cited above are available for review online at under the identification numbers in the attached document.
RQ17002
What 2006 GMC Envoy owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Went to drive home at night lights were working then all the sudden went out. Pulled over checked fuses n restarted auto and still no lights, the dash board lights were out as well. Safety of other drivers and my family were affected. Did have to have a friend come and get us. And went to get auto next day n still no lights. When got home checked everything agine and fuses were ok the wireing look all intact. Still no lights. Or dash lights.
The contact owns a 2006 GMC Envoy. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the headlights would fail not allowing them to see anything while driving. The contact stated that the headlights would only engage using the high beams. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with the headlight driver module needing to be replaced. The contact replaced the headlights but the failure still occurred. The contact was relating the failure to the federal safety agency campaign number: 15V519000 (Exterior lighting). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
When I turn on my right turn signal my high beams come on. This is a not only a safety issue but also causes road rage issues
Both daytime running lights and headlights and high beams cut off while driving. Was pulled over for defective equipment. Wires in passenger headlight melted, didnt check drivers side. There are recalls on the 06 envoy headlights, but I was informed that it doesnt apply to my VIN. Even though I am can no longer drive at night due to vehicle defect
I was driving to church on a major highway, it was raining and dark suddenly, my low beam lights went out. I stopped and turn the high beam on and when I turn the high beam off after 2 or 3 minutes the low beam came back on. The next day the same thing happened again on my way from work, driving down a city street and they just went off. I pull over and turn the high beam on and off for several minutes and they came back on. Really afraid now to drive at night. I used this vehicle for traveling on vacations, never had any problem with the lights until now.
The car was on a recall back in 2016. Letter told me to wait because the part was being made and when it became available I would be notified to take it to a gmc dealer to have it installed free of charge. The headlights would and dash lights would dim, get bright or go off completely just prior to the part becoming available. I took it in on jan 12, 2017 to have the recalled part replaced. On dec 16, 2017 I had it back to the dealer for the same problem. They said they would have to do a diagnostic ($90.00). I called gmc in jan 2018 and talked with a service represenative and he refused to help me in any way. Told me my car is 12 years old (71,807 miles on it currently) and I was on my own. Even me explaining to him that the headlights are doing the same problem before the hdm module was replaced on the recall. That went in one ear and out the other. He basically told me to have a good rest of the day. I continue to have the problem and do not drive the car at night, so I am stranded in doing evening gatherings or festivities with family or friends. It wouldn't be unusual for the part they replaced to become faulty since they just had it made for the recall. Though he really didn't seem to care about my issue at all. The vehicle is in motion and headlights are on when the problem happens.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy. While driving various speeds, the low beam headlights intermittently failed. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer and was informed that the vehicle was previously repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v519000 (exterior lighting). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vehicle was repaired per the recall in may of 2016. The failure mileage was unknown.
Headlights are not operating correctly. While navigating and in motion, low-beam headlamps fail to illuminate. This issue self-corrects without any intervention. The period for self-correction seems to be random. High-beams headlamps, marker lamps, turn signsals or fog lamps are not affected. This happens at all speeds regardless of highway or street navigation.
The vehicle shows that the fuel tank is on empty shortly after being filled up. Also the engine will die at randoms times driving down the road. Also the head lamps fail at random times.
Questions about the 2006 GMC Envoy lights
Does the 2006 GMC Envoy have lights problems?
Owners have filed 48 complaints about the lights of the 2006 GMC Envoy, 14% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2006 GMC Envoy lights problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 110,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2006 GMC Envoy lights?
Yes, 1 recall: 15V519000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the GMC Envoy have the most lights problems?
The GMC Envoy model years with the most lights complaints are 2007 (55 complaints), 2006 (48 complaints) and 2005 (45 complaints).
Other 2006 GMC Envoy problems
Fuel system 180Electrical 89Visibility 34Engine 26Driver assistance 13Steering 13Transmission 12Airbags 9Brakes 6Body 5Suspension 4Acceleration 2Wheels 2Locks 1Tires 1
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