GMC Envoy Denali XL Problems by Year

We compared every GMC Envoy Denali XL model year from 2006 using 42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 0 recalls and federal defect investigations. No Envoy Denali XL year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

1model years
42complaints
0recalls
—worst years
—best years

Complaints by model year

200642
Owner complaints per model year, GMC Envoy Denali XL. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
200642——Fuel SystemLimited data

* Complaints compared with the median Envoy Denali XL year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common GMC Envoy Denali XL problems

  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 2006
    1945%
  • Engine & coolingworst: 2006
    614%
  • Electrical systemworst: 2006
    614%
  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 2006
    512%
  • Brakesworst: 2006
    410%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 2006
    37%
  • Suspensionworst: 2006
    37%
  • Lightsworst: 2006
    37%
  • Air bagsworst: 2006
    25%
  • A/C & heaterworst: 2006
    25%
  • Body & structureworst: 2006
    25%
  • Other / not specified
    25%
  • Stability & traction controlworst: 2006
    25%
  • Locks & latchesworst: 2006
    12%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroofworst: 2006
    12%
  • Steeringworst: 2006
    12%

Frequently asked questions

What years of the GMC Envoy Denali XL should you avoid?

None of the GMC Envoy Denali XL years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common GMC Envoy Denali XL problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the fuel & propulsion system (19), engine & cooling (6) and electrical system (6). Fuel System complaints peak in the 2006 model year.

How many recalls has the GMC Envoy Denali XL had?

0 recalls across 2006.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.