2006 Chevrolet Avalanche Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2006 Chevrolet Avalanche recalls

Most common 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche problems

Problem areas named in the 11 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	4
Service Brakes	2
Air Bags	1
Engine	1
Exterior Lighting	1
Structure	1
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	1
Unknown Or Other	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Fuel/Propulsion System	1

What owners report

2016-01-04, Fuel/Propulsion System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A FUEL ODOR AND THAT FUEL WAS NOTICED LEAKING FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THAT THE HOSE WAS RUBBING IN THE FUEL TANK CAUSING A HOLE ON THE FUEL LINE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 165,000.

2015-07-21, Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
DRIVING 35MPH ON DRY ROAD. 2WD JUMP OUT OF GEAR ACTED LIKE WENT INTO NEUTRAL I HAD NO DRIVE OR ANY OF MY GEARS CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP WITH NO WARNING. WENT TO PUT IN PARK IT GRIND WITH LOUD NOISE. ONLY WAY TO GET TRUCK TO MOVE WAS TO PUT IN 4WD

2015-07-05, Power Train
I MADE A STOP, UP ON TAKING OFF MY TRUCK MADE IT TO SECOND GEAR AND I HEAR A LOUD BROKEN NOISE, TRANSMISSION WENT OUT ON SECOND GEAR.

2015-05-12, Service Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH AND COMING TO A STOP, THE BRAKE LINE DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 152,000.

2014-12-12, Structure
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. *TR

2006 Chevrolet Avalanche questions

Does the 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche: Equipment:Other:Labels. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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

Based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (4), Service Brakes (2), Air Bags (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.