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Used 2006 GMC Envoy Consumer Reviews

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4 out of 5 stars

Lots of work but still runs

D P, 01/12/2019
2006 GMC Envoy SLE 4dr SUV (4.2L 6cyl 4A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful

I have over 170K miles on my GMC Envoy that runs great right now but it’s been a long rough road. Engine, transmission, body and interior are all still great but there have been plenty of ridiculous problems I’ve had to fix - fuel sending unit (twice), tensioner (twice), water pump, fan clutch (twice), thermostat (which was a PAIN!), oil pressure sensor, crankshaft position sensor (twice), steering position sensor, fan blower motor resistor, wheel bearing (twice), ABS sensor, and the traction control light keeps coming on if the tire pressure isn’t perfect. The vehicle was a solid try by GMC but it seems like a lot of the stuff that broke on it was designed by amateurs or designed to break on purpose. I learned a lot about having to fix my own car and it nickeled and dimed me constantly. I can’t imagine how much I saved by doing the work myself but spent many Saturdays doing so.

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5 out of 5 stars

2006 Envoy Denali

William Michael Scott, 03/03/2019
2006 GMC Envoy Denali 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
16 of 18 people found this review helpful

Bought an Envoy Denali 4x4 Feb of 2018. Truck had 121k miles - one owner and the car had a solid maintenance record. I paid $6k for the car and I was worried it wouldn't be worth it as an older car with miles on her. I am 13 months in and I have not had a single issue. Heat works great here in Chicago where it's been -40° C/F. Car is smooth and quiet with minimal road noise and no vibrations or rattles. Very comfortable towing 4,200lb boat. I made upgrades to the radio deck and having Bluetooth and Android auto is great, also added a dash cam and back-up cam to keep her current. Car accelerates well from a stop and moderate speed and does it smoothly. Has very little pick up from 65-80mph, even less from 80-90. Rear seats need to be adjustable, but folding down seats in the back works great for my three dogs. I am hoping this truck continues to treat me well. I would recommend a well maintained used Envoy to anyone.

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4 out of 5 stars

Reliable family truckster w lots of nickel & dimes

JJ Bookman, 12/17/2016
2006 GMC Envoy Denali 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful

Engine and tranny are very reliable but the exterior trim and interior bits require a lot of fixing, typical GM. Body is still holding up well, rear deck lip is getting rusty but still looks good for a 10 year-old car. We drive the hell out of it and it has not let us down yet. Lots of DIY fixing if you are a handy man or shade-tree mechanic. Part are abundant and cheap, something else broke? ebay here I come!

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1 out of 5 stars

Lemon Envoy

Darwin M., 10/23/2017
updated 10/24/2019
2006 GMC Envoy Denali 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful

Don't buy this SUV, Had already bought before finding out that there are many many owners having the same problem with vehicle shutting down, left GMC dealer today after service request for problem with no fix as their mechanic said he can't figure out what electrical parts are bad as code did not tell him, He said he could start replacing electrical parts but no guaranty that the problem would be fixed. Called GMC customer complaint line and told to call National Traffic Saftey to register complaint, Everybody that owns an Envoy with this shutting down problem has to file a complaint with them before a recall can take place. Please call to file. This is year later and still having to dump money into Envoy to keep on road.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

One of the best SUV's out there

Mike, 10/04/2005
2006 GMC Envoy Denali 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful

I love my Envoy Denali. It not only looks great, it rides extremely smooth. I recently was involved in a car accident, a car ran a red light and smashed up my front end. My SUV spun 90 degrees and I felt completely safe. The moment I sat in the drivers seat at the dealership, I fell in love. The interior, design and looks, sold me not to mentioned the 300hp engine. I could not have ask for more in my first SUV purchase.

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