2006 Ford Freestyle vs 2006 GMC Envoy XL
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2006 Ford Freestyle | 2006 GMC Envoy XL |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 1,300 | 109 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 23 | 646 |
| Investigations | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 42 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 10 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 19–20 | 15–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,000 mi | 60,125 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Freestyle | GMC Envoy XL |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 602 | 1 |
| Power Train | 484 | 3 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 144 | 4 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 85 | 59 |
| Engine | 114 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 84 | 23 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 53 | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 49 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Hesitation / surging | 417 | 0 |
| Stalling | 228 | 11 |
| Check engine light | 86 | 11 |
| Loss of power | 50 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 14 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 14 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 8 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 8 | 0 |
2006 Ford Freestyle
2006 GMC Envoy XL
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.