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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%)
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Chart based on 94 repairs.
2006 GMC Envoy suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (13%)
$500 - $999 (38%)
$100 - $499 (28%)
< $100 (22%)
Chart based on 32 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
| 58900 mi | When sold needed repairs to steering column as it was making a noise when travelling over rough surfaces, like Regina roads. |
2006 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV, ext.
300-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 125000 mi US $260 |
Replaced the rear air ride suspension shock/airbag. Found correct part at GMC parts Depot on the internet. |
2006 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV, ext.
300-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 139500 mi US $550 |
Replaced inner and outer tie rod ends... replaced sway bar end links |
| 152000 mi | Replaced defective end link |
| 161000 mi | Inner/outer ends replaced - warranty |
| 169000 mi US $600 |
Replaced rack |
| 169000 mi US $600 |
Replaced front struts |
| 178000 mi US $310 |
Faulty end link Replace steering cooler |
| 196000 mi US $850 |
Struts and shocks |
2006 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV, ext.
291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 115000 mi US $700 |
stabilizer bar replaced |
| 130000 mi US $100 |
Pass wheel bearing went out pass tie rod end needed replacement |
| 63000 mi US $1000 |
suspension pump failed. this car is biggest piece of crap ever built and I will never buy a GMC or Chevy product again..its falling apart. |
| 116000 mi US $400 |
Bearings roaring |
2006 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV
300-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 164900 mi US $700 |
Air lift system wouldn't hold air. Replaced rear air springs with coil springs. |
2006 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV
300-horsepower 5.3L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 89600 mi US $350 |
Rumbling noise coming from front wheel. Replaced wheel bearing. |
| 120000 mi US $500 |
Rear air ride suspension completely failed. Rear of car riding on bump stops. Replaced rear air bags with traditional steel coil springs. Repair done by owner saving about $500. |
| 155000 mi US $85 |
Replaced front upper control arm. |
| 119000 mi US $39 |
Wheel bearing went out. |
| 63240 mi C $1100 |
Power steering fluid leak detected. Rack & pinion steering rack assy started leaking from the driver's side end seal. Rack, $635, + R&R labour + fluid + alignment + 13% sales tax =$1108. |
| 65300 mi | Clunking noise in front end. Was bad inner tie rod on rebuilt steering rack. Warranty repair. |
| 80840 mi C $250 |
Clunk noise was identified as a worn inner and outer tie-rod. The inner was replaced under warranty due to recent steering rack replacement. Alignment required. |
| 86180 mi C $350 |
The power steering rack (that had been replaced once and been worked on a few times already) failed (leaking). Replaced under warranty which didn't cover labour or alignment. |
| 89900 mi C $385 |
The rear auto-level air-ride suspension system uses rubber air bladders instead of coil springs. Due to normal aging these air springs were slightly leaking causing the rear of the truck to sink over night. The air springs were bought from Arnott (good after market) and installed. |
2006 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV
291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 74000 mi US $914 |
Rear air-bags leaking. Had to be replaced. Vehicle had GM recall items addressed at same time. |
| 76000 mi US $600 |
Slight vibration felt through wheel under braking. Front wheel hub bearings, rotors, and pads replaced. Fault no longer apparent. |
| 82000 mi US $586 |
Level switches for rear If suspension failed. Had to be replaced. |
| 80200 mi US $900 |
Right front wheel bearing had roaring noise. Both wheel bearings were making noise. Replaced both. |
2006 GMC Envoy 4dr SUV
291-horsepower 4.2L I6 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 78120 mi C $300 |
Steering hose was replaced. |
| 122760 mi C $1200 |
Two wheel bearings and two front quick struts. |
| 133300 mi C $800 |
Sway bar links, Power steering lines and put on snow tires |
| 159340 mi C $1200 |
Rack started to leak so it needed replacement. I had the lines replaced also along with 1 tie rod end during alignment. |
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