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2006 GMC Envoy XL Electrical System Problems

NHTSA has 25 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2006 GMC Envoy XL, 23% of all 109 complaints for this model year. These complaints report 2 crashes and 2 fires. Median mileage at failure: 90,000 miles.

Electrical System complaints
25
23% of 109 complaints
All complaints this year
109
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
90,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2006 GMC Envoy XL electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 11, 2006, latest May 1, 2019.

2006 GMC Envoy XL electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month2Oct 2006Mar 2010Feb 2011Mar 2012Sep 2012Jun 2014Jul 2015Feb 2018
25 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2006 to May 2019; peak Sep 2011 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2006 GMC Envoy XL

  1. NHTSA 15V519000Aug 14, 2015Electrical System429,170 vehicles

    Exterior lighting:headlights

    General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2006-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, GMC Envoy XL, 2006-2008 Isuzu Ascender, and Saab 9-7x vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the headlamp driver module (HDM) may overheat and fail, causing the headlamps and daytime running lights to not illuminate.

    Risk: Headlamps that do not illuminate reduce the driver's ability to see the roadway and reduce the vehicle's visibility to oncoming vehicles, both of which increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HDM, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737. GM's number for this recall is 14291.

Electrical System complaints by Envoy XL model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200625 (23%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 GMC Envoy XL have electrical problems?
NHTSA has 25 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2006 GMC Envoy XL, 23% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 90,000 miles.
Which GMC Envoy XL year has the most electrical complaints?
The 2006 GMC Envoy XL has the most electrical complaints (25), compared with 25 for the 2006.
Is there a electrical recall for the 2006 GMC Envoy XL?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 GMC Envoy XL concerns the electrical: 15V519000.

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.