Used 2006 GMC Envoy XL Consumer Reviews
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How sad :(
lemonsuv, 12/18/2012
2006 GMC Envoy XL Denali 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
I cringe when I learn friends have purchased a used GMC Envoy. I feel like I should just 'scream' to let them know how much money they will be spending for stupidness. The first brand new vechile I ever purchased. I can't begin to tell you the amount of money I have spent on it. A lemon it is. Stupid things go wrong that should not go wrong. Stablity track 6 times needs to be fixed. Window motor...3x's Now the ignition switch went...my fuse box gets so hot my kid in the back can smell it. Light bulbs blow every 2 months. Oil gauge went, fuel gauge went. All and all, I spent over 6,000 in repairs since I bought it. Does GMC care? I highly doubt it. Would I purchse another...NOPE!
Used Envoy XL Denali
gm_dave, 02/11/2013
2006 GMC Envoy XL Denali 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
We purchased ours 3 years ago so it was 4 years old when we got it. It was GM certified and one owner with about 45,000 miles. We've put on about 40,000 miles. it has been mostly trouble free except for the rear air suspension failed early on. This was covered under the GM Certified warranty so that was a relief. Performance and power is decent with the standard 5.3L V-8. One other problem was excess oil consumption, which was due to a faulty valve cover design. This was replaced at our expense by the local GM dealer.
Don't BUY
macattack, 02/10/2017
updated 09/12/2018
2006 GMC Envoy XL Denali 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
The vehicle will abruptly go from 70 mph to 30's (semi-trailer closing in fast) and I can't do a thing about it!! SERVICE STABILITRACK has been a thorn while under warranty and persists to be a problem now that it is out of warranty! From early on, <10,000 miles and OVER 10 times since, this vehicle had been in to two different dealers and the problem, though intermittent, still exists and is a HUGE danger to me and my kids but I can't just go buy another car or trade this is like some people (including the car dealership managers) portray is the best option when I should be able to get GM to fix the car or replace it when they can't seem to figure out why the problem persists. But that hasn't been the only problem:Gear band broke twice on the transmission, had to have Transmission rebuilt because of faulty radiator, and other issues however none of the problems remotely compare to having taken it in for service because of the repeated unexplained de-acceleration and loss of ability to make the car do anything except pull to the side of the road and give it ten minutes to stop having a "tantrum" of sorts while traffic whizzes by and thankfully didn't hit us (YET). Exterior / Aesthetics, I love this vehicle but poor function and even worse service of problems. I've reported it to corporate but they don't care and despite it having had been into the dealership numerous times prior to end of warranty, now they just want me to start paying them for all these fixes that haven't fixed anything.
LoveMyDenali
LovemyDenali, 06/17/2010
2006 GMC Envoy XL Denali 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
I have own this vehicle since new since the end of 2005 and it has been great. I have never had a problem, it drives and handles well. It is a Denali, so is loaded and very comfortable with leather interior and power and heated seats. It does not have the best mileage but for the size I think it does pretty well. On the highway handles well and give a lot better mileage at 22 mpg. I have no complaints but just praise about the vehicle and is a keeper in my book.
Best SUV I have ever owned
envoyshow, 03/28/2011
2006 GMC Envoy XL Denali 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful
This is my 5th SUV and by far this one has been the best. I have owned a few Jeeps, a Pacifica, and most recently an Acura MDX and this one by far has been the best one. The ride has been much better than all of them, the interior design has been the best as well. It is bigger than all of them but not too big. Lot's of cargo space when 3rd row is up. Mecahnically the MDX was by far the worst with the 4X4 going out and the transmission. The Envoy mechanically has been great. The only issue we have had with it is one of the power windows but that was covered by the extended warranty we bought from National Vehicle Headquarters. We think we will keep this to 150,000 miles at least!!!!!
Best SUV I could find!!
Ecobuilder, 07/11/2007
2006 GMC Envoy XL Denali 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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.
The mini Suburban
J. Hicks, 01/12/2006
2006 GMC Envoy XL SLE 4dr SUV 4WD (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This vehicle is a great value for the money if you need to haul a large family and still have some decent cargo room. Very smooth capable powertrain and excellent ride and comfort. This is the best value out there for a large family that needs a vehicle that can still have reasonable towing capability.
Overall - Good SUV
RT-OH, 10/01/2008
2006 GMC Envoy XL SLT 4dr SUV 4WD (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have enjoyed my 2nd Envoy for the last 2 years. It has a nice ride, enough power and the XL fits my kids comfortably while still allowing enough room behind the third row for golf clubs, groceries, etc. I wish this model had an adapter for ipod, but had to get aftermarket parts. The cup holder placement was not well though of with the front one being very awkward. Also, could have at least one more in front. The removeable, adjustable shelf in the rear is a nice feature. Might have a bit too much wind noise on highway speeds for me.
Excellent Value
Second driver, 07/26/2006
2006 GMC Envoy XL SLT 4dr SUV 4WD (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
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
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.
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