2006 GMC Envoy Denali Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Envoy Denali years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 84 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 GMC Envoy Denali. That is the most of any Envoy Denali model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (19 complaints, 23%), typically at around 80,945 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 84owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 GMC Envoy Denali 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 19 | 23% | 80,945 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 18 | 21% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 12 | 14% | 86,724 | — | — |
| Suspension | 10 | 12% | 112,430 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | 10% | 94,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 8 | 10% | 24,040 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 7 | 8% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 8% | 85,724 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 5% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 5% | 104,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 3 | 4% | 65,515 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | 4% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 4% | 109,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 4% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 2% | 110,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 2% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1% | 13,118 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 1% | 153,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | 109,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 GMC Envoy Denali recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 GMC Envoy Denali.
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
- 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.
Takata recall ? Air ride suspension failure, over inflation resulting in a excessive bouncing ride and loss of traction on other sites i see that this was a 92% complain rate
My 2006 envoy denali's low beam lights are cutting out on me at night. I've read several cases on the internet that there was a recall on this. I'm concerned that this situation may cause an accident at night unexpectany.
Heat not blowing hot like passender side
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC ENVOY DENALI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START AND ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD START, IT WOULD CUT OFF IMMEDIATELY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BETTEN BAKER CHEVROLET BUICK GMC (14120…
My husband and i were traveling when the vehicle shut off with no warning at all and all the dash board lights came on. The vehicle would not restart but would turn. This happened saturday 9/2/17 on a country highway out in nowhere . We called a tow truck. Thank god for cellphones. On 11/12/2016…
Other GMC Envoy Denali years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Envoy Denali | 34 | 0 |
| 2006 | 84 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 GMC Envoy Denali?
Owners most often report electrical system, fuel system, gasoline, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 19 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 GMC Envoy Denali?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 GMC Envoy Denali a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Envoy Denali model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.