2006 Chevrolet Avalanche
Only 11 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 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 11
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2006
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2006: 11 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 0 |
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2002 | 444 |
| 2003 | 204 |
| 2004 | 165 |
| 2005 | 71 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 377 |
| 2008 | 258 |
| 2009 | 76 |
| 2010 | 111 |
| 2011 | 127 |
| 2012 | 36 |
| 2013 | 82 |
Known problem areas
Only 11 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Power train
4 of 11 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing automatic transmission.
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When taking off from a stop it feels like I am being bumped from behind, or like the engine just dropped out of the vehicle. Very hard shifting between 1ST, 2ND and 3RD when vehicle has been driven about 50 miles consecutive.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-05-10
Also filed under Engine
I was driving along at 60 MPH and lightly accelerated and heard a clunk. I continued to drive along and slowed down to exit off the interstate. Then when got off the interstate and came up to a green arrow and turned left.
NHTSA ODI report, 2012-01-01
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche. The contact stated that the transmission failed while he was driving approximately 60 MPH. He was unable to move forward although the rpms increased. There were no warning lights prior to the failure.
NHTSA ODI report, 2010-10-28
Service brakes
2 of 11 total reports mention: service brakes.
Vehicle speed control
1 of 11 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
Structure
1 of 11 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-12-12
Fuel/propulsion system
1 of 11 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2006-03-31Equipment05V552000 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…
Remedy: 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…
Buy-smart checklist
2006 Chevrolet Avalanche — pre-purchase inspection
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- Power train: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 05V552000 · Equipment
Other years of this model
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- Is the 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 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?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.