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2006 GMC Envoy recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2006 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component9
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
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| Visibility | 2 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 |
| Electrical system | 2 |
| Air bags | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
Safety recalls9
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Sep 24, 201515V599000 | Visibility: power window devices and controlsThe protective coating may not eliminate the risk that the circuit board could short and result in a fire, even while the vehicle is unattended. DetailsHide details for campaign 15V599000
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| Aug 14, 201515V519000 | Exterior lighting: headlightsHeadlamps that do not illuminate reduce the driver's ability to see the roadway and reduce the vehicle's visibility to oncoming vehicles, both of which increase the risk… DetailsHide details for campaign 15V519000
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| Jul 2, 201414V404000 | Visibility: power window devices and controlsA short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 14V404000
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| Jun 13, 201313V248000 | Electrical systemA short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 13V248000
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| Aug 16, 201212V406000 | Electrical systemA short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 12V406000
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| Feb 26, 200707E014000 | Exterior lighting: headlightsDECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. DetailsHide details for campaign 07E014000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: Envoy, Envoy Xl. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
Owner complaints by component603
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
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| Fuel system | 251 | 42 |
| Gasoline | 226 | 37 |
| Electrical system | 142 | 24 |
| Exterior lighting | 71 | 12 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 49 | 8 |
| Engine | 40 | 7 |
| Visibility | 29 | 5 |
| Power train | 28 | 5 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 27 | 4 |
| Other | 27 | 4 |
| Steering | 19 | 3 |
| Suspension | 19 | 3 |
| Visibility/wiper | 19 | 3 |
| Air bags | 17 | 3 |
| Unknown or other | 17 | 3 |
13 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names Envoy, Envoy XL.
Latest reports
- Visibility
“The contact owns a 2006 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that while driving various speeds, there was an abnormal burning odor coming from the front driver’s side door circuit board. There was no warning light illuminated.”
- Steering
“When starting the vehicle it turns over as if it wasn't going to start then it starts then put it in drive and it revs up without moving seems like its going to to pull out but barely moves while driving down the…”
- Exterior lighting
“The contact owns a 2006 GMC Envoy. The contact stated while driving with the low beam headlights engaged, the low beams headlights failed to illuminate, causing a reduced visibility of the roadway.”
Other GMC Envoy model years
- 20090 recalls17 complaints
- 20080 recalls77 complaints
- 20075 recalls278 complaints
- 20068 recalls603 complaints
- 20052 recalls624 complaints
- 20042 recalls718 complaints
- 20039 recalls639 complaints
- 200215 recalls567 complaints
All years: 2009 · 2008 · 2007 · 2006 · 2005 · 2004 · 2003 · 2002 · 2001 · 2000
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2006 GMC Envoy recall questions
How many recalls does the 2006 GMC Envoy have?
NHTSA lists 9 safety recall campaigns for the 2006 GMC Envoy. The most recent, 15V599000 (reported September 24, 2015), concerns visibility. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2006 GMC Envoy recalls for?
The largest group is visibility, with 2 campaigns. Others: exterior lighting (2), electrical system (2), air bags (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2006 GMC Envoy?
Fuel system is the most-reported component, named in 251 complaints out of 603 filed with NHTSA (42%). Across all complaints, owners reported 16 crashs and 29 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2006 GMC Envoy?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the GMC recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised GMC dealer.
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