general problems of the 2006 GMC Envoy

Five problems related to visibility have been reported for the 2006 GMC Envoy. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Visibility problem

Failure Date: 11/29/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2006 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that the motor in the driver's door shorted out and the window regulator and motor were burnt. As a result, the vehicle almost caught fire. Smoke appeared from the door panel, which the contact managed to put out. Coyle Chevrolet Buick GMC (1801 broadway st, clarksville, in 47129, (812) 218-1100) diagnosed that the vehicle needed a new power window switch, fuse, and harness. The repairs were completed by an independent mechanic. When the contact discovered that the vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 13v248000 (electrical system, visibility), the manufacturer was called and advised that the vehicle be taken to the dealer for reimbursement. The dealer did not reimburse the contact and presented the repair paperwork to the manufacturer. The contact was informed that reimbursement was not an option since the vehicle was repaired outside of the dealer and manufacturer. The contact stated that he did not know of the recall because he was not sent a letter. The failure mileage was 148,000.

2 Visibility problem

Failure Date: 02/20/2017

The contact owns a 2006 GMC Envoy. The contact stated that the master control module on the driver side window did not work. The contact stated that the control module was repaired per an unknown recall in 2014. The contact called the dealer and was informed that there was no recall. The contact stated that the original module that was replaced per the recall never failed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The manufacturer confirmed that the control module was replaced per a recall in 2014. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 183,000.

3 Visibility problem

Failure Date: 07/31/2014

2006 GMC Envoy 360 driving at night, the headlights cuts off. The power door locks, power windows switches and headlights function intermittently or may stop working, the air suspension won't raise to its normal level. The vehicle had to be jump started, because it would not start. The consumer attached recall letter 14v404000. However, the parts were not available.

4 Visibility problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2013

2006 GMC Envoy. Consumer writes in regards to driver door module recall notice. The local dealer informed the consumer, the recall was listed. However, the consumer received a recall notice.

5 Visibility problem

Failure Date: 05/29/2011

While driving our 2006 GMC Envoy denali on a paved road in the morning of may 29th, the read window exploded in tiny pieces. No one was located in the back of the vehicle at the time and no vehicles were on the road at the time. The morning temp. Was around 35 degrees. Similar incidents have been reported of the rear window exploding.




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