Model year record
2006 GMC Envoy Xl 370 recalls & problems
The 2006 GMC Envoy Xl 370 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 5 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is exterior lighting (4 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2006 GMC Envoy Xl 370.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 116,140 mi |
| Air bags | 1 | — |
| Service brakes | 1 | — |
| SuspensionFront › Hub | 1 | — |
| Wheels | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Exterior lighting
THE LOW BEAMS WENT OUT AT NIGHT WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE THE CITY STREETS ARE DARK AT NIGHT. THIS ENDANGER ME AS A DRIVER AS WELL AS PEDESTRIANS CROSSING THE STREET AT NIGHT.
- Wheels
I HAVE CHROME WHEELS ON MY ENVOY AND THEY HAVE A LOT OF CORROSION ON THEM. I LOOSE A LOT OF AIR EVERY TWO WEEKS. I MEAN I HAVE TO PUT AIR INTO THEM A LOT. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE A RECALL ON THE WHEELS.
- Exterior lighting
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC ENVOY XL 370. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL RELATED TO THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000.
- Air bagsCrash1 injury
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 GMC ENVOY XL 370. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED, WHICH INDICATED A MALFUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE AUTHORIZED DEALER, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPLICATE OR DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT ALSO INDICATED THAT THERE WAS A NOISE EMITTING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE ASSOCIATED WITH THE WHEEL HUBS AND THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE MECHANIC INDICATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE WHEEL HUB WAS DEFECTIVE AND THAT BOTH FRONT WHEEL HUBS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER DID NOT REMEDY THE FAILURE WITH THE WHEEL HUBS. IN ADDITION, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO WORK. THE CONTACT…
- Exterior lighting
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC ENVOY XL 370. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOW BEAMS FAILED TO WORK. AS AN INTERIM REPAIR, THE HIGH BEAMS HAD TO BE ACTIVATED EACH TIME THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V755000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) AND THE DEALER STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND WAS UNABLE TO PROVIDE A REASONABLE TIMEFRAME FOR THE PART TO BECOME AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000.
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Driver's Master Power Window SwitchClosedLed to recall 12V406000
On August 15, 2012 General Motors (GM) announced a regional recall action (12V-406) involving model year (MY) 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, Isuzu Ascender and MY2005-2007 SAAB 9-7x vehicles originally sold or currently registered in the salt belt states of 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. The recall remedy requires the inspection and repair or replacement of the master power window switch, which GM refers to as a driver door module (DDM). At the same time, GM implemented a special coverage program to replace failed DDMs for vehicles registered outside of these states. ODI was not satisfied with GM's exclusion of non-salt belt vehicles and continued…
- Fuel level gauge system failureClosed
The office of defects investigations (ODI) analyzed complaint data provided by General Motors (GM) as well as complaints submitted to ODI from consumers.In total, there were 5,089 unique reports indicating an inaccurate fuel level reading while driving.General Motors stated that this condition occurs when the contacts of the fuel sensor wear prematurely.Most of the complaints indicated an empty fuel gauge reading after filling the tank.Less than 10 percent of theODI complaints involved an engine stall incident.During this investigation, GM developed a remedy procedure and issued special coverage bulletin instructing dealers to install a new design fuel level sensor.The bulletin was sent to dealers on August 10, 2011 and the owner letter mailing began on August 15, 2011.See the investigative file for copies of GM's bulletin and owner letter.This preliminary evaluation is closed.
- Fuel Level Gauge System FailureClosed
The Office of Defects Investigation has received 668 complaints alleging inaccurate fuel gauge reading while driving in model year 2005-07 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, and Saab 9-7x vehicles.Of the 668 complaints, 58 incidents were alleged to result in a vehicle stall.Of the 58 stalling incidents, 43 complaints reported stalling because the fuel level reading indicated more fuel availability than what is actually in the fuel tank. One complaint alleged a vehicle crash after the vehicle stalled while exiting the interstate, became disabled, and was struck from behind.Summarily, the complaints show an apparent increasing trend, with most complaints received within the past year.A Preliminary Evaluation has been opened to assess the scope, frequency and potential safety consequences associated with the alleged defect.