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#125 of 145 Re: 2006 Envoy XL SLT key is stuck [jillianne] by wildernm Mar 11, 2008 (5:34 am)
Replying to: jillianne (Mar 10, 2008 3:44 pm) I've noticed that GMC vehicles, specifically Envoys, experience electrical problems and none of the dealerships are able to figure out the electrical gremlins. I had two Envoys and both of them experienced electrical problems and the dealership couldn't figure out how to fix them. All I can recommend is to keep all of your service records and document all of the conversations you have with the dealership, GM, etc. regarding the repairs of your vehicle. It sounds like you may have passed the time for use your State's Lemon Law, but you'll want to check. If you aren't able to take advantage of the Lemon Law, you can try and file a claim against GM. If you try and do this on your own, be prepared for GM to stall you (always coming up with excuses on why they can't settle your claim). The only way I settled my claim was to hire an attorney to settle my claim and he took his fees out of the settlement amount. Bottom line, the only way to fix your problem is to get out of the vehicle. I always felt that this was GM's problem and they need to fix it, but they failed/refused to do so. I'm really disappointed about GM's failure to correct the problem. They thought by giving me an extended warranty, free of charge, that would solve the problem. I was tired of paying a car note each month to drive rental cars so my Envoy could sit in the shop. The dealership even had a difficult time to get GM to respond to them. I fortunately had a very good dealership, but they sell a defective product. I really like my Envoy, but was so frustrated with all of the problems, I actually had my own parking spot at the dealership since I was there so often. Remember to keep to all of your records so you can take legal action against GM. Good luck! Hopefully you'll be able to get enough from your settlement to cover your negative equity or give you a good down payment on a new vehicle.
#126 of 145 Re: 2006 Envoy XL SLT key is stuck [jillianne] by afforte Mar 11, 2008 (6:23 pm)
Replying to: jillianne (Mar 10, 2008 3:44 pm) I am having the exact same key stuck in the ignition problem, right now myself. We've had to have it towed to a dealership today. The battery went dead, we jumped it and it started, but the next day it went dead again and this symptom happened. Originally I thought it was some type of kill switch with the security system that disenabled it, because of the battery. We bought and installed a new battery and master fuse, but to no avail. It won't start, but will turn all the way toward the dash, but will not engage the starter; it actually kills the power. It will not turn backward to the auxiliary/accessory position to remove the key. Has anyone else had this problem? How is/was it corrected? How much? My wife bought this car and is totally dissatisfied, based on the constant breakdowns, problems, recalls, repairs, items not covered on the warranty and bad dealer service.
#127 of 145 service engine light on by nanab Mar 26, 2008 (7:46 am)
Hi, I'm new to forums (this is the first time I have ever contacted anyone so if I do something or say something wrong, please let me know) My service engine light came on a while ago, I asked onstar to run a diagnostic on it and they told me to check my gas cap, there seems to be a vapor leak. After I got home I opened the gas cap, later I restarted my 2004 XUV but the light stayed on, (I only drive back and forth to work about 9 miles a day) I thought the light would go out, did not. Then my speedometer started showing I was going 90 mph, clearly I was only about 35. the speedometer has since completely stopped. (50260 miles on it) most put on vacationing in SC and driving back to Pa. Today, I took it to a service shop they put it one their diagnostic machine and told me I have some problems, I should take it to the dealer. My vehicle is out of warranty. The solenoid is not working and my speedometer stepper motor ? is not working. Any ideas of how much this is going to cost me? Anyone else have this kind of problem?
#128 of 145 Fuel Guage 2006 Envoy by halloyd Apr 11, 2008 (4:53 am)
Jillianne- Do you have, or does anyone have, the recall info on the fuel guage electrical issue GMC? Thanks. Replies to this message: wildernm (Apr 11, 2008 5:03 am) jillianne (Apr 11, 2008 5:43 am) mbell033 (Jan 17, 2009 12:04 pm) tidester (Jan 18, 2009 1:39 am)
#129 of 145 Re: Fuel Guage 2006 Envoy [halloyd] by wildernm Apr 11, 2008 (5:03 am)
Replying to: halloyd (Apr 11, 2008 4:53 am) I haven't had a recall for that.
#130 of 145 Re: Fuel Guage 2006 Envoy [halloyd] by jillianne Apr 11, 2008 (5:43 am)
Replying to: halloyd (Apr 11, 2008 4:53 am) I don’t have the recall info, no......I just know that mine went out and they fixed it. Apparently they were already aware of the recall...they seemed to know exactly what was wrong with the vehicle (kinda makes me mad...the whole thing could have been avoided if they would have fixed it or let me know when GMC found out.) I have a 2006 SLT Envoy XL and I am guessing the recall was on all of those at least. I am sure if you were to call your dealership and ask them if it applies to your vehicle they should know. I am sorry I could not tell you more...I am not familiar with vehicle info...I just know the basics and what is "obvious". The signs if it happening were that my gas gauge was not accurate. When I started it one day it said I had gas, as I drove my gas gauge sunk down to empty within a min. After getting gas and filling the tank the vehicle tried to reset the gas gauge and it did not work so my check engine light came on. That’s when I knew something was really wrong. Replies to this message: mbell033 (Jan 17, 2009 12:04 pm) tidester (Jan 18, 2009 1:39 am)
#131 of 145 2003 Envoy V-6 Transmission Overdrive busyshift by dbertain May 10, 2008 (10:27 am)
Hi, My 2003 Envoy jumps constantly from 4th to 5th(overdrive) at speeds mostly between 63-68 MPH (which is how fast I used to drive). My research points to the Transmission Control Module but it's confusing whether or not that unit has to be replaced completely or can be "re-programmed".   Other articles point to a servo or even a loose electrical wire.   I also notice a manual overdrive shift kit is available for purchase from the dealer and I'll resort to that if I have to. Hopefully I could install that myself.   Aamco wants me to bring it in for their free diagnostic but I haven't had good luck with them as usually they take an R&R approach until it's finally fixed.   Any suggestions would be appreciated.    Thank you very much. -Doug
#132 of 145 2006 Envoy Denali XL not starting by chrisnlaureng May 13, 2008 (6:32 am)
I have been having a problem for about 4 months now, where you put the key in turn it, everything comes on except it won't start, starter not clicking or anything.So they said get a new battery which we did and the problem continue. And then when it did start it would idle real rough and the check engine light would come sometimes, but if you turned it off and back on, if it start it would usually run fine and the check engine light would go out. Took to the dealership again and they said there was carbon build up and it just needed some maintenance, so paid for that like $300. 2 days later it would start again. When it doesn't start the the security light does NOT blink or come one and you cant even take it out of park. So the same problems are there still. Took it in again they said it needed a new throttle body??? I said are you kidding me, keep looking. So they replaced the PCM because there was a TSB on it. The whole time we have had a case file with GM headquarters because the local dealership is horrible. Saturday it started doing it really bad, you could usually get it to start in about 10minutes or so, but now it goes hours. So I called the dealership for them to get a tow truck and come pick it up and they said sure, I stated I wanted a courtesy vehicle and they said enterprise is closed, I said 13 miles away there is one open and they continued to say no. So called GM headquarters and they spoke with the dealership, still nothing. So I paid an online service to look up the owners name, address and telephone number and called him(he owns something like 8 new dealerships in the Charleston area) he seemed he was going to be helpful and stated he could not get me a loaner car till Monday. So my wife got the car started and took it in on Monday, they started accusing her of lieing and all this other stuff and would not give her a loaner car(we have 55k miles on our car warranty only ran out at like 45k when we started having this issue) because we are outside of warranty and they want to keep the vehicle for a week or 2 because they don't know what is wrong. So we called GM headquarters again, and they said the best thing to do now is for us to contact a lawyer. Anybody who has had experiences filling a claim against GM, I would really appreciate some information.
#133 of 145 Re: Hello & Welcome! [KarenS] by prostocknova Jul 16, 2008 (10:20 am)
Replying to: KarenS (Jun 04, 2001 11:22 am) Hi Im Alisha and I have a 2004 GMC Envoy with the 4.2L In6 Beautiful Red Metallic and I love it (Most of The Time).
#134 of 145 MY ENVOY SOMETIMES DOES NOT START AND STALLS WHILE DRIVING! by flukemaster Sep 11, 2008 (4:36 am)
I have a 2006 envoy and 2 weeks ago it stalled at a light and now it stalls occasionally on the hoghway and will not start at times like it has a dead battery yet all the lights will come on. My friend ran a diagnostics check and found no fault codes and I know I am gonna get killed in this car. i am in no position to go to the dealer and they also find nothing and then charge me to replace an ignition , computer, or several other things. At this point all I have is a case at GM and I am extremely worried. Anyone else having this issue or problem?                                                    Rich L. Replies to this message: prostocknova (Sep 22, 2008 4:25 am) wrench10 (Dec 23, 2008 6:13 am)

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