2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500
This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 39
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 2006
None on file
31% of complaints
Complaints per year
2006: 39 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 154 |
| 2003 | 182 |
| 2004 | 144 |
| 2005 | 129 |
| 2006 | 39 |
| 2007 | 113 |
| 2008 | 37 |
| 2009 | 20 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 28 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 29 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
31% · 12 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and transfer case (4-wheel drive).
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2025-01-09
Also filed under Structure and suspension
Service brakes
26% · 10 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Air bags
18% · 7 reportsMost commonly citing frontal.
Structure
13% · 5 reportsMost commonly citing body.
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Vehicle hit a tree and airbags did not deploy.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-03-11
Also filed under Engine
Dt*: the contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, there was a quiver in the 2006 Chevrolet kodiak, then the receiver fell off. The vehicle was slowed down, which resulted in the trailer striking the truck.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-07-17
Fuel/propulsion system
10% · 4 reportsSafety timeline
2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2006-08-31Engine and engine cooling06V289000 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.
Remedy: 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…
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2008-02-07Wheels07E106000 Certain federal-mogul replacement wheel hub assemblies with the brand names: national, carquest p/nos. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, and 515060, shipped between January 23, 2006…
Remedy: Federal-mogul will notify customers and will replace the hub assembly free of charge. The recall began on February 7, 2008. Owners can contact federal-mogul toll-free at 877-489-6659.
Buy-smart checklist
2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 12 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 10 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 7 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06V289000 · Engine and engine cooling
- Recall 07E106000 · Wheels
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- Is the 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.