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

4.3 out of 5 stars
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4.13 out of 5 stars

Happy with my Envoy Denali

Peter, 10/16/2006
GMC Envoy Denali 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
19 of 20 people found this review helpful

Tows my boat and my trailer with no problem. I believe the 6000 lbs load capacity. Originally I wanted a Denali Yukon but the Denali Envoy fits better in my garage - a key purchase decision by the way. Lots of power and with a family of five with two big dogs, the trips to the cottage are easy. Fuel consumption is fine. I get the same mileage as I got on my 2000 Ford Windstar. The DOD works as advertised. I would buy this vehicle again.

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2.63 out of 5 stars

In the shop every 2 months! ouch ;(

3magana, Phoenix, AZ, 12/07/2012
GMC Envoy Denali 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
33 of 37 people found this review helpful

This car looked so amazing, and being young my husband and I thought we needed a beautiful car like this. It w as 6 months old when we bought it. Fuel card gone out twice. The air bags that lift the car got a leak and had to replace with normal shocks. (Expensive!) Air conditioning went out driver side. Front suspension needed replaced, would not turn. Not all our issues list :( NOW: All of a sudden when driving home from work, at night, my headlights completely turned off! I thought it was just a one time thing but happened a week later with my kids in the car on the highway! Oh my goodness...I am so upset, haven't driven it at night or hardly at all.

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5 out of 5 stars

2006 Envoy Denali

William Michael Scott, Bartlett, IL, 03/03/2019
GMC Envoy Denali 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
17 of 19 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, Clinton, NY, 12/17/2016
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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4.5 out of 5 stars

Not too bad.

Denali, 10/22/2008
GMC Envoy Denali 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful

I've had my Envoy for a little over a year. Definitely the perfect family car for long trips. Smoothest car I've ever driven. Gas mileage is surprisingly decent for a V8 SUV (highest is 20+ on highway, average is 16) Definitely a smooth smooth ride but a little sluggish accelerating off the line. Stabilitrak is an amazing option in the rain. Downsides: narrow spaces between console and door and the seats. Center console is very sub par and constantly loose or breaking off entirely. Low ground clearance makes it look minivan-esque. Nav system is so so and can't listen to a CD while using it. Slow windows and moonroof when closing. Resale value is awful. Plan to keep this car for a while.

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