Problems with 2006 GMC Envoy ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Car started on fire after turning it on seemed to come from dashboard,spread to front seats it was parked at the time, fire department stated it was from vents ,heating motor

Had problems with the heater's blower motor not blowing or sometimes blowing but not on every speed. looked up issue on youtube and found many videos of the same issue and the videos showed them having to replace the heater's blower motor resister. as the resister was being replaced, we noticed the resister was melted onto the plug it plugs into and the thick red wire was also melted. resister got replaced and the blower speeds all worked again. shortly after installation of the new resister, the number 5 speed failed but all others continued. three months later, the resister failed. exchanged and replaced the resister again and worked on all speeds but 5 again. had a smell to it while in use, we got use to it and thought nothing of it anymore. worked for over 2 years until 1/12/2019 when as the envoy was in my yard warming up in below freezing temperatures, the vehicle caught fire without and warning and burned under the glove box catching the contents in the glove box on fire and making the vehicle burst into flames and even had an explosion inside the vehicle. black smoke was pouring out on the area of the passenger side windshield wiper area. there was a hole in the windshield above the wiper.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy. the contact stated that the motor in the driver's door shorted out and the window regulator and motor were burnt. as a result, the vehicle almost caught fire. smoke appeared from the door panel, which the contact managed to put out. coyle chevrolet buick gmc (1801 broadway st, clarksville, in 47129, (812) 218-1100) diagnosed that the vehicle needed a new power window switch, fuse, and harness. the repairs were completed by an independent mechanic. when the contact discovered that the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v248000 (electrical system, visibility), the manufacturer was called and advised that the vehicle be taken to the dealer for reimbursement. the dealer did not reimburse the contact and presented the repair paperwork to the manufacturer. the contact was informed that reimbursement was not an option since the vehicle was repaired outside of the dealer and manufacturer. the contact stated that he did not know of the recall because he was not sent a letter. the failure mileage was 148,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy. the contact stated that when she placed the key into the ignition, it would not come out. the vehicle was taken to joseph buick gmc (8700 colerain ave, cincinnati, oh 45201), but was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 168,000. the vin was not available.

The window master control on the driver side was getting hot

Vehicle was stationary.envoy slt has sun/moon roof.water on driver & passenger floor.water running out from under steering wheel from under dashboard.very concern about electrical damage & problems.watched some utube videos showing trouble with drain holes(4) from sun/moon roof become clogged with debrie.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy. when the contact turned off the vehicle and removed the key from the ignition switch, the passenger side rearview mirror would go up and down, the front driver's seat moved back independently, and all the instrument panel indicators remained illuminated. in addition, the contact had to use the dimmer switch to turn down the instrument panel lighting. the contact called becker buick gmc at (509) 455-3550 (located at 636 e sprague ave, spokane, wa 99202) and was informed that the vin was not included in a recall. the manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to nhtsa. the approximate failure mileage was 104,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy. while driving approximately 45-50 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact was able to restart the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. a local dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy. while making a sharp turn, the steering wheel made an abnormal noise and became difficult to turn. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the contact associated the failure with nhtsa campaign number: 05v455000 (steering). the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the soft copper high pressure hoses; however, the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken to another independent mechanic and the high pressure hoses were replaced again. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. a dealer was not contacted. the manufacturer was informed of the failure. the failure mileage was 100,000.

While driving down the highway and or while coming to a stop the engine just shuts itself off without warning. everything in the inside stays on, but you have to put the vehicle in park and re crank. this is an extreme safety hazard and needs to be looked into.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy. while the contact was seated in the vehicle, the security system warning indicator illuminated and he was unable to exit the vehicle. also, the windows and door lock switches became inoperable. the contact turned the vehicle off and back on, and the vehicle began to work as intended. the contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per nhtsa campaign number: 15v599000 (visibility); however, the failure stated in the recall summary recurred. the contact stated that the failure recurred intermittently mostly in inclement weather. the contact was concerned that the vehicle was not repaired correctly. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

The fuel gauge is not working whatsoever. it is always on empty and i cannot put any gas in the vehicle

Hi ! as many other gmc envoy costumer stock at the earlier 50-100 thousand milles with engine problem caused by misfire cylinder . i do a have a problem with my suv engine the classic misfire #6 cylinder that it cost a $2000 or plus to get repair , short worlds loosing the engine . if you guys check about this issue is extremely big and horrible thousand people a cross the country dealing with this issue .i did noticed this issue just driving , i got to stop sign and the engine starts shaking and the check engine come on , after i took to a mechanic shop for diagnostic and put about $200 dollars on spark plugs and coil and noting changed i was tell by the mechanic that it was a lower compression on the 6 cylinder so bad valve .

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy. the contact stated that the master control module on the driver side window did not work. the contact stated that the control module was repaired per an unknown recall in 2014. the contact called the dealer and was informed that there was no recall. the contact stated that the original module that was replaced per the recall never failed. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. the manufacturer confirmed that the control module was replaced per a recall in 2014. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was approximately 183,000.

As i was driving down i-75 at 10:30pm my headlights just randomly went off! i was driving approximately 70 mph and i was in an area that had no lights alongside the road. i slammed on my brakes to attempt to move to the side of the road. after i slowed enough to move over, my headlights went back on. i was so shook up, i'm not sure if my rear lights went off as well. this type of incident happened again this past weekend and i had to pull to the side of the road and actually shut off the engine and re-start my car twice before my lights went back on.today, on my way to work, in the dark, just before i was pulling into our parking lot, they went off again. i also have noticed that when i press on the automatic window buttons, my lights dim and then brighten. another issue is the dash light for the gas cap turns on and off randomly while driving the car. in addition, my air bag light has been on for several months, does not go off and yet, it not included in the recall of the dangerous airbags going off randomly and causing accidents and injuries. all of the above issues have occurred while the vehicle was in motion.i'm not sure if these are related or not. all of the issues are very serious safety issues and need to be addressed. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v755000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. the manufacturer was made aware of the issue. the contact had not experienced a failure. vin tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy. the contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 15v599000 (visibility) exceeded a reasonable time for repair. the headlights failed while the vehicle was being driven. the dealer stated that the part was not available for repair. the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 114,597.

I have 2006 gmc envoy, whole door panel went out before recall, so we paid $2000 and had fixed, when recall came out, they reimbursed us. but because recall wasn't out yet i am thinking they put old part in, this was around 2008. you cannot drive a car safely with nothing working on driver door, i have kids in back i need window lock, can't open my door or window if emergency happened. very frustrating. i got a letter in august 2015 stating that recall #12180 driver door switch short circuit recall had not been done on my car yet. and approximately a week later it went out, i had been getting these cards but because i had it done in 2008 i assumed it was fine, but now doing exact same thing, so the gmc recall card says take to garber gmc in green cove springs, fl and will fix for free, first time i took it up there they said part not listed on computer so can't do it cause gmc won't pay them back, then got service mgr involved and he said bring it up and he will charge me $90 to diagnose it, i said i don't have that kind of money. he waived it to see if it was the recall part, when i called to check on it the service man that handled it said it was that part but the recall had closed, my car had too many miles on it, etc.. what does that matter? i know it is the same part, it is doing the same thing. then i get from service manager we will do for $500.00, when first time cost us $2000, my husband said no, we have card here saying this is recall and you will fix for no charge, now they are saying it isn't that part, i have had several stories, but if it was recalled they need to fix it. whether or not it was done before the recall came out. they probably put old part in then, because recall had not been put out yet. please help me get my car fixed, very frustrating, dangerous as well. thank you. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

While servicing my vehicle at an authorized gm dealership, i was notified of the recent recall regarding headlamps which get hot and can fail. it has been nearly 8 months since that recall was issued, and yet there remains no identifiable remedy or solution as to how they will resolve the issue and repair / replace the defective components.. entitled to safe vehicles, i am unsure as to how or why gm would believe that 8 months to not even have announced a solution is an absurdity. at this point, the period of time in which the manufacturer has had to develop and implement a solution is simply unacceptable as a consumer. i am under the belief that their solution to the problem is simple, they are going let the vehicles age a few more years and hope by that time, additional vehicles requiring repair will no longer be on the road and the issue will magically go away. as owners of this vehicle, i am entitled to the remedy as promised under recall gm 14291, and i do not think that it is acceptable for manufacturers to sit on open recalls for vehicles currently on our roadways which have been already been identified as having a safety defect in need of defect replacement or repair.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy. while driving approximately 60 mph, the front driver side window rolled down intermittently and the power switch shorted out. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Ignition switch failure at speed causing loss of power to fuel pump which ultimately meant loss of power to vehicle at freeway speeds. was told by gm that there is no recall on this particular ignition switch at this time. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy. the contact stated that the front driver side window stopped working. the contact determined that the window module needed to be replaced. the contact was aware of nhtsa campaign number: 13v248000 (electrical system); however, the vin was not included. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was unknown.

The ac blower resister overheated and melted. this is the second time in 3 years this has happen. the fan control usually goes out on all speeds followed by a strong smell of electrical wire burning. a online forum at trailvoy. com has numerous threads of people complaining about this sane issue on their vehicle. one thread has 71 pages and is still growing (http://forums.trailvoy.com/showthread.php?t=32751). this is a fire hazard! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy. the contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. the technician diagnosed that the ignition switch failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000. updated 6/8/15*cn updated 06/18/15*jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled more than once and, after a brief moment, the vehicle was able to restart. the contact was unable to determine when the failure would recur so the vehicle remained parked at the contact's residence due to the failure. the vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v755000 (electrical system and exterior lighting), but the repair was still not available for longer than two years. the contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 153,000. ....updated 07/05/16 *bf the consumer also stated there was loud popping noise, that would come and go, the lights, heat, air and back windshield wiper would come on and go off by themselves. updated 07/21/16.*jb

Was driving and my car shut down.had no control of brakes, steering .lucky i was going straight .this is the second 3rd time this has happened. *tr

I was driving about 65mph down i-35 in austin, texas and suddenly my car dropped to about 40mpg and the "stabilitrak off" message appeared. a definite safety hazard because someone could have, and almost did, rear-end me. i had to get off the freeway and turn my car off for about 10 minutes. restarted and made it home ok. today, august 28, the same thing happened again.. it happens without any warning. there should be a safety recall on this. i'm surprised that there has not been a major incident when this happens. *tr

To start off, when you go in drive and start to move the truck lost power to the motor but still stayed running. seemed like the truck didn't know if it wanted to be in 4x4 or 2 wheel. i took my foot off gas and min later it was fine. keeps happening . the driver seat back support felt like it started to over heat the motor on it, now not working at all. and sometimes as i use my brakes and come to a stop easy it feels like i lost brakes as if abs keeps going nuts. *tr

2006 gmc envoy 360 driving at night, the headlights cuts off. the power door locks, power windows switches and headlights function intermittently or may stop working, the air suspension won't raise to its normal level. *mw the vehicle had to be jump started, because it would not start. the consumer attached recall letter 14v404000. however, the parts were not available. *jb

Low beam headlights have stopped working.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy. the contact stated that upon entering the vehicle, the front driver side interior door and dashboard were found to be burned. the vehicle was taken to a dealer. however, the failure was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in recall nhtsa campaign number: 12v406000 (electrical system, visibility). the failure mileage was 120,000.

The low beam headlamp does not work, there is no power going to fuse box to get to the fuse no power from source! i have saw were others have had fuse box issues! headlamp assembly ok, lamp ok ,fuse ok no low beam headlamp because no power source! there are many complaints on line about lighting and fuse box! thanks [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy. the contact stated that while driving approximatley 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. the technician diagnose that the ignition switch was defective and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 104,000 and the current mileage was 108,656.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy. while driving approximately 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the repairs performed were unknown, but the failure recurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle remained at the dealer awaiting parts. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 60,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy. the contact stated while driving 20 mph, the driver's side master power window switch became inoperable. the contact received safety recall notification nhtsa campaign number 13v248000(electrical system , visibility); however, the failure occurred immediately after the recall repair was performed. the failure occurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing regarding an electrical failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not notified about the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 140,000. updated 10/07/14*lj the consumer stated the radio would stay on after removing the key and exiting the vehicle especially if the windows are left down. the vehicle did not experience failures prior to the recall being performed. updated 3/16/2015 *js

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy. the contact stated that shortly after having the vehicle serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 13v248000 (electrical system, visibility), a fire erupted from the driver's side door panel area. the fire department was called to extinguish the fire and a report was filed. the vehicle was not inspected or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 101,000.

Safety issue: while driving home last night both low beam headlights went off. pulled over and stopped the vehicle as it was dark. turned head light switch on and off, but could not get lights to work. bright lights worked and so did driving lights, therefore i drove on home. i checked the gmc web site and found no callbacks. however under problems with envoy vehicles from general motors there are reports that this same electrical problem is being considered for a callback. *tr

Wind shield wipers would go on .now they won't go off. engine light wont go off feels like the car is going to stall out. mechanic said it will get worse and will start stalling out. i see a lot of complaints on these cars about the same thing i have going on. my gas gauge wont work. i brought my car for the recall for the drivers door last year and now my keys won't unlock the doors. only the remote will open it. when i called about the doors and windows not working they said my vin wasn't under recall i called you and you got it fixed for me. i think they need to check the electrical problems on the envoys. i have the same complaints so something is wrong with these vehicle. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy. the contact stated while the vehicle was parked and unoccupied, smoke emitted inside of the vehicle. there were no flames visible. a certified mechanic inspected the vehicle and noticed that the front driver's side window and door housing control box had been burned. the vehicle was not repaired. in addition, the vehicle exhibited a constant stalling and would restart moments after the failure occurred. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the vin was unavailable. the approximate failure mileage was 208,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy. the contact stated that the driver side power window and locks malfunctioned. the contact stated that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 13v248000 (electrical system , visibility). the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 70,000 and the current mileage was 80,000.

2006 gmc envoy. consumer writes in regards to driver door module recall notice. *smd the local dealer informed the consumer, the recall was listed. however, the consumer received a recall notice.

My 2006 gmc envoy xl gas gauge reads empty after filling, then slowly moves up after driving but will continue to lose pressure until it reads empty and the light is on. sometimes it will just remain on the e an the light will be on when i have gas in my vehicle. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy. the contact stated that while driving various speeds, a strong electrical burning odor and smoke emitted from front driver's side interior door. in addition, the front driver's side power window operated on its own intermittently. there were no flames present, although both the power door lock and window control switch housing melted. the vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road and towed to an authorized dealer. the failure occurred twenty four days after the recall remedy was performed. there was no defect prior to the recall repair. the nhtsa campaign id number was 12v406000 (electrical system , visibility). the vehicle was recently repaired for the second time under the same recall. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 95,409.

While driving my headlights have begun to cut off for about 5 to 10 minutes, then come back on. if not for my fog lights i would not be able to see. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy. while driving approximately 20 mph, the contact attempted to close the front driver's side window when he noticed a burning odor. the window did not close completely. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number: 12v406000 (electrical system). the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vehicle was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 98,000.

Gmc's campaign number is 12180 for this issue but when i called they said i would have to pay for the diagnosis and repair myself. drivers side power window and door lock switch started rapidly clicking and smoking causing door lock control not to work and windows unable to roll down trapping passengers in vehicle. switch started working again the next day but is now not working or partially working again. fuse did not blow. if this switch is used by accident it will make the other window switches not work for an extended period of time and then they randomly start working again. i have searched this issue on the internet and found model year 2006 gmc envoy and trailblazer have many reports of this issue since they were first sold in 2006 and 2007. *tr

One evening i was driving on the main highway and my inside lights came on. i pulled to the side of the road to check the switch but it was on auto. i turned it off but the lights stayed on. they were still on when i got home and parked turned off the ignition the lights were still on. the next morning my car couldn't start because it had ran my battery down. another incident was my headlights went off one night while i was drive on the highway. i am also having problems with my gas gauge. my gas light comes on like i am out of gas. the last time i fill my car up with gas it hesitated. it didn't want to start. the light stays on when my car is full of gas. i smell gas. i sat at the gas station for an our because my car didn't want to start. the sound of my radio goes in and out. my lights continue to go on and off when driving or when not driving. one morning i got up to go to work, went to start my car and the headlights were on but the switch was off. i couldn't get the lights to go off when i got to work. they stayed on at least for 4 hrs. sometime the lights doesn't come on when i put them on. i really have some weird things go on with my vehicle. i did get the module changed and they did some re-wiring in the door. one year before the module, i got them to check my car for a short and i was told from them that my wires were over heated. i paid about $900 to fix it. i strongly think it is a detect some wheres or something that would cause my wires to over heat. *tr

Drivers door main control switch for windows, locks,mirrors stopped working. no fire but i did take the switch out, now were all just waiting on gm to get there act together and some switches out to the dealers. 11/14/2012. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 gmc envoy. the contact stated that burning fumes emitted into the vehicle and the security system light illuminated. as a result, the engine failed to start up. the contact had to reset the security system to be able to start the engine. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the driver side door master control switch needed to be replaced. the manufacture was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileage was 42,230.

I have had this issue 3 times -8/2012, 2/2013, 3/2014 - so i am on the 4th ignition switch in this car, mileage now approx 108,000. the 4x4, stabilitrak, abs and emergency brake lights come on then it beeps repeatedly. sometimes concurrently, sometimes not the air blower stops working as well. this 3rd time, after the lights had been coming off/on for a few days, turning the blower on would trigger the lights to come on. for each of the 3 times, the gmc dealer has recommended replacement of the ignition switch (2x at my cost) on the most recent repair a voltage spike was acknowledged but the option to track this by installing inline fuses was not even offered until i had taken my issue to a higher authority. i declined as i don't care to put more money in a car that even one of the dealerships employees recommended i just sell and buy new. my concern is whether this car is a hazard to me and others? the service manager said when this occurs the ignition is essentially off and the car could stop but another person told me that no, it's another leg of the ignition and its okay. i don't know who to believe. ....updated 08/12/14 *bf updated 11/12/2014 *js updated 8/28/2017*cn