2006 GMC Envoy XL Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 7%of 109 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 109,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the visibility of the 2006 GMC Envoy XL, 7% of the 109 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 109,500 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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 own a 2006 Gmc envoy and my daughter had gone out to get something out of the back. She closed the hatch and was standing there talking to my brother-in-law and the next thing you know, the whole back exploded out! It was horrifying. It sounded like a bomb going off! My daughter was shattered with glass but fortunately was not injured.”
NHTSA complaint #10319299, filed 2010-03, 93,000 miles“Back window on my 2006 Gmc envoy exploded when the tailgate was closed. Glass was not previously damaged in any way. Hinges had just the day before begun making a noise when tailgate was opened and closed. My husband's hand was cut. Glass flew 20 ft. Out of garage where car was parked. Noise of explosion was like a lightening strike or gunshot.”
NHTSA complaint #10269719, filed 2009-05, 22,421 miles“While vehicle was running, a burn smell eminitting from driver side door. Immediately brought vehicle to local repair shop for repair. They diagnosed the smell and window failure to the driver side master switch. The repair shop used original replacement part. This month again, my switch does not work and windows currently are not working. Frustrating because Gmc accepted no responsibility. I still have the old switch and receipt and should be eligible for reimbursement for the labor and replacement part cost. Thank you”
NHTSA complaint #10471417, filed 2012-08, 82,000 miles“While driving I turned on my left blinker to turn. The wiper came on and it sprayed windshield washer fluid. I put it back into the neutral position and they kept spraying and would not stop. I pulled over turned the vehicle off and back on. The wipers came back on immediately and continued to spray wind washer fluid. Then my speakers started to play a distorted sound. I turned off vehicle again about 4 more times and every time the wiper blades and spray came back on. I had to stay parked on the side of the road for about 10 minutes then they stopped. …”
NHTSA complaint #10453496, filed 2012-03, 135,000 miles“Blower motor resistor has failed twice in three months. The second time the 7-wire harness from the controls that selects motor speed had slightly melted around the common wire. I believe this issue to be a fire hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #10319222, filed 2010-03, 109,500 milesRelated recalls
- 15V599000Sep 24, 2015General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer and GMC Envoy vehicles, and 2006 GMC Envoy XL and…Covers: GMC Envoy XL 2006, Chevrolet Trailblazer 2006–2007, GMC Envoy 2006–2007 +2 more
- 14V404000Jul 2, 2014General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 SAAB 9-7x; 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL; and 2006-2007 Chevrolet…Covers: GMC Envoy XL 2006, Saab 9-7X 2005–2007, Chevrolet Trailblazer 2006–2007 +4 more
Related service bulletins
- 10226383Oct 18, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician that the Cam gear alignment can be incorrect after replacing the HVAC mode actuator.
- 10190431Mar 26, 2021This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse…
- 10178385Jul 27, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10160682Apr 23, 2019This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse…
- 10143752Jul 3, 2018This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse…
- 10139280Jan 17, 2018This warranty bulletin explains how to determine if an outside mirrior was damaged by the customer and what is considered warranty and non-warranty.
- 10139216Dec 15, 2017This Bulletin provides procedures to correct a condition of Power Foldaway Mirror Glass Shake, Flutter at Normal Driving Speeds
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2006 GMC Envoy XL
71 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsExterior lighting
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 Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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