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Vehicle speed controlPart report

2006 GMC Envoy Denali XL Vehicle speed control Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
7%of 42 total for the year
Median mileage
165,043miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2006 GMC Envoy Denali XL, 7% of the 42 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 165,043 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 initial time (3/14) it occurred, I was out of town with my family, embarrassed to say the least. However, mainly uncomfortable, tired, and frustrated because my 87 years old dad was stranded for hours as well as my 66 years old sister who is recovering from cancer. This problem was a serious problem because of our location. We had gone to get dinner and ice cream after getting ice cream we back in the vehicle for it would not start. I called 911 no police ever showed nor would even stop to assist. …”

NHTSA complaint #11195441, filed 2019-04, 210,465 miles

“The vehicle will abruptly go from 70 MPH to 30's (semi-trailer closing in fast) and I can't do a thing about it!! Service stabilitrack has been a thorn while under warranty and persists to be a problem now that it is out of warranty! …”

NHTSA complaint #10953871, filed 2017-02, 165,043 miles

“The contact owns a 2006 Gmc Envoy Denali Xl. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to accelerate over 40 MPH. The contact also stated that the engine and the low fuel warning lights illuminated although the fuel level was at max. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the throttle body and fuel pump needed to be replaced. The failure mileage was 128,623 and the current mileage was 138,182...updated 04-03-13 updated 04/22/2013”

NHTSA complaint #10498043, filed 2013-02, 128,623 miles

Vehicle speed control: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200637%

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
Air bags
2 complaints
Electronic stability control
2 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Visibility (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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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