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2006 GMC Envoy Powertrain (other) Problems

Owner-reported complaints naming the powertrain system, filed with NHTSA

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Powertrain (other) reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
9
Latest Apr 22, 2026
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
3%
of 351 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
2
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
0

What this page shows

Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 2006 GMC Envoy submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 9 reports on file name it.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Owner reports naming powertrain

Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed

Powertrain (other)SteeringSuspension
Filed Apr 22, 2026

When starting the vehicle it turns over as if it wasn't going to start then it starts then put it in drive and it revs up without moving seems like its going to to pull out but barely moves while driving down the highway in curves it p pulls tords traffic like real hard my drivers side mirror hit someone On a corner because of the suspension the going up and down hill it almost put me in the ditch because of jerking

NHTSA ID
11732948
Incident
Apr 5, 2008
Powertrain (other)Steering
Filed Mar 8, 2021

LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID; VEHICLE STALLS WHILE DRIVING; AND LEAKS FROM INSIDE WINDOWS ONTO ELECTRICAL POWER SWITCHES AND FLOOR BOARS ON BOTH DRIVER''S SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE DOORS.

NHTSA ID
11399738
Incident
Mar 1, 2021
Mileage
100,000 mi
Powertrain (other)
Filed Nov 21, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC ENVOY. WHILE ACCELERATING FROM AN INTERSECTION, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE CONTACT MANAGED TO VEER TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED, IT FAILED TO RESUME NORMAL OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 131,000.

NHTSA ID
11281644
Incident
Jul 16, 2019
Mileage
131,000 mi
EnginePowertrain (other)
Filed Dec 31, 2018
Fire reported

RADIATOR AND TRANSMISSION WENT WHILE DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY. MY MECHANIC TOLD ME THE PART THAT FAILED NEVER FAILS AND HE WAS SHOCKED THAT IT DID.

NHTSA ID
11164296
Incident
Dec 27, 2018
Mileage
118,000 mi
Powertrain (other)
Filed Aug 18, 2014

LEAVING A RESTAURANT I WAS UNABLE TO PLACE MY CAR IN REVERSE OR FOR THAT MATTER ANY GEARS. THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER SHOWED ME A LITTLE PLASTIC PEACE THAT BROKE AND ADVISED ME IT WAS THE SHIFT LINKAGE. I REVIEWED THE INFORMATION AND WAS AMAZED TO FIND THAT IT IS VERY COMMON FOR THIS LITTLE PLASTIC PIECE TO BREAK IN THE CHEVROLET AND GMC VEHICLES. I DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY THE SHIFT LINKAGE IS NOT ONE OF MANY RECALLS WITH GMC AS IT IS VERY DANGEROUS WHEN YOU ARE UNABLE TO PLACE YOUR CAR IN PARK, REVERSE, NEUTRAL OR ANY GEARS. I AM A VERY DISSATISFIED CUSTOMER AND WOULD LIKE FOR GMC TO HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THE PROBLEM. I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY A HEFTY FEE FOR A CHEAP PLASTIC PART THAT CAN CAUSE A MAJOR ACCIDENT, INJURY AND OR DEATH. *TR

NHTSA ID
10626000
Incident
Aug 17, 2014
Mileage
86,000 mi
ElectricalPowertrain (other)
Filed Aug 17, 2014

TO START OFF, WHEN YOU GO IN DRIVE AND START TO MOVE THE TRUCK LOST POWER TO THE MOTOR BUT STILL STAYED RUNNING. SEEMED LIKE THE TRUCK DIDN'T KNOW IF IT WANTED TO BE IN 4X4 OR 2 WHEEL. I TOOK MY FOOT OFF GAS AND MIN LATER IT WAS FINE. KEEPS HAPPENING . THE DRIVER SEAT BACK SUPPORT FELT LIKE IT STARTED TO OVER HEAT THE MOTOR ON IT, NOW NOT WORKING AT ALL. AND SOMETIMES AS I USE MY BRAKES AND COME TO A STOP EASY IT FEELS LIKE I LOST BRAKES AS IF ABS KEEPS GOING NUTS. *TR

NHTSA ID
10625868
Incident
Aug 1, 2014
Mileage
83,000 mi
Powertrain (other)Steering
Filed May 9, 2014
Crash reported

ACCIDENT ON 4/25/14 AFTER MY 2006 GMC ENVOY SHUT OFF COMPLETELY WHILE I WAS MAKING AN LEFT HAND TURN. I INFORMED GMC OF IT BUT GOT NO RESPONSE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN DOING THIS FOR THE PAST 6 MONTHS. I HAVE CONTACTED GMC SINCE THE ACCIDENT AND STILL HAVE GOTTEN NO RESPONSE. *TR

NHTSA ID
10587514
Incident
Apr 25, 2014
Mileage
157,000 mi
Fuel systemPowertrain (other)
Filed Aug 19, 2013

FIRST, GAS GAUGE STARTED MISS READING, THEN A MONTH OR 2 LATER IT HAS BEEN STUCK ON E WITH LOW INDICATOR LIGHT ON EVER SINCE. SECOND, LAST WEEK MY DAUGHTER STOPPED THE VEHICLE, PUT THE GEAR SELECTOR IN PARK, CAR KEPT MOVING, DASH INDICATOR WAS STILL INDICATING DRIVE AND KEPT MOVING. GOOD THING SHE DIDN'T GET OUT OF THE CAR. I SAW A BIG RECALL FOR GM MULTIPLE YEARS BUT NOT MY MODEL FOR BAD SHIFTER CABLE AND THAT IS WHAT BROKE. THAT COULD HAVE BEEN A VERY SERIOUS INCIDENT AND COULD HAVE CAUSED SOMEONE TO GET SERIOUSLY INJURED. *TR

NHTSA ID
10536152
Incident
Aug 18, 2012
Mileage
110,550 mi
EngineFuel systemPowertrain (other)
Filed May 16, 2012

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE, STARTED TO ROUGH IDLE AND ALMOST CAUSED A VEHICLE ACCIDENT BECAUSE I WAS UNABLE TO STOP THE CAR WHILE DRIVING, ENGINE SHUTDOWN WHILE DRIVING AND LOST ALL POWER AND BRAKING & STEERING ABILITY, RESTATED VEHICLE AND GOT BURNING GAS SMELL FROM VEHICLE EXHAUST PIPE AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON WITH CODE P0014, GOT VEHICLE SERVICED AND HAD NEW SENSOR INSTALLED BUT NOW GETTING PINGING SOUND FROM ENGINE UNDER LOAD AND WHILE DRIVING AT SPEED AND MINOR VIBRATION WHILE AT IDLE. I FEEL THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE WHERE ALMOST FEEL UNSAFE DRIVING VEHICLE DUE TO RUNNING RISK OF ENGINE SHUTDOWN WHILE AT SPEED AND UNABLE TO STEER OR BRAKE WHEN ENGINE STALLS DUE TO THIS CONDITION WITH CODE P0014 IN CARS COMPUTER. WOULD REALLY LIKE TO BE CONTACTED ABOUT THIS ISSUE, GM SHOULD HAVE A RECALL TO INSPECT THESE SYSTEMS AND PROVIDE FREE REPAIRS OF ANY FAULTY SENSORS AND PROVIDE A FULL SERVICE CHECK ON THIS VEHICLES. I FELT REAL UNSAFE TO DRIVE THIS VEHICLE DUE TO WORRYING ABOUT CAUSING ENGINE DAMAGE OR HAVING A ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THIS HIGH END FAILURE OF THIS COMPONET

NHTSA ID
10458756
Incident
May 13, 2012
Mileage
80,150 mi

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.

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