2006 GMC Envoy steering problems

13 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 100,000. 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 13
of this car's complaints: 4%
typical mileage: 100,000
crashes: 2
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Owners did not name a specific part.

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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GMC Envoy steering problems in other years

Related recalls

Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connectionsReported October 5, 2005 · 123,592 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Certain passenger vehicles may have been built with a power steering hose that is not to specification. Under extreme steering maneuvers, such as turning the steering wheel fully to the left or right while braking, the hose may fracture and leak fluid.
Risk: If this were to occur, power steering assist would be lost and increased steering effort would be required. On vehicles equipped with hydro-boost power brakes, it could also result in loss of power brake assist and increased braking effort would be required. If the power steering fluid spray were to spray onto hot engine parts, an engine compartment fire could occur.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the power steering hose(s) for two suspect date codes and replace them if required. The recall will begin on october 14, 2005. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438, gmc at 1‑866‑996‑9463, buick at 1‑866‑608‑8080, cadillac at 1‑866‑982‑2339, isuzu at 1‑800‑255‑6727, or hummer at 1‑800‑732‑5493.

Recall number 05V455000 · Recall details

What 2006 GMC Envoy owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 22, 2026 · Steering, Suspension · MO

When starting the vehicle it turns over as if it wasn't going to start then it starts then put it in drive and it revs up without moving seems like its going to to pull out but barely moves while driving down the highway in curves it p pulls tords traffic like real hard my drivers side mirror hit someone On a corner because of the suspension the going up and down hill it almost put me in the ditch because of jerking

Filed Mar 8, 2021 · Steering, Transmission · 100,000 miles · TX

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.

Filed Aug 15, 2019 · Electrical, Steering · 100,000 miles · ME

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy. While making a sharp turn, the steering wheel made an abnormal noise and became difficult to turn. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v455000 (steering). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the soft copper high pressure hoses; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic and the high pressure hoses were replaced again. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Apr 27, 2017 · Driver assistance, Steering · 87,423 miles · PA

Difficulty steering when making a left or fight tight turn.

Filed Apr 17, 2016 · Driver assistance, Engine · 165,000 miles · LA

For more than a month my truck has cut off completely as I begin to break when I I am coming to a stop or when I am making a turn into a parking lot or at a corner. Sometimes it happens several times in a row during one trip. It always happens when I am in motion but once I turn on the hazard lights, put the car in park, turn off the ignition and restart it, it cranks right back up. I was told, based on my description that it could be a manufacturers defect in the turndown solenoid switch or sensor associated with the automatic transmission. This is a safety issue but I need my vehicle. This problem always occurs when I am on a city street. It has never happened on a highway/interstate when I am in perpetual motion.this is the only vehicle I have and I can't afford to leave it for more than a day at a shop, nor do I think I should shoulder all the responsibility for paying for repairs if it is a defect inherent in the vehicle. Please advise me as soon as possible if there is any recourse I can take against the manufacturer so I can have these needed repairs done immediately. I have already had the gear shift cable replaced about two months ago thinking that this was the problem. That was a $250 job with parts and labor.

Filed Sep 12, 2015 · Engine, Steering · 111,111 miles · LA

Envoy gmc 2006 power steering becomes difficult at low speeds. Must use two hands to turn wheel. Power steering fluid not the problem. Engine light inadvertently comes

Filed Dec 29, 2014 · Steering · 109,000 miles · MN

While driving at highway speeds. I tried merging on to a different lane to take my exit and I realized that the steering on my vehicle was very stiff. As soon as I got off the highway I tried turning on to a side street and found that steering the vehicle was nearly impossible. My car has been in park for the past few days since I am unable to drive it. I waited on taking it to a mechanic because a friend of mine said there may have been a recall on the power steering hose on this vehicle.

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 Oct 3, 2014 · Steering · 100,000 miles · OK

Power steering went out while driving. Pulled off the road and saw underneath vehicle was leaking fluid. Checked power steering fluid, was low so added more and babied vehicle home. After some investigating underneath vehicle, found a crack in a line that goes to the rack and pinion. Replaced the line for $200. Began to drive vehicle again, vehicle was acting normally. Then, 3 weeks later same exact thing happened. Was driving, power steering went out, pulled off the road and fluid was leaking from the exact same spot.

Filed May 9, 2014 · Steering, Transmission · 157,000 miles · AL · crash

Accident on 4/25/14 after my 2006 gmc envoy shut off completely while I was making an left hand turn. I informed gmc of it but got no response. The vehicle has been doing this for the past 6 months. I have contacted gmc since the accident and still have gotten no response.

Questions about the 2006 GMC Envoy steering

Does the 2006 GMC Envoy have steering problems?

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the steering of the 2006 GMC Envoy, 4% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2006 GMC Envoy steering problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 100,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2006 GMC Envoy steering?

Yes, 1 recall: 05V455000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the GMC Envoy have bad steering?

The GMC Envoy model years with the most steering complaints are 2002 (20 complaints), 2003 (15 complaints) and 2006 (13 complaints).