What year GMC Envoy Denali should I avoid?

NHTSA data does not assign an avoid verdict to either the 2006 or 2007 GMC Envoy Denali. The 2006 model shows a higher complaint index of 100 versus 0 for 2007, driven largely by fuel system complaints.

Is the 2006 GMC Envoy Denali reliable?

NHTSA lists 84 complaints for the 2006 Envoy Denali, the most common being fuel system issues, followed by electrical and engine complaints. It has a complaint index of 100, the highest of the two model years with data.

Is the 2007 GMC Envoy Denali reliable?

The 2007 Envoy Denali has 34 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 0, lower than the 2006 model. Electrical system issues are the top reported problem area for this year.

Does the GMC Envoy Denali have any recalls?

NHTSA data shows zero recall campaigns for both the 2006 and 2007 GMC Envoy Denali.

What is the most common problem area for the GMC Envoy Denali?

Across both model years, the Electrical System accounts for 38% of complaints and the Fuel System accounts for 29%, based on NHTSA complaint data.

GMC Envoy Denali Best and Worst Years (2006–2007)

Neither 2006 nor 2007 GMC Envoy Denali is flagged as an avoid year in NHTSA data. The 2006 model has a complaint index of 100 with 84 complaints, mostly fuel system issues, while 2007 has a lower complaint index of 0 with 34 complaints, mostly electrical.

Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls per model-year, ranked within this model — not a reliability rating. Methodology.

Model years: 2; 2006–2007
NHTSA complaints: 118
Recall campaigns: 0
Crashes reported: 5
Fires reported: 1
Top problem area: Electrical System

Envoy Denali Complaint Index by year

Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

GMC Envoy Denali problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2006	No verdict	100	84	4	1	0	Fuel System	—	—
2007	No verdict	0	34	1	0	0	Electrical System	—	—

Most common GMC Envoy Denali problems (all years)

Share of NHTSA complaints by component group across all model years.

Electrical System45 (38%)
Fuel System34 (29%)
Engine24 (20%)
Suspension, Wheels & Tires15 (13%)
Brakes9 (8%)
Other8 (7%)
Transmission & Powertrain8 (7%)
Visibility & Wipers5 (4%)
Steering4 (3%)
Airbags3 (3%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

Frequently asked questions

What year GMC Envoy Denali should I avoid?: NHTSA data does not assign an avoid verdict to either the 2006 or 2007 GMC Envoy Denali. The 2006 model shows a higher complaint index of 100 versus 0 for 2007, driven largely by fuel system complaints.
Is the 2006 GMC Envoy Denali reliable?: NHTSA lists 84 complaints for the 2006 Envoy Denali, the most common being fuel system issues, followed by electrical and engine complaints. It has a complaint index of 100, the highest of the two model years with data.
Is the 2007 GMC Envoy Denali reliable?: The 2007 Envoy Denali has 34 NHTSA complaints and a complaint index of 0, lower than the 2006 model. Electrical system issues are the top reported problem area for this year.
Does the GMC Envoy Denali have any recalls?: NHTSA data shows zero recall campaigns for both the 2006 and 2007 GMC Envoy Denali.
What is the most common problem area for the GMC Envoy Denali?: Across both model years, the Electrical System accounts for 38% of complaints and the Fuel System accounts for 29%, based on NHTSA complaint data.