MYRModel Year Report

2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500

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2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:27:35.460Z

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

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.

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2006 highlighted. 2002: 60 complaints 2002 2003: 9 complaints 2003 2004: 10 complaints 2004 2005: 6 complaints 2005 2006: 3 complaints 2006 2007: 3 complaints 2007
2006: 3 complaints
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YearComplaints
200260
20039
200410
20056
20063
20073

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

1 of 3 total reports mentions: service brakes.

CRASH
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BRAKE FAILURE. EXITING PARKING LOT ONTO CITY STREET BRAKES FAILED CAUSING COLLISION. AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR: BRAKE LINE CORRODED. LINES TO WEAK TO REPAIR. REPLACE BRAKE LINES PER GM KIT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20171213

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 3 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

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2006 8.1 LITER 2500 AVALANCHE CUT OUT GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. WE WERE STRANDED FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES DURING WHICH TIME WE CALLED ONSTAR FOR HELP. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND ALSO RESET THE ENGINE HOUR METER TO ZERO.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060919

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 3 total reports mentions: electrical system.

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2006 8.1 LITER 2500 AVALANCHE CUT OUT GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. WE WERE STRANDED FOR ABOUT 30 MINUTES DURING WHICH TIME WE CALLED ONSTAR FOR HELP. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND ALSO RESET THE ENGINE HOUR METER TO ZERO.

NHTSA ODI report, 20060919

AIR BAGS

1 of 3 total reports mentions: air bags.

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THE SERVICE AIR BAG LIGHT CAME ON AND HAS REMAINED ON. WHILE RESEARCHING THE ISSUE IT APPEARS THIS IS A VERY COMMON ISSUE IN THIS TRUCK. DUE TO THE SAFETY CONCERNS AND THE QUANTITY OF PROBLEMS, CHEVROLET SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO REPAIR THE ITEM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120311

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.