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Bordering on Lemon
Kjeter, 08/10/2010
2006 GMC Envoy XL Denali 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Within two weeks of buying, the vehicle was backfiring on engine start up. Electronic control module had to be replaced. At same time, engine was producing blue smoke on start up...entire engine had to be replaced. Since then, load balancers went out of whack and had to be fixed, ECM had to be replaced again, Heat and cooling module had to be replaced, signal light indicator in display panel has failed, rear hatch lock assembly had to be repaired, and now I'm dealing with engine ticking and loss of power that service bulletin is attributing to a lifter problem. Seems like this latter problem should be a GMC recall vice just service bulletin notice.
Long Term SUV
farmer72, 03/17/2009
2006 GMC Envoy XL Denali 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The car is a joy to drive. Reliability is outstanding, handling is good, and mileage is good for a large V-8. My family likes the features that set it apart from other similar vehicles. On the road, it is a great vehicle that is comfortable on very long hauls.
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Good SUV with minor problems
Tish, 05/13/2009
2006 GMC Envoy XL SLT 4dr SUV 4WD (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my truck in the summer it was a nice vehicle the was very smooth. First my rear wiper motor went out then a month later my Body Control Module starts acting up along with my six-disc changer not working.(ABC Computer)This parts are not covered under warranty when asking the price I was given $2100 to fix both of them. My suv will not start sometimes, the security system locks me out of dosen't read my key or keyless entry. I don't this have that kinda of money to put into the truck. I have to pay for xm and park the truck in the garge most of the time. I took it to the dealership and they looking like you have to pay out of pocket why isn't it covered it's an electrical problem.
Reliable Family Vehicle
Mark Brown, 01/01/2007
2006 GMC Envoy XL Denali 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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.
Nightmare
Zut, 05/17/2010
2006 GMC Envoy XL Denali 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have owned this vehicle from day one. Within the first year I experienced broken door handles, power door module caught fire, broken rear defroster. SInce, I have had 3 ingition switch failures, had to replace all lifters to due poor design. Most recently, the rear hatch plastic cover above window with the center brake light flew off while driving. This was an absolute nightmare of a vehicle and goes to the problems GM has. I bought it because I wanted professional grade. I was so wrong. Also own 2 G5's for my daughters and replaced both engines within the first 3,000 miles. Nice.