2006 GMC Envoy Denali XL Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 7%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 113,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2006 GMC Envoy Denali XL, 7% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 113,000 miles.
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.
“Last night I noticed at a stop light that I did not have low beam headlights on. Very disconcerting. After I made my turn to exit the busy street, the headlights did come back on. After researching the issue, it is a known issue with GM. In fact, many cars were selectively recalled on this issue. Mine was not. Granted, my car is 11 years old with 157,000 miles, I still believe GM at some point should have warned me of this serious and dangerous issue. It appears I can easily fix it myself with a $27 module from autozone. No issues on the repair and part. …”
NHTSA complaint #11018995, filed 2017-08, 157,000 miles“While driving, in pitch black darkness on 6/10/2016 around 1:00 am, my headlights suddenly went off. The only way I could obtain lights was using the high beams. Low beams do not work and high beam only works in manual on/off mode. We checked the lamps and fuses. All are in excellent condition. I have no lights while driving or in park. The side view mirrors move on there own and at any time, while driving , in park and when the car is not running. This has been going on since the door panel recall was repaired. The dealer has informed me that there is no recall on that either. …”
NHTSA complaint #10874048, filed 2016-06, 87,000 miles“Low beam headlights and daylight driving lights shut down after a few minutes. Lights will come on after engine cools down but not before. Cannot drive after dark. High beams continue to operate.”
NHTSA complaint #11166638, filed 2019-01, 113,000 milesRelated 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.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 3 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2006 GMC Envoy Denali XL
19 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 GMC Envoy Denali XL
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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