There are no safety recalls for the 2006 GMC Envoy Denali, but owners have filed 84 complaints with NHTSA.
2006 GMC Envoy Denali problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Electrical System | 19 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 18 | |
| Engine | 12 | |
| Suspension | 11 | |
| Power Train | 8 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 8 | |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | 7 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 | |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | |
| Equipment | 3 | |
Most reported parts
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 3
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 2
- Equipment › Appliance › Air Conditioner — 2
- Suspension › Rear › Springs › Air Suspension System — 2
- Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 1
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Torque Converter — 1
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip — 1
- Exterior Lighting › Headlights — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 80,945 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2006 GMC Envoy Denali complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Suspension · at 155,000 miles · reported Jul 7, 2018
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
Exterior Lighting · at 189,000 miles · reported Feb 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.
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) · at 90,447 miles · reported Sep 5, 2017
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.
Fuel System, Gasoline · at 108,000 miles · reported Aug 31, 2017
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…
Exterior Lighting · at 82,600 miles · reported Nov 22, 2016
Low beam headlights and daytime running lights have began failing intermittently. Vehicle was in motion. Low beams failed on an unlighted interurban highway at night. Scary! They stayed off for about 5 minutes, and then returned to operation. During this time I was driving, trying to vacate the highway, using high beams and fog lamps. Dtl failure noticed when entering garage. Headlight delay also fails at these times. Losing lights at 45 MPH on a darkened road is very unsafe. Dealer service department says problem may be a light relay that is known to have issues.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2006 GMC Envoy Denali have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2006 GMC Envoy Denali as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 GMC Envoy Denali?
Owners report electrical system problems most often (19 reports), followed by fuel system, gasoline (18). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 80,945 miles.
Are GMC recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized GMC dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.