Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 GMC Envoy
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 GMC Envoy has 9 NHTSA recall campaigns and 352 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #15V599000 Driver's Master Power Window Switch may Short NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V519000 Headlamps may Fail NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V404000 Driver's Master Power Window Switch may Short NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #13V248000 Driver's Master Power Window Switch NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #12V406000 Driver's Master Power Window Switch NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07E014000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V417000 LEATHER SEAT COVERS/AIR BAG SENSING SYSTEM NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V552000 TIRE INFORMATION LABEL/FMVSS 110 NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V455000 POWER STEERING HOSE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 135 complaints
- Electrical System 89 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 48 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 32 complaints
- Engine 20 complaints
- Visibility 19 complaints
Of the 352 complaints on file, 6 report a crash and 24 a fire; across all 352 complaints, owners report 5 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,500–$15,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 GMC Envoy has a below-average reliability due to various issues, including 352 complaints and 9 recalls. Recurring problems with the fuel system and electrical components draw attention. These issues may lead to higher maintenance costs over time.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $300–$900 | very common |
| electrical system | 50,000–90,000 miles | $150–$600 | common |
| exterior lighting | 70,000–110,000 miles | $100–$400 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil changes every 3,000–5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
- Inspect and replace tires as needed
- Coolant flush every 50,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 60,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Warning lights on dashboard
- Difficulty starting engine
- Unusual noises from fuel system
- Dimming or flickering headlights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 GMC Envoy at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.