2006 GMC Envoy Exterior Lighting Problems

NHTSA component category: EXTERIOR LIGHTING · data through 07/12/2026

46Exterior Lighting complaints

13.1%Of all 351 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How exterior lighting ranks on this vehicle

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE133 · 37.9%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM87 · 24.8%

EXTERIOR LIGHTING46 · 13.1%

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM32 · 9.1%

ENGINE20 · 5.7%

Share of the 351 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2006 GMC Envoy overview page.

What owners report

“DRIVING ON FREEWAY AT NIGHT AND BOTH HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT AT THE SAME TIME WHILE TRAVELING AT 55MPH. WAS TOLD MY 2006 ENVOY HAD A…”NHTSA complaint 10318938 — filed 03/11/2010

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GMC ENVOY. SHE EXPERIENCED FAILURES WITH THE ABS SYSTEM. THE FUEL GAGE REGISTERED EMPTY WHEN THE GAS TANK WAS FULL…”NHTSA complaint 10280701 — filed 08/17/2009

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Exterior Lighting complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 GMC Envoy have exterior lighting problems?

Exterior Lighting is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 2006 GMC Envoy: 46 of 351 complaints on file (13.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2006 GMC Envoy have in total?

351 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 6 involved a crash, 24 involved a fire, 5 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's exterior lighting category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the EXTERIOR LIGHTING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.