2006 GMC Envoy Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 2%of 352 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 122,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 2006 GMC Envoy, 2% of the 352 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 122,000 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.
“I was traveling over a bridge on ramp from one interstate frwy to another .got to curve on bridge and had to abruptly put the brakes on I felt a snap in brake pedal then no brakes as I got off the curve and released brake the brakes are fine but now I get a bad shaking in front when speeds of 65 and over like the tires are wobbling .I bought the vehicle used and the first day engine blew .they say it was a rebuild I feel so ripped off .also the tire warming lights are and sometimes off .please help me.”
NHTSA complaint #10649569, filed 2014-10, 160,000 miles“On 12/23/13, while parked the vehicle died. When restarting, it was a little slow but did end up starting. On 12/24/13, I had the battery tested and it showed that the cca's just needed a good charge so I let the vehicle run for 45 minutes. A few hours later, the vehicle would not even turn over. On 12/25/13, removed the battery and reinstalled it. The vehicle started fine and ran well for a few days. On 1/1/14, vehicle stalled while driving. Ended up restarting but I had to give it gas to do so. On 1/2/14, I started the car to warm it up and it started fine. …”
NHTSA complaint #10558270, filed 2014-01, 122,000 miles“I was traveling north on the fl tpke. In my 2006 Gmc Envoy on 11/8/11 just south of orlando at 9:30 pm when the car in front of me jammed on the breaks because the car in front of him was driving unsafely. When I jammed on my brakes the ABS did not function and the brakes locked up. I was swerving violently from side to side across the two lane highway until I finally got the vehicle under control with much physical effort. I thought I was a dead man but I survived. Thank god there were no other cars around me or there would have been a terrible accident at 70 MPH which is the speed limit. …”
NHTSA complaint #10435020, filed 2011-11, 28,000 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Gmc Envoy. While driving 50 MPH, the ABS warning indicator illuminated, the contact depressed the brake pedal and heard an abnormal grinding sound coming from the front driver's side wheel. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ABS needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,710.”
NHTSA complaint #11287495, filed 2019-12, 125,710 miles“The contact owns a 2006 Gmc Envoy. She experienced failures with the ABS system. The fuel gage registered empty when the gas tank was full and also the seats and windows electrical switch. While driving at night on august 11,2009 all lights failed. She will take the vehicle to the dealer. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 41,590.”
NHTSA complaint #10280701, filed 2009-08, 41,590 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10168960Nov 12, 2019This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 6% |
| 2008 | 6 | 8% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 6 | 2% |
| 2005 | 16 | 3% |
| 2004 | 14 | 4% |
| 2003 | 26 | 7% |
| 2002 | 24 | 5% |
| 2000 | 1 | 5% |
| 1998 | 2 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2006 GMC Envoy
180 complaintsElectrical system
89 complaintsExterior lighting
48 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
34 complaintsEngine
20 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsElectronic stability control
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsEquipment
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 GMC Envoy
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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