2006 GMC Envoy Denali Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 10%of 84 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 94,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2006 GMC Envoy Denali, 10% of the 84 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 94,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“My 2006 Envoy Denali's low beam lights are cutting out on me at night. I've read several cases on the internet that there was a recall on this. I'm concerned that this situation may cause an accident at night unexpectany.”
NHTSA complaint #11075475, filed 2018-02, 189,000 miles“While driving at night, my headlights and instrument panel went out for no apparent reason. The high beams did not work either. The only way I could get lights on was to hold the flash-to-pass lights on. I stopped in a parking lot, turned off the car and then started it again and the lights came back on but went out again after I started driving. I stopped again and the lights worked fine for a couple of weeks but I experienced the same problem on 11/3/2014.”
NHTSA complaint #10652308, filed 2014-11, 171,710 miles“While driving at dusk, and night, my headlights just go off for no apparent reason. The lights sometimes will not work for many days in a row, making it not safe to drive at night. Then they start working again. This has caused safety concerns and difficulty in having safe night transportation. This problem usually starts after rain or snow.”
NHTSA complaint #10651562, filed 2014-10, 94,000 miles“Bulb sockets for reverse lights are corroded and rendered unusable due to placement and lack of protection from road grime. Caused lack of visibility at night while operating vehicle in reverse. ## VIN failed ##”
NHTSA complaint #10501092, filed 2013-03, 100,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Gmc Envoy Denali. The contact was driving at approximately 40 MPH, when the headlights seemed to reflect off the windshield which hindered his driving abilities. Whenever it rained, snowed or was foggy outside, the high beams and fog lights would also reflect of the wimdsheild and blind him while he was driving. He took the vehicle to the dealership where the highbeams were supplied with brighter bulbs. When he called the manufacturer, he was told that what he was experiencing was a normal function of the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10322306, filed 2010-03, 15,700 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 14 | 41% |
| 2006 | 8 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2006 GMC Envoy Denali
27 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsElectronic stability control
7 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 GMC Envoy Denali
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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