YearToAvoid

2006 GMC Envoy XL 370 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

No verdict The 2006 GMC Envoy XL 370 has 5 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 0 out of 100 — #2 highest of 2 Envoy XL 370 model years. The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 80% of the total). Complaints report 1 crash, 1 injury, and 1 death.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
0/100
#2 of 2 Envoy XL 370 years
Verdict
No verdict
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
5
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
0
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
1
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
1
Top issue
Electrical System
Best nearby year
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no alternative with data

Top 2006 GMC Envoy XL 370 problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Electrical System4 (80%)
  2. Suspension, Wheels & Tires2 (40%)
  3. Airbags1 (20%)
  4. Brakes1 (20%)

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

2006 GMC Envoy XL 370 complaints: complaints filed per month1Mar 2015Jun 2015Oct 2015Nov 2015Feb 2016
5 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2015 to Feb 2016; peak Mar 2015 (1).

2006 GMC Envoy XL 370 recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2006 compared with other Envoy XL 370 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020052006
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2005No verdict1001040—
2006No verdict050—

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2006 GMC Envoy XL 370 a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2006 GMC Envoy XL 370 ranks #2 of 2 among Envoy XL 370 model years (Complaint Index 0/100). It has 5 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 GMC Envoy XL 370?
The most reported problem areas are electrical system (4 complaints), suspension, wheels & tires (2 complaints), and airbags (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 116,140 miles.
Does the 2006 GMC Envoy XL 370 have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2006 GMC Envoy XL 370 in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.