Which GMC Envoy XL years should I avoid?

No year is flagged as Avoid, because only the 2006 model year has NHTSA data on file. That single year shows 109 complaints and 5 recall campaigns, led by fuel system issues at 65% of reports.

Is the 2006 GMC Envoy XL reliable based on complaints?

NHTSA lists 109 complaints for the 2006 Envoy XL, with the fuel system accounting for 65% of them and the electrical system for 23%. There are 5 recall campaigns tied to this year.

What is the most common problem on the GMC Envoy XL?

Across all years with data, the Fuel System is the top problem area with 71 complaints, 65% of the total, followed by the Electrical System at 25 complaints, 23%.

At what mileage do Envoy XL fuel system problems show up?

For the 2006 model year, the median mileage at failure across reported issues is 60,062.5 miles.

Are there recalls on the 2006 GMC Envoy XL?

Yes, NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2006 Envoy XL, none of which are do-not-drive recalls.

GMC Envoy XL Best and Worst Years (2006)

Only the 2006 GMC Envoy XL has data on file, with no year rated Avoid, Good, or Best. NHTSA lists 109 complaints and 5 recall campaigns for 2006, mostly tied to the Fuel System (65%) and Electrical System (23%).

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

Model years: 1; 2006
NHTSA complaints: 109
Recall campaigns: 5
Crashes reported: 3
Fires reported: 2
Top problem area: Fuel System

Envoy XL 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 XL problems and recalls by year

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Recalls	Top issue	MPG	NCAP
2006	No verdict	—	109	3	2	5	Fuel System	15	—

Most common GMC Envoy XL problems (all years)

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

Fuel System71 (65%)
Electrical System25 (23%)
Visibility & Wipers7 (6%)
Brakes6 (6%)
Engine5 (5%)
Structure & Body5 (5%)
Transmission & Powertrain3 (3%)
Steering2 (2%)
Airbags1 (1%)
HVAC1 (1%)

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

Frequently asked questions

Which GMC Envoy XL years should I avoid?: No year is flagged as Avoid, because only the 2006 model year has NHTSA data on file. That single year shows 109 complaints and 5 recall campaigns, led by fuel system issues at 65% of reports.
Is the 2006 GMC Envoy XL reliable based on complaints?: NHTSA lists 109 complaints for the 2006 Envoy XL, with the fuel system accounting for 65% of them and the electrical system for 23%. There are 5 recall campaigns tied to this year.
What is the most common problem on the GMC Envoy XL?: Across all years with data, the Fuel System is the top problem area with 71 complaints, 65% of the total, followed by the Electrical System at 25 complaints, 23%.
At what mileage do Envoy XL fuel system problems show up?: For the 2006 model year, the median mileage at failure across reported issues is 60,062.5 miles.
Are there recalls on the 2006 GMC Envoy XL?: Yes, NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2006 Envoy XL, none of which are do-not-drive recalls.