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2006 GMC Envoy repairs by problem area
Engine (30%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (5%)
Suspension and Steering (37%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (2%)
Other (2%)
Chart based on 94 repairs.
2006 GMC Envoy engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (8%)
$1000 - $2499 (4%)
$500 - $999 (15%)
$100 - $499 (38%)
< $100 (35%)
Chart based on 26 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 GMC Envoy
Engine not specified
| 90900 mi US $235 |
PCV valve malfunctioned causing oil to burn out thru exhaust. |
| 83080 mi | Check engine light on - replaced sensor then found out was gas cap that had deteriorated |
| 144000 mi US $360 |
Replaced thermostat |
| 24000 mi | Gas gauge sensor |
2006 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV, ext.
300-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 76000 mi US $152 |
Oil pressure switch had to be replaced |
2006 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV, ext.
300-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 181200 mi US $2800 |
Replace engine Took 2 engines to find a good one |
2006 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV, ext.
291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 97000 mi | ignition switch |
| 98000 mi US $4500 |
having lots of problems with computer now as well as many other problems in last 2yrs |
| 130000 mi US $700 |
thermostat and thermostat sensor replaced- still having check engine light come on. Believe issue to be electrical |
| 65720 mi C $320 |
Was getting CEL due to throttle errors and misfires. Dealer indicated throttle body needed to be cleaned, charged $90 for a cleaning. |
| 65720 mi | CEL flashing and vehicle shaking badly at a stop. Advised by OnStar not to drive and have it towed (constantly misfiring). Dealer replaced camshaft solenoid and position sensor. |
2006 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV
300-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 97340 mi C $300 |
Oil pressure gauge suddenly displayed zero pressure. Failed sensor, part replaced. Recommend preventative maintenance to replace oil filter screen (behind oil pressure sensor on 5.3s) |
| 54900 mi US $800 |
Water pump leaking - replaced water pump. |
| 135000 mi US $300 |
Serpentine belt idler pulley was making noise. Replaced it along with the tensioner and a new belt. |
| 97000 mi US $115 |
#7 cylinder miss fire at 97,000 miles, part of cyramic was missing near tip of spark plug and near fouled. Had to replace spark plug wires since a couple tore. Very hard to get to #1 on driver side and all of passenger side. |
| 108000 mi US $130 |
Water pump leaking, so I replaced it. |
| 113800 mi US $50 |
Ignition relay went out causing a no start situation. |
| 123000 mi US $8 |
#7 spark plug packed full of carbon our something and started misfiring after only 26,000 miles since all plugs and wires were replaced. |
| 52000 mi | Crank was worn, engine was replaced |
| 52000 mi | new engine shipped to shop without updated valve covers. Gm has service bulliten from 2008 that special valve covers are needed because of new lifters that supply more oil. Oil was being sucked into the intake. 450 miles lost 2.5Q oil. |
2006 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV
291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 22000 mi | Fuel tank level sensor module failed. Replaced under warranty. No problems. |
| 25000 mi | Engine misfiring. Problem traced to ignition coil(s)for cylinders 1 & 2. Coils replaced. Fault no longer apparent. |
| 33000 mi US $315 |
Carbon build up affecting performance. De-coke and injector cleaning carried out. |
| 76000 mi US $600 |
Vibration in vehicle at idle. Fan clutch and water pump replaced. Fault no longer apparent. |
| 78000 mi US $57 |
Emissions Evap. System. Fault codes P0445, P0449. Got Code P0445, and "tighten filler cap" message. Replaced filler cap. Got code P0449. Replaced Evap canister solenoid. Fault no longer apparent. |
| 90000 mi US $700 |
OBDII codes indicated the thermostat required replacement. Due to awkward location on this vehicle, I elected not to do it myself. also indicated front O2 sensor was failing. This is an easy replacement, but as it was going to the dealer, I had it done ny them. While in dealers another issue was diagnosed, and I authorized getting this taken care of too (can't remember details). |
2006 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV
291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 155000 mi C $300 |
Fan clutch replaced in my driveway. Bearing seized on the old one. |
| 156860 mi C $1200 |
Gas smell but no leaks could be seen. Was the fuel pump assm that had corroded beyond repair and was leaking fuel into the depression at the top of the gas tank. Tank was removed, new fuel lines and pump installed. During the same time the 4x4 actuator was repaired. The fork replaced for $150 part cost the rest was cleaning it out and getting it working properly. |
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