2006 GMC Envoy XL problems
Owners have filed 135 complaints about the 2006 GMC Envoy XL with NHTSA. Fuel system, gasoline accounts for 44.4% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of electrical system at 17%.
Complaints135
Crashes7
Fires4
Injuries10
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Fuel system, gasoline 44.4% · 60
Electrical system 17.0% · 23
Fuel system, other 5.2% · 7
Visibility 4.4% · 6
Fuel/propulsion system 3.7% · 5
Electronic stability control (ESC) 3.7% · 5
Engine and engine cooling 3.0% · 4
Structure 3.0% · 4
Severity
Of those complaints, 7 describe a crash, 4 describe a fire and 10 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 4 model years of the GMC Envoy XL in this data, 2006 ranks 3rd by complaint volume — 2003 draws the most.
Filing volume has held steady, 14 in the last three years against 15 in the three before.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 61,385 miles.
In owners' own words
Approximately one year ago, the fuel gauge started reading inaccurately and showing either a full tank or an empty tank. Finally it just went to the empty side of the gauge. I used the odometer to estimate gas usage and never let it go over 300 miles w/o a fill up. When I took it in for service, the repair shop dropped the fuel tank and replaced the fuel sending unit, the bill was approximately $400.00. Fuel system, gasoline · reported at 75,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 GMC Envoy XL which was purchased january 2008. She stated that the fuel gauge continued to read empty even after she added fuel to the fuel tank. The low gas warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated it would cost over $600 to repair it. There were no recalls pertaining to the failure. The current and failure mileages were under 53,705. Fuel system, gasoline · reported at 53,705 miles
Faulty fuel tank sensor in my 2006 GMC envoy. Filled my truck up only for the gas gauge to read empty. Then my check engine light came on! Took it to the mechanic who told me the fuel tank sensor failed and he noted it a common problem in the envoy. Its costing me 800.00 To fix this. I have done some web research and it indeed looks to be a common problem, I find this very disturbing. Fuel system, gasoline · reported at 66,700 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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