Ignition Switch problems of the 2006 GMC Envoy

Tl the contact owns a 2006 GMC Envoy. When the contact turned off the vehicle and removed the key from the ignition switch, the passenger side rearview mirror would go up and down, the front driver's seat moved back independently, and all the instrument panel indicators remained illuminated. In addition, the contact had to use the dimmer switch to turn down the instrument panel lighting. The contact called becker Buick GMC at (509) 455-3550 (located at 636 e sprague Ave, spokane, wa 99202) and was informed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to NHTSA. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000.

Ignition switch failure at speed causing loss of power to fuel pump which ultimately meant loss of power to vehicle at freeway speeds. Was told by gm that there is no recall on this particular ignition switch at this time.

The contact owns a 2006 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the ignition switch failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Engine stalled a few seconds after starting, then would not crank, only clicked. I had the car towed in for service. Technician checked battery. It was fully charged and vehicle had full voltage. Diagnostics determined low voltage out from the ignition switch. Recommended ignition switch should be replaced. I had the ignition switch replaced twice already. I have had to replace three ignition switches in three years at a total cost of $817. I understand that gm has recalled ignition switches on several models but the Envoy is not part of that recall. Obviously my vehicle has the same problem as the recalled vehicles, why is it not part of the recall? the first ignition switch failed at 65-70 mph on the freeway. This is a very dangerous problem. Since the rest of the electronics are connected to the ignition I have no safety equipment such as air bags. If I would have been in an accident, it could have been fatal.

The contact owns a 2006 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that while driving approximatley 40 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnose that the ignition switch was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000 and the current mileage was 108,656.

I have had this issue 3 times -8/2012, 2/2013, 3/2014 - so I am on the 4th ignition switch in this car, mileage now approx 108,000. The 4x4, stabilitrak, abs and emerg brake lights come on then it beeps repeatedly. Sometimes concurrently, sometimes not the air blower stops working as well. This 3rd time, after the lights had been coming off/on for a few days, turning the blower on would trigger the lights to come on. For each of the 3 times, the GMC dealer has recommended replacement of the ignition switch (2x at my cost) on the most recent repair a voltage spike was acknowledged but the option to track this by installing inline fuses was not even offered until I had taken my issue to a higher authority. I declined as I don't care to put more money in a car that even one of the dealerships employees recommended I just sell and buy new. My concern is whether this car is a hazard to me and others? the service manager said when this occurs the ignition is essentially off and the car could stop but another person told me that no, it's another leg of the ignition and its okay. I don't know who to believe.

I was driving on the freeway at 65-70 mph. The engine lugged a little like it was running out of gas but the tank was half full. The engine resumed running at full speed. A few seconds later the engine shut off. I was able to coast long enough to pull off the freeway. But without power steering and brakes this was not an easy task. Once the car stopped I turned off the ignition and put the car in park. I tried to restart the car but nothing happened. I called a tow truck but the driver could not get the car to shift into neutral in order to put it on the car carrier because the shifter is tied to the electronics. Without power it does not work. He had to call for another tow truck to pull the vehicle in for service. The service technician tested and found low voltage from the ignition switch. He replaced the ignition switch. Diagnostics, part and labor $307. This is a very dangerous problem. If I was not able to move out of traffic I would have been a sitting duck in the middle if the freeway. Since the rest of the electronics are connected to the ignition I had no safety equipment such as air bags. If I would have been in an accident at freeway speeds, it could have been fatal.