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2006 GMC Envoy visibility problems

34 complaints (10% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 90,000.

owner complaints
34
of this car's complaints
10%
typical mileage
90,000
crashes
0
recalls
4

Which part fails

  • Power window devices and controls
    4
  • Glass, side/rear
    2
  • Defroster/defogger/HVAC system
    2
  • Windshield wiper/washer
    1
  • Rear window wiper/washer
    1
  • Defroster/defogger/HVAC system: fan/motor
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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GMC Envoy visibility problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2006 GMC Envoy visibility

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Wipers 9

Related recalls

Visibility: power window devices and controlsReported September 24, 2015 · 9,932 vehicles affected
What is wrong
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer and GMC Envoy vehicles, and 2006 GMC Envoy XL and Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT vehicles. Fluid may enter into the driver's door master power window switch module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board, causing window switches to become inoperative. Previously, the affected vehicles may have had their master power window switch module treated with a protective coating, instead of having it replaced.
Risk
The protective coating may not eliminate the risk that the circuit board could short and result in a fire, even while the vehicle is unattended.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a new driver's door switch module, free of charge. The recall began on November 2, 2015. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300, Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020, and GMC customer service at 1‑800‑462‑8782. GM's number for this recall is 15700.

Recall number 15V599000 · Recall details

Visibility: power window devices and controlsReported July 2, 2014 · 184,611 vehicles affected
What is wrong
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 SAAB 9-7x; 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL; and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier and Isuzu Ascender vehicles. Fluid may enter the driver's door master power window switch module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board. A short may cause the power door lock and power window switches to function intermittently or become inoperative. The short may also cause overheating, which could melt components of the door module, producing odor, smoke, or a fire.
Risk
A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury. A fire could occur even while the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.
Remedy
GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the part number on the door module, and install a new door module if necessary, free of charge. Parts for the remedy are not currently available. An interim letter was mailed to owners in August 2014. A second owner letter will be mailed when parts are available. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300 (Buick), 1‑800‑222‑1020 (Chevrolet), 1‑800‑462‑8782 (GMC), 1‑800‑955‑9007 (SAAB), and 1‑800‑255‑6727 (Isuzu). GM's number for this recall is 14309. NOTE: This recall provides a new remedy for all vehicles covered by recall 13V‑248. Vehicles whose modules were modified but not replaced as part of the previous recall remedy must have their vehicles remedied again under this campaign.

Recall number 14V404000 · Recall details

Visibility: power window devices and controlsReported June 13, 2013 · 193,652 vehicles affected
What is wrong
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 SAAB 9-7x; 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL; and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier and Isuzu Ascender vehicles. Fluid may enter the driver's door module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board. A short may cause the power door lock and power window switches to function intermittently or become inoperative. The short may also cause overheating, which could melt components of the door module, producing odor, smoke, or a fire.
Risk
A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury. A fire could occur even while the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.
Remedy
Owners will be contacted and dealers will test the driver's door module. If the module is functioning properly, a protective coating will be applied. If the module is not functioning properly, it will be replaced. These repairs will be done free of charge. GM will notify Buick, Chevrolet, and GMC owners, Isuzu and Saab will contact their respective owners. The recall began on August 2, 2013. Buick owners may contact the owner center at 1‑800‑521‑7300, Chevrolet owners at 1‑866‑694‑6546, GMC owners at 1‑866‑996‑9463, Isuzu owners at 1‑800‑255‑6727, and Saab owners at 1‑800‑955‑9007. GM's campaign number is 12180. This recall is an expansion of recall 12V‑406.

Recall number 13V248000 · Recall details

Visibility: power window devices and controlsReported August 16, 2012 · 278,174 vehicles affected
What is wrong
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, SAAB 9-7x, and Isuzu Ascender vehicles, originally sold or currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. Fluid may enter the driver's door module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board. A short may cause the power door lock and power window switches to function intermittently or become inoperative. The short may also cause overheating, which could melt components of the door module, producing odor, smoke, or a fire.
Risk
A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury. A fire could occur even while the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.
Remedy
Parts for this recall are expected to available in March 2013. GM will notify Buick, Chevrolet, and GMC owners when parts are available. Buick owners may contact the owner center at 1‑800‑521‑7300, Chevrolet owners at 1‑866‑694‑6546, and GMC owners at 1‑866‑996‑9463. Isuzu owners will be notified by Isuzu Motors when parts are available. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1‑800‑255‑6727. SAAB owners will be notified by SAAB Cars North America when parts are available and for inquiries, owners may call SAAB customer service at 1‑800‑955‑9007.

Recall number 12V406000 · Recall details

What 2006 GMC Envoy owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 20, 2026 · Visibility · MO

The contact owns a 2006 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, there was an abnormal burning odor coming from the front driver’s side door circuit board. There was no warning light illuminated. There was a white and grayish smoke coming from the door panel. After removing the door panel, the contact discovered that the source of the smoke was coming from the wiring inside the door. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, and the contact was informed of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V599000 (Visibility); which the mechanic related to the failure. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer, and the contact was informed that the driver’s side door switch module needed to be replaced; however, the contact declined the dealer's estimate for a comprehensive wiring inspection. The vehicle remained unrepaired with the dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Feb 11, 2023 · Visibility · MN

rear hatch window exploded while the car was not moving for no apparent reason lucky no one was in the rear seats or standing in back of the vehicle at the time otherwise the flying glass would have been an issue. And if I had been driving the noise and distraction of the breaking glass could have been an issue as well. No ins or police inspections took place. No lamps or messages or symptoms of any kind presented prior to the glass failure.

Filed Sep 7, 2022 · Visibility · 103,000 miles · NY

The contact owns a 2006 GMC Envoy. The contact stated while attempting to activate the windshield wipers, the windshield wipers failed to operate as intended. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 04V046000 (Visibility). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 103,000.

Filed Feb 22, 2019 · Body, Electrical · 148,000 miles · KY · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy. The contact stated that the motor in the driver's door shorted out and the window regulator and motor were burnt. As a result, the vehicle almost caught fire. Smoke appeared from the door panel, which the contact managed to put out. Coyle chevrolet buick gmc (1801 broadway st, clarksville, in 47129, (812) 218-1100) diagnosed that the vehicle needed a new power window switch, fuse, and harness. The repairs were completed by an independent mechanic. When the contact discovered that the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v248000 (electrical system, visibility), the manufacturer was called and advised that the vehicle be taken to the dealer for reimbursement. The dealer did not reimburse the contact and presented the repair paperwork to the manufacturer. The contact was informed that reimbursement was not an option since the vehicle was repaired outside of the dealer and manufacturer. The contact stated that he did not know of the recall because he was not sent a letter. The failure mileage was 148,000.

Filed Feb 22, 2018 · Electrical, Visibility · 104,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy. When the contact turned off the vehicle and removed the key from the ignition switch, the passenger side rearview mirror would go up and down, the front driver's seat moved back independently, and all the instrument panel indicators remained illuminated. In addition, the contact had to use the dimmer switch to turn down the instrument panel lighting. The contact called becker buick gmc at (509) 455-3550 (located at 636 e sprague ave, spokane, wa 99202) and was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the federal safety agency. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.

Filed May 10, 2017 · Electrical, Visibility · 183,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy. The contact stated that the master control module on the driver side window did not work. The contact stated that the control module was repaired per an unknown recall in 2014. The contact called the dealer and was informed that there was no recall. The contact stated that the original module that was replaced per the recall never failed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The manufacturer confirmed that the control module was replaced per a recall in 2014. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 183,000.

Filed May 5, 2017 · Electrical, Visibility · 80,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy. While the contact was seated in the vehicle, the security system warning indicator illuminated and he was unable to exit the vehicle. Also, the windows and door lock switches became inoperable. The contact turned the vehicle off and back on, and the vehicle began to work as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v599000 (visibility); however, the failure stated in the recall summary recurred. The contact stated that the failure recurred intermittently mostly in inclement weather. The contact was concerned that the vehicle was not repaired correctly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

Filed Oct 15, 2016 · Visibility · 160,000 miles · TX

When I start my car the windshield wipers come on even though they are in the off position. Sometimes its intermittent, sometime they run for as long as I am driving. I have checked complaints on this going back to 2013.

Filed Jul 26, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · 153,645 miles · OH

While servicing my vehicle at an authorized gm dealership, I was notified of the recent recall regarding headlamps which get hot and can fail. It has been nearly 8 months since that recall was issued, and yet there remains no identifiable remedy or solution as to how they will resolve the issue and repair / replace the defective components.. Entitled to safe vehicles, I am unsure as to how or why gm would believe that 8 months to not even have announced a solution is an absurdity. At this point, the period of time in which the manufacturer has had to develop and implement a solution is simply unacceptable as a consumer. I am under the belief that their solution to the problem is simple, they are going let the vehicles age a few more years and hope by that time, additional vehicles requiring repair will no longer be on the road and the issue will magically go away. As owners of this vehicle, I am entitled to the remedy as promised under recall gm 14291, and I do not think that it is acceptable for manufacturers to sit on open recalls for vehicles currently on our roadways which have been already been identified as having a safety defect in need of defect replacement or repair.

Filed Jul 17, 2015 · Electrical, Visibility · 140,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the front driver side window rolled down intermittently and the power switch shorted out. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Questions about the 2006 GMC Envoy visibility

Does the 2006 GMC Envoy have visibility problems?

Owners have filed 34 complaints about the visibility of the 2006 GMC Envoy, 10% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2006 GMC Envoy visibility problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 90,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2006 GMC Envoy visibility?

Yes, 4 recalls: 15V599000, 14V404000, 13V248000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the GMC Envoy have the most visibility problems?

The GMC Envoy model years with the most visibility complaints are 2002 (52 complaints), 2003 (40 complaints) and 2006 (34 complaints).

Other 2006 GMC Envoy problems

Fuel system 180Electrical 89Lights 48Engine 26Driver assistance 13Steering 13Transmission 12Airbags 9Brakes 6Body 5Suspension 4Acceleration 2Wheels 2Locks 1Tires 1

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