2006 Chevrolet Avalanche Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
BestComplaint Index
0/100
#9 most-complained of 9 Avalanche years
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
The 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche has 50 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 0 out of 100 — #9 highest of 9 Avalanche model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is brakes (16 complaints, 32% of the total). Complaints report 5 crashes, 2 fires, and 2 injuries.
- Complaints
- 50
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 5 / 2
- Injuries / deaths
- 2 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 14
- 13 city / 17 hwy
Top 2006 Chevy Avalanche problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes16 (32%)
- Transmission & Powertrain16 (32%)
- Structure & Body9 (18%)
- Airbags8 (16%)
- Engine6 (12%)
- Fuel System6 (12%)
- Electrical System5 (10%)
- Other4 (8%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (8%)
- HVAC1 (2%)
2006 Chevrolet Avalanche recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 06V289000Aug 3, 2006Engine38,439 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling
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.
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 1-866-996-9463.
- NHTSA 05V552000Dec 7, 2005Other32,068 vehicles
Equipment:other:labels
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.
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 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.
2006 Chevrolet Avalanche fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 13 MPG
- Highway
- 17 MPG
- Combined
- 14 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,650
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Gasoline or E85
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2006 compared with other Avalanche years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche a reliable year?
- Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche ranks #9 of 9 among Avalanche model years (Complaint Index 0/100, verdict: Best). It has 50 complaints and 2 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche?
- The most reported problem areas are brakes (16 complaints), transmission & powertrain (16 complaints), and structure & body (9 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 84,000 miles.
- Does the 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche have any recalls?
- Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche, most recently reported 2006, covering engine and other.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche?
- EPA rates the 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche at 14 MPG combined (13 city / 17 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,650. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.