Does the 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche have transmission problems?

NHTSA has 16 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche, 32% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 81,050 miles.

Which Chevrolet Avalanche year has the most transmission complaints?

The 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche has the most transmission complaints (26), compared with 16 for the 2006.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2006 Chevrolet Avalanche Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 16 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche, 32% of all 50 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest transmission complaint count among 9 Avalanche model years. Median mileage at failure: 81,050 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 16; 32% of 50
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 81,050 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 30, 2007, latest Jun 25, 2026.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2007 to Jun 2026; peak Jul 2015 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Avalanche model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200526 (13%)
200616 (32%)
200723 (5%)
20085 (2%)
20094 (4%)
20103 (3%)
201112 (8%)
20123 (6%)
20132 (2%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche have transmission problems?: NHTSA has 16 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche, 32% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 81,050 miles.
Which Chevrolet Avalanche year has the most transmission complaints?: The 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche has the most transmission complaints (26), compared with 16 for the 2006.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.