2006 GMC Envoy Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 352 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 160,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the suspension of the 2006 GMC Envoy, 1% of the 352 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 160,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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“Air in auto leveling bleeds off at night leaving extremely low clearance in rear suspension. Some compressor running during driving, and assuming some leaking during vehicle operation. Rear air bags replaced, same problems exist.”
NHTSA complaint #11319762, filed 2020-03, 143,945 miles“When starting the vehicle it turns over as if it wasn't going to start then it starts then put it in drive and it revs up without moving seems like its going to to pull out but barely moves while driving down the highway in curves it p pulls tords traffic like real hard my drivers side mirror hit someone On a corner because of the suspension the going up and down hill it almost put me in the ditch because of jerking”
NHTSA complaint #11732948, filed 2026-04Related 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…
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 7 | 9% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 | 7 | 1% |
| 2004 | 4 | 1% |
| 2003 | 19 | 5% |
| 2002 | 35 | 7% |
| 2001 | 1 | 20% |
| 2000 | 3 | 14% |
| 1999 | 3 | 33% |
| 1998 | 3 | 16% |
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 complaintsBrakes
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 GMC Envoy
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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