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2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 39 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500, most often about the transmission (31% of complaints, typically around 81,000 miles). It is 6th of 12 Avalanche 1500 model years by number of complaints and has 1 recall.
Most common 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 problems
Transmission
12 complaints · 31%Half of these problems showed up before 81,000 miles. Parts named most often: automatic transmission, transfer case (4-wheel drive).
Driving down the road the truck engine will be running with no abnormal sounds, smells, leaks but will act as if not in gear. Rpm's will rev but truck will not move. Only after putting truck in park (lots of grinding noises) then pressing the 4wheel button then back to 2wheel (sometimes through two cycles) the truck…
Takata recall transmission suddenly stopped. Only drives in first gear, has 70,000 miles, has been maintained. While driving on 128 south in danvers, ma at 4:30 the truck became sluggish, grew worse with in seconds causing my top acceleration to decrease to 20 MPH at best, was able to get off after a mile and speed…
Brakes
10 complaints · 26%Half of these problems showed up before 139,000 miles. Parts named most often: power assist.
Tl contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500. While driving at approximately 55 MPH, the brakes were applied but did not engage. The brakes were repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 134,700. The current mileage was approximately 137,000.
Rear brake lines burst while I was in motion. I was going down the highway and had to use the gears to slow down. They were corroded through. Same thing happened in 2016 with my fuel pump line corroded through. Was leaking while I was driving. Did not notice for a few days until there was puddles of gas where I park.…
Air bags
7 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 49,500 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
Service air bag warning stays on at any speed and the air bags will not deploy in an accident! Dealer says gm only has a service bulletin on the problem but no recall yet! Is gm liable in an accident if the air bags fail to deploy?
The airbag indicator light is on and off. Took it to serive centers the light came off for a week then came back again. Mechanic told me the spring coul needs to be replaced got it replaced but the problem is still the same. When ithe weather is cold the lights comes off when its warm the lights are one told the…
Body and structure
5 complaints · 13%Parts named most often: body.
: the contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, there was a quiver in the 2006 Chevrolet kodiak, then the receiver fell off. The vehicle was slowed down, which resulted in the trailer striking the truck. A police report was filed on the scene. The police officer noted that there was no penetration in the welding.…
Rear brake lines burst while I was in motion. I was going down the highway and had to use the gears to slow down. They were corroded through. Same thing happened in 2016 with my fuel pump line corroded through. Was leaking while I was driving. Did not notice for a few days until there was puddles of gas where I park.…
Fuel system
5 complaints · 13%Parts named most often: storage.
Rear brake lines burst while I was in motion. I was going down the highway and had to use the gears to slow down. They were corroded through. Same thing happened in 2016 with my fuel pump line corroded through. Was leaking while I was driving. Did not notice for a few days until there was puddles of gas where I park.…
The airbag indicator light is on and off. Took it to serive centers the light came off for a week then came back again. Mechanic told me the spring coul needs to be replaced got it replaced but the problem is still the same. When ithe weather is cold the lights comes off when its warm the lights are one told the…
Electrical
4 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel.
Hvac blower did not function on certain or all blower speeds. The HVAC blower ran continually with the ignition in the off position and the key removed.
My "service air bag" light has steadily been on for a few weeks, checked the fuse, checked basic connectors (no loose wires). Have been doing internet research & found many forum discussions on this topic dating back to 2003! I searched this site & found that there has been no recall related to this issue. Considering…
Engine
4 complaints · 10%Parts named most often: exhaust system.
Tl contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500. There are two flex/gas lines connected to the fuel regulators under the drivers seat. The lines have rubbed against each other; they are worn, and cause a friction that created a hole. The pump sprayed gas under the exhaust of the vehicle and it could cause a fire. The…
Tl contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 MPH, there was smoke coming from the vehicle and it suddenly caught on fire without warning. The fire department extinguished the fire. The contact did not disclose if a police/fire report was filed or not. The…
Stability control
3 complaints · 8%Tl contact owns a 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle decelerated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but they could not duplicate the failure. The most recent failure occurred on february 25, 2008 while stopped at an intersection. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent…
I backed out of my driveway stopped my truck like always put it in d to drive heard a loud clunk noise and now I have 1 and 2 gear only to use the truck was stationary was on a main road I changed the transmission fluid screens filters everything flushed it out and still the same thing a lot of people are saying it's…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 recalls
Engine: engine and engine cooling
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.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: transmission (12 complaints, typically around 81,000 miles); brakes (10 complaints, typically around 139,000 miles); air bags (7 complaints, typically around 49,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 have?
- 1 recall listed by NHTSA, the latest from August 3, 2006 (engine). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2006 a bad year for the Chevrolet Avalanche 1500?
- It is 6th of 12 Avalanche 1500 model years by number of complaints, with 39 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.