2006 GMC Envoy Denali XL Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Envoy Denali XL years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 42 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 GMC Envoy Denali XL. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (13 complaints, 31%), typically at around 50,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 42owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 GMC Envoy Denali XL problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 13 | 31% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 14% | 109,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 12% | 97,644 | — | — |
| Power Train | 5 | 12% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 7% | 113,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 7% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | 7% | 75,264 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 7% | 85,287 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 7% | 165,043 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 5% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 5% | 116,022 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 5% | 160,620 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 5% | 136,425 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 5% | 210,465 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 5% | 52,950 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 2% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 2% | 128,623 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 2% | 61,843 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 2% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 2% | 157,239 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 GMC Envoy Denali XL recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 GMC Envoy Denali XL.
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NHTSA defect investigations
- 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.
The initial time (3/14) it occurred, i was out of town with my family, embarrassed to say the least. However, mainly uncomfortable, tired, and frustrated because my 87 years old dad was stranded for hours as well as my 66 years old sister who is recovering from cancer. This problem was a serious…
Low beam headlights and daylight driving lights shut down after a few minutes. Lights will come on after engine cools down but not before. Cannot drive after dark. High beams continue to operate.
2006 gmc envoy denali. Consumer writes in regards to dropped valve. *ld *js
Last night i noticed at a stop light that i did not have low beam headlights on. Very disconcerting. After i made my turn to exit the busy street, the headlights did come back on. After researching the issue, it is a known issue with gm. In fact, many cars were selectively recalled on this issue…
Takata recall i have had to make many repairs on this vehicle. However, now the lifters in the engine collapsed. The vehicle only has about 87,000 miles on it. This is unacceptable. There have been many complaints about this vehicle and the lifters collapsing. We are a one income family and the…
Other GMC Envoy Denali XL years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 42 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 GMC Envoy Denali XL?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, electrical system, engine problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 13 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 GMC Envoy Denali XL?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 GMC Envoy Denali XL a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Envoy Denali XL model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.