2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Avalanche 1500 years
- About as many complaints as other years 6th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 39 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500. That ranks 6th out of 12 Avalanche 1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (12 complaints, 31%), typically at around 81,050 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 2 fires, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 39owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 12 | 31% | 81,050 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 21% | 143,295 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 7 | 18% | 49,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 5 | 13% | 143,589 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 10% | 87,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 10% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 8% | 83,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 3 | 8% | 147,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 8% | 26,475 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 5% | 68,618 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 5% | 67,450 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 5% | 83,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 3% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 3% | 9,235 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | 200 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 3% | 26,475 | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 3% | 43,650 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 3% | 82,421 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 3% | 175,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: On certain trucks equipped with an 8.1l v8 (rpo l8-vin g) engine have a condition in which the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip may fracture resulting in inadequate retention of the damper.
Risk: If the damper comes loose, a fuel leak may result. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the engine fuel rail pulse damper retainer clip free of charge. The recall began on august 31, 2006. Owners may contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438 and gmc trucks at 1-866-996-9463.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
After purchasing my vehicle through a bank loan, the frame started to deteriorate resulting in suspension components to come loose and fall off. Lastly, rear driveshaft broke off, leaving me inoperable.
The vehicle was sold with significant rust damage to the underbody of the truck. The truck parts are rusted to a point the suspension, and axel are about to fall out. The truck is leaking gasoline due to the amount of rust. The power steering that they fixed after one day driving it had issues when…
Brake lines rusted out. Apparently this is an issue for this year and many other model year vehicles. Considering the brakes stop the vehicle, this is a big safety issue, and very expensive to be fixed.
I was recently involved in an accident where i passed out while operating my vehicle. I believe that carbon monoxide poisoning was the contributing factor that caused this accident. Faulty exhaust manifold fasteners seems to be an issue that could have caused this accident. I was shocked to see…
Vehicle hit a tree and airbags did not deploy.
Other Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 years
← 2005 Avalanche 1500 · 2007 Avalanche 1500 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Avalanche 1500 | 29 | 1 |
| 2012 Avalanche 1500 | 16 | 0 |
| 2011 Avalanche 1500 | 28 | 2 |
| 2010 Avalanche 1500 | 6 | 0 |
| 2009 Avalanche 1500 | 20 | 0 |
| 2008 Avalanche 1500 | 37 | 0 |
| 2007 Avalanche 1500 | 113 | 1 |
| 2006 | 39 | 1 |
| 2005 Avalanche 1500 | 129 | 1 |
| 2004 Avalanche 1500 | 144 | 0 |
| 2003 Avalanche 1500 | 182 | 0 |
| 2002 Avalanche 1500 | 154 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500?
Owners most often report power train, service brakes, air bags problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 12 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Avalanche 1500 model years, the 2006 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.