This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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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 next day n still no lights. When got home checked everything agine and fuses were ok the wireing look all intact. Still no lights. Or dash lights.
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 can no longer drive at night due to vehicle defect
I have a 2006 GMC Envoy denali that caught fire this morning, it was an electrical fire, caused in the HVAC blower circuit, the circuit fuse did not blow, the cabin filled with smoke, and an open flame was created. I managed to put the fire out, however someone else in this situation might not have even been able to pull off a busy highway, let alone extinguish the fire as it was under the dash behind the glovebox. The symptoms before the fire were as follows: 1)a faint burning electrics smell (electrical smoke is very distinctive) 2)blower quit running(within 30 seconds of smell) 3)cabin filled with smoke (within 1 minute of smell) to the point I could not see out the windshield 4)open flame was present under dash (within 2 minutes of smell) the vehicle was in motion, 50mph, heating system was running, outside temperature 5* Fahrenheit. This appears to be a common failure point as there are multiple repair kits available with new wiring connectors to replace damaged ones when replacing speed resistor there were no previous issues with the HVAC blower motor system
The contact owns a 2006 GMC Envoy. While making a sharp turn, the steering wheel made an abnormal noise and became difficult to turn. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 05V455000 (steering). The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the soft copper high pressure hoses; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic and the high pressure hoses were replaced again. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
- East Orland, ME, USA
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Car started on fire after turning it on seemed to come from dashboard, spread to front seats it was parked at the time, fire department stated it was from vents, heating motor
The contact owns a 2006 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that the motor in the driver's door shorted out and the window regulator and motor were burnt. As a result, the vehicle almost caught fire. Smoke appeared from the door panel, which the contact managed to put out. Coyle Chevrolet Buick GMC (1801 broadway St, clarksville, in 47129, (812) 218-1100) diagnosed that the vehicle needed a new power window switch, fuse, and harness. The repairs were completed by an independent mechanic. When the contact discovered that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 13V248000 (electrical system, visibility), the manufacturer was called and advised that the vehicle be taken to the dealer for reimbursement. The dealer did not reimburse the contact and presented the repair paperwork to the manufacturer. The contact was informed that reimbursement was not an option since the vehicle was repaired outside of the dealer and manufacturer. The contact stated that he did not know of the recall because he was not sent a letter. The failure mileage was 148,000.
Had problems with the heater's blower motor not blowing or sometimes blowing but not on every speed. Looked up issue on youtube and found many videos of the same issue and the videos showed them having to replace the heater's blower motor resister. As the resister was being replaced, we noticed the resister was melted onto the plug it plugs into and the thick red wire was also melted. Resister got replaced and the blower speeds all worked again. Shortly after installation of the new resister, the number 5 speed failed but all others continued. Three months later, the resister failed. Exchanged and replaced the resister again and worked on all speeds but 5 again. Had a smell to it while in use, we got use to it and thought nothing of it anymore. Worked for over 2 years until 1/12/2019 when as the Envoy was in my yard warming up in below freezing temperatures, the vehicle caught fire without and warning and burned under the glove box catching the contents in the glove box on fire and making the vehicle burst into flames and even had an explosion inside the vehicle. Black smoke was pouring out on the area of the passenger side windshield wiper area. There was a hole in the windshield above the wiper.
The contact owns a 2006 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that when she placed the key into the ignition, it would not come out. The vehicle was taken to joseph Buick GMC (8700 colerain ave, cincinnati, oh 45201), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 168,000. The VIN was not available.
Vehicle was stationary.Envoy slt has sun/moon roof.water on driver & passenger floor.water running out from under steering wheel from under dashboard.very concern about electrical damage & problems.watched some utube videos showing trouble with drain holes(4) from sun/moon roof become clogged with debrie.
The contact owns a 2006 GMC Envoy. When the contact turned off the vehicle and removed the key from the ignition switch, the passenger side rearview mirror would go up and down, the front driver's seat moved back independently, and all the instrument panel indicators remained illuminated. In addition, the contact had to use the dimmer switch to turn down the instrument panel lighting. The contact called becker Buick GMC at (509) 455-3550 (located at 636 E sprague ave, spokane, wa 99202) and was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to NHTSA. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.
The contact owns a 2006 GMC Envoy. While driving approximately 45-50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. A local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
While driving down the highway and or while coming to a stop the engine just shuts itself off without warning. Everything in the inside stays on, but you have to put the vehicle in park and re crank. This is an extreme safety hazard and needs to be looked into.
The contact owns a 2006 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that the master control module on the driver side window did not work. The contact stated that the control module was repaired per an unknown recall in 2014. The contact called the dealer and was informed that there was no recall. The contact stated that the original module that was replaced per the recall never failed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The manufacturer confirmed that the control module was replaced per a recall in 2014. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 183,000.
The contact owns a 2006 GMC Envoy. While the contact was seated in the vehicle, the security system warning indicator illuminated and he was unable to exit the vehicle. Also, the windows and door lock switches became inoperable. The contact turned the vehicle off and back on, and the vehicle began to work as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 15V599000 (visibility); however, the failure stated in the recall summary recurred. The contact stated that the failure recurred intermittently mostly in inclement weather. The contact was concerned that the vehicle was not repaired correctly. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
Hi ! as many other GMC Envoy costumer stock at the earlier 50-100 thousand milles with engine problem caused by misfire cylinder. I do a have a problem with my SUV engine the classic misfire #6 cylinder that it cost a $2000 or plus to get repair, short worlds loosing the engine. If you guys check about this issue is extremely big and horrible thousand people a cross the country dealing with this issue.I did noticed this issue just driving, I got to stop sign and the engine starts shaking and the check engine come on, after I took to a mechanic shop for diagnostic and put about $200 dollars on spark plugs and coil and noting changed I was tell by the mechanic that it was a lower compression on the 6 cylinder so bad valve.
As I was driving down I-75 at 10:30pm my headlights just randomly went off! I was driving approximately 70 mph and I was in an area that had no lights alongside the road. I slammed on my brakes to attempt to move to the side of the road. After I slowed enough to move over, my headlights went back on. I was so shook up, I'm not sure if my rear lights went off as well. This type of incident happened again this past weekend and I had to pull to the side of the road and actually shut off the engine and re-start my car twice before my lights went back on.today, on my way to work, in the dark, just before I was pulling into our parking lot, they went off again. I also have noticed that when I press on the automatic window buttons, my lights dim and then brighten. Another issue is the dash light for the gas cap turns on and off randomly while driving the car. In addition, my air bag light has been on for several months, does not go off and yet, it not included in the recall of the dangerous airbags going off randomly and causing accidents and injuries. All of the above issues have occurred while the vehicle was in motion.I'm not sure if these are related or not. All of the issues are very serious safety issues and need to be addressed.
The contact owns a 2006 GMC Envoy. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V755000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
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- Humphrey , NE, USA