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Comfort
9
Performance
9
Fuel Economy
6
Interior Design
8
Exterior Styling
8
Reliability
9
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coreyfrombc
Owned since new. 12 yr report card
December 12, 2017
Overall Score
Bought our 06 Envoy SLE brand new late 2006. It now has 338,000kms. This SUV has been amazingly dependable through the years. Never had any major issues with the engine or transmission, both still operate very well and smoothly. Most expensive repair was a fuel pump at 240,000 km other that that nothing major ever went wrong. Still one of the best riding SUV's I've ever been in or driven, very quiet too. A few gripes include the average fuel economy and some overly cheap interior bits that had a habit of working loose. Overall have been very pleased with this model. We are replacing it with a new Yukon and hope to have the same service that the Envoy provided.
Comfort
10
Performance
8
Fuel Economy
6
Interior Design
8
Exterior Styling
10
Reliability
10
Recall Information
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Recall number
Recall date
System affected
Model year(s) affected
Recall number
2019-420
Recall date
2019-08-21
System affected
Other
Model year(s) affected
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
5,327
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Issue:
This recall is for aftermarket replacement rear window glass produced by Vitro Automotriz. Certain rear window glass may not have been properly tempered. If the window breaks, the glass may separate into large pieces instead of very small ones.
Note: This is a voluntary recall that is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Safety Risk:
Glass that breaks in to large pieces could create a risk of injury.
Corrective Actions:
The company will notify consumers by mail and instruct them to inspect the designation code marked on the rear window glass. Products affected by this recall have the designation “DOT 287” along with the lettering “VMR” (Replacement Market) and a date code that is before July 2019. This information is printed on the bottom corner of the glass. Consumers should contact Vitro's customer service at 1-412-995-6457 or argbacklites@vitro.com to arrange for replacement of the glass.
Recall number
2015-422
Recall date
2015-09-24
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2006 2007
Manufacturer Recall Number:
15700
Units Affected:
623
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the driver’s door module could experience electrical faults resulting a loss of switch function, erratic switch behaviour (such as power windows lowering and/or raising without driver input) or an electrical short circuit, potentially resulting in a vehicle fire. These issues could occur even when the ignition key is removed and could increase the risk of injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will install a new driver’s door switch module. In the interim, owners should park their vehicle outdoors. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 2014-279.
Recall number
2015-365
Recall date
2015-08-12
System affected
Lights And Instruments
Model year(s) affected
2006
Manufacturer Recall Number:
14291
Units Affected:
52,153
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the headlamp driver module (HDM) may not operate properly in high underhood temperatures. If the HDM is not operating correctly, the low-beam headlamps and daytime running lamps could fail to illuminate. Loss of daytime running lamps and low-beam headlamps could result in decreased driver's vision, as well as rendering the vehicle less visible to other motorists, which could result in a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace the headlamp relay (HDM) located in the underhood bussed electrical centre (UBEC). Note: this condition does not affect the high-beam headlamps, marker lamps, turn signals, or fog lamps. Note: This recall supersedes recall 2014-535.
Recall number
2014-535
Recall date
2014-11-26
System affected
Lights And Instruments
Model year(s) affected
2006
Manufacturer Recall Number:
14291
Units Affected:
31,661
Notification Type:
Superseded
On certain vehicles, the headlamp driver module (HDM) may not operate properly in high underhood temperatures. If the HDM is not operating correctly, the low-beam headlamps and daytime running lamps could fail to illuminate. Loss of daytime running lamps and low-beam headlamps could result in decreased driver's vision, as well as rendering the vehicle less visible to other motorists, which could result in a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace the headlamp driver module (HDM) with a new design HDM. Note: this condition does not affect the high-beam headlamps, marker lamps, turn signals, or fog lamps. Note: This recall is superseded by recall 2015365.
Recall number
2014-279
Recall date
2014-07-03
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2006 2007
Manufacturer Recall Number:
14309
Units Affected:
5,121
Notification Type:
Safety TC
On certain vehicles, the driver’s door module could experience electrical faults resulting a loss of switch function, erratic switch behaviour (such as power windows lowering and/or raising without driver input) or an electrical short circuit, potentially resulting in a vehicle fire. These issues could occur even when the ignition key is removed and could increase the risk of injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will inspect the driver’s door module part number and replace if necessary. In the interim, owners should park their vehicle outdoors. Note: This recall supersedes recalls 2012-282 and 2013-210. Vehicles that were inspected and/or repaired under the previous recalls will require re-inspection and/or repair.
Recall number
2013-210
Recall date
2013-06-17
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2006 2007
Manufacturer Recall Number:
12180
Units Affected:
3,456
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the driver’s door module could short circuit and fail. An electrical short could result in a vehicle fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will test the driver’s window and door lock switches for proper operation. If the switches function correctly, a protective coating will be applied to the door module. If the switches do not function properly, the door module will be replaced. Note: This recall affects vehicles not covered by 2012-282 due to their geographic location.
Recall number
2012-282
Recall date
2012-08-16
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2006 2007
Manufacturer Recall Number:
12180
Units Affected:
10,149
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles originally sold in or currently operated in areas of heavy road salt usage during winter months (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador), the driver’s door module could short circuit and fail. An electrical short could result in a vehicle fire causing property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will test the driver’s window and door lock switches for proper operation. If the switches function correctly, a protective coating will be applied to the door module. If the switches do not function properly, the door module will be replaced.
Recall number
2008-178
Recall date
2008-05-22
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2000 2001 2002
Manufacturer Recall Number:
01073
Units Affected:
1,916
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the multifunction switch may develop an open circuit condition with the bottom contact of the hazard switch, causing the stop lamps and the hazard lamps to become inoperable (the center high mounted stop lamp and turn signal functions are not affected). The loss of stop lamp and rear hazard lamp function could fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is braking and/or is stopped, which could result in a crash causing personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will inspect and replace either the hazard warning switch, or the multifunction switch assembly. Note: This campaign expands the population of recall 2001285.
Recall number
2005-296
Recall date
2005-10-07
System affected
Steering
Model year(s) affected
2006
Manufacturer Recall Number:
05086
Units Affected:
6,487
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain vehicles may have been built with a power steering hose that is not to specification. Under extreme steering manoeuvres, such as turning the steering wheel fully to the left or right while braking, the hose may fracture and leak fluid. If this were to occur, power steering assist would be lost and increased steering effort would be required. On vehicles equipped with hydro-boost power brakes, it could also result in loss of power brake assist and increase braking effort would be required. If power steering fluid were to spray onto hot engine parts, an engine compartment fire could occur. Correction: Dealers will inspect the power steering hose(s) for two suspect date codes and replace them if required.
Recall number
2005-131
Recall date
2005-05-02
System affected
Lights And Instruments
Model year(s) affected
2003 2004
Manufacturer Recall Number:
05044
Units Affected:
9,289
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the directional/hazard signals may not operate as designed. Actuation of the turn signal or hazard lights will cause them to illuminate and remain illuminated (not flash as intended). Drivers may not be able to clearly signal their intentions to turn, change travel lanes or potentially warn others of an impaired vehicle operating condition. Correction: Dealers will replace the turn signal/hazard flasher module.
Recall number
2005-031
Recall date
2005-02-15
System affected
Other
Model year(s) affected
2005
Manufacturer Recall Number:
05002
Units Affected:
499
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 212 - Windshield Mounting. The windshield urethane bead may not have adhered to the body in certain areas during the cure process. As a result, the windshield may not be retained during a vehicle crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the windshield.
Recall number
2004-390
Recall date
2004-10-29
System affected
Lights And Instruments
Model year(s) affected
2002 2003 2004
Manufacturer Recall Number:
04087
Units Affected:
38,598
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, vibration and heat may cause the tail lamp/stop lamp bulb to loosen in its socket. If this occurs, the bulb may flicker and eventually become inoperative. The loss of one or both of the tail lamps/stop lamps could reduce the vehicle's visibility to following drivers and fail to warn others that the vehicle is braking and/or is stopped, which could lead to a vehicle crash. Correction: Dealers will inspect the tail lamp/stop lamp assemblies and, if necessary, replace them.
Recall number
2004-195
Recall date
2004-06-11
System affected
Engine
Model year(s) affected
2002
Manufacturer Recall Number:
04048
Units Affected:
2,974
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the Electronically Controlled Air Suspension (ECAS) may produce a brief electrical spike while the vehicle is operating. This electrical spike can disrupt the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) causing the vehicle to stall. If the spike damages the PCM, the vehicle may not restart. Correction: Problem previously addressed by Technical Service Bulletin A001831 in January 2002.
Recall number
2004-158
Recall date
2004-05-10
System affected
Seats And Restraints
Model year(s) affected
2002
Manufacturer Recall Number:
04037
Units Affected:
10,976
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain vehicles fail to conform to CMVSS 209, seat belt assemblies. These vehicles have a condition where one or two sensors in the driver's and front seat passengers seat belt retractors may be inoperative. The seat belt retractors will lock when the belt webbing is extracted during a crash; however the mechanism that locks the seat belt retractor when the vehicle decelerates quickly, such as during heavy braking, may not restrain the occupant as intended during a crash, and could result in injury to the occupant. Correction: Dealers will inspect the seat belt assemblies to determine proper vehicle sensor function, and replace them if necessary.
Recall number
2004-088
Recall date
2004-03-09
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2002 2003 2004
Manufacturer Recall Number:
Units Affected:
52,776
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
On certain vehicles, the brake hoses are not labelled with a designation that identifies the manufacturer of the assembly as required by CMVSS 106. This non-compliance has no effect on the performance of the involved brake hose assemblies. Correction: Since this does not pose a safety risk, no corrective action is required.
Recall number
2004-045
Recall date
2004-02-04
System affected
Electrical
Model year(s) affected
2002 2003
Manufacturer Recall Number:
04005
Units Affected:
28,986
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, water may seep into the windshield wiper module. If this were to happen, it could result in windshield wipers that will not turn on, cease operation while driving, fail to turn off, turn on by themselves, and/or continuous windshield washer pump operation. Improper operation of the windshield wiper system in a severe weather situation could reduce the driver's visibility, resulting in a possible vehicle crash without prior warning. Correction: Dealer will install a Gore-Tex patch over the windshield wiper module vent-hole. The wiper motor, circuit board, and electrical connector will be inspected for signs of water intrusion and/or corrosion and replaced as required.
Recall number
2003-172
Recall date
2003-07-16
System affected
Seats And Restraints
Model year(s) affected
2003
Manufacturer Recall Number:
03039
Units Affected:
54,634
Notification Type:
Compliance TC
Certain vehicles do not comply with CMVSS 225 and 210.2. The Owner's Manual does not include the location symbols for the Lower Universal Anchorage System for Restraint Systems and Booster Cushions and an explanation of the meaning of the symbols. Correction: Owner's will receive an Owner's Manual supplement.
Recall number
2003-098
Recall date
2003-04-16
System affected
Brakes
Model year(s) affected
2003
Manufacturer Recall Number:
03025
Units Affected:
2,015
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the left front brake pipe may have a circumferential score at a random location along the length of the pipe as a result of an incomplete cutting/processing operation. If the brake pipe at the scoring location corroded to the point that the brake pipe wall became very thin, and application of the brake developed enough pressure to partially or fully fracture the brake pipe, brake pedal travel would immediately increase and front brake performance would be reduced. Correction: Dealer will replace the left front brake pipe.
Recall number
2003-048
Recall date
2003-02-25
System affected
Powertrain
Model year(s) affected
2002 2003
Manufacturer Recall Number:
03012
Units Affected:
24,685
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain vehicles fail to conform to CMVSS 114 - Theft Protection. These vehicles are equipped with a mechanical override that could allow the ignition key to be removed with the shift lever in a position other than park. In addition, these vehicles have an override that can allow the transmission to be shifted out of park with the ignition in the off position. These overrides are not permitted unless the vehicle has a locking steering column and the overrides have covers that can only be removed with a screwdriver or other tool. Correction: Dealers are to eliminate these conditions by disabling the overrides.
Recall number
2003-037
Recall date
2003-02-19
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2003
Manufacturer Recall Number:
03008
Units Affected:
28
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, the driver's side air bag may not deploy as designed, resulting in reduced capability of the air bag to protect the driver. In addition, the air bag inflator may fracture. If this were to occur, pieces of the inflator could strike and injure the vehicle occupants. Correction: Dealer will inspect, and if necessary, install a new driver's air bag.
Recall number
2002-151
Recall date
2002-08-13
System affected
Airbag
Model year(s) affected
2002 2003
Manufacturer Recall Number:
02032
Units Affected:
14,654
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain vehicles may have a driver's side airbag inflator that could fracture at a weld during a deployment. Pieces of the inflator could strike and injure vehicle occupants and the airbag cushion would not inflate fully, reducing the capacity of the bag to protect the driver. Correction: Dealers are to inspect and if necessary replace the driver side airbag module assembly.
Recall number
2002-070
Recall date
2002-05-01
System affected
Fuel Supply
Model year(s) affected
2002
Manufacturer Recall Number:
02016
Units Affected:
5,463
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain vehicles may have a fuel filter fitting which becomes disconnected. This could result in a fire or engine stalling. Correction: Dealers will replace the fuel filter quick connect retainers.
Recall number
2001-253
Recall date
2001-10-22
System affected
Powertrain
Model year(s) affected
2002
Manufacturer Recall Number:
01065
Units Affected:
4,631
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain (4 wheel-drive) Trailblazer and GMC Envoy vehicle. The calibration of the active transfer case control module may cause insufficient high speed gear engagement. If the gear is not engaged, the vehicle can roll when the transmission is in "park" and a crash could result without warning. Correction: dealers are to reprogram the active transfer case control module (ATCM) calibration to increase gear engagement.
Recall number
2001-252
Recall date
2001-10-22
System affected
Powertrain
Model year(s) affected
2002
Manufacturer Recall Number:
01064
Units Affected:
1,068
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain sport utility vehicles Trailblazer and GMC Envoy (4 wheel-drive). The calibration of the automatic transfer case control module or a range shift collar that was not machined properly may cause insufficient high speed gear engagement. If the gear is not engaged, the vehicle can roll when the transmission is in "Park" and a crash could result without warning . Correction: Dealers are to perform a "clean neutral" test, as described in the bulletin and if the ratcheting noise is detected during the test, the dealers are to replace the transfer case.
Recall number
2001-226
Recall date
2001-09-05
System affected
Powertrain
Model year(s) affected
2002
Manufacturer Recall Number:
01061
Units Affected:
64
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain 4WD vehicles were built with a range shift collar in the transmission transfer case that contains cracks. This condition could result in a complete fracture of the range shift collar and subsequent loss of vehicle forward and reverse gears, and the inability to maintain "park" position. This increases the risk of a vehicle crash resulting from unintended movement of a parked vehicle. Correction: Dealers will replace the transfer cases and update the control module calibration.
Recall number
2001-129
Recall date
2001-05-22
System affected
Other
Model year(s) affected
2002
Manufacturer Recall Number:
01042
Units Affected:
325
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
Certain vehicles fail to comply with requirements of CMVSS 201, "Occupant Protection." These vehicles have a console cover/armrest lid latch that could release at less than the 10g vertical load requirement of the standard. In the event of a crash, the console cover could open and the cover or items stored under it could injure an occupant.
Correction: Dealers will replace the console latch mechanism and install a separate striker plate.
Recall number
2001-098
Recall date
2001-04-19
System affected
Suspension
Model year(s) affected
2002
Manufacturer Recall Number:
01034
Units Affected:
1,016
Notification Type:
Safety Mfr
On certain vehicles, either front lower control arm brackets may fracture, which could result in separation of the front lower control arm from the frame. This could result in loss of vehicle control, and a crash without prior warning. Correction: Dealers will replace the left and right front lower control arm brackets.
Recall number
2001-007
Recall date
2001-01-15
System affected
Structure
Model year(s) affected
1998 1999 2000 2001
Manufacturer Recall Number:
00100
Units Affected:
2,590
Notification Type:
Compliance Mfr
Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 201- Occupant Protection. Vehicles have a console cover/armrest cam latch that can release at less than the 10 g vertical load restriction required by the standard. Correction: Console latch mechanism will be replaced.
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