2006 GMC Envoy XL Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 109 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 115,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2006 GMC Envoy XL, 4% of the 109 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 115,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“I purchased this vehicle with new tires on it. Excessive tire wear was starting on the drivers side tire before the year mark of me purchasing it. There was no recalls open on that time that we could find. I have had to replace the fog lights on several occasions. It had electrical short that no one seemed to find and there was no way to locate without expensive diagnostic time. When I went to the dealer about recalls they informed me the only open was a window switch. After a front end accident at 30 MPH the tire blew out on the drivers side on impact. …”
NHTSA complaint #11067043, filed 2018-02, 189,000 miles“This problem is with the rear door 3rd brake light spoiler. Brackets holding it on broke.. Believe it to be a design fault after talking with junkyards and dealers about the problem. Junkyards tell me that is a big called for item, but it is dealer supplied only. Safety risk of it flying off and striking another vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10565313, filed 2014-02, 110,000 miles“All exterior lights flicker and fail intermittently, usually while decelerating, or applying brakes. Has been happening for 18 months. Current mileage 155,000”
NHTSA complaint #10808107, filed 2015-12, 115,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Gmc Envoy Xl. The contact stated that the low beams failed to work. The contact had to use the high beams each time the failure recurred. The vehicle was included in a recall for the failure. While waiting for months, the failure occurred to the point that the low beams no longer functioned. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v755000 (exterior lighting) and 14v404000 (visibility) and stated that the part needed was not available within a reasonable timeframe to schedule the recall repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #10722772, filed 2015-06Related recalls
- 15V519000Aug 14, 2015General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2006-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC…Covers: GMC Envoy XL 2006, Buick Lacrosse 2005–2009, Isuzu Ascender 2006–2008 +6 more
Related 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.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10169354Nov 12, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10155009Dec 13, 2018This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 GMC Envoy XL
71 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 GMC Envoy 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology