2006 GMC Envoy 360 Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 36%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 134,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2006 GMC Envoy 360, 36% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 134,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 2006 Gmc ENVOY 360. While driving at approximately 40 MPH, the head lamps failed to illuminate without warning. The contact had to turn on the high beams in order to see the road. The failure recurred three times. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 118,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10781904, filed 2015-10, 118,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Gmc ENVOY 360. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH , the headlights failed to remain illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness had melted which caused a failure in the fuse panel. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10810127, filed 2015-12, 150,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Gmc ENVOY 360. The contact stated that there was a progressing failure in which the low beam head lamps failed while the vehicle was in motion. The contact constantly had to use the high beams each time the failure recurred. The contact later received notification of a manufacturer's recall to repair the hdmi failure. The dealer indicated that they were unable to provide a permanent remedy and that they could only provide an interim repair. The contact notified the manufacturer and they were unable to provide a permanent remedy to repair the condition. …”
NHTSA complaint #10808755, filed 2015-12“The contact owns a 2006 Gmc ENVOY 360. The contact stated that there was an intermittent electrical short that was progressing and caused the headlights to flicker for the low beams, high beams, and the daytime running lamps. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who replaced the dimmer switch, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was also included in NHTSA campaign number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting). The dealer was unable to determine when the part and the permanent remedy would become available. The vehicle was not repaired and the contact continued to experience the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10684253, filed 2015-02Related service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10023417Oct 1, 2007Automatic headlights inoperative until shifter is placed into gear.
- 10016544Sep 21, 2005Automatic headlamp defeat inoperative after bcm replacement.
Exterior lighting: other model years
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5 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsEngine
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1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 GMC Envoy 360
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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