2006 GMC Envoy Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

8 safety recalls on file

The 2006 GMC Envoy has 8 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 352 complaints with NHTSA, including 6 crashes, 24 fires, 5 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (135 reports).

8Recalls
352Owner complaints
6Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2006 GMC Envoy recalls

Driver's Window Switch Can Short and Cause Fire

Recall 15V599Sep 24, 20159,932 vehicles affected

Fluid can enter the driver's door master power window switch module and cause corrosion.

Headlights May Fail to Turn On, Raising Crash Risk

Recall 15V519Aug 14, 2015429,170 vehicles affected

The headlamp driver module, a part that controls the headlights and daytime running lights, can overheat and fail.

Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls

Recall 14V404Jul 2, 2014184,611 vehicles affected

Electrical System; Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls

Recall 13V248Jun 13, 2013193,652 vehicles affected

Electrical System; Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls

Recall 12V406Aug 16, 2012278,174 vehicles affected

Air Bags:Frontal

Recall 06V417Oct 31, 2006794 vehicles affected

Equipment:Other:Labels

Recall 05V552Dec 7, 200532,068 vehicles affected

Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections

Recall 05V455Oct 5, 2005123,592 vehicles affected

Most common 2006 GMC Envoy problems

Problem areas named in the 352 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Fuel System, Gasoline135
Electrical System90
Exterior Lighting50
Fuel/Propulsion System32
Engine20
Visibility19
Visibility/Wiper15
Fuel System, Other14
Steering13
Power Train12

What owners report

2026-08-20, Visibility
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 NHTSA 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 ne
2026-04-22, Suspension
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
2024-09-03, Exterior Lighting
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 NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V519000 (Exterior Lighting). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
2024-07-19, Air Bags
Air bags deflated without warning while driving. Engine misfire for no reason. Had them checked at automove shop.
2023-02-11, Visibility/Wiper
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.

2006 GMC Envoy questions

Does the 2006 GMC Envoy have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls for the 2006 GMC Envoy: Driver's Window Switch Can Short and Cause Fire; Headlights May Fail to Turn On, Raising Crash Risk; Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls; Electrical System; Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls; Electrical System; Visibility:Power Window Devices And Controls. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 GMC Envoy?

Based on 352 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (135), Electrical System (90), Exterior Lighting (50).

How do I check if a recall on my 2006 GMC Envoy has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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