2006 GMC Envoy XL vs 2006 Jeep Commander
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 GMC Envoy XL | 2006 Jeep Commander |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 109 | 1,635 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 646 | 64 |
| Investigations | 3 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 70 |
| Fire reports | 2 | 12 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–16 | 14–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,125 mi | 75,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | GMC Envoy XL | Jeep Commander |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 23 | 687 |
| Power Train | 3 | 295 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 247 |
| Engine | 1 | 203 |
| Structure | 4 | 189 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 79 |
| Steering | 2 | 68 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 59 | 9 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 11 | 575 |
| Check engine light | 11 | 73 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 73 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 43 |
| Won’t start | 0 | 35 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 23 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 21 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 16 |
2006 GMC Envoy XL
2006 Jeep Commander
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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.