2006 Chevrolet Avalanche Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Avalanche years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 12th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche. That ranks 12th out of 15 Avalanche model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (4 complaints, 36%), typically at around 84,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 11owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 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 | 4 | 36% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 18% | 98,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 9% | 51,778 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 9% | 75,200 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 9% | 24,862 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 9% | 165,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 9% | 142,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Chevrolet Avalanche recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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Problem: Certain trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were shipped with tire and loading information labels listing an inacccurate vehicle capacity weight.
Risk: A misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners will be provided with corrected labels and installation instructions. At the customer's option, a dealer can install the label for them. The recall began on march 31, 2006. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, hummer at 1-800-732-5493, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, saturn at 1-800-972-8876, or isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet avalanche. The contact stated that there was a fuel odor and that fuel was noticed leaking from under the vehicle. The failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician informed that the hose was rubbing in the fuel tank…
Driving 35mph on dry road. 2wd jump out of gear acted like went into neutral i had no drive or any of my gears came to a complete stop with no warning. Went to put in park it grind with loud noise. Only way to get truck to move was to put in 4wd
I made a stop, up on taking off my truck made it to second gear and i hear a loud broken noise, transmission went out on second gear.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 chevrolet avalanche. While driving approximately 25 mph and coming to a stop, the brake line detached from the vehicle. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was…
I hit someone in the back of his car and did a lot of damage on my truck and my air bags did not open. The repair shop also ? Why. The front of my truck was pushed back approx. 6 to 10 inches. *tr
Other Chevrolet Avalanche years
← 2005 Avalanche · 2007 Avalanche →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Avalanche | 82 | 2 |
| 2012 Avalanche | 36 | 3 |
| 2011 Avalanche | 127 | 3 |
| 2010 Avalanche | 111 | 3 |
| 2009 Avalanche | 76 | 5 |
| 2008 Avalanche | 258 | 4 |
| 2007 Avalanche | 377 | 4 |
| 2006 | 11 | 1 |
| 2005 Avalanche | 71 | 3 |
| 2004 Avalanche | 165 | 5 |
| 2003 Avalanche | 204 | 4 |
| 2002 Avalanche | 444 | 2 |
| 2001 Avalanche | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 Avalanche | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 Avalanche | 0 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche?
Owners most often report power train, service brakes, air bags problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche?
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 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Avalanche model years, the 2006 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.