2006 GMC Envoy Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 89 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2006 GMC Envoy, 25% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 93,080 miles. The words owners use most often: “fuel gauge” (10% of reports).
- 89electrical system complaints
- 93,080median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 42%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Fuel gauge: mentioned in 9 of 89 complaints (10%)
- Electrical visibility: mentioned in 6 of 89 complaints (7%)
- Power window: mentioned in 6 of 89 complaints (7%)
- Burning odor: mentioned in 5 of 89 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 78 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 89 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 20 a fire, 2 an injury.
GMC Envoy electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Envoy | 4 | 24% | 61,783 |
| 2008 Envoy | 18 | 23% | 79,125 |
| 2007 Envoy | 59 | 27% | 94,700 |
| 2006 Envoy | 89 | 25% | 93,080 |
| 2005 Envoy | 183 | 38% | 80,000 |
| 2004 Envoy | 164 | 45% | 63,000 |
| 2003 Envoy | 77 | 20% | 66,500 |
| 2002 Envoy | 70 | 14% | 70,000 |
| 2001 Envoy | 3 | 60% | 46,000 |
| 2000 Envoy | 3 | 14% | — |
| 1999 Envoy | 1 | 11% | — |
| 1998 Envoy | 1 | 5% | — |
| 1996 Envoy | 1 | 50% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Visibility:power window devices and controls; electrical system
Problem: General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 SAAB 9-7x; 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL; and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier and Isuzu Ascender vehicles. Fluid may enter the driver's door module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board. A short may cause the power door lock and power window switches to function intermittently or become inoperative. The short may also cause overheating, which could melt components of the door module, producing odor, smoke, or a fire.
Risk: A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury. A fire could occur even while the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.
Fix: Owners will be contacted and dealers will test the driver's door module. If the module is functioning properly, a protective coating will be applied. If the module is not functioning properly, it will be replaced. These repairs will be done free of charge. GM will notify Buick, Chevrolet, and GMC owners, Isuzu and Saab will contact their respective owners. The recall began on August 2, 2013. Buick owners may contact the owner center at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet owners at 1-866-694-6546, GMC owners at 1-866-996-9463, Isuzu owners at 1-800-255-6727, and Saab owners at 1-800-955-9007. GM's campaign number is 12180. This recall is an expansion of recall 12V-406.
Visibility:power window devices and controls; electrical system
Problem: General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, SAAB 9-7x, and Isuzu Ascender vehicles, originally sold or currently registered in 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. Fluid may enter the driver's door module, causing corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board. A short may cause the power door lock and power window switches to function intermittently or become inoperative. The short may also cause overheating, which could melt components of the door module, producing odor, smoke, or a fire.
Risk: A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury. A fire could occur even while the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made.
Fix: Parts for this recall are expected to available in March 2013. GM will notify Buick, Chevrolet, and GMC owners when parts are available. Buick owners may contact the owner center at 1-800-521-7300, Chevrolet owners at 1-866-694-6546, and GMC owners at 1-866-996-9463. Isuzu owners will be notified by Isuzu Motors when parts are available. Owners may contact Isuzu customer service at 1-800-255-6727. SAAB owners will be notified by SAAB Cars North America when parts are available and for inquiries, owners may call SAAB customer service at 1-800-955-9007.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Went to drive home at night lights were working then all the sudden went out. Pulled over checked fuses n restarted auto and still no lights, the dash board lights were out as well. Safety of other drivers and my family were affected. Did have to have a friend come and get us. And went to get auto…
When i turn on my right turn signal my high beams come on. This is a not only a safety issue but also causes road rage issues
Both daytime running lights and headlights and high beams cut off while driving. Was pulled over for defective equipment. Wires in passenger headlight melted, didnt check drivers side. There are recalls on the 06 envoy headlights, but i was informed that it doesnt apply to my vin. Even though i am…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2006 GMC Envoys have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 89 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2006 GMC Envoy (25% of the 352 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2006 GMC Envoy electrical system?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 93,080 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2006 GMC Envoy?
The most frequent phrase is “fuel gauge”, in 9 of 89 complaints, followed by “electrical visibility” (6).
Other 2006 GMC Envoy problems
See all 2006 GMC Envoy problems or electrical system problems across all Envoy years.