2006 GMC Envoy 360 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 18, 2018 · 11 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Envoy 360 years
About as many complaints as other years 2nd of 6 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 GMC Envoy 360. That ranks 2nd out of 6 Envoy 360 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (5 complaints, 45%), typically at around 117,750 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2006 GMC Envoy 360 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System5 · ~117,750 mi
Exterior Lighting4 · ~134,000 mi
Air Bags2 · ~140,250 mi
Engine2 · ~119,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion System2 · ~89,000 mi
Electronic Stability Control (esc)1 · ~117,500 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline1 · ~122,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages1 · ~117,500 mi
Seat Belts1 · ~163,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System545%117,750——
Exterior Lighting436%134,000——
Air Bags218%140,250——
Engine218%119,000——
Fuel/propulsion System218%89,000——
Electronic Stability Control (esc)19%117,500——
Fuel System, Gasoline19%122,000——
Latches/locks/linkages19%117,500——
Seat Belts19%163,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2015, with 6 complaints
2012: 1201212014: 1201412015: 6201562016: 2201622018: 120181

n = 11 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2006 GMC Envoy 360 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 GMC Envoy 360.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Driver's Master Power Window Switch (EA12004) — opened Jun 11, 2012, closed Jun 21, 2013, led to recall 12V406000.
  • Fuel level gauge system failure (PE11014) — opened Apr 25, 2011, closed Sep 23, 2011.
  • Fuel Level Gauge System Failure (DP10001) — opened Jan 7, 2010, closed May 23, 2011.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Transmission replaced two times in two years

Engine · received Aug 18, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11120763

Gas sending unit/fuel pump lines rot out due to corrosion and spray gasoline all over the underside of vehicle. The vehicle might stall but often times it keeps running, all while spraying gasoline all over the place. This one does not even trip a check engine light while running in this condition…

Electrical System · received Jan 20, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10821163

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy 360. While attempting to start the vehicle, it failed to start. The contact stated that the vehicle was able to start after several attempts. The contact stated that the failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it…

Electrical System · received Jan 15, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10820529

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy 360. The contact stated that while driving at 60 mph , the headlights failed to remain illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness had melted which caused a failure in the fuse panel. The vehicle…

Exterior Lighting · received Dec 14, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10810127

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy 360. The contact stated that there was a progressing failure in which the low beam head lamps failed while the vehicle was in motion. The contact constantly had to use the high beams each time the failure recurred. The contact later received notification of a…

Exterior Lighting · received Dec 7, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10808755

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2006 GMC Envoy 360?

Owners most often report electrical system, exterior lighting, air bags problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 5 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2006 GMC Envoy 360?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2006 GMC Envoy 360 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Envoy 360 model years, the 2006 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.