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2006 GMC Envoy Denali Suspension Problems

Complaints
10about this part
Share
12%of 84 total for the year
Median mileage
112,430miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the suspension of the 2006 GMC Envoy Denali, 12% of the 84 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 112,430 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.

“Rear air shocks that bled down after sitting for extended periods of time. Took to dealer for evaluation and was informed that the air shocks needed replacement. Was also informed that normally the air compressor is replaced also because it is the cause of the leaking. I decided cost was too great so I chose to add springs in place of rear air shocks and was informed that the air compressor would continue to function. …”

NHTSA complaint #10419737, filed 2011-08, 109,641 miles

“I have looked into this issue and there are 1,000's of people with the same issue I have. My airbags go low over night and under 32 degrees don't pump up at all. I work 26 miles away and travel to work riding on my frame. My body is jarred and my truck is getting beaten because the air ride system is not working properly. You can hear the pump working and I've been told that it's a valve needed to be replaced. This issue is not from age. Others have had this problem as early as 40k.”

NHTSA complaint #10496028, filed 2013-02, 140,000 miles

“Takata recall ? Air ride suspension failure, over inflation resulting in a excessive bouncing ride and loss of traction on other sites I see that this was a 92% complain rate”

NHTSA complaint #11110006, filed 2018-07, 155,000 miles

“1. Started with horn honking on its own, radio turning on and off and heating and cooling turning on and off and battery being drained. Dealer replaced 2 batteries. 2. Stabilitrak warning light would intermittently come on and say it needed serviced. 3. Gas gauge started malfunctioning after a fill up. Needle would fluctuate and eventually remain on e. Was told by dealer it was either the fuel level sensor or instrument panel. 4. Vehicle started to jerk forward when sitting at stop light. Jerks are strong enough that you feel like you were rear ended. …”

NHTSA complaint #10548180, filed 2013-10, 6,000 miles

“I purchased my 2006 envoy brand new in 2006 from wyatt johnson in clarksville tn . The rear air suspension bags gave out in 2010, the vehicle was still under warranty so I took my SUV to get repaired at wyatt johnson, I only paid the deductible of $150. In jan of 2012 I noticed that the rear end of the vehicle was taking a long time to air up and I assumed the same problem that occurred in 2010 was occurring again. …”

NHTSA complaint #10484077, filed 2012-11

Related service bulletins

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2007412%
20061012%

Other parts of the 2006 GMC Envoy Denali

Fuel system
27 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsEngine
12 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 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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