Component Record

GMC Envoy XL 2006 Steering Problems

2 distinct owners reported a steering problem on the 2006 GMC Envoy XL - 2% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage2 complaints

2 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

05V455000Reported October 5, 2005 - 123,592 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on October 5, 2005. The campaign covers an estimated 123,592 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Fuel and Propulsion System72 Electrical System23 Visibility8 Driver Assistance and Stability Systems6 Engine5 Lighting4

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.