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SteeringPart report

2006 GMC Envoy Denali XL Steering Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
2%of 42 total for the year
Median mileage
157,239miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2006 GMC Envoy Denali XL, 2% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 157,239 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.

“The contact owns a 2006 Gmc Envoy Denali Xl. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH, the steering wheel seized and the brakes failed without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 157,239.”

NHTSA complaint #10705824, filed 2015-04, 157,239 miles

Related service bulletins

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200612%

Other parts of the 2006 GMC Envoy Denali XL

Fuel system
19 complaints
Electrical system
6 complaints
Engine
5 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
5 complaints
Brakes
4 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Electronic stability control
2 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Body and structure
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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