2006 GMC Envoy Denali Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 84 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 109,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 2006 GMC Envoy Denali, 4% of the 84 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 109,000 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.
“Gm ignition switch problem with suvs!!!!!!! Was driving about 45 MPH with our grandkids and all power was lost. No power steering, no brakes. Radio and electric windows still worked after stopping (luckily safely). Service repair reported that ignition switch circuit that controls the engine shorted out turning off engine at 45 MPH. This is the 5th ignition switch on this vehicle. Gm has a larger ignition switch problem than they are acknowledging. Luckily we just got off the highway going 70 MPH or we would have crashed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10606771, filed 2014-06, 110,000 miles“Driving around a corner, wheels locked up, service stabilitrack light went on, steering wheel unresponsive to turning. Went to a shopping center and was unable to get out of parking space as wheels locked up and vehicle wouldn't turn. This should be a recall. The service stabilitrack light on dash can go on at anytime while driving. This can be dangerous when trying to turn on a busy street and nothing happens. It feels like the car is not responsive to the steering wheel, brakes and wheels.”
NHTSA complaint #10493613, filed 2013-01, 109,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Gmc Envoy Denali. The contact stated while driving at an unknown speed, the steering wheel became difficult to manuever. The contact mentioned while starting the vehicle there was intermittently roaring noise and the check engine light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer however, the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage was 60,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10606249, filed 2014-06, 45,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10138193Nov 8, 2012This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the electronic power steering control module for comments regarding a indicator lamp illuminated and DTC…
- 10137450Nov 8, 2012This preliminary informational bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the electronic power steering control module for comments regarding a indicator lamp illuminated and DTC…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 3% |
| 2006 | 3 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2006 GMC Envoy Denali
27 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsElectronic stability control
7 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsEquipment
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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