2006 GMC Envoy Problems & Complaints
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
191 complaints
AT EVERY FILLUP WE CAN SMELL GAS LIKE THERE IS A FUEL LEAK. I HAD A SHOP DO A FOG TEST AND THEY CONFIRMED A LEAK "SOMEWHERE FROM THE TOP OF THE TANK". THE TANK WOULD NEED TO BE DROPPED TO VISUALLY INSPECT AT A COST OF $400-$500 JUST FOR THE DROPPING OF THE TANK. THEN THERE WOULD BE ADDED COSTS TO REPAIR WHATEVER IS CAUSING THE LEAK AND SMELL OF GAS. AFTER HEARING THAT I CAME HOME TO START MY SEARCHING FOR RECALLS & SAFETY NOTICES TO FIND THAT GM HAD A NOTICE ISSUED AS WELL AS THE NHTSA, BUT IT SEEMS THEY CUT THE YEAR OFF AT 2004 & 120,000 MILES. ACCORDING TO THE THREAD BELOW, IT APPEARS THIS WAS EXTENDED TO VEHICLE UNDER 150,000 MILES WHICH WE ARE WELL UNDER, BUT WE DON'T HAVE A 2002-2004 MODEL. THREAD - HTTP://FORUMS.TRAILVOY.COM/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=22530 VIN - [XXX] A VIN SEARCH FOR THIS ENVOY DIDN'T BRING UP THE FUEL LEAK ISSUES, BUT WE CAN SMELL GAS & CONFIRMED A LEAK EXISTS ON THE TOP OF THE TANK SOMEWHERE. WAS THIS PROBLEM EVER REPORTED FOR NEWER MODELS YET? INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Aug 31, 2017
HI, I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE GAS METER ON MY GMC ENVOY 2006. IT HAS 38,000 MILES. THE GAS GAUGE SHOWS THAT THE GAS TANK IS EMPTY EVEN THOUGH I FILL IT UP. WHEN I START THE ENGINE THE GAUGE GOES SHOWS THAT THE TANK IS FULL, AFTER A FEW MINUTES OF DRIVING IT GOES ALL THE WAY DOWN TO EMPTY AND I GET THE SIGNAL THAT THE TANK IS EMPTY. MY CONCERN IS ABOUT IF THERE IS ANY RECALL ON THAT BECAUSE IT ONLY HAS 38,000 MILES. I WAS ALSO CHECKING ONLINE AND FOUND A LOT OF COMPLAINTS FOR THE SAME PROBLEM. I BELIEVE GM SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS MATTER BECAUSE IT IS A SIGN OF A DEFECTED PART. THIS PROBLEM STARTED HAPPENING ON JANUARY 30, 2016; MY MAIN CONCERN IS GETTING STUCK IN TRAFFIC AND POSSIBLY GET IN AN ACCIDENT DUE TO THE GAS GAUGE IS MISREADING. THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO READ MY COMPLAINT. *TR
Jan 31, 2016
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE AIR WILL LET OUT OF THE SHOCKS, ALSO HAPPENS WHEN VEHICLE IS PARKED. SSOMETIMES AIR WILL NOT EVEN ELEVATE SHOCKS WHEN VEHICLE IS TURNED ON. ALSO RANDOMLY WHILE VEHICLE IS STARTED WHWTHER THE FUEL TANK IS FULL OR EMPTY OR INBETWEEN IT WILL GO FROM ACCURATE LEVEL TO EMPTY MARK ON FUEL GAUGE. *TR
Jun 28, 2014
THE FUEL GAUGE STATED THAT I HAD 300 MILES TILL EMPTY. WHILE GOING DOWN THE ROAD, IT WENT ALL THE WAY DOWN TO EMPTY. I STOPPED AND TURNED IT OFF AND WAITED A FEW MINUTES AND TURNED IT BACK ON. IT TOOK ABOUT 5 MINUTES BUT THE MILEAGE AND GAS HAND WENT BACK UP TO WHERE IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE. THIS MORNING I FILLED THE TANK UP AND NOW THE COMPUTER IS READING LOW FUEL AND THE GAS HAND IS BELOW THE RED LINE. ALSO THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON. *TR
Jun 09, 2014
FUEL SENSOR/GAUGE READS EMPTY EVEN THOUGH FUEL TANK IS FULL. NEEDLE CONTINUES TO FLUCTUATES WHILE DRIVING PROVIDING AN INACCURATE READ OF DUEL STATE. *TR
May 14, 2014
+ 186 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
55 complaints
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
Feb 20, 2020
2006 GMC ENVOY ENGINE SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVING CODE PO601 FIND OUT IT'S THE PCM
May 01, 2019
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
Apr 08, 2019
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.
Jan 18, 2019
TL* 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.
Nov 27, 2018
+ 50 more complaints for this component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
50 complaints
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. The contact engaged the high beam headlights and was able to continue driving. The contact stated that the failure had been recurring while driving. An unknown dealer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V519000 (Exterior Lighting). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Sep 03, 2024
The contact owns a 2006 GMC Envoy. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the headlights would fail not allowing them to see anything while driving. The contact stated that the headlights would only engage using the high beams. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed with the headlight driver module needing to be replaced. The contact replaced the headlights but the failure still occurred. The contact was relating the failure to the NHTSA campaign number: 15V519000 (Exterior lighting). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.
Jun 23, 2021
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.
Jan 12, 2019
I WAS DRIVING TO CHURCH ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY, IT WAS RAINING AND DARK SUDDENLY, MY LOW BEAM LIGHTS WENT OUT. I STOPPED AND TURN THE HIGH BEAM ON AND WHEN I TURN THE HIGH BEAM OFF AFTER 2 OR 3 MINUTES THE LOW BEAM CAME BACK ON. THE NEXT DAY THE SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN ON MY WAY FROM WORK, DRIVING DOWN A CITY STREET AND THEY JUST WENT OFF. I PULL OVER AND TURN THE HIGH BEAM ON AND OFF FOR SEVERAL MINUTES AND THEY CAME BACK ON. REALLY AFRAID NOW TO DRIVE AT NIGHT. I USED THIS VEHICLE FOR TRAVELING ON VACATIONS, NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEM WITH THE LIGHTS UNTIL NOW.
Dec 28, 2018
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.
Feb 28, 2018
+ 45 more complaints for this component
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
31 complaints
INVESTIGATION # DP10001: THE PETITIONER ALLEGES THAT THE FUEL TANK LEVEL SENSOR IS DEFECTIVE AND COULD RESULT IN A SUBJECT VEHICLE RUNNING OUT OF FUEL, STALL, AND BEING REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. ODI WILL EVALUATE THE PETITION FOR A GRANT OR DENY DECISION. GM WILL FIX TILL 2016 MY 2006 ENVOY HAS ONLY 75,000 MILES ON IT
Jan 08, 2018
GAS LIGHT STAYS ON CONSTANTLY EVEN AFTER FILLING CAR UP. DAUGHTER WAS PUT IN DANGER BECAUSE WHEN FIRST STARTED COULDNT TELL HOW MUCH FUEL WAS IN TANK AND RAN OUT OF GAS WHILE DRIVING FROM WORK ON BUSY CITY STREET.
Oct 04, 2017
FUEL GAUGE DOESN'T WORK.
Apr 21, 2017
TAKATA RECALL, GAS GAUGE WILL ONLY SHOW EMPTY.
Mar 16, 2017
INITIALLY, WHEN THE CAR WAS FILLED WITH FUEL, IT IMMEDIATELY INDICATED THAT THE CAR WAS EMPTY AND THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. ONCE YOU USED A COUPLE OF GALLONS THE FUEL GAUGE BEGAN WORKING AND THE ENGINE LIGHT WENT OFF. JUST RECENTLY THE SYSTEM IS NOT CORRECTING ITSELF AND THE FUEL GAUGE WILL CONSTANTLY GO BETWEEN FULL AND EMPTY SO I NEVER KNOW HOW MUCH FUEL I HAVE IN IT. ALSO THE ENGINE LIGHT IS REMAINING ON.
Nov 08, 2016
+ 26 more complaints for this component
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
24 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC ENVOY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED AN INACCURATE FUEL LEVEL READING. THE VEHICLE THEN SUDDENLY STALLED DUE TO THE LACK OF FUEL PRESENT IN THE FUEL TANK. THE ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE DISPENSED THE REQUIRED FUEL INTO THE FUEL TANK AND THE VEHICLE RESUMED AS NORMAL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER, WHO STATED THAT THE FUEL TANK SENSOR WAS FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THERE WAS AN OPEN INVESTIGATION UNDER NHTSA ACTION NUMBER DP10001 WHICH CLOSED AND A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION HAD BEEN OPENED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE WAS 81,000.
Aug 02, 2011
WITH NO APPARENT CAUSE, THE GAS GAUGE ON MY 2006 GMC ENVOY BEGAN FLUCTUATING WILDLY. IT FIRST HAPPENED AFTER I FILLED UP WITH A FULL TANK OF GAS- THE GAUGE IMMEDIATELY WENT TO EMPTY AND THE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. EVER SINCE, THE GAUGE DOES NOT GIVE ACCURATE FUEL READINGS- IT WILL READ FULL WHEN EMPTY, EMPTY WHEN FULL, AND THE NEEDLE WILL SPIKE ALL OVER THE PLACE.. I CONSIDER IT TO BE A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY CONCERN- RUNNING OUT OF GAS IN THE MIDDLE OF HEAVY TRAFFIC CAN CAUSE SERIOUS ACCIDENTS. WAS DIAGNOSED AS A FAULTY FUEL SENSOR IN THE GAS TANK AND WOULD COST $700 TO REPLACE. *TR
Jul 29, 2011
I'VE GOT A 2006 GMC ENVOY AND THE GAS GAUGES NEVER READS FULL. IT'S ALWAYS READYING EITHER EMPTY OR FULL. I'VE BEEN DEALING WITH THIS FOR ABOUT 4 MONTHS NOW. HOPING THAT SOMETHING WOULD COME OF THIS BEFORE I JUST GO OUT AND HAVE SOMEONE FIX IT. MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON DUE TO THIS PROBLEM. THANKS! *TT
Jul 12, 2011
2006 GMC ENVOY XLT - INACCURATE AND RANDOM FUEL LEVEL READING WHILE DRIVING, RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE RUNNING OUT OF FUEL AND CAUSING VEHICLE STALL WITH NO RESTART. *TR
Jun 29, 2011
WITH NO APPARENT CAUSE, THE GAS GAUGE ON MY 2006 GMC ENVOY BEGAN FLUCTUATING WILDLY. IT FIRST HAPPENED IN MARCH OF 2011 AFTER I FILLED UP WITH A FULL TANK OF GAS- THE GAUGE IMMEDIATELY WENT TO EMPTY AND THE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON. EVER SINCE, THE GAUGE DOES NOT GIVE ACCURATE FUEL READINGS- IT WILL READ FULL WHEN EMPTY, EMPTY WHEN FULL, AND THE NEEDLE WILL SPIKE ALL OVER THE PLACE. JUST RECENTLY (MAY OF 2011) THE GAUGE STOPPED WORKING ALL TOGETHER. IT NOW CONSTANTLY READS EMPTY. I CONSIDER IT TO BE A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY CONCERN- RUNNING OUT OF GAS IN THE MIDDLE OF HEAVY TRAFFIC CAN CAUSE SERIOUS ACCIDENTS. I NOTIFIED GM OF THE PROBLEM AND JUST TODAY, 6/3/11 WAS TOLD "NOT ENOUGH INFORMATION EXISTS TO INDICATE A PROBLEM OR WARRANT A RECALL." THEY OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE TO HELP FIX THE ISSUE, WHICH WAS DIAGNOSED AS A FAULTY FUEL SENSOR IN THE GAS TANK AND WOULD COST $600 TO REPLACE. *TR
Jun 03, 2011
+ 19 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
12 complaints
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.
Jun 12, 2022
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
Mar 05, 2021
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
Jun 29, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED MORE THAN ONCE AND, AFTER A BRIEF MOMENT, THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE FAILURE WOULD RECUR SO THE VEHICLE REMAINED PARKED AT THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE DUE TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V755000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND EXTERIOR LIGHTING), BUT THE REPAIR WAS STILL NOT AVAILABLE FOR LONGER THAN TWO YEARS. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 153,000. ....UPDATED 07/05/16 *BF THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THERE WAS LOUD POPPING NOISE, THAT WOULD COME AND GO, THE LIGHTS, HEAT, AIR AND BACK WINDSHIELD WIPER WOULD COME ON AND GO OFF BY THEMSELVES. UPDATED 07/21/16.*JB
May 02, 2016
ALL EXTERIOR LIGHTS FLICKER AND FAIL INTERMITTENTLY, USUALLY WHILE DECELERATING, OR APPLYING BRAKES. HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR 18 MONTHS. CURRENT MILEAGE 155,000
Dec 03, 2015
+ 7 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
12 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC ENVOY. WHILE ACCELERATING FROM AN INTERSECTION, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO VEER TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED, IT FAILED TO RESUME NORMAL OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 131,000.
Nov 21, 2019
WHEN STARTING MY VEHICLE AND START TO DRIVE I NOTICE 2 CHECK ENGINE LIGHTS POP ON. ONE ENGINE LIGHT HAS A ARROW POINTING DOWN AND THE OTHER JUST HAVE THE ENGINE LIGHT SYMBOL AND THE MY SPEED STARTS TO REDUCE A LOT. I WILL PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD SHUT THE CAR OFF WAIT FOR 5-10 MINUTES AND CRANK IT UP AND AFTER MAYBE 15-20 MINUTES OF DRIVING IT POPS BACK ON. I'VE HAD THE MECHANIC TO DIAGNOSTIC MACHINE AND HE HAS SAID THE THROTTLE BODY NEEDS CHANGING, HAD THAT DONE AND THE SAME PROBLEM CAME BACK. SO I HAD MY OLD ONE PUT BACK ON AND THEN THE MECHANIC SAY MAYBE IT'S THE GAS PEDAL SENSOR. HAD THAT CHANGED AND THE PROBLEM IS STILL THEIR. I LOVE MY TRUCK BUT I DON'T HAVE THE MONEY TO KEP TRYING TO FIX THIS PROBLEM. I NEED HELP, FROM SOMEONE, PLEASE
Sep 08, 2016
DRIVER HAD JUST EXITED A PARKING LOT ONTO A MAIN ROAD IN THE EVENING. THE CAR WAS COLD, HAD NOT BEEN USED SINCE THE MORNING. THE CAR FAILED TO TAKE POWER AFTER SLOWING DOWN FOR A LIGHT THAT WAS RED THAN CHANGED TO GREEN. THE CAR WAS ON AND IN DRIVE, BUT FAILED TO GO FURTHER. THERE WAS NO WARNING WHATSOEVER. THE DRIVER BRAKED AND STOPPED, NEARLY CAUSING THE CAR BEHIND TO REAR END THE GMC. GMC DRIVER HAD PUT FLASHERS ON IMMEDIATELY. THE CAR WAS PUT IN PARK, TURNED OFF, THAN RESTARTED. THE GMC WAS PUT INTO DRIVE, BUT AGAIN WOULD ONLY ROLL. THE DRIVER PUT THE CAR INTO GEAR 3 ON THE AUTO TRANS, THAN 2. IN GEAR 2, THE CAR MOVED. THE GMC WAS IMMEDIATELY MOVED BACK TO ITS PARKING SPOT. A DIAGNOSTIC SHOWS THE TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED. ONLY 94,500 MILES, AND THE GM TRANSMISSION IS DEAD. IN LOOKING ON LINE AT CERTAIN CONSUMER DATA AND SPEAKING TO LOCAL MECHANICS, ALL POINT TO TRANSMISSION FAILURES ON THE GM SUV PRODUCTS, INCLUDING CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER & GMC ENVOY. *TR
Nov 07, 2014
THIS MORNING, MY WIFE WAS PARKING AT ONE OF OUR KID'S SCHOOLS WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SYSTEM FAILED TO RESPOND. SHE ATTEMPTED TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK, BUT IT WOULD NOT INITIALLY. ONCE THE SHIFTER WOULD MOVE FORWARD, THE VEHICLE DIED, AND CONTINUED TO ROLL FORWARD EVEN THOUGH THE SHIFTER WAS POSITIONED AS IF IN PARK. SHE HAD THE PRESENCE OF MIND TO LET IT ROLL UNTIL STRIKING THE PARKING SPOT CEMENT BUMPER. SHE REMOVED THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION, THEN ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE WITH NO SUCCESS AND THE SHIFTER BUTTON WOULD NOT DEPRESS. SHE PANICKED BECAUSE OF LOOSING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WITH SO MANY SMALL KIDS AROUND AND CALLED ME. I LEFT WORK, AND UPON ARRIVAL ATTEMPTED TO TROUBLESHOOT WHAT CAUSED THE INCIDENT. I STARTED AT THE SHIFTER, SO I LOOSENED ALL THE COVERS AROUND IT, IN CASE THERE WAS SOMETHING BINDING THE SHIFTER. I ACTUALLY DID FIND SEVERAL SMALL ITEMS THAT HAD FALLEN IN THE COMPARTMENT THROUGH THE FRONT EDGE OF THE CENTER CONSOLE COVER ASSEMBLY. REMOVING THESE ITEMS STILL DID NOT ALLOW RESTARTING OF THE VEHICLE. I THEN LOOKED UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE, AND DISCOVERED THAT THE LINKAGE FROM THE SHIFTER TO THE TRANSMISSION HAD SEPARATED. I MANIPULATED THE INPUT LEVER AT THE TRANSMISSION WITH MY HAND AND NOTICED THAT IT HAD MOVEMENT IN BOTH DIRECTIONS, WHICH MEANT THE TRANSMISSION WAS ACTUALLY NOT IN PARK. AFTER POSITIONING THE INPUT LEVER AT THE TRANSMISSION TO PARK, THE VEHICLE DID START. I SHUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND RECONNECTED THE SEPARATED LINKAGE. I WAS SHOCKED TO SEE THAT THE PIECE THAT MAINTAINS SUCH AN IMPORTANT LINKAGE CONNECTED APPEARS TO BE MADE FROM A PLASTIC. TO ME THIS IS A MAJOR ISSUE THAT CAN CAUSE SOMEONE TO POTENTIALLY HAVE A VEHICLE STUCK IN A MOVEMENT CAUSING GEAR, AND DUE TO A LINKAGE SEPARATION HAVE NO WAY TO PROPERLY TURN THE VEHICLE OFF (UNTIL IT RUNS OUT OF GAS), TO MADE FROM PLASTIC. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS. *TR
Sep 16, 2014
LEAVING A RESTAURANT I WAS UNABLE TO PLACE MY CAR IN REVERSE OR FOR THAT MATTER ANY GEARS. THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER SHOWED ME A LITTLE PLASTIC PEACE THAT BROKE AND ADVISED ME IT WAS THE SHIFT LINKAGE. I REVIEWED THE INFORMATION AND WAS AMAZED TO FIND THAT IT IS VERY COMMON FOR THIS LITTLE PLASTIC PIECE TO BREAK IN THE CHEVROLET AND GMC VEHICLES. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY THE SHIFT LINKAGE IS NOT ONE OF MANY RECALLS WITH GMC AS IT IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN YOU ARE UNABLE TO PLACE YOUR CAR IN PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL OR ANY GEARS. I AM A VERY DISSATISFIED CUSTOMER AND WOULD LIKE FOR GMC TO HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THE PROBLEM. I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY A HEFTY FEE FOR A CHEAP PLASTIC PART THAT CAN CAUSE A MAJOR ACCIDENT, INJURY AND OR DEATH. *TR
Aug 18, 2014
+ 7 more complaints for this component
ENGINE
12 complaints
2006 GMC ENVOY DENALI. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DROPPED VALVE. *LD *JS
Aug 31, 2018
TRANSMISSION REPLACED TWO TIMES IN TWO YEARS
Aug 18, 2018
JUST LIKE ALL THE OTHERS MY 2006 GMC ENVOY DENALI HAS A BAD #7 LIFTER. WHERE ARE THE RECALLS????? GM IS GETTING AWAY WITH RIPPING OFF THE PUBLIC AND NO ONE CARES. JUST BAIL THEM OUT AND THEN LET THEM ROB ALL OF US ALSO???????????????
Jun 13, 2016
FAILURE OF THE DOD LIFTER, ALSO KNOWN AS THE ACTIVE FUEL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. WHILE AT SPEED ON THE FREEWAY, THE DOD LIFTER ON CYLINDER #7 FAILED CAUSING A MISFIRE ON THE CYLINDER WHICH CAUSED TEH ENGINE TO SHAKE VIOLENTLY. THIS IS THE 2ND FAILURE OF A DOD LIFTER ON MY TRUCK. IN NOV 2014, A DOD LIFTER ON CYLINDER #6 FAILED, CAUSING A ENGINE MISFIRE AND A VIOLENT SHAKE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS DETERMINED TO BE LACK OF OIL PRESSURIZE THE DOD LIFTER. UPON DECIDING TO REBUILD THE MOTOR RATHER THAN REPLACING THE MOTOR, WE DECIDED TO REPLACE ALL INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF THE MOTOR SIMPLY BECAUSE THE MOTOR WOULD NEED A FULL TEAR DOWN ANYWAY. THE LIFTERS, OIL PRESSURE SOLENOIDS OF THE DOD LIFTERS, ROCKERS, ROCKER ARMS, SPRINGS AND CAMSHAFT WERE ALL REPLACED THINKING THAT WE MIGHT AS WELL REBUILD THE BLOCK WITH NEW COMPONENTS TO SAVE OFF ANY FUTURE ISSUES. AFTER 1 MONTH IN THE GMC SERVICE CENTER, THE VEHICLE WAS BACK ON THE ROAD IN DEC 2014. THIS REPAIR WAS $5,900.00 IN MARCH 2016, YES 14 MONTHS LATER, A 2ND FAILURE OF A DOD LIFTER OCCURRED ON CYLINDER #7. THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE SAME ISSUES AS IN NOV 2014. THIS FAILURE OCCURRED ON THE REBUILT MOTOR ON NEW COMPONENTS INSTALLED IN NOV 2014. THIS REPAIR WILL COST $2500 JUST TO REPLACE THE 1 LIFTER. NO OTHER COMPONENTS. THIS LEADS ME TO BELIEVE THAT A THE DOD FAILURE IS MORE COMMON AND IS A DESIGN FLAW OF THE ACTIVE FUEL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. THIS ISSUE IS MORE THAN A TSB ISSUE, IT SHOULD BE A RECALL.
Mar 15, 2016
MISFIRE P0301 A LOT OF 5.3 ENGINES IN 2006 GMC DENALI CAN FINE PROBLEM NOT WIRES CHECKED COILS CHECKED FUEL CHECKED COMPRESSION OK IT HAS COST ME MORE THAN 1100.00 DOLLARS STILL MISFIRE. *TR
Mar 13, 2015
+ 7 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY/WIPER
11 complaints
rear hatch window exploded while the car was not moving for no apparent reason lucky no one was in the rear seats or standing in back of the vehicle at the time otherwise the flying glass would have been an issue. And if I had been driving the noise and distraction of the breaking glass could have been an issue as well. No ins or police inspections took place. No lamps or messages or symptoms of any kind presented prior to the glass failure.
Feb 11, 2023
The contact owns a 2006 GMC Envoy. The contact stated while attempting to activate the windshield wipers, the windshield wipers failed to operate as intended. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 04V046000 (Visibility). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 103,000.
Sep 07, 2022
WHEN I START MY CAR THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE IN THE OFF POSITION. SOMETIMES ITS INTERMITTENT, SOMETIME THEY RUN FOR AS LONG AS I AM DRIVING. I HAVE CHECKED COMPLAINTS ON THIS GOING BACK TO 2013.
Oct 15, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC ENVOY XL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW SWITCH FAILED TO OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V404000 (VISIBILITY). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V599000 (VISIBILITY). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000.
Sep 13, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC ENVOY DENALI. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V755000 (VISIBILITY) 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. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 03/09/16*LJ *CN
Jan 27, 2016
+ 6 more complaints for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
10 complaints
STABILITRAK
Jun 04, 2018
HEAT NOT BLOWING HOT LIKE PASSENDER SIDE
Nov 12, 2017
THE HORN FAILED TO WORK TWICE DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD AND WAS REPAIRED BY THE DEALER BOTH TIMES. THE HORN FAILED TO WORK AGAIN SHORTLY AFTER IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. LOCAL DEALER SAYS THERE IS NO SERVICE BULLETIN ON IT BEING A KNOWN DEFECT. THE HORN DOES WORK WITH THE KEY FOB. PROBLEM IS IN THE HORN BUTTON IN CENTER OF STEERING WHEEL. SOUNDS LIKE A SAFETY DEFECT TO ME. I RARELY USE, MAYBE THAT'S THE PROBLEM.
Nov 09, 2016
2 PROBLEMS WITH MY 06 ENVOY DENALI. MY BATTERY DIED AND AFTER JUMPING THE VEHICLE, ALL FRONT VENTS WILL NO LONGER BLOW AIR FROM THEM. ONLY TOP AND FLOOR WORK!. ALSO MYSTERIOUSLY DISAPPEARING OIL. APPARENTLY FAULTY PVC VALVE COVER NOW CAUSED ENGINES DAMAGED. NEEDS REPLACING AT $6700!!! THIS SHOULD HAVE BEEN A RECALL! NOW I'M STUCK WITH A VEHICLE I CANT DRIVE OR FIX AND STILL OWE 11,900 ON IT. OWNED IT 9MOS! WARRANTY DOESN'T WANT TO COVER THIS ISSUE
Dec 08, 2015
TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR BATTERY CHANGE, AFTER RECEIVING VEHICLE BACK, NOTICED THAT DASH VENTS WOULD NOT OPERATE, DEFROSTERS AND FLOOR VENTS STILL WORK, CONTACTED GM- THEY ACKNOWLEDGED THERE MIGHT BE A PROBLEM WITH BLEND DOOR ACTUATOR, BUT NEEDED TO SEE VEHICLE FOR REPAIRS, ESTIMATED COST- $1000.00. DID ONLINE CHECKING, THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH GM DAMPER MOTORS FAILING, OFTEN AFTER BATTERY CHANGE. ONLY SOLUTION IS CHANGE DAMPER MOTOR.
Jul 27, 2015
+ 5 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY
10 complaints
TL* 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.
May 10, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC ENVOY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WINDOW ROLLED DOWN INTERMITTENTLY AND THE POWER SWITCH SHORTED OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
Jul 17, 2015
THE AC BLOWER RESISTER OVERHEATED AND MELTED. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IN 3 YEARS THIS HAS HAPPEN. THE FAN CONTROL USUALLY GOES OUT ON ALL SPEEDS FOLLOWED BY A STRONG SMELL OF ELECTRICAL WIRE BURNING. A ONLINE FORUM AT TRAILVOY. COM HAS NUMEROUS THREADS OF PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT THIS SANE ISSUE ON THEIR VEHICLE. ONE THREAD HAS 71 PAGES AND IS STILL GROWING (HTTP://FORUMS.TRAILVOY.COM/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=32751). THIS IS A FIRE HAZARD! *TR
Feb 19, 2015
2006 GMC ENVOY 360 DRIVING AT NIGHT, THE HEADLIGHTS CUTS OFF. THE POWER DOOR LOCKS, POWER WINDOWS SWITCHES AND HEADLIGHTS FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY OR MAY STOP WORKING, THE AIR SUSPENSION WON'T RAISE TO ITS NORMAL LEVEL. *MW THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE JUMP STARTED, BECAUSE IT WOULD NOT START. THE CONSUMER ATTACHED RECALL LETTER 14V404000. HOWEVER, THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. *JB
Dec 30, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC ENVOY XL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE POWER WINDOWS AND POWER LOCKS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD INDEPENDENTLY OPERATE WHEN THE SWITCH WAS IN THE OFF MODE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT SMELLED A BURNING ODOR. THE DEALER DISCOVERED THAT THE WINDOW SWITCH WAS BURNED. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V404000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Sep 02, 2014
+ 5 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY
10 complaints
2006 GMC ENVOY XL CUSTOMER REIMBURSEMENT REQUEST FORM. *MW THE LEFT WINDOW REGULATOR WAS REPLACED. *JB
Jan 06, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC ENVOY DENALI. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, BOTH REARVIEW MIRRORS STARTED TO MOVE INDEPENDENTLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000.
Dec 12, 2014
2006 GMC ENVOY. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REIMBURSEMENT FOR FRONT POWER WINDOW SWITCH MODULE REPLACEMENT. *SMD ACCORDING TO THE INVOICE, THE POWER WINDOW SWITCH WAS DEFECTIVE DUE TO CORROSION CAUSED BY WATER OR RAIN THAT LEAKED INTO THE MAIN CIRCUIT BOARD WINDOW SWITCH MODULE.
Apr 30, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR PANEL MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT CHANGED THE FUSE AND IMMEDIATELY AFTERWARD, THE DOOR PANEL BEGAN TO SMOKE. THE FUSE LATER BLEW AND THE SMOKE CEASED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND THEY ADVISED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 12V406000 (VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS). THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 90,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 11/29/12 *BF
Oct 16, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC ENVOY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER ACTIVATED, A STRONG BURNING ODOR EMITTED THROUGH THE AIR VENTS. SUDDENLY THE HEATER BLOWER FAILED TO OPERATE. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE BUT LATER DISCOVERED THAT THE HEATER BLOWER WIRING CONNECTOR WAS MELTED AND HAD DAMAGED THE RELAY RESISTOR MODULE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. THERE WAS A VOLUNTARY RECALL ISSUED BY THE MANUFACTURER FOR THE 2006 SIERRA 1500 VEHICLE PERTAINING TO THE FAULTY RELAY RESISTOR MODULE AND WIRE CONNECTOR BUT NOT FOR THE ENVOY. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
Jun 06, 2012
+ 5 more complaints for this component
SUSPENSION
9 complaints
AIR IN AUTO LEVELING BLEEDS OFF AT NIGHT LEAVING EXTREMELY LOW CLEARANCE IN REAR SUSPENSION. SOME COMPRESSOR RUNNING DURING DRIVING, AND ASSUMING SOME LEAKING DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. REAR AIR BAGS REPLACED, SAME PROBLEMS EXIST.
Mar 30, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC ENVOY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH IN THE SNOW, THE CONTACT SKIDDED ACROSS A BLOCK OF ICE AND CRASHED THE VEHICLE INTO A CURB. THE VEHICLE SPUN AROUND BEFORE STOPPING. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED AN INJURY THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DAMAGED; HOWEVER, AN UNUSUAL SOUND WAS HEARD. PRIOR TO THE CRASH, THE REAR AXLE DROPPED VERY LOW AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO RIDE BUMPY. WHENEVER A BUMP WAS STRUCK, WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE CONTACT'S HEAD STRUCK THE ROOF, CAUSING NECK AND BACK PAIN. THE CONTACT CALLED LKL MOTORS AT 253-466-7222 (LOCATED AT 6204 112TH ST E, PUYALLUP, WA 98373), WHICH WAS WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NORMAL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 167,000.
Feb 26, 2019
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
Jul 07, 2018
INFLATOR STOPPED WORKING, AIR BAG BLEW OUT WHILE ON FREEWAY!
Jun 06, 2016
THE REAR END BEGAN DEFLATING AFTER SITTING OVERNIGHT. AT FIRST IT WOULD AIR BACK UP WHEN STARTED IMMEDIATELY. THEN IT BEGAN TO TAKE A LONG TIME TO AIR BACK UP. IT RECENTLY BEGAN DEFLATING ALL OF THE TIME, EVEN WHEN DRIVING. NOW IT WILL NOT AIR UP AT ALL. THE MOTOR RUNS BUT NOTHING HAPPENS. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN SERVICED BY THE DEALERSHIP TO NO AVAIL. EACH TIME, THERE IS SOME NEW REPLACEMENT PART THAT MUST BE PURCHASED. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD AND THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD RECALL THIS VEHICLE. *TR
Dec 13, 2014
+ 4 more complaints for this component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
9 complaints
FUEL GAGE STOPPED WORKING. FUEL GAGE NEEDLE STAYED ON E AFTER FILLING UP. STALLED IN LEFT LANE OF INTERSTATE 80 IN DENVILLE,NEW JERSEY WITH MY TWO DAUGHTERS. THEIR AGES AT TIME OF INCIDENT WERE EIGHT AND ELEVEN. ALMOST REAR-ENDED BY TRACTOR TRAILERS. ALL THREE OF WOULD HAVE BEEN KILLED IF THE TRUCK DRIVER HAD NOT BEEN ALERT AND SWERVED TO AVOID US AS I SLOWED AND NAVIGATED TO RIGHT SHOULDER. *TR
Oct 06, 2011
FILLED MY GAS TANK UP AND THE FUEL GAUGE WENT TO EMPTY AFTER FILLING. EVERY TIME I FILL THE TANK, IT GOES TO EMPTY AND THEN AFTER DRIVING A BIT THE GAUGE STARTS RE-REGISTERING. I HAVE NO IDEA IF IT IS ACCURATE ANYMORE. EVAPORATOR PURGE SOLENOID HAS ALSO WENT OUT CAUSING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ON. THE LACK OF AN ACCURATE GAS GAUGE IS A SAFETY ISSUE. PLEASE RECALL THIS VEHICLE. *TR
Sep 05, 2011
FUEL GAUGE IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY ON MY VEHICLE. IT STAYS ON "E" WHEN THERE IS PLENTY OF GASOLINE IN THE CAR. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS THAT I HAVE SEEN ON WEBSITES. OCCASIONALLY THE GAUGE WILL MOVE UP BUT THEN GO BACK TO "E". I WENT TO DEALER AND THEY SAID IT IS A BAD FUEL SENOR GAUGE WHICH IS IN THE GASOLINE TANK. SEEMS LIKE THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE AND COULD CAUSE OTHER PROBLEMS. THE FUEL GAUGE HAS BEEN LIKE THAT FOR OVER 6 MONTHS, AS THE COST WAS ASTRONOMICAL AND I BELIEVE THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL. ADDITIONALLY, RECENTLY MY OIL PRESSURE GAUGE HAS SHOWN THE MAX AMOUNT AND THEN LAST NIGHT IT WENT DOWN TO THE LOWEST AMOUNT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. IT GOES BACK AND FORTH FROM HIGH TO LOW AND THE OIL PRESSURE LOW LIGHT COMES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THEN GOES OFF. IT SAYS TO STOP ENGINE. THERE DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE ANYTHING PHYSICALLY WRONG WITH MY ENGINE AND I WILL BE TAKING IT TO THE DEALER TOMORROW TO CONFIRM THAT. I BELIEVE BOTH OF THESE ISSUES ARE CAUSED BY A FAULTY INSTRUMENT PANEL OR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INCLUDED IN GM'S MODELS. I HAVE A FAMILY MEMBER WITH AN OLDER GMC SUV WITH SIMILAR ISSUES AND THEY ALSO HAD ISSUES WITH A GMC TRUCK THEY USED TO HAVE BUT GOT RID OF IT, DUE TO THE MALFUNCTIONS. SEEMS LIKE A VERY COMMON ISSUE THAT SHOULD BE RESOLVED BY GE. *TR
Jul 04, 2011
DRIVING AT NORMAL HIGHWAY SPEED, THE FUEL GAUGE WOULD REGISTER FULL, THEN WOULD REGISTER EMPTY, THE LOW FUEL WARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE, AND THE FUEL GAUGE WOULD NOT WORK AGAIN. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WOULD COME ON AND WHEN I TOOK THE CAR TO A MECHANIC, I WAS INFORMED THAT I HAD A BAD FUEL SENSOR. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM AND URGE THE SAFETY ADMINISTRATION TO FORCE GM TO ISSUE A RECALL. THE SAFETY FACTOR, IS RUNNING OUT OF FUEL WITH NO WARNING ON A STREET OR HIGHWAY AND NO SAFE WAY TO PULL OFF THE ROADWAY OUT OF HARMS WAY.
Jan 10, 2011
2006 GMC ENVOY XL --SAME PROBLEM HERE. IT STARTED ACTING UP JUST AFTER THE WARRANTY RAN OUT (JUST UNDER 40,000 MILES)! CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON BECAUSE OF THE SENSOR AND WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION BECAUSE THE LIGHT IS "ON" FILL UP TANK WRITE DOWN MILEAGE IS GETTING OLD. TIME FOR OUR STIMULUS FROM GM! DO THE RIGHT THING AND RECALL THE DEFECTIVE SENSORS. FUEL GAUGE ALWAYS READS EMPTY NOW --COULD RUN OUT OF GAS WITHOUT KNOWLEDGE ANYTIME/ANYWHERE. *TR
Sep 07, 2010
+ 4 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
7 complaints
The contact owns a 2006 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that occasionally the vehicle was not able to be started. Additionally, while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel seized and the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic informed the contact that no codes appeared on the code reader and replaced the battery; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer and diagnosed that the computer needed to be reset after the battery was replaced. The dealer reset the computer; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer and diagnosed that there was a leak in the intake manifold after a smoke test was performed. The dealer replaced the manifold gasket; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 142,000.
Mar 08, 2022
MY GMC ENVOY DENALI 2006 USES UP TO 2 TO 3 QUARTS OF OIL IN A 30 DAY PERIOD. I HAVE NO LEAKS OR EXHAUST PROBLEMS. IT FINALLY COLLAPSED A LIFTER AND PUSH ROD. SAYS THERE IS NO NOTICE OR RECALL, BUT THE IS THE SAME ENGINE THEY USED IN THE 2003 PONTIAC, THEY DID RECALL THOSE MOTORS. DOES ANY ONE HAVE SOME HELP FOR ME? *TR
Mar 26, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE ENGINE WAS RUNNING LEAN AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO MAKE REPAIRS UNTIL THE COMPONENT HAD ACTUALLY FAILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS LATER CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 64,000. UPDATED 05/08/12*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE INTAKE MANIFOLD NEEDED TO BE TIGHTENED. UPDATED 05/14/12
Mar 02, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC ENVOY. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE ESCAPING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER UNIT. THE CONTACT STOPPED THE VEHICLE, LOOKED UNDER THE HOOD AND NOTICED THAT THE RESISTER AND MOTOR WIRES WERE MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTICS OR REPAIRS. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Jun 23, 2011
VEHICLE HAS BEEN LOSING VOLTAGE WHEN CAR IS STARTED AND IN IDLE POSITION. WHEN CAR IS DRIVING THE VOLTAGE IS ALWAYS READING OK BUT WHEN YOUR AT A STOP LIGHT THEN ALL THE INSTRUMENT LIGHTS DIM AND THE BATTERY GETS DOWN TO 10 AND SOMETIMES THE CAR STARTS TO STALL. BROUGHT THE CAR TO DARCY MOTORS IN JOLIET, IL AND THEY SAID ITS NORMAL AND THE ENVOYS EXPERIENCE THIS. I DON'T BELIEVE THIS AND THE CAR IS 3 YRS OLD AND HAS 80K FOR MILES AND ITS BEEN RUNNING FINE UP UNTIL THE PAST 2MO SINCE WE HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS. WE EVEN WENT TO SEARS AND PURCHASED A NEW BATTERY AND IT STILL HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS. I BROUGHT THE ENVOY TO AUTOZONE AND PEPBOYS AND BOTH PLACES CHECKED THE ALTERNATOR, BATTERY AND ALL CABLED AND CONNECTIONS AND ALL TESTED GOOD. I DON'T KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS BUT GMC NEEDS TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE ASAP. *TR
Dec 21, 2009
+ 2 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
6 complaints
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 NORTHLAND DR, BIG RAPIDS, MI 49307 (231) 629-4340) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE WAS FOUND, BUT THE DEALER DID NOT KNOW THE EXACT CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 126,000.
Oct 23, 2017
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.
Aug 08, 2017
I WAS DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY AT 65-70 MPH. THE ENGINE LUGGED A LITTLE LIKE IT WAS RUNNING OUT OF GAS BUT THE TANK WAS HALF FULL. THE ENGINE RESUMED RUNNING AT FULL SPEED. A FEW SECONDS LATER THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. I WAS ABLE TO COAST LONG ENOUGH TO PULL OFF THE FREEWAY. BUT WITHOUT POWER STEERING AND BRAKES THIS WAS NOT AN EASY TASK. ONCE THE CAR STOPPED I TURNED OFF THE IGNITION AND PUT THE CAR IN PARK. I TRIED TO RESTART THE CAR BUT NOTHING HAPPENED. I CALLED A TOW TRUCK BUT THE DRIVER COULD NOT GET THE CAR TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO PUT IT ON THE CAR CARRIER BECAUSE THE SHIFTER IS TIED TO THE ELECTRONICS. WITHOUT POWER IT DOES NOT WORK. HE HAD TO CALL FOR ANOTHER TOW TRUCK TO PULL THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE. THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN TESTED AND FOUND LOW VOLTAGE FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH. HE REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH. DIAGNOSTICS, PART AND LABOR $307. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM. IF I WAS NOT ABLE TO MOVE OUT OF TRAFFIC I WOULD HAVE BEEN A SITTING DUCK IN THE MIDDLE IF THE FREEWAY. SINCE THE REST OF THE ELECTRONICS ARE CONNECTED TO THE IGNITION I HAD NO SAFETY EQUIPMENT SUCH AS AIR BAGS. IF I WOULD HAVE BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT AT FREEWAY SPEEDS, IT COULD HAVE BEEN FATAL. *TR
Oct 24, 2014
ENGINE WOULDN'T CRANK AT TIMES. STARTS NORMALLY WHEN IT DOES. AFTER ABOUT A WEEK OF HAVING THIS PROBLEM I TOOK A THE CAR IN FOR SERVICE. DIAGNOSTICS DETERMINED THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS BAD AND SHOULD BE REPLACED. I HAD THE IGNITION SWITCH REPLACED 14 MONTHS AND 6070 MILES PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT. THEY REPLACED THE IGNITION SWITCH. THE PART WAS UNDER WARRANTY BUT DIAGNOSTICS AND LABOR WAS $220. THE FIRST IGNITION SWITCH FAILED AT 65-70 MPH ON THE FREEWAY. I UNDERSTAND THAT GM HAS RECALLED IGNITION SWITCHES ON SEVERAL MODELS BUT THE ENVOY IS NOT PART OF THAT RECALL. OBVIOUSLY MY VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE RECALLED VEHICLES, WHY IS IT NOT PART OF THE RECALL? THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM. SINCE THE REST OF THE ELECTRONICS ARE CONNECTED TO THE IGNITION I HAVE NO SAFETY EQUIPMENT SUCH AS AIR BAGS. IF I WOULD HAVE BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT, IT COULD HAVE BEEN FATAL. *TR
Oct 24, 2014
ENGINE STALLED A FEW SECONDS AFTER STARTING, THEN WOULD NOT CRANK, ONLY CLICKED. I HAD THE CAR TOWED IN FOR SERVICE. TECHNICIAN CHECKED BATTERY. IT WAS FULLY CHARGED AND VEHICLE HAD FULL VOLTAGE. DIAGNOSTICS DETERMINED LOW VOLTAGE OUT FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH. RECOMMENDED IGNITION SWITCH SHOULD BE REPLACED. I HAD THE IGNITION SWITCH REPLACED TWICE ALREADY. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THREE IGNITION SWITCHES IN THREE YEARS AT A TOTAL COST OF $817. I UNDERSTAND THAT GM HAS RECALLED IGNITION SWITCHES ON SEVERAL MODELS BUT THE ENVOY IS NOT PART OF THAT RECALL. OBVIOUSLY MY VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE RECALLED VEHICLES, WHY IS IT NOT PART OF THE RECALL? THE FIRST IGNITION SWITCH FAILED AT 65-70 MPH ON THE FREEWAY. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS PROBLEM. SINCE THE REST OF THE ELECTRONICS ARE CONNECTED TO THE IGNITION I HAVE NO SAFETY EQUIPMENT SUCH AS AIR BAGS. IF I WOULD HAVE BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT, IT COULD HAVE BEEN FATAL. *TR
Oct 24, 2014
+ 1 more complaint for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
6 complaints
IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE AT SPEED CAUSING LOSS OF POWER TO FUEL PUMP WHICH ULTIMATELY MEANT LOSS OF POWER TO VEHICLE AT FREEWAY SPEEDS. WAS TOLD BY GM THAT THERE IS NO RECALL ON THIS PARTICULAR IGNITION SWITCH AT THIS TIME. *TR
Apr 17, 2015
FUEL GAUGE GOES TO EMPTY WHEN FULL STOPPED IN TRAFFIC ON I75 WITH GRAND BABIES THEY SAY ITS THE FUEL SENSOR AND SENDING UNITS ARE BAD. *TR
Mar 13, 2015
MY 2006 GMC ENVOY XL GAS GAUGE READS EMPTY AFTER FILLING, THEN SLOWLY MOVES UP AFTER DRIVING BUT WILL CONTINUE TO LOSE PRESSURE UNTIL IT READS EMPTY AND THE LIGHT IS ON. SOMETIMES IT WILL JUST REMAIN ON THE E AN THE LIGHT WILL BE ON WHEN I HAVE GAS IN MY VEHICLE. *TR
Apr 18, 2013
GAS GAUGE MALFUNCTIONS AFTER FILLING VEHICLE DUE TO REPEATED, DOCUMENTED MANUFACTURERS DEFECT IN GAS TANK FUEL SENSOR, POSSIBLY LEADING TO A COMPLETE FAILURE OF INDICATION SYSTEM. *TR
Jul 10, 2012
THE LOW FUEL LEVEL LIGHT HAS COME ON, AND THE TANK WAS FILLED WITHIN 25 MILES. RESEARCHING, I FIND THIS IS A CURRENT ISSUE WITH MY VEHICLE. THE FUEL GAUGE SHOWS EMPTY ALMOST ALL THE TIME, AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS COME ON. THE FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT SHOW CORRECTLY AT ALL. *TR
May 31, 2012
+ 1 more complaint for this component
AIR BAGS
5 complaints
The contact owns a 2006 GMC Envoy. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the contact noticed that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer nor an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was relating the failure to an unknown recall. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 14,000.
Jul 19, 2021
I HAD A CRASH AT 45 MPH INTO A LARGE TREE $9000+ DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END OF MY CAR AND THE AIRBAG NEVER WENT OFF. ONSTAR WAS CALLED AND HELPED ME.
May 25, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC ENVOY DENALI. WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT SUFFERED HEAD INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS INFORMED THAT A REPRESENTATIVE WOULD BE SENT TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 80,000.
May 11, 2010
MY WIFE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT LAST NIGHT IN WHICH THE VEHICLE, A 2006 GMC ENVOY DENALI WAS TOTALED, BUT NEITHER AIR BAD DEPLOYED. *TR
Dec 16, 2007
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC ENVOY. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH THE AIRBAG ACTIVATION LIGHT TURNED OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. ALSO, THEY FOUND A BOX OF KLEENEX UNDER THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM APPROXIMATELY THREE OTHER TIMES. THE AIRBAG SENSOR LIGHT WILL NOT REACTIVATE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE AIRBAG OCCUPANT SENSOR SYSTEM WAS WORKING PROPERLY. THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT SHE WAS TOO SMALL TO ACTIVATE THE AIRBAG OCCUPANT SENSOR. THE CURRENT MILEAGE ON THE VEHICLE WAS 26,000 AS OF 05-02-07. *AK
May 02, 2007
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER
5 complaints
TL* 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.
Feb 22, 2018
TL* 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.
May 05, 2017
FIRST OFF MY ELECTRICAL PANEL IN MY STEERING WHEEL NONE OF THE LIGHTS ARE ON AND WITH MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS SOME TIME THEY WILL COME AND WHEN IT START TO RAIN AND THEY WILL STOP WORKING THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS BECAUSE I NEVER KNOW WHEN THEY GOING TO WORK OR NOT DRIVING LIKE THIS CAN BE A DEATH TRAP, THIS BEEN GOING FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS I TOLD THEM AFTER THE RECALL FOR MY DOOR PANEL THEY SAID IT MIGHT BE RECALL FOR THIS AS WELL NOTHING YET.
Jan 09, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW AND LOCKS MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 13V248000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , VISIBILITY). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Jul 07, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, A STRONG ELECTRICAL BURNING ODOR AND SMOKE EMITTED FROM FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE INTERIOR DOOR. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE POWER WINDOW OPERATED ON ITS OWN INTERMITTENTLY. THERE WERE NO FLAMES PRESENT, ALTHOUGH BOTH THE POWER DOOR LOCK AND WINDOW CONTROL SWITCH HOUSING MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWENTY FOUR DAYS AFTER THE RECALL REMEDY WAS PERFORMED. THERE WAS NO DEFECT PRIOR TO THE RECALL REPAIR. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER WAS 12V406000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , VISIBILITY). THE VEHICLE WAS RECENTLY REPAIRED FOR THE SECOND TIME UNDER THE SAME RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,409.
Apr 29, 2013
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
4 complaints
THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM WE ARE HAVING IS THERE A RECALL ON THIS AND WHAT DO WE DO ABOUT BOUGHT IT SECOND HAND, WAS TOLD IT WOULDNT HURT IT FOR THESE LIGHTS TO BE ON, HAS SAME PROBLEM DESCRIBED BELOW, IN MOTION WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL LEFT OR RIGHT FEBRUARY 18, 2010 NHTSA ID NUMBER: 10311697 COMPONENTS: TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM NHTSA ID NUMBER: 10311697 INCIDENT DATE JANUARY 10, 2009 CONSUMER LOCATION DACULA, GA VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER 1GKDS13SX62**** SUMMARY OF COMPLAINT CRASHNO FIRENO INJURIES0 DEATHS0 SERVICE STABILITRAK LIGHT AND SERVICE ABS LIGHTS ARE ON. HORN NO LONGER WORKS. *TR PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Sep 01, 2018
PURCHASED A PRE-OWNED 2006 GMC ENVOY FROM AN AUTHORIZED GMC DEALER IN COLUMBUS, OH, ON 12/31/2014. SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THERE WERE CONSTANT PROBLEMS WITH THE STABILITRAK FEATURE. THE STABILITRAK LIGHT WOULD RANDOMLY COME ON, AND THEN THE ABS WOULD ENGAGE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BRAKE FOR NO REASON, WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS ALSO HAPPENS AT LOWER SPEEDS WHEN TRAVELING ON RESIDENTIAL STREETS. WE'VE TAKEN THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE SEVERAL TIMES, SPENT LOTS OF MONEY, AND NO ONE CAN FIND A PROBLEM. DUE TO THE STABILITRAK CONSTANTLY MALFUNCTIONING, IT IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE. GM SHOULD BE HELD RESPONSIBLE AND ISSUE A RECALL TO FIX THIS PROBLEM ASAP BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED IN AN ACCIDENT AS A RESULT OF THIS DEFECT!
Sep 19, 2015
AT THE STOP LIGHT VEHICLE STOP RUNNING ENGINE LIGHT STABILITRAK LIGHT AND LOSS POWER LIGHT CAME ON. GOT HOME TWISTED THE FUEL CAP A COUPLE OF TIMES CRANKED IT UP AND IT WENT OF. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IT HAS HAPPENED. *TR
Mar 01, 2013
SERVICE STABILITY TRACTION SYSTEM MALFUNCTION,CAUSES STABILITY SYSTEM TO NOT FUNCTION
May 16, 2012
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
4 complaints
CPSC#I11B0246A. 2006 GMC ENVOY. CONSUMER STATED THAT IN TRYING TO AVOID A COLLISION WHAT HAPPEN WAS THE FAILURE OF HIS ABS SYSTEM CAUSED THE BRAKES TO LOCK UP THROWING THE VEHICLE OUT OF CONTROL. *LN THE CONSUMER STATED HE SWERVED VIOLENTLY TO THE LEFT, AND HE INSTINCTIVELY STEERED TO THE RIGHT, AND THE VEHICLE WENT TO THE LEFT AND THEN TO THE RIGHT AGAIN. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE UNDER CONTROL. HE WAS SURROUNDED BY SMOKE THAT SMELLED LIKE BURNING RUBBER. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. HOWEVER, THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIND A PROBLEM. *JB
Jul 18, 2012
I WAS TRAVELING NORTH ON THE FL TPKE. IN MY 2006 GMC ENVOY ON 11/8/11 JUST SOUTH OF ORLANDO AT 9:30 PM WHEN THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME JAMMED ON THE BREAKS BECAUSE THE CAR IN FRONT OF HIM WAS DRIVING UNSAFELY. WHEN I JAMMED ON MY BRAKES THE ABS DID NOT FUNCTION AND THE BRAKES LOCKED UP. I WAS SWERVING VIOLENTLY FROM SIDE TO SIDE ACROSS THE TWO LANE HIGHWAY UNTIL I FINALLY GOT THE VEHICLE UNDER CONTROL WITH MUCH PHYSICAL EFFORT. I THOUGHT I WAS A DEAD MAN BUT I SURVIVED. THANK GOD THERE WERE NO OTHER CARS AROUND ME OR THERE WOULD HAVE BEEN A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT AT 70 MPH WHICH IS THE SPEED LIMIT. LUCKILY I WAS ABLE TO AVOID STRIKING THE OTHER TWO VEHICLES IN THE ROAD. THERE WAS TIRE SMOKE EVERYWHERE. THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM AND NOW I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE MY VEHICLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. GMC NEEDS TO BE NOTIFIED AND SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE ABOUT THIS. *TR
Nov 09, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC ENVOY DENALI XL. THE STABILITY TRACK LIGHT CAME ON AND THE ANTILOCK BRAKES ENGAGED WHEN THE VEHICLE REDUCED SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER PREVIOUSLY AND THEY REPROGRAMMED THE COMPUTER. THE FAILURE HAS RECURRED AND THE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AGAIN. THE DEALER DOES NOT KNOW WHY IT FAILED AGAIN. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000.
Mar 02, 2010
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED, AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKES JERK. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE BRAKE CONTROL MODULE AND SENSOR, BUT THE PROBLEM HAS RETURNED. UPDATED 4/11/2006 - THE DAY THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE STABILITRACK SERVICE LIGHT AND STABILITRACK LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE MADE NOISE WHEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED OR WHEN THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER AND TOOK THE VEHICLE IN TO BE SERVICED. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TOT HE CONSUMER AND THE LIGHT WAS OFF BUT THE NEXT DAY THE NOISE RETURNED. *NM
Mar 20, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,EQUIPMENT
4 complaints
ERRATIC FUEL GAUGE PROBLEM STARTED AT 110,000 MILES ON 2006 GMC ENVOY SLE AWD AND WAS NOTED ON A DEALERSHIP VISIT. UNFORTUNATELY NOW HAS 150,000 MILES WHEN THE . VEHICLE HAS RUN OUT OF FUEL ON FREEWAY WITH WIFE AND CHILDREN, AND ALMOST CAUSED SEVERAL ACCIDENTS. IT HAS REQUIRED NUMEROUS AAA CALLS FOR FUEL OVER THE PAST YEARS AND HAS CREATED A MANY HOURS OF INCONVENIENCE AND LOST OF WORK. ME AND MY WIFE HAVE BEEN STRANDED ON THE ROADSIDE OVER 15 TIMES DUE TO FAULTY FUEL READINGS. PROBLEM HAS BEEN TOO COSTLY TO REPAIR SO WE HAVE TO NOW RELY ON RESETTING THE TRIP ODOMETER. THIS IS A SAFETY CONCERN THAT SHOULD BE MORE THAN A SAFETY BULLETIN FOR ONLY VEHICLES UP TO 120,000 MILES. THIS IS A FARCE TO THE GMC AND CHEVY OWNER COMMUNITY. IS THE NHTSA WAITING FOR PEOPLE TO DIE BEFORE MAKING THIS A TOTAL RECALL TO PAY FOR REPAIRS FOR ALL OWNERS OF THESE PRODUCTS? THIS IS A FAILED DESIGN THAT MUST BE CORRECTED FOR PUBLIC SAFETY SAKE. PLEASE WORK WITH THE MANUFACTURERS TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE FAIRLY, EQUITABLE, AND HONESTLY. THANK YOU. AND MAY GOD HAVE MERCY ON THOSE WITH THE POWER TO MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE TO DO THE RIGHT THING FOR THE CONSUMERS OF THESE PRODUCTS. THANK YOU AGAIN. *TR
Jul 14, 2012
THE FUEL GAUGE READS EMPTY AND THE FUEL LIGHT COMES ON WHEN THERE IS GAS IN THE ENVOY. THIS STARTED A FEW WEEKS AGO AND I NEVER KNOW HOW MUCH GAS IS IN THE ENVOY. *TR
May 18, 2011
FAULTY FUEL GAUGE SENSOR, AS WELL AS A FAULTY INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE FUEL GAUGE INDICATES THERE IS NO FUEL WHEN I HAVE JUST FILLED UP MY 2006 GMC ENVOY. STARTED WITH FILLING UP MY SUV AND AFTER I GOT GAS, THE GAUGE DROPPED TO EMPTY WITH THE BELL CHIMING LOW FUEL. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT STAYS ON CONSTANTLY EVEN AFTER HAVING THE CAR SERVICED. IT GOES OFF INTERMITTENTLY. DEFINITELY DANGEROUS AS YOU DO NOT KNOW WHEN YOU WILL RUN OUT OF GAS, ESPECIALLY WITH TRAVELING WITH YOUNG CHILDREN. *TR
May 03, 2011
I HAVE A 2006 ENVOY DENALI WITH 53000 MILES, ABOUT 4 WEEKS AGO, I WAS FILING UP WITH GAS, I ALWAYS FILL UP AT 1/2 TANK SINCE I PURCHASED IT IN 06. AFTER FILLING THE GAS GAGE WENT TO EMPTY, AND THEN WOULD GO TO FULL, THEN BACK TO EMPTY. IT DID THIS FOR ABOUT 5 MIN AND THEN WENT TO EMPTY. NOW THE GAGE DO NOT READ CORRECTLY AT ALL, I USE THE TRIP TO KEEP TRACK OF MY MILEAGE AS THE REMAINING MILES FUEL GAGE DOES NOT REGISTER EITHER..... *TR
Jan 10, 2011
STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
3 complaints
DIFFICULTY STEERING WHEN MAKING A LEFT OR FIGHT TIGHT TURN.
Apr 27, 2017
NOTICED A NO TRACTION IN MY CLUSTER ONE MONTH BEFORE THE ACCIDENT. WHEN I TURNED THE SUV OFF THE LIGHT WOULD GO AWAY. I HAD A CODE CHECK ON IT AND HAD CODES FOR MY ABS. SENSORS WHERE CHECKED AND TESTED. NO FAULT IN THE SENSORS. THE DAY OF THE ACCIDENT AS I WAS PASSING THE PERSON AND SWITCHING LANES THERE WAS A RED LIGHT AHEAD I APPLIED MY BREAKS AND THE NO TRACTION CAME ON AS I HIT A SMALL PATCH OF ICE. TRACTION DID NOT KICK ON OR ABS LEADING ME OUT TO M-24 FROM A NEIGHBORHOOD ROAD GETTING HIT ON THE DRIVER SIDE FENDER BY A CHEVY TRACKER. AFTER MUCH RESEARCH AND TALKING WITH ASE TECH'S. A DEFECTIVE STEERING POSITIONING SENSOR WAS DEFECTIVE AND KNOW IN THE 360 MODELS TO GO BAD. AFTER THE REPLACEMENT NO PROBLEM MILES AT 100097. *TR
Nov 18, 2014
WHEN TURNING CORNERS ON SMOOTH ASPHALT THE STABILITRAC LIGHT COMES ON AND ENGAGES THE SYSTEM WHICH CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO MOMENTARILY SLOW DOWN AND MAKES A "GROWL" SOUND, THIS ALSO EFFECTS THE STEERING. IT MAY DO THIS MULTIPLE TIMES PER TURN OR ONLY ONCE. IT HAS OCCURRED AT VARYING SPEEDS (TURNS AT 45MPH AND TURNS AT 10MPH). STARTED OUT ONLY OCCURRING DURING LEFT HAND TURNS, NOW HAPPENS ON ALMOST ALL TURNS. I HAVE NOTICED IT IS MUCH WORSE ON WINDY DAYS. THE STABILITRAC ALSO KICKS IN WHEN I TURN ONTO GRAVEL AND START TO SPEED UP (NOT MASHING THE GAS AND SPINNING TIRES, BUT SIMPLY SPEEDING UP AT A REGULAR PACE THAT SHOULD NOT POSE PROBLEMS). *TR
Apr 27, 2012
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3 complaints
ENGINE SUDDENLY STOPPED RUNNING, PLACED SHIFT LEVER TO PARK POSITION. ENGINE WOULD NOT RESTART. TRANSMISSION WAS NOW LOCKED IN PARK, CAUSING INABILITY TO PUSH VEHICLE TO SAFETY. REPAIR BY GMC DEALER INVOLVED REPAIRING ELECTRICAL SHORT IN FACTORY WIRING UNDER DASHBOARD AT THE FIREWALL, IN THE AREA OF THE BRAKE BOOSTER MOUNT. APPARENT CAUSE IS IMPROPER ROUTING OF WIRING AT TIME OF VEHICLE MFR, CAUSING ABRASION OF WIRING OVER TIME. *TR
Feb 19, 2015
TO START OFF, WHEN YOU GO IN DRIVE AND START TO MOVE THE TRUCK LOST POWER TO THE MOTOR BUT STILL STAYED RUNNING. SEEMED LIKE THE TRUCK DIDN'T KNOW IF IT WANTED TO BE IN 4X4 OR 2 WHEEL. I TOOK MY FOOT OFF GAS AND MIN LATER IT WAS FINE. KEEPS HAPPENING . THE DRIVER SEAT BACK SUPPORT FELT LIKE IT STARTED TO OVER HEAT THE MOTOR ON IT, NOW NOT WORKING AT ALL. AND SOMETIMES AS I USE MY BRAKES AND COME TO A STOP EASY IT FEELS LIKE I LOST BRAKES AS IF ABS KEEPS GOING NUTS. *TR
Aug 17, 2014
I OWN A 2006 GMC ENVOY XL. LAST MAY OF 2009 I WAS DRIVING ON US STATE 30 WITH MY CHILDREN WHEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR START SMOKING VIGOROUSLY WITHOUT WARNING. JUST AS THIS HAPPENED THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY WHILE I WAS DRIVING. I WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER A FEW ATTEMPTS AND REMOVE IT FROM TRAFFIC. I THEN TRIED TO OPEN THE DRIVERS DOOR TO GET OUT (THE HANDLE ITS SELF WAS NOT SMOKING) AND IT WOULD NOT OPEN. I CLIMBED INTO THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AND MANUALLY OPENED THE DOOR, GOT OUT, THEN REMOVED MY CHILDREN ALSO. THIS INCIDENT WAS REPORTED TO GMC AND THEIR ANSWER WAS THAT THE CAR SHUTTING OFF WAS DESIGNED AS A SAFETY FEATURE. EXPLAIN HOW THIS COULD BE SAFE IN MY SITUATION? *TR THE CONSUMER STATED THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE RECENTLY FAILED FOR THE FOURTH TIME IN DISASTROUS WEATHER CONDITIONS. ON FEBRUARY 17, 2014, THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE WAS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY IN A SERIOUS TIME OF NEED. ON FEBRUARY 19, 2014, AFTER 6 1/2 HOURS, THE PROBLEM WAS FINALLY DIAGNOSED AS BEING THE DECODER MOTOR AND WIRING FOR THE FOURTH TIME SINCE FEBRUARY 15, 2010. UPDATED 06/05/14. *JB
Apr 17, 2010
STRUCTURE
3 complaints
MY 2006 ENVOY BACK HATCH KEEPS CLICKING WHEN RAISED ALSO HAVE TO OPEN PASSENGER BACK DOOR BEFORE HATCH OPENS. *TR
Jan 21, 2015
THE LIFTGATE OF MY 2006 GMC ENVOY XL CAME APART FROM THE BODY. THE TOP PLASTIC PIECE FIRST STARTED TO APPEAR NOT ALIGNED WITH THE ACTUAL LIFTGATE. THAT CONTINUED TO GET WORSE OVER TIME AND THE RUBBER MOLDING AROUND THE LIFTGATE BECAME WARPED. EVENTUALLY, WITHIN 3 MONTHS, THE WHOLE LIFTGATE WAS NOT ALIGNED AND I WAS HAVING ISSUES CLOSING IT. I HAD TO HAVE THE TOP MOLDING REPLACED, THE RUBBER REPLACED AND THE DOOR WELDED BACK ON PROPERLY. I WAS TOLD THAT WHATEVER HELD THE LIFTGATE ON WAS RUSTED. *TR
Aug 20, 2012
ON MAY 10, 2011 THE REAR SPOILER (WITH THIRD BRAKE LIGHT) FLEW OFF THE BACK OF MY 2006 GMC ENVOY DENALI XL SHORTLY AFTER ENTERING THE HIGHWAY. LUCKY FOR ME IT WAS CRUSHED BY A PASSING TRACTOR TRAILER INSTEAD OF HITTING SOMEONE'S WINDSHIELD. GMC SAID THAT SINCE MY SUV WAS 6 YEARS OLD AND OVER 100K MILES I "SHOULD EXPECT " THESE KIND OF PROBLEMS. ON JULY 24, 2011 SHORTLY AFTER ENTERING THE HIGHWAY THE ENTIRE LIFTGATE WINDOW PULLED AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE. I AM ABOUT TO OPEN ANOTHER COMPLAINT WITH GMC, BUT EXPECT LITTLE HELP FROM THEM. APPARENTLY THE WINDOW AND SPOILER ARE BOTH ATTACHED WITH DOUBLE SIDED TAPE ON THIS MODEL YEAR.A DEFINITE DESIGN FLAW. IT IN MY OPINION IS A HAZARD TO ANYONE DRIVING BEHIND ONE OF THESE VEHICLES AND SHOULD BE RECALLED AND THE WINDOWS AND SPOILERS "BOLTED" INTO PLACE. *TR
Jul 28, 2011
STEERING
3 complaints
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. I TRIED MERGING ON TO A DIFFERENT LANE TO TAKE MY EXIT AND I REALIZED THAT THE STEERING ON MY VEHICLE WAS VERY STIFF. AS SOON AS I GOT OFF THE HIGHWAY I TRIED TURNING ON TO A SIDE STREET AND FOUND THAT STEERING THE VEHICLE WAS NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE. MY CAR HAS BEEN IN PARK FOR THE PAST FEW DAYS SINCE I AM UNABLE TO DRIVE IT. I WAITED ON TAKING IT TO A MECHANIC BECAUSE A FRIEND OF MINE SAID THERE MAY HAVE BEEN A RECALL ON THE POWER STEERING HOSE ON THIS VEHICLE. *TR
Dec 29, 2014
POWER STEERING WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING. PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND SAW UNDERNEATH VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FLUID. CHECKED POWER STEERING FLUID, WAS LOW SO ADDED MORE AND BABIED VEHICLE HOME. AFTER SOME INVESTIGATING UNDERNEATH VEHICLE, FOUND A CRACK IN A LINE THAT GOES TO THE RACK AND PINION. REPLACED THE LINE FOR $200. BEGAN TO DRIVE VEHICLE AGAIN, VEHICLE WAS ACTING NORMALLY. THEN, 3 WEEKS LATER SAME EXACT THING HAPPENED. WAS DRIVING, POWER STEERING WENT OUT, PULLED OFF THE ROAD AND FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE EXACT SAME SPOT. *TR
Oct 03, 2014
POWER STEERING HIGH PRESSURE PNEUMATIC PIPE RUSTED THROUGH AT CLAMP. ALL THE POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKED OUT INTO THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL WELL. STEERING PUMP MADE A SUPER LOUD NOISE. *TR
Aug 19, 2013
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC ENVOY DENALI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE DOORS LOCKED INDEPENDENTLY AND WINDOWS FAILED TO OPEN. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON TWO OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED AN UNKNOWN MANUFACTURER RECALL NOTIFICATION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000.
Nov 24, 2014
THE LEFT REAR DOOR LATCH ASSY BROKE AND DOOR COULD NOT BE CLOSED. HAD TO REPLACE COMPLETE ASSY AT A COST OF $191.79. *TR
Jun 24, 2009
I AM WRITING IN REGARD TO A FULL SIZED FAMILY VEHICLE THAT I LEASED IN 2006. I LEASED A 3 ROW 2006 ENVOY DENALI XL BY GM. I ALREADY HAD A 14 YEAR OLD SON AND DID NOT THINK I WAS ABLE TO HAVE MORE CHILDREN. HOWEVER, I HAPPILY DISCOVERED THAT MY HUSBAND AND I WERE EXPECTING IN MARCH OF 2007. THE ISSUE WITH MY VEHICLE IS THAT IT DOES NOT HAVE THE LATCH SYSTEM AVAILABLE IN THE CENTER OF THE SECOND ROW, WHICH IS WHERE I BELIEVE THE CARSEAT IS SAFEST. IRONICALLY, MY HUSBAND HAS A 2000 GMC EXTENDED CAB WHICH HAS THE LATCH SYSTEM IN ALL THREE SEATS OF THE 1/2 SECOND ROW. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP, GM DIRECTLY, ETC. NO ONE HAS A SOLUTION TO THIS ISSUE. MY ARGUMENT IS THAT IF IN A CASH WITH THE CURRENT VEHICLE SPECS, THE SIDE AIRBAGS COULD DEPLOY, THUS HARMING MY DAUGHTER IN THE SIDE POSITION. HOWEVER, I BELIEVE THIS LACK OF THE LATCH SYSTEM IN THE CENTER IS AN OBVIOUS DEFECT THAT SHOULD BE CORRECTED. I WOULD APPRECIATE ANY SUPPORT YOU COULD PROVIDE. *TR
Nov 29, 2008
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC ENVOY DENALI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN COMING TO A STOP, THE VEHICLE LUNGED FORWARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE REPAIRS WERE UNKNOWN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 99,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 112,000.
May 21, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC ENVOY DENALI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE ENGINE STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE SENSOR IN THE THROTTLE BODY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE WHO ADVISED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS AND OFFERED NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 84,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 93,000.
Sep 19, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC ENVOY DENALI. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DECELERATE FROM APPROXIMATELY 3-5 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND STRUCK THE REAR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. CURRENTLY, THE DEALER HAS THE VEHICLE AND IS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE ENGINE SIZE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 10,266.
May 23, 2007
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
3 complaints
TRIED TO TURN ON THE AIR CONDITIONING AND DISCOVERED THE FAN DID NOT WORK. AFTER QUITE A BIT OF RESEARCH AND AN EXPENSIVE DIAGNOSIS, WAS INFORMED THE BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR WAS BURNED OUT. THIS APPEARS TO BE A COMMON, FREQUENT, AND EXPENSIVE PROBLEM IF DONE BY THE DEALERSHIP. THERE ARE SEVERAL POTENTIAL HAZARDS TO FAMILIES AND CHILDREN WHICH INCLUDE; THE POSSIBILITY OF FIRE CAUSED BY THE HEATED & MELTED WIRE, LOSS OF AIR CONDITIONING IN THE HEAT OF THE DAY WHICH MAY CAUSE HEAT STROKE OR WORSE, AND LOSS OF HEAT DURING THE WINTER MONTHS MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE SAFELY WITHOUT THE WINDOWS ICING OVER AND INHIBITING VISION. A RECALL IN ORDER TO REPAIR THE PROBLEMS WITH THE BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR IS NECESSARY. MECHANIC STATES THAT BOTH CHEVROLET AND GMC MODEL VEHICLES FROM 2004 TO 2007 ARE BEING REPAIRED WITH THIS EXACT PROBLEM. HE HAS REPAIRED 5 VEHICLES THIS MONTH IN THE STATE OF ALABAMA. MECHANIC ALSO STATES THAT MILEAGE IS NOT THE ISSUE AS HE HAS SEEN LOW MILEAGE GMC AND CHEVROLETS COME IN FOR REPAIRS WITH THIS EXACT SAME PROBLEM. PLEASE RESPOND TO THIS VERY EXPENSIVE SAFETY/ HEALTH ISSUE AS A VEHICLE RECALL.[XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
May 03, 2012
WELL I HAVE A 2006 ENVOY, THE BATTERY HAND BOUNCES BETWEEN 0-14 VOLTS REPLACED THE BATTERY,HAD THE ALTER NATOR CHECKED AND ITS FINE. I TALKED TO THE GUY AT A GMC DEAL HE SAID ITS THE DASHBOARD SWITCHES.. AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND OFF, HE SAID ITS A SENSOR OR THE DASH PANEL. WHO KNOWS. YOU SHOULDN'T HAVE TO GO THRU AL THIS HASSEL. I WANT MINE FIXED....... *TR
Jul 25, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT SMELLED A BURNING ODOR COMING FROM THE VEHICLE AND PARKED IT OVERNIGHT. THE FOLLOWING MORNING, THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM WOULD NOT OPERATE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS A HEATING RESISTOR THAT MELTED SOME OF THE WIRES IN THE IGNITION SYSTEM. THE WIRING HARNESS WAS REPLACED AND THE DEALER ADVISED THE CONTACT NOT TO ACTIVATE THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM ON LOW POWER; ONLY MEDIUM AND HIGH DUE TO THE POWER NEEDED BY THE BLOWER WHEN RUNNING ON LOW. AFTER THE REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE WIRING HARNESS, THE FUEL GAUGE BECAME INOPERABLE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 27,000.
Aug 22, 2008
STEERING,POWER TRAIN
2 complaints
LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID; VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING; AND LEAKS FROM INSIDE WINDOWS ONTO ELECTRICAL POWER SWITCHES AND FLOOR BOARS ON BOTH DRIVER''S SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE DOORS.
Mar 08, 2021
ACCIDENT ON 4/25/14 AFTER MY 2006 GMC ENVOY SHUT OFF COMPLETELY WHILE I WAS MAKING AN LEFT HAND TURN. I INFORMED GMC OF IT BUT GOT NO RESPONSE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN DOING THIS FOR THE PAST 6 MONTHS. I HAVE CONTACTED GMC SINCE THE ACCIDENT AND STILL HAVE GOTTEN NO RESPONSE. *TR
May 09, 2014
STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaints
STEERING WHEEL LOCKS. IT CANNOT BE TURNED TO THE RIGHT AS IT WILL CAUSE THE ENTIRE CARE TO SWERVE. WHEN REVERSING THE CAR TURNS IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION OF WHERE YOU ARE TURNING. I'M BACKING INTO TRAFFIC AND HAVE TO MANUALLY PULL THE STEERING WHEEL AS IF THERE IS A POWER STEERING ISSUE. ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON DAY AFTER PURCHASE INDICATING I NEED CATALYST CONVERTER AND SENSOR. NO WAY TO PREDICT WHICH WAY THE CAR WILL TURN. IF I HIT A BUMP THE CAR SWERVES TO THE RIGHT CAUSING ME TO SWERVE INTO NEXT LANE. IN MOTION I AM CONSTANTLY SWERVING INTO DANGER.
May 07, 2019
STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT CONSTANTLY COME ON FOR REPAIR,SECOND REPAIR ON FUEL SYSTEM, DIAGNOSTIC SHOWS PROBLEM IN STEERING AND RIGHT WHEEL. *TR
Mar 25, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2 complaints
THE WINDOW MASTER CONTROL ON THE DRIVER SIDE WAS GETTING HOT
Nov 10, 2018
I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 65MPH DOWN I-35 IN AUSTIN, TEXAS AND SUDDENLY MY CAR DROPPED TO ABOUT 40MPG AND THE "STABILITRAK OFF" MESSAGE APPEARED. A DEFINITE SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE SOMEONE COULD HAVE, AND ALMOST DID, REAR-END ME. I HAD TO GET OFF THE FREEWAY AND TURN MY CAR OFF FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES. RESTARTED AND MADE IT HOME OK. TODAY, AUGUST 28, THE SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN.. IT HAPPENS WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THERE SHOULD BE A SAFETY RECALL ON THIS. I'M SURPRISED THAT THERE HAS NOT BEEN A MAJOR INCIDENT WHEN THIS HAPPENS. *TR
Aug 28, 2014
WHEELS
2 complaints
I HAVE CHROME WHEELS ON MY ENVOY AND THEY HAVE A LOT OF CORROSION ON THEM. I LOOSE A LOT OF AIR EVERY TWO WEEKS. I MEAN I HAVE TO PUT AIR INTO THEM A LOT. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE A RECALL ON THE WHEELS.
Nov 23, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC ENVOY. WHILE PERFORMING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ON THE VEHICLE, THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT ONE OF THE LUG NUTS ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WAS FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
Nov 21, 2014
SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS
2 complaints
WE OWN A 2006 GMC ENVOY DENALI XL WE NOTICE THAT THE VEHICLE'S REAR SUSPENSION AIR RIDE AIR BAGS WERE DEFLATING.KNOW IT GOT WORST ,THEY DEFLATE WHILE DRIVING, ONCE THEY DEFLATE COMPLETELY WHILE DRIVING IT MAKES IT VERY DANGEROUS TO DRIVE BECAUSE ALL THE WEIGHT SITS ON THE BACK OF THE VEHICLE,WHITCH MAKES THE FRONT VERY LIGHT AND THE VEHICLE TRENDS TO GLYED SIDE TO SIDE .JUST LAST NITE COMMING BACK FROM DINNER THE BAGS DEFLATED WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE BECAUSE IT STATED GLYDING SIDE TO SIDE.IS ANYBODY OUT THERE WITH SAME VEHICLE AND SIMILAR ISSUE?
Jul 13, 2015
I HAVE LOOKED INTO THIS ISSUE AND THERE ARE 1,000'S OF PEOPLE WITH THE SAME ISSUE I HAVE. MY AIRBAGS GO LOW OVER NIGHT AND UNDER 32 DEGREES DON'T PUMP UP AT ALL. I WORK 26 MILES AWAY AND TRAVEL TO WORK RIDING ON MY FRAME. MY BODY IS JARRED AND MY TRUCK IS GETTING BEATEN BECAUSE THE AIR RIDE SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. YOU CAN HEAR THE PUMP WORKING AND I'VE BEEN TOLD THAT IT'S A VALVE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS ISSUE IS NOT FROM AGE. OTHERS HAVE HAD THIS PROBLEM AS EARLY AS 40K. *TR
Feb 01, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2 complaints
I HAVE HAD THIS ISSUE 3 TIMES -8/2012, 2/2013, 3/2014 - SO I AM ON THE 4TH IGNITION SWITCH IN THIS CAR, MILEAGE NOW APPROX 108,000. THE 4X4, STABILITRAK, ABS AND EMERGENCY BRAKE LIGHTS COME ON THEN IT BEEPS REPEATEDLY. SOMETIMES CONCURRENTLY, SOMETIMES NOT THE AIR BLOWER STOPS WORKING AS WELL. THIS 3RD TIME, AFTER THE LIGHTS HAD BEEN COMING OFF/ON FOR A FEW DAYS, TURNING THE BLOWER ON WOULD TRIGGER THE LIGHTS TO COME ON. FOR EACH OF THE 3 TIMES, THE GMC DEALER HAS RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT OF THE IGNITION SWITCH (2X AT MY COST) ON THE MOST RECENT REPAIR A VOLTAGE SPIKE WAS ACKNOWLEDGED BUT THE OPTION TO TRACK THIS BY INSTALLING INLINE FUSES WAS NOT EVEN OFFERED UNTIL I HAD TAKEN MY ISSUE TO A HIGHER AUTHORITY. I DECLINED AS I DON'T CARE TO PUT MORE MONEY IN A CAR THAT EVEN ONE OF THE DEALERSHIPS EMPLOYEES RECOMMENDED I JUST SELL AND BUY NEW. MY CONCERN IS WHETHER THIS CAR IS A HAZARD TO ME AND OTHERS? THE SERVICE MANAGER SAID WHEN THIS OCCURS THE IGNITION IS ESSENTIALLY OFF AND THE CAR COULD STOP BUT ANOTHER PERSON TOLD ME THAT NO, IT'S ANOTHER LEG OF THE IGNITION AND ITS OKAY. I DON'T KNOW WHO TO BELIEVE. ....UPDATED 08/12/14 *BF UPDATED 11/12/2014 *JS UPDATED 8/28/2017*CN
May 17, 2014
I HAVE HAD 2 PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. THE FIRST ONE WAS AT 28000 MILES, ABOUT 3 WEEKS AFTER I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE. THE RESISTOR FOR THE HEAT/AC FAN CAUGHT FIRE WHILE I WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 5 MPH IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. THE FIRE WENT OUT ON IT'S OWN BY THE TIME I HAD ROOM TO PULL OVER (ABOUT 15-20 SECONDS). I WAS UNABLE TO GET THE PART REPLACED RIGHT AWAY SO I HAD TO DRIVE AROUND IN COLD AND ICY CONDITIONS WITHOUT EVEN BEING ABLE TO RUN THE DEFROSTER. THE SECOND PROBLEM WAS THAT AT ABOUT 32000 MILES MY GAS GAUGE BROKE. I HAD JUST FILLED THE TANK AND WAS DRIVING AT ABOUT 65 ON THE HIGHWAY. THE GAS GAUGE NEEDLE DROPPED TO EMPTY AND STAYED THERE. I MADE SURE THAT I WAS NOT LEAKING GASOLINE AND CONTINUED ON MY WAY. IT WORKED INTERMITTENTLY FOR A WHILE BUT IS NOW COMPLETELY BROKEN. WHEN I FILL UP MY TANK THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON FOR THE FIRST 25-100 MILES AND THE GAUGE READS EMPTY WITH THE FUEL LIGHT ON. I AM UNCOMFORTABLE WITH USING THE 4WD OR TOWING VERY MUCH BECAUSE EVEN THOUGH I KEEP TRACK OF MILES DRIVEN THESE THINGS EAT UP MORE FUEL. I DON'T WANT TO RUN OUT OF GAS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. I HAVE NOT GOTTEN IT FIXED BECAUSE OF THE REPAIR COST.
Jan 30, 2011
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
2 complaints
I'VE HAD CAR ONE MONTH TO THE DAY WERE DO I START .THE CAR CUTS OUT WHILE DRIVING. SHOWS CODES ONE SEC. NEXT SEC I HAVE SEVERAL LOOKS CLEAN BUT SO MANY PROBS I REALLY FEEL [XXX]. I PURCHASED A LEMON INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
May 01, 2014
VEHICLE GOES INTO REDUCED ENGINE POWER MODE UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE DRIVING WITH NO PRIOR WARNING. MIL LIGHT TURNS ON, REDUCED ENGINE POWER LIGHT TURNS ON, STABILITRAK OFF DIC MESSAGE DISPLAYS, RESULTS IN LOSS OF ACCELERATION AND REQUIRES THE DRIVER TO IMMEDIATELY TAKE EMERGENCY SAFETY ACTIONS. CODES INCLUDE P2135, P0121, AND P060E. ISSUE IS INTERMITTENT, APPEARS MORE FREQUENTLY IN COLD OR WET CONDITIONS. THE ISSUE HAS OCCURRED MORE THAN 10 TIMES SINCE THE INITIAL INCIDENT. DEALER UNABLE TO CORRECT THE ISSUE BY THROTTLE BODY CLEANING AND PCM REPLACEMENT. LATEST ATTEMPT IS TO REPLACE THE THROTTLE BODY. *TR
Jan 04, 2013
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaints
DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY READ EMPTY ON THE FUEL GAUGE, THEN THE PANEL SAID LOW OIL PRESSURE SHUT OFF ENGINE. I RAN OUT OF GAS ON A BUSY HIGHWAY PASSING LANE ALMOST CAUSING A BAD ACCIDENT WITH MY 5 YEAR OLD IN THE BACK SEAT AS I COULD NOT TELL MY FUEL LEVEL. THE FUEL GAUGE WOULD WORK SPORADICALLY OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS AND THE LOW OIL PRESSURE WOULD GO AWAY AND COME BACK. WHEN I HAD THIS CHECKED OUT IT WAS THOUGHT TO BE THE OIL SENDING UNIT SO IT WAS CHANGED ALONG WITH THE FUEL SENDING UNIT. THE FUEL SENSOR WAS RESOLVED AT A COST OF $300 BUT THE LOW OIL PRESSURE CAME BACK ON EVEN THOUGH OIL WAS WELL MAINTAINED. SUDDENLY ON 3/1/2012 THE ENGINE RAN LOAD WHEN STARTED UP. I HAD TOWED TO THE SHOP WHERE (GM WHERE THEY DETERMINED THE ENGINE WAS NO GOOD. I HAD IT TOWED TO ANOTHER SHOP THAT DETERMINED THE ENGINE WAS NO GOOD AS WELL. I HAD TO PAY TO REPLACE THE ENGINE ALMOST $5000. I THEN LOOKED ONLINE FOR THIS ISSUE AND FOUND A WEBSITE TRAILVOY.COM (REPRESENT CHEVY TRAILBLAZER AND GMC ENVOY). HERE I FOUND 1000'S OF POST OF PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME ISSUES LOOKING TO FILE LAW SUITS AND WONDERING WHY WE CAN HAVE NO RECALL ON THIS DANGEROUS VEHICLE. THERE ORE 1000'S OF PEOPLE HAVING LOW OIL PRESSURE, DEAD ENGINES WITH LOW MILEAGE VEHICLES, RUN OUT OF GAS ON BUSY ROADS SUCH AS MYSELF AND MUCH MUCH MORE. THE GM ISSUES WE'VE EXPERIENCED AND ARE EXPERIENCING HAS BEEN HERE LONG BEFORE THE CURRENT ISSUES OF GM VEHICLES. HOW CAN WE GET SOMEONE WILLING TO HAVE THIS VEHICLE AND ISSUES ON THE RECALL LIST AND GET REIMBURSED FOR THE 1000'S OF DOLLARS SPENT TO REPAIR THIS VERY DEFECTIVE VEHICLE. IF A PETITION WILL DO IT PLEASE SHINE SOME LIGHT ON THIS. I HAD RECEIVED POST ON THE FORUM FROM NUMEROUS PEOPLE WILLING TO JOIN A CLASS ACTION SUIT AND MANY WERE CONSULTING ATTORNEYS ON HOW TO MOVE FORWARD WITH THIS. THIS IS A MAJOR ISSUE THAT WE DESPERATELY NEED THE NHTSA TO LOOK INTO. *TR
Apr 20, 2014
I HAD JUST PURCHASED MY ENVOY A FEW DAYS PRIOR AND WAS ON MY WAY TO GET GAS. THE FUEL WAS LOW BUT THE FUEL LIGHT WAS NOT ON. WHEN I STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT, MY ENVOY DIED. THIS HAPPENED AT EVERY STOPLIGHT UNTIL I PUT GAS IN IT. THIS HAS HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES SINCE THEN. IT HAPPENS ANYTIME MY VEHICLE IS BETWEEN 1/4 TANK & EMPTY. THE FUEL LIGHT IS NOT ON WHEN THIS OCCURS. IT ALMOST SEEMS AS IF THERE IS NOT AS MUCH GAS IN IT AS THE FUEL GAUGE READS. IT HAS ONLY STOPPED ONE TIME WHILE I WAS ACTUALLY MOVING (AS I WAS COMING DOWN A RAMP TO GET ON THE INTERSTATE). IT DID NOT START BACK UP IMMEDIATELY WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO RESTART IT THAT TIME, BUT TOOK SEVERAL TRIES BEFORE IT STARTED. IT WILL LITERALLY DIE EVERY TIME I STOP UNTIL I PUT GAS IN IT. THERE HAVE ALSO BEEN A FEW TIMES WHERE I HAVE SLOWED FOR A RED LIGHT, THEN THE LIGHT TURNED GREEN SO I WENT TO ACCELERATE AND THE VEHICLE EITHER SPUTTERED AND FELT LIKE IT WAS NOT GETTING GAS, OR DIED COMPLETELY. LUCKILY, MOST TIMES I CAN PUT IT IN NEUTRAL & GET IT TO START RIGHT BACK UP WITHOUT HAVING TO PULL OVER. HOWEVER, I FEEL THAT HIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE FOR MYSELF & THE OTHER MOTORISTS TRAVELING BEHIND ME AS I TRAVEL VERY BUSY ROADS ON MY WAY TO AND FROM WORK. I HAVE LEARNED TO KEEP THE FUEL ABOVE 1/4 TANK BUT THE WAY THIS THING BURNS GAS, IT DOES GET LOW FROM TIME TO TIME BEFORE I GET TO THE GAS STATION. I DON'T KNOW IF IT'S A FUEL SYSTEM ISSUE OR IF THE GAS GAUGE IS INCORRECT BUT THIS NEEDS TO BE RECALLED BECAUSE IT IS DEFINITELY A HAZARD FOR MYSELF AND OTHERS. ADDITIONALLY, EVERYTIME I START MY VEHICLE SINCE IT HAS GOTTEN COLD, IT IDLES VERY HIGH - LIKE A LOUD HIGH PITCHED WHIRRING NOISE. IT THEN GOES VERY LOW AND ALMOST SPUTTERS. IT DOES THIS SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE LEVELING OFF AND SOUNDING 'NORMAL'. AGAIN, I DON'T KNOW IF THIS IS A GAS OR ENGINE ISSUE BUT I FEEL LIKE IT IS NOT GETTING GAS. *TR
Jan 03, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE
2 complaints
PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE IN OCTOBER OF 2013 AND NOW THE DRIVERS DOOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS WORKS INTERMITTENTLY. I CONTACTED GMC BECAUSE THIS WAS A RECALL IN JUNE OF 2013. GMC TOLD ME THE WORK WAS ALREADY DONE SO TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM FIXED I WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR IT OUT OF POCKET. THE PROBLEM I HAVE IS THEY DIDN'T FIX THE PROBLEM THEY ONLY MASKED IT WITH A CHEAP PIECE OF PLASTIC. IF A VEHICLE HAS A RECALL AND IT IS NOT FIXED CORRECTLY DOES THE COMPANY LEGALLY HAVE TO PLAY TO FIX THE PART AGAIN BECAUSE ONE OF THEIR DEALERSHIPS WAS NEGLIGENT IN FIXING THE RECALL CORRECTLY? *JS
Apr 11, 2014
THE TAILGATE WILL OCCASIONALLY NOT OPEN. THE ACTUATOR HAS ALREADY BEEN REPLACED. THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SEEMS TO ALSO "ACT"UP WHEN THIS HAPPENS. THE REMOTE TAKES SEVERAL TIMES TO OPEN THE DOORS. WE HAVE REPLACED THE BATTERY SEVERAL TIMES, THE DOME LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON ANYMORE, THE STEREO TURNS OFF IMMEDIATELY WHEN YOU TURN THE ENGINE OFF, INSTEAD OF STAYING ON UNTIL YOU OPEN ONE OF THE DOORS. *TR
Sep 01, 2012
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN
2 complaints
FIRST, GAS GAUGE STARTED MISS READING, THEN A MONTH OR 2 LATER IT HAS BEEN STUCK ON E WITH LOW INDICATOR LIGHT ON EVER SINCE. SECOND, LAST WEEK MY DAUGHTER STOPPED THE VEHICLE, PUT THE GEAR SELECTOR IN PARK, CAR KEPT MOVING, DASH INDICATOR WAS STILL INDICATING DRIVE AND KEPT MOVING. GOOD THING SHE DIDN'T GET OUT OF THE CAR. I SAW A BIG RECALL FOR GM MULTIPLE YEARS BUT NOT MY MODEL FOR BAD SHIFTER CABLE AND THAT IS WHAT BROKE. THAT COULD HAVE BEEN A VERY SERIOUS INCIDENT AND COULD HAVE CAUSED SOMEONE TO GET SERIOUSLY INJURED. *TR
Aug 19, 2013
2006 ENVOY ONLY HAS 50,000 MILES AND THE FLYWHEEL IS GOING BAD WHICH MAY LEAD TO FUTURE PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION THERE IS ALSO A FUEL GAUGE PROBLEM WHERE I FILL UP THE CAR COMPLETELY AND IT STILL READS EMPTY. TO REPLACE THIS WOULD BE $800 DOLLARS!!! I HAVE FOUND OTHER WEBSITES WHERE OTHER PEOPLE WHO OWN THIS CAR ARE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL!!!!!!! THIS IS RIDICULOUS. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING. *TR
Feb 28, 2009
VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
2 complaints
AS I WAS OPENING THE REAR DOOR THE REAR WINDOW COMPLETELY EXPLODED ALL OVER. *TR
Nov 10, 2012
I OWN A 2006 GMC ENVOY AND MY DAUGHTER HAD GONE OUT TO GET SOMETHING OUT OF THE BACK. SHE CLOSED THE HATCH AND WAS STANDING THERE TALKING TO MY BROTHER-IN-LAW AND THE NEXT THING YOU KNOW, THE WHOLE BACK EXPLODED OUT! IT WAS HORRIFYING. IT SOUNDED LIKE A BOMB GOING OFF! MY DAUGHTER WAS SHATTERED WITH GLASS BUT FORTUNATELY WAS NOT INJURED. *TR
Mar 12, 2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC ENVOY DENALI. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL AND TRACTION CONTROL WARNING INDICATORS BEGAN TO ILLUMINATE. IMMEDIATELY THERE WAS A SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTION IN THE SPEED RATE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED REPEATEDLY WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS IN OPERATION. ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND RESTARTED AFTER WAITING A FEW MOMENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER SEVEN DIFFERENT TIMES. THE ECM WAS REPROGRAMMED AND THERE WERE NO ADDITIONAL REPAIRS PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE CONSTANT MALFUNCTION. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 67,000.
Dec 30, 2011
REDUCED POWER LIGHT CAME ON WHEN ON THE HIGHWAY. ALMOST GOT HIT BY A SEMI. THIS HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES. THE ENGINE HAS ONLY 8K MILES SINCE ENGINE WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. *TR
Dec 02, 2011
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
THE FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT READ CORRECTLY. THIS HAS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO RUN OUT OF GAS SEVERAL TIMES NOW IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC DUE TO THE GAUGE TELLING ME I HAD MORE FUEL THAN I ACTUALLY HAD. *KB
Sep 19, 2011
TL* THE CONTACTS OWNS A 2006 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FUEL GAGE INDICATED INACCURATE LEVELS ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 71,223. UPDATED 08/01/11*LJ UPDATED 08/11/11
May 31, 2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2 complaints
FUEL SENSOR FAILURE IN THE GAS TANK. CAUSING THE FUEL TANK TO READ EMPTY WHEN FULL, CAUSING THE SUV TO STALL WHEN THE TANK IS FULL, CAUSING THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO COME ONE. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE. *KB
Jul 18, 2011
FUEL GAUGE IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, IT WILL CONTINOUSLY MOVE FROM EMPTY TO FULL. ** 2ND COMPLAINT- I HAVE HAD THE ENGINE REBUILT BECAUSE OF" INTAKE MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY FAILURE" THE PART # IS GM 12571609 AND HAS FAILED TWICE. THE LAST REPAIR WAS 4-29-2011 THE FIRST REPAIR WAS 9-15-2010 SAME PART SAME PROBLEM. THIS REPAIR COST WAS $3500.00
May 03, 2011
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,VISIBILITY
2 complaints
I HAVE A 2006 GMC ENVOY. TWO MONTHS AGO AFTER FILLING UP MY GAS TANK THE GAUGE INDICATED NO FUEL, AND THEN IT WOULD FLUCTUATE, FROM FULL TO EMPTY. NOW IT IS A DAILY OCCURRENCE. THE GAS TANK IS FULL AND READS EMPTY, THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON, THEN IT READS I HAVE HALF A TANK, THEN NO GAS AND BACK UP TO FULL. I KNOW OTHER OWNERS HAVE PROBLEMS AND HOPE THERE WILL BE A RECALL SOON ON THIS. I ALSO HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MY OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE GAUGE IN MY REAR VIEW MIRROR, I DO NOT GET AN ACCURATE READING. WHEN IT'S 70 DEGREES OUT, IT READS -34 DEGREES. I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MY BLOWER, THE HIGHEST LEVEL DOES NOT WORK. *TR
May 18, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC ENVOY DENALI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT IN OCTOBER 2009, HE NOTICED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE WOULD "FLUTTER" AND REGISTER THAT IT WAS EMPTY WHEN HE ADDED GASOLINE TO THE FUEL TANK. AFTER CONSUMING FIVE TO SEVEN GALLONS OF FUEL, THE FUEL GAUGE WOULD BEGIN WORKING NORMAL UNTIL THE IT WAS TIME TO ADD THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF FUEL IN THE TANK. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALSO ILLUMINATED AND THE HEATER WOULD BLOW COLD AIR ON THE DRIVER SIDE AND HOT AIR ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE SENDING UNIT IN THE FUEL TANK WAS REPLACED AND THE HEATER WAS REPROGRAMMED; HOWEVER, THE HEATER STILL DID NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 40,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 46,000.
Apr 01, 2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
2 complaints
SERVICE STABILITRAK LIGHT AND SERVICE ABS LIGHTS ARE ON. HORN NO LONGER WORKS. *TR
Feb 18, 2010
STABILITRAC AND/OR ABS SYSTEM ENGAGES WHEN NOT NECESSARY SUCH AS DRIVING ON DRY, STRAIGHT PAVEMENT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. CAUSES VEHICLE TO DECELERATE SUDDENLY AND ALMOST LOSE CONTROL WHEN BRAKES ACTIVATE AND MOTOR RETARDS. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ALSO FLUXUATES (ALTIMETER BOUNCES FROM LOW TO HI) CAUSING A LOSS OF POWER WITH ASSOCIATED LOSS OF STEERING, LIGHTS, BRAKING CONTROLS, AT ANY SPEED. PROBLEM HAS BEEN INCREASING (FREQUENCY & SEVERITY) FROM JULY, 2009 TO PRESENT (JAN, 2010). DEALER SHOP DID STABILITRAC TSB FIRMWARE UPGRADE (AND CHARGED ME) W/O CORRECTING PROBLEM, ALSO RETESTED AND "COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING WRONG":BATTERY IS NEW BUT PROBLEM PERSISTS. 55,000 MILES, MOSTLY HIGHWAY/IMPROVED ROADS. THIS OCCURS EVERY TIME, LITERALLY, THE VEHICLE IS MOVED: 30-40 MILES/DAY. 1/6/10 ENGINE DEVELOPED "LOW GROWL" NOISE AND RPM DROPPED FROM ~800RPM TO ~600RPM AT PARKED IDLE W/O ANY APPARENT CAUSE. NOW IDLE AT START IS NORMAL, BUT WITHIN 1-2 MINUTES DROPS AND REMAINS LOW WITH GROWL NOISE. *TR
Jan 08, 2010
AIR BAGS,ENGINE
1 complaint
Air bags deflated without warning while driving. Engine misfire for no reason. Had them checked at automove shop.
Jul 19, 2024
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE
1 complaint
The contact owns a 2006 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The failure occurred on three separate occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and diagnosed with fuel pump and fuel pump sensor failure. The fuel pump and fuel pump sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 270,319.
Dec 08, 2021
SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC ENVOY. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE ABS WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND HEARD AN ABNORMAL GRINDING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,710.
Dec 06, 2019
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL* 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.
Aug 15, 2019
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
ON HIGHWAY US-31 IN MUSKEGON COUNTY MICHIGAN, VEHICLE (ENVOY) WAS AT ALMOST A COMPLETE STOP FOR A VEHICLE STOPPED AHEAD WHEN STRUCK FROM BEHIND BY ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELLING AT 70+ MPH. THE ENVOY WAS THEN PUSHED INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF THE ENVOY. THE ENVOY SUFFERED MAJOR REAR END DAMAGE AND SEVERE FRONT END DAMAGE. NONE OF THE FRONT AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. BOTH FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEATBELTS DID NOT RESTRAIN. THE SEATBELTS STRETCHED OUT TO THEIR LIMIT. BOTH FRONT DRIVER'S SEAT AND PASSENGER SEAT TWISTED INWARDS TOWARD THE CONSOLE. SEVERE BODILY INJURIES OCCURRED. ON 08/23/2018, GMC WAS MADE AWARE OF THIS. A CASE WAS OPENED. THE EVENT DATA RECORDER WAS RECOVERED BY GMC. THE EDR SHOWED THE IMPACT VELOCITY, NON-DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAGS AND NON-RESTRAINT OF SEATBELTS. GMC THEN CLOSED THE CASE STATING THAT BECAUSE THERE WAS NO TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY, THERE WOULD BE NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION OR COMPENSATION. THE 2006 GMC ENVOY WAS DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS BY THE AUTO INSURER.
May 30, 2019
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
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 PROBLEM BECAUSE OF OUR LOCATION. WE HAD GONE TO GET DINNER AND ICE CREAM AFTER GETTING ICE CREAM WE BACK IN THE VEHICLE FOR IT WOULD NOT START. I CALLED 911 NO POLICE EVER SHOWED NOR WOULD EVEN STOP TO ASSIST. AFTER 2 1/2 HOURS, WE CONTACTED A CHURCH MEMBER TO FIND OUT ABOUT A MECHANIC IN THE AREA THAT COULD POSSIBLY COME CHECK IT OUT. ANOTHER CHURCH MEMBER CAME TO CHECK IT FIRST, BY NOW 3 HOURS HAVE LAPSED AND THE VEHICLE STARTS. AFTER THIS IT HAS HAPPENED ON THREE (3) SEPARATE OCCASIONS WITH ME (3/19, 3/20, & 3/21) BUT MY MECHANIC SAID IT HAPPENED WITH HIM 3 OR 4 TIMES WHILE HE WAS DRIVING IT TO CHECK IT OUT AND WHILE IT WAS SITTING JUST RUNNING NOT BEING DRIVEN. I WAS ON THE INTERSTATE ONCE, ONCE DRIVING, AND ONCE PARKED AND IT WOULD NOT START. THE TIMES I WAS BY MYSELF ONCE WAS ON THE INTERSTATE, ANOTHER WAS GOING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION, AND ONCE WAS IN A HIGH CRIME AREA WHERE I FELT VERY UNSAFE FOR MY VEHICLE AND MYSELF. MY MECHANIC REPLACED THE CRANKSHAFT AND CAMSHAFT SENSORS AND THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. I HAD A DIAGNOSTIC TEST PERFORMED BUT WAS TOLD THE ITEMS LISTED ON THE TEST 'MAY' BE THE PROBLEM. I HAVE ALSO HAD A PROBLEM WITH IT ACCELERATING WHILE DRIVING AS IF THE GAS IS NOT DISTRIBUTING PROPERLY. IT WAS AS IF IT WAS CHOKING UP AS IF THERE WAS A CLOG. A DANGEROUS PLACE TO BE IN TRAFFIC OR GOING ACROSS A RAILROAD TRACK, WHICH IT HAS OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES WITH ME. I ACTUALLY WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED ON THE INTERSTATE.
Apr 10, 2019
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE
1 complaint
TL* 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.
Feb 22, 2019
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
1 complaint
RADIATOR AND TRANSMISSION WENT WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY. MY MECHANIC TOLD ME THE PART THAT FAILED NEVER FAILS AND HE WAS SHOCKED THAT IT DID.
Dec 31, 2018
SUSPENSION,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,WHEELS
1 complaint
I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE WITH NEW TIRES ON IT. EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR WAS STARTING ON THE DRIVERS SIDE TIRE BEFORE THE YEAR MARK OF ME PURCHASING IT. THERE WAS NO RECALLS OPEN ON THAT TIME THAT WE COULD FIND. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE FOG LIGHTS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. IT HAD ELECTRICAL SHORT THAT NO ONE SEEMED TO FIND AND THERE WAS NO WAY TO LOCATE WITHOUT EXPENSIVE DIAGNOSTIC TIME. WHEN I WENT TO THE DEALER ABOUT RECALLS THEY INFORMED ME THE ONLY OPEN WAS A WINDOW SWITCH. AFTER A FRONT END ACCIDENT AT 30 MPH THE TIRE BLEW OUT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE ON IMPACT. I WAS INFORMED IN MY ESTIMATE THAT THERE WAS A OPEN RECALL WHICH COULD LEAD TO INCORRECT RIM SELECTION / TIRES FOR THE CAR CAUSING AIR LEAKAGE AND POSSIBLE ACCIDENT. IF I HAD KNOWN THIS BEFORE HAND MAYBE THIS COULD HAVE BEEN PREVENTED!
Feb 05, 2018
STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC ENVOY XL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR SWITCH FAILED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V599000 (VISIBILITY). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CITY BUICK GMC (43-60 NORTHERN BLVD, LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101 AT (347) 670-4210) AND REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONTAL DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR SWITCH WAS INOPERABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR A SECOND OPINION WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND A CASE WAS OPENED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 161,000.
Nov 27, 2017
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
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 HUB BEARINGS REPLACED. 11/15/16 MODULE AND CONNECTOR REPLACED AND FUEL LEVEL SENSORS AND RING REPLACED. THREE YEARS AGO A/C WENT OUT. REPLACED.
Sep 05, 2017
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
THE VEHICLE SHOWS THAT THE FUEL TANK IS ON EMPTY SHORTLY AFTER BEING FILLED UP. ALSO THE ENGINE WILL DIE AT RANDOMS TIMES DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. ALSO THE HEAD LAMPS FAIL AT RANDOM TIMES.
Aug 10, 2017
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
1 complaint
I AM SO SICK OF MY 06 GMC ENVOY XL. I TRULY GIVE UP. I HAD THE STABILITRAK AND REDUCED ENGINE LIGHT COME ON MY CAR FOR FIVE MONTHS. I HAVE REPLACED THE STEERING WHEEL SENSOR, THE THROTTLE BODY, AND HAD THE RELEARN THE IDLE THING DONE, TO NO AVAIL. THIS MAKES MY FOURTH TIME GOING TO THE DEALER, BECAUSE I THOUGHT THEY COULD FIX IT. I HAVE ALWAYS BOUGHT GM. IF GOD BLESSES ME WITH ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY TO BUY A CAR, IT WILL NOT BE A GM. IT THROWS MY CAR OFF. I'VE HAD TO PULL OVER AND START THE CAR OVER A THOUSAND TIMES. I'VE SEEN MANY FORUMS ONLINE ABOUT THIS PROBLEM, BUT THERE IS NO RECALL? I'VE EVEN CALLED GM. I STILL HAD TO PAY MONEY. RESETTING THE COMPUTER HAS DONE ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. JUST WANTED TO RANT, BECAUSE BESIDES GIVING ME SOME OF MY MONEY BACK (TO THE TUNE OF A GRAND), WHAT CAN I DO?
May 06, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
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 .
Mar 10, 2017
SUSPENSION,ENGINE
1 complaint
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 REPAIRS TO THIS VEHICLE ARE ASTRONOMICAL. WELL OVER 3500.00 DOLLARS. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT DRIVABLE AND HAS BEEN SITTING FOR A YEAR NOW AT MY MECHANICS. THE VEHICLE IS OF NO USE TO ME AND HAS BECOME A HUGE PAPER WEIGHT NOW. THE WORST PART IS I STILL OWE ON THE VEHICLE TOO. GM NEEDS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND DO A RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE FOR THE AFM LIFTERS, OR PAY FOR THE REPAIRS TO THIS VEHICLE. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER GM PRODUCT AGAIN. OWN UP TO YOUR MISTAKES AND TAKE ACCOUNTABILITY FOR THIS PROBLEM. I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE THIS HAS HAPPENED TO. VERY DISAPPOINTED IN THIS VEHICLE THAT IS SUPPOSE TO BE AMERICAN MADE!!!!!!! THEN YOU WANT TO KNOW WHY PEOPLE ARE BUYING MORE FOREIGN MADE CARS. THEY SEEM TO BE MORE RELIABLE THAN THE GM PRODUCTS.
Mar 06, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
THE VEHICLE WILL ABRUPTLY GO FROM 70 MPH TO 30'S (SEMI-TRAILER CLOSING IN FAST) AND I CAN'T DO A THING ABOUT IT!! SERVICE STABILITRACK HAS BEEN A THORN WHILE UNDER WARRANTY AND PERSISTS TO BE A PROBLEM NOW THAT IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY! FROM EARLY ON, <10,000 MILES AND OVER 10 TIMES SINCE, THIS VEHICLE HAD BEEN IN TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS AND THE PROBLEM, THOUGH INTERMITTENT, STILL EXISTS AND IS A HUGE DANGER TO ME AND MY KIDS BUT I CAN'T JUST GO BUY ANOTHER CAR OR TRADE THIS IN LIKE SOME PEOPLE (INCLUDING THE CAR DEALERSHIP MANAGERS) PORTRAY IS THE BEST OPTION WHEN I SHOULD BE ABLE TO GET GM TO FIX THE CAR OR REPLACE IT WHEN THEY CAN'T SEEM TO FIGURE OUT WHY THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. BUT THAT HASN'T BEEN THE ONLY PROBLEM: GEAR BAND BROKE TWICE ON THE TRANSMISSION, HAD TO HAVE TRANSMISSION REBUILT BECAUSE OF FAULTY RADIATOR, AND OTHER ISSUES HOWEVER NONE OF THE PROBLEMS REMOTELY COMPARE TO HAVING TAKEN IT IN FOR SERVICE BECAUSE OF THE REPEATED UNEXPLAINED DE-ACCELERATION AND LOSS OF ABILITY TO MAKE THE CAR DO ANYTHING EXCEPT PULL TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND GIVE IT TEN MINUTES TO STOP HAVING A "TANTRUM" OF SORTS WHILE TRAFFIC WHIZZES BY AND THANKFULLY DIDN'T HIT US (YET). EXTERIOR / AESTHETICS, I LOVE THIS VEHICLE BUT POOR FUNCTION AND EVEN WORSE SERVICE OF PROBLEMS. I'VE REPORTED IT TO CORPORATE BUT THEY DON'T CARE AND DESPITE IT HAVING HAD BEEN INTO THE DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES PRIOR TO END OF WARRANTY, NOW THEY JUST WANT ME TO START PAYING THEM FOR ALL THESE FIXES THAT HAVEN'T FIXED ANYTHING. ONCE I STARTED PAYING FOR FIXES AND THEN STARTED COMPLAINING THAT THEY AREN'T COVERING WHAT THEY'VE NEVER FIXED; THE MANAGER HAD THE NERVE TO SAY HE'D PAY FOR IT OUT OF HIS OWN POCKET IF HE KNEW IT WOULD FIX IT ... HELLO... WHY SHOULD THE CONSUMER PAY FOR IT WHEN THE PROBLEM IS NEVER REALLY FIXED.
Feb 10, 2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
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. *TR
Oct 25, 2016
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC ENVOY. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE TRACTION CONTROL MALFUNCTIONED. THE CONTACT DID NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BECAUSE IT WAS A LONG DISTANCE AWAY FROM THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE TRACTION CONTROL FAILURE AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS RELATING TO THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 147,000.
Sep 30, 2016
SUSPENSION,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING, IN PITCH BLACK DARKNESS ON 6/10/2016 AROUND 1:00 AM, MY HEADLIGHTS SUDDENLY WENT OFF. THE ONLY WAY I COULD OBTAIN LIGHTS WAS USING THE HIGH BEAMS. LOW BEAMS DO NOT WORK AND HIGH BEAM ONLY WORKS IN MANUAL ON/OFF MODE. WE CHECKED THE LAMPS AND FUSES. ALL ARE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. I HAVE NO LIGHTS WHILE DRIVING OR IN PARK. THE SIDE VIEW MIRRORS MOVE ON THERE OWN AND AT ANY TIME, WHILE DRIVING , IN PARK AND WHEN THE CAR IS NOT RUNNING. THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON SINCE THE DOOR PANEL RECALL WAS REPAIRED. THE DEALER HAS INFORMED ME THAT THERE IS NO RECALL ON THAT EITHER. LAST YEAR (2015) I HAD TO REPLACE THE AIRBAGS (SUSPENSION) ON BOTH REAR WHEELS. THE CAR WOULD DROP DOWN LOWER THAN ANY MID SIZE CAR. ONCE STARTED THE BAGS WOULD INFLATE BUT THE CAR MAY DROP AT ANY GIVE TIME WHILE DRIVING. GM DID NOT COVER THIS COST AND THE DEALER WANTED OVER $1200.00 TO REPAIR. PRIOR TO THAT THE GAS GAUGE QUIT WORKING. WHICH GM DID COVER THE REPAIR COST BUT I NEVER RECEIVED A RECALL. I JUST HAPPENED TO BE AT THE DEALER FOR THE DRIVER DOOR RECALL AND MENTIONED IT.
Jun 13, 2016
STEERING,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
1 complaint
FOR MORE THAN A MONTH MY TRUCK HAS CUT OFF COMPLETELY AS I BEGIN TO BREAK WHEN I I AM COMING TO A STOP OR WHEN I AM MAKING A TURN INTO A PARKING LOT OR AT A CORNER. SOMETIMES IT HAPPENS SEVERAL TIMES IN A ROW DURING ONE TRIP. IT ALWAYS HAPPENS WHEN I AM IN MOTION BUT ONCE I TURN ON THE HAZARD LIGHTS, PUT THE CAR IN PARK, TURN OFF THE IGNITION AND RESTART IT, IT CRANKS RIGHT BACK UP. I WAS TOLD, BASED ON MY DESCRIPTION THAT IT COULD BE A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT IN THE TURNDOWN SOLENOID SWITCH OR SENSOR ASSOCIATED WITH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE BUT I NEED MY VEHICLE. THIS PROBLEM ALWAYS OCCURS WHEN I AM ON A CITY STREET. IT HAS NEVER HAPPENED ON A HIGHWAY/INTERSTATE WHEN I AM IN PERPETUAL MOTION.THIS IS THE ONLY VEHICLE I HAVE AND I CAN'T AFFORD TO LEAVE IT FOR MORE THAN A DAY AT A SHOP, NOR DO I THINK I SHOULD SHOULDER ALL THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR PAYING FOR REPAIRS IF IT IS A DEFECT INHERENT IN THE VEHICLE. PLEASE ADVISE ME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE IF THERE IS ANY RECOURSE I CAN TAKE AGAINST THE MANUFACTURER SO I CAN HAVE THESE NEEDED REPAIRS DONE IMMEDIATELY. I HAVE ALREADY HAD THE GEAR SHIFT CABLE REPLACED ABOUT TWO MONTHS AGO THINKING THAT THIS WAS THE PROBLEM. THAT WAS A $250 JOB WITH PARTS AND LABOR.
Apr 17, 2016
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
GAS SENDING UNIT/FUEL PUMP LINES ROT OUT DUE TO CORROSION AND SPRAY GASOLINE ALL OVER THE UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE MIGHT STALL BUT OFTEN TIMES IT KEEPS RUNNING, ALL WHILE SPRAYING GASOLINE ALL OVER THE PLACE. THIS ONE DOES NOT EVEN TRIP A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WHILE RUNNING IN THIS CONDITION. THE ONLY WARNING WAS THE SMELL OF GASOLINE- SOME PEOPLE DO NOT HAVE A SENSE OF SMELL, AND THIS COULD HAVE BEEN VERY DANGEROUS. THIS IS A FIRE WAITING TO HAPPEN. THIS CORROSION ISSUE IS KNOWN TO GM, WHY IS THIS NOT A SAFETY RECALL? THIS LET LOOSE ON MY SISTER IN-LAW WHILE DRIVING, IT COULD HAVE RESULTED IN EXPLOSION OR SERIOUS FIRE. GM KNOWS THAT THESE ROT OUT PREMATURELY DUE TO POOR MATERIALS AND COMBINED WITH ROAD SALT AND ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS IN SNOW STATES. THIS VEHICLE ALSO SUFFERS FROM THE DRIVER DOOR SWITCH FOR DOOR LOCKS AND WINDOWS NOT ALWAYS WORKING, DUE TO SHORTING OUT FROM WATER...AGAIN A KNOWN ISSUE WITH "SOME" UNITS OF THIS YEAR, BUT THIS HAS NOT BEEN RECALLED ON THIS PARTICULAR "UNIT" YET. SOME OF THESE HAVE SHORTED OUT AND CAUSED FIRES- COMBINED WITH THE LEAKY GAS SENDING UNITS, THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD. DO NOT PARK THIS VEHICLE IN A GARAGE- A FIRE WAITING TO HAPPEN...COME ON- MAKE GM TAKE CARE OF THESE PROBLEMS BEFORE SOMEONE GETS KILLED. THIS TRUCK WAS AT A DEALER FOR THE FUEL LEAK, THEY TOLD HER IT NEEDS A SENDER UNIT AND A BUNCH OF OTHER THINGS THAT HAVE FAILED ON THIS POORLY BUILT TRUCK, WHICH INCLUDE WHEEL BEARINGS, ABS SENSORS. STEERING WHEEL SENSOR (? REALLY) INOP DOOR LOCKS, LEAKING FUEL, WATER PUMP LEAKING, FAILING HEADLIGHTS- THAT WORK WHEN THEY WANT, AND A WHOLE BUNCH OF OTHER REPAIRS. THIS FUEL AND ELECTRICAL ISSUE(S) SHOULD BE IMMEDIATELY RECALLED. THIS IS AFFECTING A LOT OF PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN THE NORTHERN STATES WITH SNOW AND SALT ON THE ROADWAYS.
Jan 20, 2016
STRUCTURE,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT NOTICED CORROSION ON THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND THAT THE SUB FRAME NEEDED TO BE WELDED. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 72,000.
Dec 16, 2015
STEERING,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
1 complaint
ENVOY GMC 2006 POWER STEERING BECOMES DIFFICULT AT LOW SPEEDS. MUST USE TWO HANDS TO TURN WHEEL. POWER STEERING FLUID NOT THE PROBLEM. ENGINE LIGHT INADVERTENTLY COMES
Sep 12, 2015
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
WHILE ATTEMPTING A FULL STOP AFTER PULLING INTO PARKING LOT, VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP, ABS CAME ON AND PREVENTED ENVOY FROM REACHING FULL STOP. HAD TO PUT VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL AND USE E-BRAKE. OCCURRED 4 MORE TIMES BEFORE I COULD TAKE FOR SERVICE. MECHANIC DIAGNOSED ISSUE WITH ABS SENSORS, ALTHOUGH SENSORS DID NOT REPORT AS FAULTY. ONLINE RESEARCH INDICATES THIS WAS A COMMON GM FAILURE FROM 02-08 IN TRUCKS IN AREAS WHERE SALT/SNOW IS PREVALENT. REMEDY WAS DISABLE TRACTION CONTROL AND ABS, CANT AFFORD TO REPLACE FRONT BEARINGS AND REAR SENSORS. PROBLEM ONLY OCCURS INTERMITTENTLY, AND ONLY WHEN ATTEMPTING STOP FROM LOW INITIAL SPEEDS.
Jul 27, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
WHILE SERVICING MY VEHICLE AT AN AUTHORIZED GM DEALERSHIP, I WAS NOTIFIED OF THE RECENT RECALL REGARDING HEADLAMPS WHICH GET HOT AND CAN FAIL. IT HAS BEEN NEARLY 8 MONTHS SINCE THAT RECALL WAS ISSUED, AND YET THERE REMAINS NO IDENTIFIABLE REMEDY OR SOLUTION AS TO HOW THEY WILL RESOLVE THE ISSUE AND REPAIR / REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE COMPONENTS.. ENTITLED TO SAFE VEHICLES, I AM UNSURE AS TO HOW OR WHY GM WOULD BELIEVE THAT 8 MONTHS TO NOT EVEN HAVE ANNOUNCED A SOLUTION IS AN ABSURDITY. AT THIS POINT, THE PERIOD OF TIME IN WHICH THE MANUFACTURER HAS HAD TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A SOLUTION IS SIMPLY UNACCEPTABLE AS A CONSUMER. I AM UNDER THE BELIEF THAT THEIR SOLUTION TO THE PROBLEM IS SIMPLE, THEY ARE GOING LET THE VEHICLES AGE A FEW MORE YEARS AND HOPE BY THAT TIME, ADDITIONAL VEHICLES REQUIRING REPAIR WILL NO LONGER BE ON THE ROAD AND THE ISSUE WILL MAGICALLY GO AWAY. AS OWNERS OF THIS VEHICLE, I AM ENTITLED TO THE REMEDY AS PROMISED UNDER RECALL GM 14291, AND I DO NOT THINK THAT IT IS ACCEPTABLE FOR MANUFACTURERS TO SIT ON OPEN RECALLS FOR VEHICLES CURRENTLY ON OUR ROADWAYS WHICH HAVE BEEN ALREADY BEEN IDENTIFIED AS HAVING A SAFETY DEFECT IN NEED OF DEFECT REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR.
Jul 26, 2015
SUSPENSION,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2006 GMC ENVOY XL 370. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED, WHICH INDICATED A MALFUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE AUTHORIZED DEALER, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPLICATE OR DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT ALSO INDICATED THAT THERE WAS A NOISE EMITTING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE ASSOCIATED WITH THE WHEEL HUBS AND THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE MECHANIC INDICATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE WHEEL HUB WAS DEFECTIVE AND THAT BOTH FRONT WHEEL HUBS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER DID NOT REMEDY THE FAILURE WITH THE WHEEL HUBS. IN ADDITION, THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO WORK. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 13V248000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY) AND 14V755000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING); HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. WHILE TRAVELING OVER 70 MPH, THE FRONT TWO WHEELS FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE DRIVER WAS EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER RECEIVED MEDICAL ASSISTANCE, BUT SUSTAINED FATAL INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED NO REMEDY. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 117,000.
Jun 09, 2015
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC ENVOY 360. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE SERVICE AIR BAG MESSAGE DISPLAYED ACROSS THE MESSAGE BOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE DRIVER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR PRETENSIONER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 163,000.
Apr 29, 2015
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC ENVOY DENALI XL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE BRAKES FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 157,239.
Apr 15, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC ENVOY 360. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ELECTRONIC DOOR LOCK SYSTEM FAILED CAUSING THE DRIVER NOT TO BE ABLE TO UNLOCK THE FRONT AND REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE DOORS. THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW ALSO FAILED TO OPEN. THE DOORS AND WINDOWS COULD ONLY BE UNLOCKED MANUALLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE AIR BAG AND THE STABILITY CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES AND STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 14V404000 (VISIBILITY) AND 06V417000 (AIR BAGS). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 117,500.
Feb 18, 2015
STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
I WAS PULLING UP TO PARK IN A PARKING LOT.I HAD TOTAL BRAKE FAILURE. THE ELECTRONIC SAFETY FEATURES FAILED- AND THERE WAS NO STOPPING THE ENVOY. I SLID UP THE CURB AND INTO THE BUILDING. THE MECHANIC THAT REPAIRED THE ENVOY HAS A WRITTEN REPORT OF THE SAFETY SYSTEMS GETTING STUCK HALF OPENED AND THE BRAKE LINES BRAKING AND THERE WASN'T ANY FLUID IN SYSTEM. *TR
Feb 04, 2015
SUSPENSION,WHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
I WAS TRAVELING OVER A BRIDGE ON RAMP FROM ONE INTERSTATE FRWY TO ANOTHER .GOT TO CURVE ON BRIDGE AND HAD TO ABRUPTLY PUT THE BRAKES ON I FELT A SNAP IN BRAKE PEDAL THEN NO BRAKES AS I GOT OFF THE CURVE AND RELEASED BRAKE THE BRAKES ARE FINE BUT NOW I GET A BAD SHAKING IN FRONT WHEN SPEEDS OF 65 AND OVER LIKE THE TIRES ARE WOBBLING .I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE USED AND THE FIRST DAY ENGINE BLEW .THEY SAY IT WAS A REBUILD I FEEL SO RIPPED OFF .ALSO THE TIRE WARMING LIGHTS ARE AND SOMETIMES OFF .PLEASE HELP ME. *TR
Oct 24, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),ENGINE
1 complaint
WAS DRIVING AND MY CAR SHUT DOWN.HAD NO CONTROL OF BRAKES, STEERING .LUCKY I WAS GOING STRAIGHT .THIS IS THE SECOND 3RD TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. *TR
Oct 03, 2014
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
GM IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEM WITH SUVS!!!!!!! WAS DRIVING ABOUT 45 MPH WITH OUR GRANDKIDS AND ALL POWER WAS LOST. NO POWER STEERING, NO BRAKES. RADIO AND ELECTRIC WINDOWS STILL WORKED AFTER STOPPING (LUCKILY SAFELY). SERVICE REPAIR REPORTED THAT IGNITION SWITCH CIRCUIT THAT CONTROLS THE ENGINE SHORTED OUT TURNING OFF ENGINE AT 45 MPH. THIS IS THE 5TH IGNITION SWITCH ON THIS VEHICLE. GM HAS A LARGER IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEM THAN THEY ARE ACKNOWLEDGING. LUCKILY WE JUST GOT OFF THE HIGHWAY GOING 70 MPH OR WE WOULD HAVE CRASHED. PLEASE RESEARCH THIS CLASS OF VEHICLE (SUVS/TRUCKS) AS I BELIEVE GM HAS A SIMILAR PROBLEM AS THE COBALTS!!!!!!! *TR
Jun 29, 2014
STEERING,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC ENVOY DENALI. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANUEVER. THE CONTACT MENTIONED WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE THERE WAS INTERMITTENTLY ROARING NOISE AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER HOWEVER, THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Jun 26, 2014
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
ONE EVENING I WAS DRIVING ON THE MAIN HIGHWAY AND MY INSIDE LIGHTS CAME ON. I PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO CHECK THE SWITCH BUT IT WAS ON AUTO. I TURNED IT OFF BUT THE LIGHTS STAYED ON. THEY WERE STILL ON WHEN I GOT HOME AND PARKED TURNED OFF THE IGNITION THE LIGHTS WERE STILL ON. THE NEXT MORNING MY CAR COULDN'T START BECAUSE IT HAD RAN MY BATTERY DOWN. ANOTHER INCIDENT WAS MY HEADLIGHTS WENT OFF ONE NIGHT WHILE I WAS DRIVE ON THE HIGHWAY. I AM ALSO HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY GAS GAUGE. MY GAS LIGHT COMES ON LIKE I AM OUT OF GAS. THE LAST TIME I FILL MY CAR UP WITH GAS IT HESITATED. IT DIDN'T WANT TO START. THE LIGHT STAYS ON WHEN MY CAR IS FULL OF GAS. I SMELL GAS. I SAT AT THE GAS STATION FOR AN OUR BECAUSE MY CAR DIDN'T WANT TO START. THE SOUND OF MY RADIO GOES IN AND OUT. MY LIGHTS CONTINUE TO GO ON AND OFF WHEN DRIVING OR WHEN NOT DRIVING. ONE MORNING I GOT UP TO GO TO WORK, WENT TO START MY CAR AND THE HEADLIGHTS WERE ON BUT THE SWITCH WAS OFF. I COULDN'T GET THE LIGHTS TO GO OFF WHEN I GOT TO WORK. THEY STAYED ON AT LEAST FOR 4 HRS. SOMETIME THE LIGHTS DOESN'T COME ON WHEN I PUT THEM ON. I REALLY HAVE SOME WEIRD THINGS GO ON WITH MY VEHICLE. I DID GET THE MODULE CHANGED AND THEY DID SOME RE-WIRING IN THE DOOR. ONE YEAR BEFORE THE MODULE, I GOT THEM TO CHECK MY CAR FOR A SHORT AND I WAS TOLD FROM THEM THAT MY WIRES WERE OVER HEATED. I PAID ABOUT $900 TO FIX IT. I STRONGLY THINK IT IS A DETECT SOME WHERES OR SOMETHING THAT WOULD CAUSE MY WIRES TO OVER HEAT. *TR
Jun 09, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,ENGINE
1 complaint
SUBMISSION FROM CONSTITUENT RE RECALLS-2006 GMC ENVOY. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED, HER HUSBAND WAS DRIVING, WHEN SUDDENLY THE VEHICLE STALLED. HE WAS ABLE TO COAST SAFELY TO A STOP. HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT RE-START, AND THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. ACCORDING TO THE INVOICE, THE IGNITION CYLINDER WAS REPLACED. ALSO, ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND REMAINED ON FOR DAYS. THE CONSUMER REFERENCED RECALL # 06V417000. *JB UPDATED 06/10/14 *JB UPDATED 10/14/14 *JB
Apr 14, 2014
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
ON 12/23/13, WHILE PARKED THE VEHICLE DIED. WHEN RESTARTING, IT WAS A LITTLE SLOW BUT DID END UP STARTING. ON 12/24/13, I HAD THE BATTERY TESTED AND IT SHOWED THAT THE CCA'S JUST NEEDED A GOOD CHARGE SO I LET THE VEHICLE RUN FOR 45 MINUTES. A FEW HOURS LATER, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT EVEN TURN OVER. ON 12/25/13, REMOVED THE BATTERY AND REINSTALLED IT. THE VEHICLE STARTED FINE AND RAN WELL FOR A FEW DAYS. ON 1/1/14, VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING. ENDED UP RESTARTING BUT I HAD TO GIVE IT GAS TO DO SO. ON 1/2/14, I STARTED THE CAR TO WARM IT UP AND IT STARTED FINE. I LET IT RUN FOR 20-30 MINUTES BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE IT. WHEN I GOT IN THE VEHICLE, IT SAID THAT THE BRAKE SYSTEM WAS NOT WORKING AND THE STABILITRACK LIGHT WAS FLASHING ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. I HAD TO GET A CAB TO WORK & HAVE IT TOWED TO THE SHOP. I'M HOPING TO HEAR BACK TOMORROW IN REGARDS TO WHAT IS GOING ON. ALSO, HAD TO GET A RENTAL VEHICLE IN THE MEANTIME FOR TRANSPORTATION. *TR
Jan 02, 2014
SUSPENSION,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
1. STARTED WITH HORN HONKING ON ITS OWN, RADIO TURNING ON AND OFF AND HEATING AND COOLING TURNING ON AND OFF AND BATTERY BEING DRAINED. DEALER REPLACED 2 BATTERIES. 2. STABILITRAK WARNING LIGHT WOULD INTERMITTENTLY COME ON AND SAY IT NEEDED SERVICED. 3. GAS GAUGE STARTED MALFUNCTIONING AFTER A FILL UP. NEEDLE WOULD FLUCTUATE AND EVENTUALLY REMAIN ON E. WAS TOLD BY DEALER IT WAS EITHER THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR OR INSTRUMENT PANEL. 4. VEHICLE STARTED TO JERK FORWARD WHEN SITTING AT STOP LIGHT. JERKS ARE STRONG ENOUGH THAT YOU FEEL LIKE YOU WERE REAR ENDED. THEN STARTED NOTICING THE JERKS WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. 5. OIL GAUGE BEGAN FLUCTUATING FROM HIGH TO LOW. WAS AGAIN TOLD IT WAS A BAD INSTRUMENT PANEL .6. REAR AIR SUSPENSION BEGAN DEFLATING WHEN VEHICLE WOULD SIT FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME. LOW ENOUGH THAT TIRES ALMOST TOUCH TOP OF WHEEL WELL. COMPRESSOR WOULD COME ON AND REAR END WOULD COME BACK UP TO NORMAL. NOW IT DEFLATES OVER SHORT PERIODS OF TIME AND TAKES A CONSIDERABLY LONGER AMOUNT OF TIME TO REINFLATE. I AM NOW NOTICING THAT IT IS DEFLATING SOME WHILE DRIVING. IF YOU HIT A BUMP YOU CAN FEEL THE TIRE HIT THE TOP OF WHEEL WELL. DEALER COULD NOT EXPLAIN THE JERKING. WAS TOLD THERE WAS PROBABLY AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM CAUSING THINGS TO COME ON AND OFF. FUEL GAUGE IS BEING REPLACED FREE AS A DEFECTIVE PART. WAS TOLD REAR SUSPENSION WAS MOST LIKELY A DEAD COMPRESSOR AND TIRES COULD POSSIBLY RUB OR BLOW OUT IF SUSPENSION DEFLATES WHILE DRIVING. *TR
Oct 16, 2013
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
WIND SHIELD WIPERS WOULD GO ON .NOW THEY WON'T GO OFF. ENGINE LIGHT WONT GO OFF FEELS LIKE THE CAR IS GOING TO STALL OUT. MECHANIC SAID IT WILL GET WORSE AND WILL START STALLING OUT. I SEE A LOT OF COMPLAINTS ON THESE CARS ABOUT THE SAME THING I HAVE GOING ON. MY GAS GAUGE WONT WORK. I BROUGHT MY CAR FOR THE RECALL FOR THE DRIVERS DOOR LAST YEAR AND NOW MY KEYS WON'T UNLOCK THE DOORS. ONLY THE REMOTE WILL OPEN IT. WHEN I CALLED ABOUT THE DOORS AND WINDOWS NOT WORKING THEY SAID MY VIN WASN'T UNDER RECALL I CALLED YOU AND YOU GOT IT FIXED FOR ME. I THINK THEY NEED TO CHECK THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ON THE ENVOYS. I HAVE THE SAME COMPLAINTS SO SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH THESE VEHICLE. *JB
Sep 05, 2013
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,EQUIPMENT,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC ENVOY DENALI XL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE OVER 40 MPH. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE ENGINE AND THE LOW FUEL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ALTHOUGH THE FUEL LEVEL WAS AT MAX. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE THROTTLE BODY AND FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 128,623 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 138,182...UPDATED 04-03-13 *BF UPDATED 04/22/2013 *JS
Feb 13, 2013
STEERING,WHEELS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
DRIVING AROUND A CORNER, WHEELS LOCKED UP, SERVICE STABILITRACK LIGHT WENT ON, STEERING WHEEL UNRESPONSIVE TO TURNING. WENT TO A SHOPPING CENTER AND WAS UNABLE TO GET OUT OF PARKING SPACE AS WHEELS LOCKED UP AND VEHICLE WOULDN'T TURN. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL. THE SERVICE STABILITRACK LIGHT ON DASH CAN GO ON AT ANYTIME WHILE DRIVING. THIS CAN BE DANGEROUS WHEN TRYING TO TURN ON A BUSY STREET AND NOTHING HAPPENS. IT FEELS LIKE THE CAR IS NOT RESPONSIVE TO THE STEERING WHEEL, BRAKES AND WHEELS. *TR
Jan 21, 2013
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE INTERSTATE THIS MORNING, THE SPEED ON MY 2006 GMC ENVOY DROPPED SUDDENLY AND I HAD TO PULL TO THE SIDE THE ROAD WHERE THE CAR COMPLETELY STOPPED. I NOTIFIED ONSTAR, WHO PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND INDICATED THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM. THE CAR WOULD START UP AGAIN, BUT ONLY MOMENTARILY AND THE ENGINE WOULD DIE AGAIN. I HAD IT TOWED TO MY HOME AND AM CONTEMPLATING WHAT TO DO AT THIS POINT IN TERMS OF REPAIR. THERE WAS ANOTHER ISSUE JUST OVER 2 MONTHS AGO WHEN THE FUEL GAUGE WAS NOT WORKING AND IT RAN OUT OF GAS. NO INDICATOR LIGHT EVER CAME ON. THERE WAS AT LEAST 15 GALLONS OF GAS IN THE VEHICLE TODAY, AS I HAD JUST FILLED IT UP A FEW DAYS AGO AND HAD NOT TRAVELED FAR. I HAVE FILLED IT UP EVERY WEEKEND SINCE THE INDICATOR LIGHT INCIDENT. ABOUT 2 YEARS AGO, I HAD TO REPLACE OTHER PARTS RELATED TO THE FUEL..POSSIBLY CALLED A FUEL REGULATOR?? WHICH WAS MOUNTED TO THE GAS TANK. THIS OCCURRED AT 37,000 MILES. I WAS DENIED AN INSPECTION STICKER BECAUSE OF AN ISSUE WITH EMISSIONS AND HAD TO REPLACE THAT PART AS WELL. *TR
Aug 23, 2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
GMC ENVOY XL - 2006 HAS POWERED DOWN THREE TIMES WHILE DRIVING ON A MAJOR INTERSTATE AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH DURING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. NO WARNING LIGHTS PRIOR TO THE POWER DOWN. THE VEHICLE SLOWS TO 15 WITHIN ABOUT 60 SECONDS. THE FIRST TIME, IN APPROXIMATELY 2008, I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TWO LANES TO THE BREAKDOWN LANE AND THE POWER CAME BACK ON WHILE I WAS STILL COASTING. I WAS TOLD BY GMC THAT WITHOUT THE LIGHT ON THEY COULDN'T DO ANYTHING. THE SECOND TIME IN EARLY 2012, THE SAME THING HAPPENED DURING RUSH HOUR - THERE WAS NO BREAKDOWN LANE. WHEN I WENT TO GMC THE LIGHT WENT OFF. I WAS TOLD THAT I HAD A USEFUL LIFE OF THE CAR AND IT WAS GETTING OLD (135,000) MILES AND I SHOULD REPLACE IT. THEY SAID THEY COULD NOT DO ANYTHING. IT HAPPENED AGAIN LAST WEEK ON THE INTERSTATE. I BROUGHT MY CAR TO MY REGULAR MECHANIC, NON GMC, WHO COORDINATED WITH ANOTHER GMC DEALER FOR ME. THEY FIXED SOME CODES THEY SAID WERE A PROBLEM. IT HAPPENED AGAIN AFTER HAVING THE CAR FOR 2 DAYS. THEY FIXED IT AGAIN. WE DON'T KNOW IF IT'S REALLY FIXED. THIS IS A HUGE PROBLEM. GMC HAS NO IDEA WHAT THEY NEED TO DO TO FIX THIS. I HAVE NOT SEEN SERVICE BULLETINS THAT RELATE TO THIS. POWERING DOWN TO A SPEED BELOW MINIMUM SPEED ON A MAJOR HIGHWAY IS VERY DANGEROUS. I DO NOT TRUST THIS VEHICLE AND FEEL VERY UNSAFE IN IT. SOMEBODY NEEDS TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS. *TR
Aug 20, 2012
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, STARTED TO ROUGH IDLE AND ALMOST CAUSED A VEHICLE ACCIDENT BECAUSE I WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE CAR WHILE DRIVING, ENGINE SHUTDOWN WHILE DRIVING AND LOST ALL POWER AND BRAKING & STEERING ABILITY, RESTATED VEHICLE AND GOT BURNING GAS SMELL FROM VEHICLE EXHAUST PIPE AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON WITH CODE P0014, GOT VEHICLE SERVICED AND HAD NEW SENSOR INSTALLED BUT NOW GETTING PINGING SOUND FROM ENGINE UNDER LOAD AND WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED AND MINOR VIBRATION WHILE AT IDLE. I FEEL THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE WHERE ALMOST FEEL UNSAFE DRIVING VEHICLE DUE TO RUNNING RISK OF ENGINE SHUTDOWN WHILE AT SPEED AND UNABLE TO STEER OR BRAKE WHEN ENGINE STALLS DUE TO THIS CONDITION WITH CODE P0014 IN CARS COMPUTER. WOULD REALLY LIKE TO BE CONTACTED ABOUT THIS ISSUE, GM SHOULD HAVE A RECALL TO INSPECT THESE SYSTEMS AND PROVIDE FREE REPAIRS OF ANY FAULTY SENSORS AND PROVIDE A FULL SERVICE CHECK ON THIS VEHICLES. I FELT REAL UNSAFE TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE DUE TO WORRYING ABOUT CAUSING ENGINE DAMAGE OR HAVING A ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THIS HIGH END FAILURE OF THIS COMPONET
May 16, 2012
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC ENVOY. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND THE FUEL GAUGE DISPLAYED AN INACCURATE READING EVEN THOUGH FUEL HAD BEEN DISPENSED INTO THE FUEL TANK. WHILE DRIVING, THE FUEL GAUGE READING FLUCTUATED WHICH CAUSED DIFFICULTY IN DETERMINING THE ACTUAL FUEL TANK LEVEL. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATIVE. THERE WERE ALSO ELECTRICAL ISSUES WHICH CONTRIBUTED TO THE RADIO NOT TO FUNCTION AND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER LIGHTS WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. THE FUEL SENSOR WAS REPLACED PREVIOUSLY BY THE DEALER AND THE FAILURE RECURRED THREE YEARS LATER. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED FOR THE MOST RECENT FUEL GAUGE MALFUNCTION. THERE WERE NO REPAIRS PERFORMED IN RELATION TO THE OTHER FAILURES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 23,000. UPDATED 4/2/12 *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE FUEL LEVEL SENSOR FAILED TWICE. ALSO, AI =R BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS FIXED BY MOVING THE SRS WIRING UNDER THE DRIVER'S SAT. THE RADIO AND DASH LIGHTS WERE REPLACED AS WELL, DUE TO INFERIOR PARTS. UPDATD 04/16/12
Mar 06, 2012
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON. FUEL GAUGE SENSOR MALFUNCTION. *TR
Mar 05, 2012
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,EQUIPMENT,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
I BOUGHT A USED 2006 GMC ENVOY DENALI WITH 69,000 MILES IN JUNE 2010, BY JULY I WAS REPLACING THE AIR SHOCKS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. ON ABOUT 7/28/2011 ON THE BELTWAY WHERE THE SPEED LIMIT IS 65 I WAS IN THE FAR LEFT LANE APPROACHING A LEFT HAND EXIT WHEN MY CAR STALLED, I HAD RUN OUT OF GAS WITH NO INDICATION. I WAITED OVER AN HOUR FOR SOMEONE TO COME PUT GAS IN MY TRUCK IN ABOUT 100 DEGREE TEMPATURE. I LATER RAN OUT OF GAS ON A BACK ROAD COMING TO MY HOUSE AT NIGHT. AGAIN NO INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON TO LET ME KNOW I WAS LOW ON GAS. NOW THE GAS GAUGE FLOATS BETWEEN FULL AND EMPTY CONTIONUSLY. THIS WAS A VERY DANGEROUS AND SCARY SITUATION BOTH TIMES. MY FLASHERS WERE ON THE WHOLE TIME AND I HAD TO CHANGE THE BATTERY. NOW THE AIR WILL NOT COME OUT OF THE VENTS ONLY THE FLOOR AND DEFROST. BUT THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IS THE GAS GAUGE, I COULD HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT BOTH TIMES. *KB
Sep 19, 2011
SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
2006 ENVOY DENALI. CONSUMER WRITES STATES GAS NEEDLE STOPPED FUNCTIONING *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED THE GAS NEEDLE BEGAN TO FLUCTUATE IN THE BEGINNING AND SINCE THAT TIME, THE NEEDLE HAS BEEN STUCK ON EMPTY, AND THE ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED AS A RESULT. IN MARCH OF 2009, WHEN THE CONSUMER STARED THE VEHICLE, IT SOUNDED AS IF THERE WAS SOMETHING METAL TUMBLING AROUND UNDER THE HOOD. UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE, IT WAS DETERMINED THE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ON JUNE 10, 2010, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START AND HAD TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALER. AN INSPECTION REVEALED A STARTER WAS NEEDED. ALSO, AN ALIGNMENT WAS DONE AND THE REAR BRAKE LIGHT WAS REPLACED. ON JUNE 12, 2010, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT COME OUT OF PARK. AFTER 25 MINUTES AND OVER 50 ATTEMPTS, IT FINALLY CAME OUT OF PARK. THE CONSUMER DROVE TO THE DEALER, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO FIND A PROBLEM. SEPTEMBER 2010, THE CONSUMER NOTICED THE REAR OF THE TRUCK WAS SITTING VERY LOW. THE REAR END AIR SUSPENSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE AIR CONDITION RANDOMLY WORKED. THERE WERE TIMES WHERE THE AIR WOULD JUST START BLOWING AND NO BUTTONS WERE PUSHED. ALSO, THE DEFROSTER STOPPED WORKING. THE CONSUMER CONTINUED TO EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE NOT COMING OUT OF PARK. *JB
Aug 16, 2011
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
2006 GMC ENVOY: FUEL TANK SENSOR SHOWS FUEL THEN DOESN'T, BOUNCES BACK & FORTH. I DRIVE IN THE MOUNTAINS AND AM NOW VERY PARANOID THAT MY CAR WILL RUN OUT OF GAS AND LEAVE ME STRANDED ON A MOUNTAIN HIGHWAY....VERY DANGEROUS. MECHANIC SAYS ERROR CODE IS PO463. I AM SO AFRAID TO DRIVE MY CAR ALONE NOW... SO I STOP GONG DOWN & THEN BACK UP THE HILL JUST IN CASE I CAN PUT IN MORE GASOLINE. MY CAR ALSO HAS A DRIVERS' SIDE MASTER CONTROL WINDOW THAT BURNED.... COULD HAVE STARTED A FIRE. WHEN MY MECHANIC TOOK IT APART, HE SHOWED ME THE BURNED AREAS,... SMELLS BAD. *TR
Jul 31, 2011
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,EQUIPMENT,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
THE GAS GAUGE IS READING EMPTY ALTHOUGH JUST FILLED WITH GAS. IT STARTED FLUCTUATING BUT NOW IT JUST REMAINS ON EMPTY DESPITE GAS TANK BEING FULL. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME, I HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. THE FIRST TIME IT WAS CHANGED FREE OF CHANGE BECAUSE CAR WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. THERE IS SOMETHING OBVIOUSLY DEFECTIVE WITH THE GAS GAUGE OF THIS CAR AND IT IS CERTAINLY A SAFETY HAZARD OF NOT KNOWING WHEN YOU NEED TO REFILL, VEHICLE STALLED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD WITH MY THREE LITTLE CHILDREN IN IT AND COSTLY REPAIRS. GMC MUST BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THIS DEFECT AND A RECALL SHOULD BE DONE IMMEDIATELY. *TR
Apr 27, 2011
STEERING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 complaint
1) FUEL GAUGE READS EMPTY- HAS BEEN LIKE THIS FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS. BEGAN AS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM, BUT NOW IS ALWAYS ON EMPTY. 2) POWER STEERING: MAKES A WHIRRING SOUND WHEN I TURN THE STEERING WHEEL - BEAMAN GMC SERVICE IN NASHVILLE HAS THE DETAILED RECORDS, BUT I BROUGHT IT IN BEFORE FOR THIS, AND IT WAS REPAIRED TEMPORARILY, BUT THE SOUND HAS BEEN BACK AGAIN FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. *TR
Jan 02, 2011
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
1 complaint
FUEL SYSTEM: AFTER FILLING UP MY 2006 GMC ENVOY WITH FUEL MY VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. IT TOOK 2 ATTEMPTS OF TURNING THE IGNITION IN ORDER FOR MY VEHICLE TO START. THE FUEL METER STILL CONTINUED TO READ EMPTY. ANY TIME, I WOULD STOP AND RESTART THE VEHICLE, I HAD THE SAME ISSUE. I CALLED ONSTAR TO PROVIDE ME WITH A GOODWRENCH DIAGNOSIS ON THE VEHICLE AND THEY STATED THE DIAGNOSIS WAS THE FUEL SYSTEM. ONSTAR STATED THE VEHICLE NEEDED TO BE SERVICED WITHIN 7 DAYS. I NOTICED THERE WAS AN INVESTIGATION FOR THIS SAME ISSUE THAT WAS OPENED ON JANUARY 7, 2010. *TR
Sep 13, 2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
2006 GMC ENVOY; REPLACED TIMING CHAIN, FAILURE OF FUEL PUMP, OIL PUMP, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR, WASHER FLUID PUMP, TAILGATE LATCH FAILURE AND REAR WASH FLUID LINE FAILURE. REPLACED OR FIXED ALL ISSUES EXCEPT, TAILGATE LATCH, REAR WASHER FLUID LINE, OIL PUMP ISSUE AND SUV WILL NOT HOLD OIL PRESSURE. *TR
Jul 14, 2010
TIRES,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
MICHELIN CROSS TERRAIN TIRES HAVE DEVELOPED SIDEWALL CRACKS IN ALL 4 TIRES. THE TIRES HAVE 23,750 MILES ON THEM. THEY ARE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES ON 2006 GMC ENVOY. THEY WERE TAKEN TO THE AUTHORIZED MICHELIN TIRE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY DID ACKNOWLEDGE THE CRACKS. THEY IN TURN CALLED MICHELIN WHO SUPPOSEDLY AUTHORIZED A 55% CREDIT TOWARDS A NEW SET OF TIRES. IF MICHELIN ALSO ACKNOWLEDGES THE DEFECT, THEN THESE TIRES SHOULD BE RECALLED AND REPLACED. *TR
Apr 26, 2010
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ACCOMPANIED BY ENGINE CUT-OFF WHEN COLD WEATHER SINCE NOVEMBER 2009. TWICE GMC DEALERSHIP COULDN'T DUPLICATE ISSUE AND NO IDEA FOR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. NEW DEVELOPMENT OF FUEL GAUGE FAILURE EACH TIME OF GAS FILL-UP ACCOMPANIED BY FLUCTUATING FUEL LEVEL INDICATOR. CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM GAS PEDAL FOR 3 YEARS WITH INCREASING FREQUENCY. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INCLUDING GAUGES, SPEEDOMETER, POWER STEERING NOISE, CRUISE CONTROL SEEM TO BE HAVING ISSUES. DEALERSHIP CLAIMS NO RECALLS, BUT ELECTRICAL ISSUES APPEAR TO BE COMMON ACCORDING TO EDMUNDS.COM FORUMS FOR GMC ENVOYS.
Apr 01, 2010
VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR HAS FAILED TWICE IN THREE MONTHS. THE SECOND TIME THE 7-WIRE HARNESS FROM THE CONTROLS THAT SELECTS MOTOR SPEED HAD SLIGHTLY MELTED AROUND THE COMMON WIRE. I BELIEVE THIS ISSUE TO BE A FIRE HAZARD. *TR
Mar 12, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
1 complaint
I WAS DRIVING OUR 2006 GMC ENVOY DENALI AT ABOUT 45 MPH WHEN THE LEFT FRONT ABS ACTIVATED. IT WAS AN UNNERVING EXPERIENCE AND HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES. I HAD THE SENSATION THAT THE VEHICLES WAS INSTANTLY PULLING TO THE LEFT WITH THE ABS DRAGGING THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHO CLEARED 5 CODES RELATED TO THE FRONT ABS SENSORS AND BRAKING SYSTEM. I'M A MEMBER OF AN ONLINE FORUM CALLED WWW.TRAILVOY.COM I SEARCHED THE FORUMS FOR "BRAKE SOFTWARE" AND FOUND MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS THAT REFLECT MY EXPERIENCE. THE DEALER, DANIELS CHEVYLAND TOLD ME THAT THEY HAVE HEARD THIS COMPLAINT, AS WELL. I AM VERY CONCERNED THAT IF THIS OCCURS ON GRAVEL, WET OR ICY ROADS THAT AN ACCIDENT COULD HAPPEN. THE DEALER TOLD ME TO KEEP DRIVING THE VEHICLE TO SEE IF IT HAPPENS AGAIN. THEY SUGGESTED THAT I BRING THE VEHICLE BACK TO HAVE THE BRAKE COMPUTER FIRMWARE UPGRADED IF THE PROBLEM OCCURS AGAIN. THEY WERE NICE ENOUGH TO SAY THAT THEY WILL DISCOUNT THE COST OF THE FIRMWARE. *TR
Nov 04, 2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC ENVOY. SHE EXPERIENCED FAILURES WITH THE ABS SYSTEM. THE FUEL GAGE REGISTERED EMPTY WHEN THE GAS TANK WAS FULL AND ALSO THE SEATS AND WINDOWS ELECTRICAL SWITCH. WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT ON AUGUST 11,2009 ALL LIGHTS FAILED. SHE WILL TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 41,590.
Aug 17, 2009
AIR BAGS,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
WILL BE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND DEPENDING WHERE LOCATED IN SEAT, THE PASSENGER AIRBAG WILL DISABLE. THIS VEHICLE HAS CLOTH SEATS AND DOES NOT HAVE THE LEATHER. YOU MUST WIGGLE AROUND IN THE SEAT TO MAKE THE PASSENGER AIRBAG REACTIVATE. SOMETIMES IT WORKS AND SOMETIMES YOU MUST STOP AND CUT OFF AND RESTART THE VEHICLE TO MAKE IT WORK. THIS IS INTERMITTENT. *TR
Jun 16, 2009
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC ENVOY DENALI. THERE WAS A VIBRATION IN THE VEHICLE WHEN THE GAS PEDAL WAS APPLIED WHILE TRAVELING BETWEEN 30 AND 40 MPH. THE VEHICLE WOULD ALSO VIBRATE AT ANY SPEED. IT FELT AND SOUNDED AS IF IT NEEDED TO SHIFT GEARS, AS IN A MANUAL VEHICLE, BUT WAS IN THE WRONG GEAR. IT WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH IN NOVEMBER 2006. TWO DEALERS STATED THAT THERE WAS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN THAT REFERENCED THE FAILURE, BUT THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO TO CORRECT IT. WHEN ENGAGING THE BRAKE THE VEHICLE WOULD MOVE FORWARD AND A NOISE COULD BE HEARD. THE NOISE FREQUENTLY OCCURRED AFTER A QUICK STOP. THIS FAILURE HAD OCCURRED DURING THE SAME PERIOD OF TIME. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE, AND STATED THEY HAVE REPAIRED THE NOISE, BUT IT CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 14,000, AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 13,118.*AK
Apr 10, 2007
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DOES NOT ACCELERATE SMOOTHLY AND MAKES A LOUD NOISE DURING THE FIRST 3 MINUTES OF DRIVING. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MUST BE DEPRESSED ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR FOR THE VEHICLE TO MOVE, AND THEN NORMAL ACCELERATION BEGINS AFTER DRIVING 3 MINUTES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON 05/02/06 WHO COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. THE DEALER REPRESENTATIVE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE ON 07/20/06 AND DETERMINED THAT THE CLUTCH FAN THAT COOLS THE ENGINE CREATED THE NOISE BUT COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE FOR THE ACCELERATION PROBLEM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS WHO FINALLY IDENTIFIED THAT IT IS NORMAL FOR THE VEHICLE'S ACCELERATION TO PERFORM IN THE DOCUMENTED MANNER. UPDATED 08/15/06. 8JB
Jul 26, 2006
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