GMC Envoy Denali XL Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 42 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the GMC Envoy Denali XL (2006–2006) that have at least 5 complaints. 2006 has the most, with 42. Across all years, the part named most often is fuel system (19 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Envoy Denali XL model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 42 | 67,000 | 0 | 134 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Fuel system19 40%
- Electrical system6 13%
- Transmission and drivetrain5 10%
- Engine5 10%
- Brakes4 8.3%
- Vehicle speed control3 6.3%
- Suspension3 6.3%
- Exterior lighting3 6.3%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2006: “I was pulling up to park in a parking lot.I had total brake failure. The electronic safety features failed- and there was no stopping the envoy. I slid up the curb and into the building. The mechanic that repaired the envoy has a written report of the safety systems getting stuck half opened and the brake lines braking and there wasn't any fluid in system.”
NHTSA complaint #10681166, filed 2015-02, 164,000 milesOther GMC models
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology