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2006 GMC Envoy Engine Problems

NHTSA has 26 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2006 GMC Envoy, 7% of all 352 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest engine complaint count among 5 Envoy model years. These complaints report 3 fires. Median mileage at failure: 114,556 miles.

Engine complaints
26
7% of 352 complaints
All complaints this year
352
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
3
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
114,556 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 GMC Envoy engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 26, 2006, latest Jul 19, 2024.

2006 GMC Envoy engine complaints: complaints filed per month2Jul 2006Jun 2011Aug 2012Jan 2014Jul 2014Sep 2015Aug 2017Mar 2022
26 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2006 to Jul 2024; peak Apr 2014 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2006 GMC Envoy

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Envoy model year

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

  1. 200560 (12%)
  2. 200626 (7%)
  3. 200710 (5%)
  4. 200813 (17%)
  5. 20094 (24%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 GMC Envoy have engine problems?
NHTSA has 26 owner complaints about the engine in the 2006 GMC Envoy, 7% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 114,556 miles.
Which GMC Envoy year has the most engine complaints?
The 2005 GMC Envoy has the most engine complaints (60), compared with 26 for the 2006.
Is there a engine recall for the 2006 GMC Envoy?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 GMC Envoy is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

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.