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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1GKDT13S162336561 · Checked Aug 15, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 16

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1GKDT13S162•••••• 2006 Gmc ENVOY XL

This build draws 6.2× more complaints than the average 2006 Gmc ENVOY XL build (16 vs 3).

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90on the model
35builds in total
Most reported Fuel System 6 Gasoline 5 Fuel/propulsion System 3 Power Train 2

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Steering Mar 2021
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
Fuel/propulsion System Mar 2017
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…
Electrical System Feb 2017
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…
Exterior Lighting Jan 2016
The contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy. While driving approximately 40 mph, the low beam headlamps seized. Occasionally, the headlamps would dim and then brighten. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number:…
Fuel System May 2011
I have a 2006 gmc envoy and I noticed when I fill the gas tank the gauge shows that I'm completely empty and my engine light goes on. My alarm for low fuel keeps going off. The car has died in the middle of traffic several times because of this. After I drive and use approx. 2…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1GKDT13S162336561 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.