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2006 GMC Envoy repairs by problem area
Engine (30%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (37%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (2%)
Chart based on 94 repairs.
2006 GMC Envoy repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (12%)
$500 - $999 (23%)
$100 - $499 (34%)
< $100 (27%)
Chart based on 77 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 GMC Envoy
Engine not specified
| GMC Envoy in Tennessee, United States Sep 2011 - Jan 2012 | |||
| Nov 2011144000 miUS $360 | Replaced thermostat | ||
| GMC Envoy in Nova Scotia, Canada Mar 2011 - Apr 2011 | |||
| Apr 201183080 mi | Check engine light on - replaced sensor then found out was gas cap that had deteriorated | ||
| GMC Envoy in New York, United States Jul 2009 - Mar 2010 | |||
| Aug 200924000 mi | Gas gauge sensor | ||
| GMC Envoy in Saskatchewan, Canada Apr 2009 - Apr 2011 | |||
| May 200937200 miC $350 | Air conditioner compressor bearing was worn and entire unit required replacement as I was told parts are no longer made for newer air conditioner units. Driver and passenger side doors required alignment and tightening to reduce wind noise when driving at highway speeds. Doors adjusted and 95% of wind noise eliminated. | ||
| Apr 201158900 mi | When sold needed repairs to steering column as it was making a noise when travelling over rough surfaces, like Regina roads. | ||
| GMC Envoy in Texas, United States Sep 2012 - Dec 2012 | |||
| Nov 201290900 miUS $235 | PCV valve malfunctioned causing oil to burn out thru exhaust. | ||
2006 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV, ext.
300-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| GMC Envoy in Nevada, United States Nov 2012 - Nov 2013 | |||
| Jul 2012125000 miUS $260 | Replaced the rear air ride suspension shock/airbag. Found correct part at GMC parts Depot on the internet. | ||
| GMC Envoy in Florida, United States Dec 2012 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Apr 201376000 miUS $152 | Oil pressure switch had to be replaced | ||
2006 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV, ext.
300-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| GMC Envoy in Massachusetts, United States Jul 2016 - Jan 2019 | |||
| Aug 2016139500 miUS $550 | Replaced inner and outer tie rod ends... replaced sway bar end links | ||
| Dec 2016152000 mi | Replaced defective end link | ||
| Mar 2017161000 mi | Inner/outer ends replaced - warranty | ||
| May 2017169000 miUS $600 | Replaced rack | ||
| Jul 2017169000 miUS $600 | Transmission rebuild Replaced front struts | ||
| Oct 2017178000 miUS $310 | Faulty end link Replace steering cooler | ||
| Dec 2017181200 miUS $2800 | Replace engine Took 2 engines to find a good one | ||
| May 2018196000 miUS $850 | Struts and shocks | ||
| Jun 2018196000 miUS $580 | Pads and rotors | ||
2006 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV, ext.
291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| GMC Envoy in South Carolina, United States Mar 2012 - Mar 2013 | |||
| Mar 2013116000 miUS $400 | Bearings roaring | ||
| GMC Envoy in Ohio, United States Mar 2015 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Apr 2015115000 miUS $700 | stabilizer bar replaced | ||
| Apr 2017125000 miUS $100 | replaced caliper bracket and pads | ||
| Sep 2017130000 miUS $700 | thermostat and thermostat sensor replaced- still having check engine light come on. Believe issue to be electrical | ||
| Oct 2017130000 miUS $100 | Pass wheel bearing went out pass tie rod end needed replacement | ||
| GMC Envoy in Manitoba, Canada Dec 2010 - Feb 2011 | |||
| Jan 201165720 miC $320 | Starter failed, replaced starter. Took a week because dealer had to order part. First starter they got was defective, so had to order a new one. Was getting CEL due to throttle errors and misfires. Dealer indicated throttle body needed to be cleaned, charged $90 for a cleaning. Fuel sensor had been replaced on previous visit. Fuel gauge did not go all the way to full. Dealer had to replace sending unit again as the one they originally put in was defective (had been replaced but never tested by dealer). | ||
| Feb 201165720 mi | CEL flashing and vehicle shaking badly at a stop. Advised by OnStar not to drive and have it towed (constantly misfiring). Dealer replaced camshaft solenoid and position sensor. | ||
| GMC Envoy in New Jersey, United States Aug 2010 - Aug 2013 | |||
| Mar 201163000 miUS $1000 | suspension pump failed. this car is biggest piece of crap ever built and I will never buy a GMC or Chevy product again..its falling apart. | ||
| Dec 201289000 mi | tailgate struts two stabilitrak sensors | ||
| Jun 201397000 mi | ignition switch rear AC unit | ||
| Aug 201398000 miUS $4500 | having lots of problems with computer now as well as many other problems in last 2yrs | ||
2006 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV
300-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| GMC Envoy in Tennessee, United States Feb 2014 - Feb 2015 | |||
| May 2014164900 miUS $700 | Air lift system wouldn't hold air. Replaced rear air springs with coil springs. | ||
2006 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV
300-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| GMC Envoy in Wyoming, United States Oct 2015 - Nov 2017 | |||
| Dec 201597000 miUS $115 | #7 cylinder miss fire at 97,000 miles, part of cyramic was missing near tip of spark plug and near fouled. Had to replace spark plug wires since a couple tore. Very hard to get to #1 on driver side and all of passenger side. | ||
| Jun 2016108000 miUS $130 | Water pump leaking, so I replaced it. | ||
| Nov 2016113200 miUS $50 | Ignition relay went out causing a no start situation. | ||
| Dec 2016114000 miUS $200 | Starter went out. | ||
| Mar 2017119000 miUS $39 | #7 spark plug packed full of carbon our something and started misfiring after only 26,000 miles since all plugs and wires were replaced. Wheel bearing went out. | ||
| GMC Envoy in Ontario, Canada Nov 2014 - Sep 2019 | |||
| Mar 201563240 miC $1100 | Power steering fluid leak detected. Rack & pinion steering rack assy started leaking from the driver's side end seal. Rack, $635, + R&R labour + fluid + alignment + 13% sales tax =$1108. | ||
| Jul 201565300 mi | Clunking noise in front end. Was bad inner tie rod on rebuilt steering rack. Warranty repair. | ||
| Jan 201663260 miC $3200 | Forward sprag clutch failed leaving require full trans rebuild. Shifter cable also replaced. Also small upgrades added (vette servo, pinless accumulators, hd sunshell etc.). Base rebuild costs was $2500+tx. Uncommon failure for mileage. | ||
| Aug 201680840 miC $250 | Clunk noise was identified as a worn inner and outer tie-rod. The inner was replaced under warranty due to recent steering rack replacement. Alignment required. | ||
| Dec 201686180 miC $350 | The power steering rack (that had been replaced once and been worked on a few times already) failed (leaking). Replaced under warranty which didn't cover labour or alignment. Fuel gauge erratic, would show empty when full and start to function properly when the tank level dropped some. CEL P0463 set. These are classic symptoms of a failed level sender so it w/fuel pump was replaced. Didn't solve problem/symptom. | ||
| May 201789280 miC $500 | Refer to previous issue noted in December, fuel gauge non working properly. It was determined that the part (fuel pump assy) I was sold was the incorrect one and didn't include the fuel level sender. How the mechanic missed this upon swapping it out is beyond me. Anyway, the dealer installed the level sender and all was fine. Included a diagnostic fee. | ||
| Jun 201789900 miC $385 | The rear auto-level air-ride suspension system uses rubber air bladders instead of coil springs. Due to normal aging these air springs were slightly leaking causing the rear of the truck to sink over night. The air springs were bought from Arnott (good after market) and installed. | ||
| Jan 201897340 miC $300 | Oil pressure gauge suddenly displayed zero pressure. Failed sensor, part replaced. Recommend preventative maintenance to replace oil filter screen (behind oil pressure sensor on 5.3s) | ||
| GMC Envoy in California, United States Jan 2011 - Mar 2011 | |||
| Feb 201152000 mi | Crank was worn, engine was replaced | ||
| Mar 201152000 mi | new engine shipped to shop without updated valve covers. Gm has service bulliten from 2008 that special valve covers are needed because of new lifters that supply more oil. Oil was being sucked into the intake. 450 miles lost 2.5Q oil. | ||
| GMC Envoy in Pennsylvania, United States Mar 2008 - Mar 2018 | |||
| Feb 201054900 miUS $800 | Water pump leaking - replaced water pump. | ||
| Mar 201164000 miUS $450 | Fuel level sensor in gas tank failed. | ||
| Feb 201489600 miUS $350 | Rumbling noise coming from front wheel. Replaced wheel bearing. | ||
| Feb 2016120000 miUS $500 | Rear air ride suspension completely failed. Rear of car riding on bump stops. Replaced rear air bags with traditional steel coil springs. Repair done by owner saving about $500. | ||
| Jan 2017135000 miUS $300 | Serpentine belt idler pulley was making noise. Replaced it along with the tensioner and a new belt. | ||
| Mar 2018155000 miUS $85 | Replaced front upper control arm. | ||
2006 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV
291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD
| GMC Envoy in Georgia, United States Feb 2008 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 200822000 mi | Fuel tank level sensor module failed. Replaced under warranty. No problems. | ||
| May 200825000 mi | Engine misfiring. Problem traced to ignition coil(s)for cylinders 1 & 2. Coils replaced. Fault no longer apparent. | ||
| Mar 200933000 miUS $315 | Intermittent noise and feeling, best described as a "Thunk" when at idle after driving (like at red lights) Transmission hard-shifting intermittently. Not smooth at all. Not occuring in conjunction with idle issue. Carbon build up affecting performance. De-coke and injector cleaning carried out. | ||
| Apr 200934000 mi | Return trip to address previously unresolved problem. Drive shaft removed, checked, lubed, and refitted. Fault no longer apparent. Return trip to address unresolved issue. Symptoms disappeared when another drivetrain issue was resolved. Brake calipers removed, cleaned, refitted, and set-up. Symptoms no longer apparent. | ||
| Mar 201359000 mi | Transmission selector grommet failed, rendering vehicle stuck in reverse. Fortunately it happened at home. Online forum provide answers, so was able to use materials at hand to fashion repair, and fit it. | ||
| Jun 201361000 mi | AC beagan blowing warm. Investigation revealed cluctch not engaging. By-pass LPS, clutch engaged and blowing cold. System recharged. Fault no longer apparent. | ||
| Aug 201361000 miUS $53 | Tailgate lift supports no longer holding tailgate up. Researched replacement parts on Trailvoy.com. Purchased parts locally, and replaced worn items. Simple task. | ||
| Aug 201474000 miUS $914 | Rear air-bags leaking. Had to be replaced. Vehicle had GM recall items addressed at same time. | ||
| Nov 201475500 miUS $2277 | Hard shifting, particularly between 1st &2nd. Gearbox rebuild, torque converter replaced, shift cable replaced, engine and transmission mounts replaced. Work carried out by Aamco. Fault no longer apparent. | ||
| Dec 201476000 miUS $600 | Slight vibration felt through wheel under braking. Front wheel hub bearings, rotors, and pads replaced. Fault no longer apparent. Center console lid popping up on bumpy surfaces. Lid replaced, fault no longer apparent. At same time, steering wheel replaced for half-wood item. No issue, cosmetic reasons. Vibration in vehicle at idle. Fan clutch and water pump replaced. Fault no longer apparent. | ||
| Feb 201578000 miUS $57 | Emissions Evap. System. Fault codes P0445, P0449. Got Code P0445, and "tighten filler cap" message. Replaced filler cap. Got code P0449. Replaced Evap canister solenoid. Fault no longer apparent. | ||
| Sep 201682000 miUS $586 | Level switches for rear If suspension failed. Had to be replaced. | ||
| Oct 201790000 miUS $700 | OBDII codes indicated the thermostat required replacement. Due to awkward location on this vehicle, I elected not to do it myself. also indicated front O2 sensor was failing. This is an easy replacement, but as it was going to the dealer, I had it done ny them. While in dealers another issue was diagnosed, and I authorized getting this taken care of too (can't remember details). | ||
| GMC Envoy in Oklahoma, United States Jan 2018 - Oct 2019 | |||
| Feb 201880200 miUS $900 | Right front wheel bearing had roaring noise. Both wheel bearings were making noise. Replaced both. | ||
2006 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV
291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| GMC Envoy in Virginia, United States Sep 2016 - Oct 2017 | |||
| Oct 2017128000 miUS $1900 | Transmission rebuilt after main seal failed | ||
| GMC Envoy in North Carolina, United States Dec 2011 - Jul 2014 | |||
| Oct 2012162300 miUS $170 | fuel level sensor replaced | ||
| Jul 2014246000 mi | Fuel level sensor again and accessories relay switch again | ||
| GMC Envoy in Manitoba, Canada Feb 2009 - Nov 2011 | |||
| Sep 201178120 miC $300 | Steering hose was replaced. | ||
| GMC Envoy in Ohio, United States Aug 2011 - Apr 2013 | |||
| Oct 201184000 mi | Wipers turning on & spraying by self. Found heavy corrosion. Installed cover kit & replaced wiper module assembly. GM fixed on a one time only goodwill from GMC Division. | ||
| GMC Envoy in Ontario, Canada Sep 2016 - Jan 2022 | |||
| Apr 2017122760 miC $1200 | Two wheel bearings and two front quick struts. | ||
| Aug 2017125860 miC $135 | Drivers headlight dim. Turn Signal would flash all lights but mostly on drivers side. If you put on high beams and left turn signal, it would stall. Bad ground on inner fender so lights and fuel pump for fighting for a ground. | ||
| Dec 2017133300 miC $800 | Sway bar links, Power steering lines and put on snow tires | ||
| Aug 2021156240 miC $900 | Brakes all around, Pads, rotors. | ||
| Oct 2021155000 miC $300 | Fan clutch replaced in my driveway. Bearing seized on the old one. | ||
| Nov 2021156860 miC $1200 | Gas smell but no leaks could be seen. Was the fuel pump assm that had corroded beyond repair and was leaking fuel into the depression at the top of the gas tank. Tank was removed, new fuel lines and pump installed. During the same time the 4x4 actuator was repaired. The fork replaced for $150 part cost the rest was cleaning it out and getting it working properly. | ||
| Dec 2021159340 miC $1200 | Rack started to leak so it needed replacement. I had the lines replaced also along with 1 tie rod end during alignment. | ||
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