2006 GMC Envoy XL Consumer Reviews

Best SUV I could find!!

Written by: Ecobuilder on 07/10/2007

Vehicle

2006 GMC Envoy XL Denali 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Powerful engine and love the DOD. Seamless! Excellent nav/stereo system except I wish it could play MP3's. Very comfortable in all rows, especially the 3rd row, my favourite seat. Rides and handles awesome for a vehicle its size. Tows effortlessly. Quiet in city or highway driving. Appreciate the side curtain airbags for my little girl. Best vehicle I've owned. Had some quirks in the beginning (engine ended up being replaced) but excellent since. Too bad it's not around after '07 although the Acadia is somewhat similiar.

Favorite Features

Powerful engine w/DOD, wheels, entertainment system, comfortable heated seats, 3rd row, Stabilitrak,

Suggested Improvements

MP3 capability, more or better placed cupholders, headrest lcd's instead of overhead(obstructs rear vision), and maybe squeeze a little more mileage out of it!

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Reliable Family Vehicle

Written by: Mark Brown on 12/31/2006

Vehicle

2006 GMC Envoy XL Denali 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Within 30 days of purchase, the power steering pump went out. I thought, Oh no, not a lemon? Fortunately, in the 18 months since purchase, this has been the only repair. A far cry from my days of owning a Land Rover Discovery! Anyway, we live in a high alpine ski resort (Telluride, CO) and with a family of 5, we are tough on our vehicle. The gas mileage is consistently 16.5mpg and the peppy engine has plenty of power for mountain roads. Extremely quiet and comfortable ride on what can be punishing highways. Love the heated seats. Fold down seats are great for hauling larger items. Very pleased with our purchase! Highly recommended! The OnStar system is super in the mountains too.

Favorite Features

Heated seats. OnStar in mountains and canyons works when cell phones cut out. Leather seats and overall comfort. Great for long trips!

Suggested Improvements

Make the optional DVD player a standard feature. We have the moonroof, which prevents the DVD screen from being able to be installed. Find a way.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Envoy or Envy ? You decide

Written by: ToJo3194 on 12/19/2006

Vehicle

2006 GMC Envoy XL SLE 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Car rides great. Interior could use some improvement on the SLE Package, since I would have expected more for a $30K vehicle. I am a little worried about the reliabilty of the engine and power train, since I heard both good and bad reviews.

Favorite Features

Car rides great

Suggested Improvements

Interior seating and seats control console w/ power seating unit broke, for no apparent reason. I am a little concerned on the transmission ratio, since the engine rev's up on the slightest inclines. I heard some stories on the engine and power-train reliability, after the 36K warranty is complete

1 out 2 people found this review helpful

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GMC Envoy

Written by: CLAUDIA RATLIFF on 12/12/2006

Vehicle

2006 GMC Envoy XL SLT 4dr SUV 4WD (4.2L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I find that this vehicle has superior handling, really smooth. The inside instruments make this a driver friendly vehicle. Also is a "10" on personal comfort zones.

Favorite Features

Clean, sleek, roomy, leather interior.

Suggested Improvements

Independent (away from console) cup holders.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Great SUV

Written by: Andrea on 11/16/2006

Vehicle

2006 GMC Envoy XL SLT 4dr SUV 4WD (4.2L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I've had my Envoy a few weeks now and love it. After test driving the Mountaineer, Sequoia, Rendevous, Yukon, and TrailBlazer, I knew this was the one. My kids love it as well.

Favorite Features

The Bose radio system. Smooth ride and extra room.

Suggested Improvements

Bigger cup holders, sunglass holder and change compartment. My front leather seat is already cracking. Not even a year old, so that concerns me.

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Great Style

Written by: gl on 09/21/2006

Vehicle

2006 GMC Envoy XL SLT 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)

Review

Like the interior and dash layout. Love the way it drives, very quiet and feels solid. Looked for a long time for something with 3 rows that was not a V8 and was roomy enough for my family and their legs. This has fit the bill. First brand new car I've ever purchased.

Favorite Features

The style love the look. The ride and preformance have been wonderful.

Suggested Improvements

Standard cargo area, and overhead compartment for more storage. Standard side curtain airbags, the only thing my GMC did not have put on by the manufacturer.

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Excellent Value

Written by: Second driver on 07/25/2006

Vehicle

2006 GMC Envoy XL SLT 4dr SUV 4WD (4.2L 6cyl 4A)

Review

This is a great vehicle. We chose because we wanted great 3rd row comfort, storage behind the 3rd row and a good number of safety features. The Envoy XL has about the best 3rd seating out there. We like the dash layout better than the Chevy. The ride is very good for a truck base SUV. Cornering gives a good lean, but is OK. Gas mileage has been right on target. I'd still take better. We have enjoyed the XL very much and have no regrets in buying. The SLT2 trim is a nice trim level. All the creature comforts and still not "too" pricey. I could not find a good enough reason to buy a Denali trim. The insurance for the '06 XL is cheaper than our '03 VW Passat! I will recommend to anyone without hesitation

Favorite Features

The 3rd row. 2 avg male adults could ride for hours and not be uncomfortable. The engine is smooth and fairly quiet. I like the XM Radio, but not willing to pay for it after the trial period. The safety features are great; traction & stability cntrl, 4 wheel ABS, OnStar, and for $500, rear air bags.

Suggested Improvements

Only 1 major compliant; the handling for the XL version is very bad. Emergency turns may scare you. All the rest are small issues. The headliner material needs improving, the 4spd tranny is fine, but isn't cutting edge technology. The radio needs a sub- woofer, 18" wheels please. Plus a few smaller items

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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2006 GMC Envoy

Written by: DB on 06/10/2006

Vehicle

2006 GMC Envoy XL SLT 4dr SUV 4WD (4.2L 6cyl 4A)

Review

I purchased a GMC Envoy XL (SLT) in March of 2006. My criteria included stability control, 7-passenger seating, side curtain air bags, and decent towing. I also looked at the Honda Pilot, Nissan Pathfinder, Toyota 4 Runner, Toyota Sequoia, Ford Explorer, and Chevy Tahoe. I ended up choosing the GMC Envoy for a combination of value and capabilities. As an avid Consumer Reports subscriber I was hesitant in purchasing this vehicle but I am very pleased with my decision. I obtained a very good price with a combination of GM dollars, incentives and a discount from the dealer and the vehicle has more than met my expectations in providing a smooth and quiet ride into work with decent MPG.

Favorite Features

Smooth quiet ride (at lower speed). Above 70 mph, wind noise becomes evident. Decent gas mileage for this large of a vehicle. I average 18-19 MPG on a 20 mile commute in from the Suburbs. Plenty of room in the back. Decent towing capacity. Excellent sound system (Bose).

Suggested Improvements

Seats are not as comfortable as other vehicles I drove (Honda, Toyota). Too much lean in corners. At 6'2", the rear view mirror partially blocks view to the right (e.g. cars merging from the right).

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Great Performance and Comfort

Written by: David Borchelt on 05/31/2006

Vehicle

2006 GMC Envoy XL Denali 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Vehicle handles well both on the highway and in shopping malls. The dispalcement on demand saves on fuel without any loss of performance. As a bonus the engine is E85 capable The nav system is easy to use and the xm radio makes trips more enjoyable.Third row seats provide plenty of extra room for the family and easily flip down to accommodate large packages. Interior is well designed and the front leg and headroom are more than adequate.

Favorite Features

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A lot for the money

Written by: Bob on 03/21/2006

Vehicle

2006 GMC Envoy XL Denali 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Test drove Nissan, Toyota and Dodge 6 Passenger SUVs. For the money this should be a number one consumer choice. The absolute comfort and drivability of this vehicle is dynamic. Build quality is equal to Toyota and superior to Dodge and Nissan. Engine is superior in power and equally as smooth as Toyota 4.7V8 with same gas milage. One draw back on our purchase is no back up alarm or camera with Nav system. Interior is roomy for adults and again superior in comfort. Full spectrum of options with great layout and nice quality touch and movement. Simple and sold well designed and priced vehicle. Highly recommended for a family.

Favorite Features

Interior cockpit layout is almost equal to the Ranger Rover Sport.

Suggested Improvements

Back up alarm suhould be a standard safety feature! No excuse that an SUV does no come with this equipment.

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