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.
2006 GMC Envoy: windshield wiper failure
9 of the 352 complaints about the 2006 GMC Envoy describe windshield wiper failure.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 100,000
- recalls
- 4
Is there a fix? There are 4 recalls and 25 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Windshield wiper failure by model year
What owners say
Had problems with the heater's blower motor not blowing or sometimes blowing but not on every speed. Looked up issue on youtube and found many videos of the same issue and the videos showed them having to replace the heater's blower motor resister. As the resister was being replaced, we noticed the resister was melted onto the plug it plugs into and the thick red wire was also melted. Resister got replaced and the blower speeds all worked again. Shortly after installation of the new resister, the number 5 speed failed but all others continued. Three months later, the resister failed. Exchanged and replaced the resister again and worked on all speeds but 5 again. Had a smell to it while in use, we got use to it and thought nothing of it anymore. Worked for over 2 years until 1/12/2019 when as the envoy was in my yard warming up in below freezing temperatures, the vehicle caught fire without and warning and burned under the glove box catching the contents in the glove box on fire and making the vehicle burst into flames and even had an explosion inside the vehicle. Black smoke was pouring out on the area of the passenger side windshield wiper area. There was a hole in the windshield above the wiper.
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.
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.
After taking car in for recall for headlamp driver module the windshield wipers come on when the car is turned on even though the switch is in the off position. They will not go off until the car is turned off.
Vehicle wipers starting turning on when wipers were set to off. This problem has progressively gotten worse . It started as only intermittently and occasionally having the wipers turn on for a couple swipes and then shutting off. Now they (the windshield wipers) start swiping when the vehicle is started and you can hear the windshield washer pump running, the wipers will run until I turn the vehicle off. At times this is for 30 minutes or longer.
Wind shield wipers would go on .now they won't go off. Engine light wont go off feels like the car is going to stall out. Mechanic said it will get worse and will start stalling out. I see a lot of complaints on these cars about the same thing I have going on. My gas gauge wont work. I brought my car for the recall for the drivers door last year and now my keys won't unlock the doors. Only the remote will open it. When I called about the doors and windows not working they said my VIN wasn't under recall I called you and you got it fixed for me. I think they need to check the electrical problems on the envoys. I have the same complaints so something is wrong with these vehicle.
Beginning on 08-20-2011 my 2006 envoy began turning on and off its wipers and spraying windshield washing fluid everywhere. It now does this regularly everyday it is driven. Makes it hard to see at times. I have not taken it to a garage yet, was looking to see if there was a recall as I'm sure this will not be cheap to fix :(
While driving gmc envoy wipers move by themselves. Then stop after a min. Or so! As we pull out of the driveway water sprays and windshield wipers move constantly by themselves. All of these factors create horrible visability!
Service bulletins that may apply
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- Visibility: defroster/defogger/HVAC system: rear window: electrical heating element
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- Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
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Related recalls
Visibility: power window devices and controls
- 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 controls
- 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 controls
- 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 controls
- 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
Questions about the 2006 GMC Envoy wipers
Is windshield wiper failure a common problem on the 2006 GMC Envoy?
9 of 352 owner complaints about the 2006 GMC Envoy (3%) mention windshield wiper failure. The model year with the most reports is 2003.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2006 GMC Envoy?
There are 4 recalls and 25 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 44Stalling 32Fire or smoke 11ABS 10Fuel pump 10Door locks 8Loss of power 8Engine failure 6Airbag light 5Won't start 5
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