Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SB-09-06-03-004A09/01/2009SB-09-06-03-004B10032332Gm/hummer/saab: intermittent illumination of mil, service lamps, service messages, or dtc set by various control modules-diagnosing and repairing fretting corrosion (disconnect affected connector and apply dielectric lubricant).03/05/2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
SB-09-06-03-004A09/01/2009SB-09-06-03-004B10032332Gm/hummer/saab: intermittent illumination of mil, service lamps, service messages, or dtc set by various control modules-diagnosing and repairing fretting corrosion (disconnect affected connector and apply dielectric lubricant).03/05/2010

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
08/06/20111
 I required a jump start of my battery for the first time of many because there is an electrical short in my instrument panel to include the functions of the driver side door. according to the national highway traffic safety administration a short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury posted in the us new reported by katie labarre on august 20, 2012. gm has announced a recall of 250,000 suv vehicles because of this but has yet to notify any of the owners of these vehicles. last year i had to dispute the faulty fuel gauge and now this. i've tried contacting gm and i am constantly being given the run around. gmc 2006 envoy xl is a garbage vehicle and i regret the day i ever purchased it!!!! *tr
08/06/2011
 I required a jump start of my battery for the first time of many because there is an electrical short in my instrument panel to include the functions of the driver side door. according to the national highway traffic safety administration a short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury posted in the us new reported by katie labarre on august 20, 2012. gm has announced a recall of 250,000 suv vehicles because of this but has yet to notify any of the owners of these vehicles. last year i had to dispute the faulty fuel gauge and now this. i've tried contacting gm and i am constantly being given the run around. gmc 2006 envoy xl is a garbage vehicle and i regret the day i ever purchased it!!!!
08/01/200610001
 2006 gmc envoy xl. since the car was purchased there have been repeated issues with the service lights. this problem has occurred repeatedly through 2012 where a variety of lights come on. some stop the car from starting... in 2006, service stabilitrack consistently comes on along with 3-56 other lights at the same time. i've been told the connectors are dirty, that i needed a battery replacement which was untrue. other times the car has gone for service, noone really has the right fix. there is something wrong with all the sensors. *tr
04/01/2011820001
 While vehicle was running, a burn smell eminitting from driver side door. immediately brought vehicle to local repair shop for repair. they diagnosed the smell and window failure to the driver side master switch. the repair shop used original replacement part. this month again, my switch does not work and windows currently are not working. frustrating because gmc accepted no responsibility. i still have the old switch and receipt and should be eligible for reimbursement for the labor and replacement part cost. thank you *tr
08/01/200610001
 2006 gmc envoy xl. since the car was purchased there have been repeated issues with the service lights. this problem has occurred repeatedly through 2012 where a variety of lights come on. some stop the car from starting... in 2006, service stabilitrack consistently comes on along with 3-56 other lights at the same time. i've been told the connectors are dirty, that i needed a battery replacement which was untrue. other times the car has gone for service, noone really has the right fix. there is something wrong with all the sensors. *tr
04/01/2011820001
 While vehicle was running, a burn smell eminitting from driver side door. immediately brought vehicle to local repair shop for repair. they diagnosed the smell and window failure to the driver side master switch. the repair shop used original replacement part. this month again, my switch does not work and windows currently are not working. frustrating because gmc accepted no responsibility. i still have the old switch and receipt and should be eligible for reimbursement for the labor and replacement part cost. thank you *tr
08/01/20061000
 2006 gmc envoy xl. since the car was purchased there have been repeated issues with the service lights. this problem has occurred repeatedly through 2012 where a variety of lights come on. some stop the car from starting... in 2006, service stabilitrack consistently comes on along with 3-56 other lights at the same time. i've been told the connectors are dirty, that i needed a battery replacement which was untrue. other times the car has gone for service, noone really has the right fix. there is something wrong with all the sensors.
04/01/2011820001
 While vehicle was running, a burn smell eminitting from driver side door. immediately brought vehicle to local repair shop for repair. they diagnosed the smell and window failure to the driver side master switch. the repair shop used original replacement part. this month again, my switch does not work and windows currently are not working. frustrating because gmc accepted no responsibility. i still have the old switch and receipt and should be eligible for reimbursement for the labor and replacement part cost. thank you *tr
08/01/20061000
 2006 gmc envoy xl. since the car was purchased there have been repeated issues with the service lights. this problem has occurred repeatedly through 2012 where a variety of lights come on. some stop the car from starting... in 2006, service stabilitrack consistently comes on along with 3-56 other lights at the same time. i've been told the connectors are dirty, that i needed a battery replacement which was untrue. other times the car has gone for service, noone really has the right fix. there is something wrong with all the sensors.
04/01/201182000
 While vehicle was running, a burn smell eminitting from driver side door. immediately brought vehicle to local repair shop for repair. they diagnosed the smell and window failure to the driver side master switch. the repair shop used original replacement part. this month again, my switch does not work and windows currently are not working. frustrating because gmc accepted no responsibility. i still have the old switch and receipt and should be eligible for reimbursement for the labor and replacement part cost. thank you
12/01/2011
 The entire component on the drivers side fails to work. the windows operate from the back seat and passenger seat controls. the drivers side window does not work, the drivers door does not lock (automactically) i have a friend who has warned me not to replace the fuse as it could start a fire. i have had this checked out and the electrical component in the door needs to be replaced.
07/29/2011
 Filled my gas tank up and the fuel gauge went to empty after filling. every time i fill the tank, it goes to empty and then after driving a bit the gauge starts re-registering.i have no idea if it is accurate anymore. evaporator purge solenoid has also went out causing the check engine light to come on. the lack of an accurate gas gauge is a safety issue. please recall this vehicle.
07/15/200735000
 I have experienced a check engine warning light display on what is now the third time for the same issue. the diagnostic code for each of these three check engine light displays on my 2006 gmc envoy was for a problem with the fuel tank level sensor in the fuel tank. the first time i experienced the problem, gm repalaced the fuel tank level sensor unit under warranty. i experienced the same issue in the summer of 2009 with approximately 65000 miles on it. i replaced the fuel tank level sensor myself to correct the problem. again today (9-2-11) i had the check engine light come on & a code check revealed a problem with the fuel tank level sensor. the vehicle has 83000 miles on it.
07/29/2011
 Filled my gas tank up and the fuel gauge went to empty after filling. every time i fill the tank, it goes to empty and then after driving a bit the gauge starts re-registering.i have no idea if it is accurate anymore. evaporator purge solenoid has also went out causing the check engine light to come on. the lack of an accurate gas gauge is a safety issue. please recall this vehicle.
07/15/200735000
 I have experienced a check engine warning light display on what is now the third time for the same issue. the diagnostic code for each of these three check engine light displays on my 2006 gmc envoy was for a problem with the fuel tank level sensor in the fuel tank. the first time i experienced the problem, gm repalaced the fuel tank level sensor unit under warranty. i experienced the same issue in the summer of 2009 with approximately 65000 miles on it. i replaced the fuel tank level sensor myself to correct the problem. again today (9-2-11) i had the check engine light come on & a code check revealed a problem with the fuel tank level sensor. the vehicle has 83000 miles on it.
07/29/2011
 Filled my gas tank up and the fuel gauge went to empty after filling. every time i fill the tank, it goes to empty and then after driving a bit the gauge starts re-registering.i have no idea if it is accurate anymore. evaporator purge solenoid has also went out causing the check engine light to come on. the lack of an accurate gas gauge is a safety issue. please recall this vehicle.
07/15/200735000
 I have experienced a check engine warning light display on what is now the third time for the same issue. the diagnostic code for each of these three check engine light displays on my 2006 gmc envoy was for a problem with the fuel tank level sensor in the fuel tank. the first time i experienced the problem, gm repalaced the fuel tank level sensor unit under warranty. i experienced the same issue in the summer of 2009 with approximately 65000 miles on it. i replaced the fuel tank level sensor myself to correct the problem. again today (9-2-11) i had the check engine light come on & a code check revealed a problem with the fuel tank level sensor. the vehicle has 83000 miles on it.
02/03/201090000
 Have had to have the alternator repaired three times. first time 65000 miles because of noise.second time voltage regulator third time rear bearing. had to have the onboard computer replace at 90000 miles vehicle shut down and would not restart. towed
10/16/200936455
 2006 gmc envoy xl --same problem here. it started acting up just after the warranty ran out (just under 40,000 miles)! check engine light is on because of the sensor and will not pass inspection because the light is on fill up tank write down mileage is getting old. time for our stimulus from gm! do the right thing and recall the defective sensors. fuel gauge always reads empty now --could run out of gas without knowledge anytime/anywhere.
05/11/200940644
 I own a 2006 gmc envoy xl. last may of 2009 i was driving on us state 30 with my children when the driver's side door start smoking vigoriously without warning. just as this happened the vehicle shut down in the middle of the highway while i was driving. i was able to restart the vehicle after a few attempts and remove it from traffic. i then tried to open the drivers door to get out (the handle its self was not smoking) and it would not open. i climbed into the passenger's side and manually opened the door, got out, then removed my children also. this incident was reported to gmc and their answer was that the car shutting off was designed as a safety feature. explain how this could be safe in my situation?
03/17/201060535
 Gas gauge reads empty after filling, then slowly moves up after driving but will continue to lose pressure until it reads empty and the light is on, then the check engine light came on.
01/10/2009600001
 Service stabilitrak light and service abs lights are on. horn no longer works. *tr
01/15/2008410001
 I have a 2006 gmc envoy xl. upon review on the internet, there is a problem with their fuel gauge indicators. this appears to be a consistent problem, and it costs approximately $500 to repair. most complaints are happening around 45-50 thousand miles... *tr
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE
10/11/200640100101/09/2003
 Dear sir, today while driving my 2003 envoy suv (approx 40,000 miles on the od ) i was making a left turn onto a major highway. about 3/4 way through the turn the car accelerated full speed without my help. since the roadway was wet (not raining at the time) the car sped and spun violently to the left and crashed into the concrete barrier separating the four lane highway. we ( my wife and i) hit the barrier with a strong impact but suffered no serious injury. (we were belted) this automobile is used as a towed vehicle as we travel the country in a motorhome. the car has a vary heavy and stout steel towing base plate on the front. the base plate was bent badly but it protected the car from serious damage i have been driving for some 42 years without ever having a chargeable accident. i have never experienced such a condition. if the barrier had not been there we would have collided with cars in the other lanes stopped at the red light. we realize that sudden acceleration has in the past been blamed on drivers. i assure you that this car took off at full throttle and this driver did not trigger such a response. circumstances prevented this from being a major ta with injuries. i have no axe to grind and seek no compensation of any form. now however, i am worried about driving the car without knowing what may happen. the acceleration stopped upon impact and i drove the car about a mile to my campsite without further incident. please inform me if others have reported this condition and if there is a protocol to insure it won't happen again. thank you, michael c. mccoy. *nm