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Used 2006 GMC Envoy Denali 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars
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3.5 out of 5 stars

Great Car for the first 3 years

envoydenali, Tarzana, CA, 03/01/2011
GMC Envoy Denali 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
43 of 46 people found this review helpful

This was a great car for the first few years. I bought it new a month or two before the 2007's came out and got it for right around invoice price. The interior is nice, performs well, tows well (but I've never towed anything super heavy). However I started having problems shortly after the warranty ran out. -At 40K the fuel level sensor went out, the dealer wanted $700 to fix. I had it done with a $35 part from ebay and $200 labor. -At 72K the transmission went out, $2300 -At 92K the engine had to be replaced, $6700 -At 93K the throttle sensor had to be replaced Even though it was great at first, the last 1-2 years have made me regret buying this car.

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1 out of 5 stars

Lemon Envoy

Darwin M., Fremont, MI, 10/23/2017
updated 10/24/2019
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
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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4.88 out of 5 stars

Greatly Improved

Anonymous, 12/25/2005
GMC Envoy Denali 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I traded in an 04 Envoy XUV. This Envoy Denali is so much better. With a few improvements this could easily compete with any luxury SUV on the market. Even though this is considered a Mid-Size SUV, it is still quite large. Gas mileage is actually slightly better with the V8 than the 6 cylinder because of the Displacement On Demand (rated at 16 city – 22 hwy). I don’t understand why people complain about gas mileage. They should buy a small compact SUV. With the air compressor you can put air in your own tires. It's smooth riding with the Luxury Ride Bilstein Shocks and quieter with added sound proofing. Color keyed assist steps are a nice touch. Compaired to an XL, this handles much better.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great ride best vehical I ever owened

Rich Streeter, Myrtle Beach, SC, 08/23/2016
updated 02/26/2019
GMC Envoy Denali 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful

tried bmw mercedies the denali was and is smoother quieter and more truck than any I have driven, that is why I still have it.

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