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GMC Envoy power windows problems

10 of the 2,460 owner complaints about the GMC Envoy describe power window failure, most of them for the 2006 model year.

owner complaints
10
worst model year
2006
typical mileage
100,000
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below

By model year

  • 2007
    3
  • 2006
    4
  • 2005
    2
  • 2003
    1

What owners say

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 Apr 10, 2017 · Electrical, Lights · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 gmc envoy. The contact stated that the low beams failed to illuminate. The contact was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 13v248000 (electrical system and visibility), 12v406000 (electrical system and visibility) and 15v519000 (exterior lighting). The dealer also replaced the window regulator due to the windows failing to go up and down randomly. The vehicle was to be taken back to the dealer for further diagnostic testing. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Jul 7, 2015 · Transmission · 110,005 miles · PA

My passenger window won't work!

Filed Mar 18, 2015 · Electrical · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy. The contact stated that the front driver side window stopped working. The contact determined that the window module needed to be replaced. The contact was aware of the federal safety agency campaign number: 13v248000 (electrical system); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jan 6, 2015 · Visibility · MI

2006 gmc envoy xl customer reimbursement request form. *mw the left window regulator was replaced.

Filed Aug 28, 2014 · Electrical, Fuel system · 60,000 miles · WI

February of 2014, gas gauge started to go haywire. After approximately 100 miles, needle of gas gauge goes to empty and low gas indicator light comes on. November of 2013, passenger air bag indicator light stays on. Does not matter if seat is empty or occupied. July 2011, right/front window regulator cable broke-replacement cost me $340.00. At this time shop found that front differential case leaking. This was replaced at no charge. Have not owned a gm product in over 15 years, now I know why. Come on gm stand behind your products, no matter what year they were manufactured. You claim that your vehicles are on the road for years and years, really...kind of hard to drive and trust a vehicle that does not function properly.

Filed Aug 20, 2012 · Electrical · 125,000 miles · CA

Drivers side power-window, door-lock, remote outside mirror control. Referring to the gmc recall of aug 18, 2012 of replacing of the power window switch. After contacting gmc ref# [xxx], my vehicle is not in the VIN range for repair. The front windows will not go down, drivers door lock will not work, rear windows go down and up by themselves, outside mirrors change position with no intervention.bought this vehicle new in 2006. We use it extensively as we are traveling nurses. Please look into this so we can get our envoy repaired.gm spokesman [xxx] stated that owners not living in the recall states will be covered by the recall. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Aug 19, 2012 · Electrical, Visibility · 82,000 miles · ME · fire

While driving a neighborhood street in maine, I first noticed my front, driver's side power window going up and down on its own. Then, white smoke started pouring from the power window controls. I pulled into a nearby driveway to pull the fuse, but it must have blown on its own because the window controls stopped working. I drove it straight to the dealership where the power window motor replacement was more than $500. Ouch! I'm just glad the entire car didn't burst into flames.

Filed Jul 14, 2010 · Electrical, Fuel system · 100,000 miles · MD

Out of nowhere my front head lights went out. Its not the fuse or the bulbs, both front low lights went out. The high beams work. There is no power going to the lights and I have to buy a new switch. I also had to replace the engine almost a year ago because the o rings went up. The gas gauge is broken and my passenger window will not go down. I feel so stuck with this car!

Filed Oct 2, 2007 · Visibility · 53,000 miles · AL

I own a 2003 gmc envoy and 3 of the 4 power window motors have had to be replaced. This is a very expensive replacement at the dealership. One was replaced while under warranty but the other 2 happened after the warranty expired. Each window cost was $580.00 for the motor and labor. I think that this part is defective and should be investigated.

Related recalls

Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dashReported March 19, 2003 · 314,300 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards no. 101, "control location, identification, and illumination" and no. 208, "occupant crash protection." these vehicles have an intermittent condition during vehicle start-up in which the instrument panel cluster may not properly power up, resulting in most of the displays, telltale lights, and functions (except the service engine light, turn signal indicators, and the instrument panel cluster backlighting) being inoperative.
Risk
These vehicles do not comply with the standard.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the instrument panel cluster. Owner notification began may 29, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, gmc at 1‑800‑462‑8782, or oldsmobile at 1‑800‑442‑6537.

Recall number 03V096000 · Recall details

Questions about the GMC Envoy power windows

Which GMC Envoy years have power window failure problems?

The model years with the most reports are 2006 (4 complaints), 2007 (3 complaints) and 2005 (2 complaints).

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