2006 GMC Envoy Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 34about this part
- Share
- 10%of 352 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 34 complaints about the visibility of the 2006 GMC Envoy, 10% of the 352 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,500 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers. 4 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driving along rapidly with rear defroster on and blade wiping with outside temperature of about 0 degrees and with a loud blast the rear window suddenly exploded loudly into hundreds of pieces flinging shards of glass into the vehicle causing me to almost loose control of the car into a snow bank or opposing lane. Now I am out $650 for a replacement but gladly no one got hurt.”
NHTSA complaint #10490902, filed 2013-01, 70,000 miles“Beginning on 08-20-2011 my 2006 Envoy began turning on and off its wipers and spraying windshield washing fluid everywhere. It now does this regularly everyday it is driven. Makes it hard to see at times. I have not taken it to a garage yet, was looking to see if there was a recall as I'm sure this will not be cheap to fix :(”
NHTSA complaint #10421046, filed 2011-08, 85,000 miles“When I start my car the windshield wipers come on even though they are in the off position. Sometimes its intermittent, sometime they run for as long as I am driving. I have checked complaints on this going back to 2013.”
NHTSA complaint #10916267, filed 2016-10, 160,000 miles“Wind shield wipers would go on .now they won't go off. Engine light wont go off feels like the car is going to stall out. Mechanic said it will get worse and will start stalling out. I see a lot of complaints on these cars about the same thing I have going on. My gas gauge wont work. I brought my car for the recall for the drivers door last year and now my keys won't unlock the doors. Only the remote will open it. When I called about the doors and windows not working they said my VIN wasn't under recall I called you and you got it fixed for me. …”
NHTSA complaint #10542096, filed 2013-09, 70,000 miles“I have a 2006 Gmc Envoy. Two months ago after filling up my gas tank the gauge indicated no fuel, and then it would fluctuate, from full to empty. Now it is a daily occurrence. The gas tank is full and reads empty, the engine light comes on, then it reads I have half a tank, then no gas and back up to full. I know other owners have problems and hope there will be a recall soon on this. I also have a problem with my outside temperature gauge in my rear view mirror, I do not get an accurate reading. When it's 70 degrees out, it reads -34 degrees. …”
NHTSA complaint #10401417, filed 2011-05, 70,000 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 2006–2007, Chevrolet Trailblazer 2006–2007, Buick Rainier 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 2006–2007, Saab 9-7X 2005–2007, Chevrolet Trailblazer 2006–2007 +4 more
- 13V248000Jun 13, 2013General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 SAAB 9-7x; 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL; and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer…Covers: GMC Envoy 2006–2007, Saab 9-7X 2005–2007, Chevrolet Trailblazer 2006–2007 +4 more
- 12V406000Aug 16, 2012General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick…Covers: GMC Envoy 2006–2007, Chevrolet Trailblazer 2006–2007, Buick Rainier 2006–2007 +2 more
Related service bulletins
- 10247780Sep 26, 2023This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10230697Dec 15, 2022This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for potential icing issues in very cold ambient temperatures. To allow the…
- 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.
- 10216372Jun 22, 2022This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse…
- 10216361Jun 13, 2022This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10211770Apr 19, 2022This Preliminary Information communication advises the technician the steps on diagnosing the concern. Customer's sunroof operation intermittent, bind, noise, auto-reverse…
- 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…
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 3% |
| 2007 | 33 | 15% |
| 2006 | 34 | 10% |
| 2005 | 17 | 3% |
| 2004 | 20 | 5% |
| 2003 | 40 | 10% |
| 2002 | 52 | 11% |
| 2001 | 1 | 20% |
| 2000 | 6 | 27% |
| 1999 | 1 | 11% |
| 1998 | 3 | 16% |
Other parts of the 2006 GMC Envoy
180 complaintsElectrical system
89 complaintsExterior lighting
48 complaintsEngine
20 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsElectronic stability control
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsEquipment
7 complaintsBrakes
6 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 27, 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