2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 recalls and problems

The 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 has 1 recall and 39 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is power train.

2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500
Pictured: a 2005 model; the 2006 may differ in details. Photo: 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 by 2000chevymontecarlo, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2006 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Average complaint count among 12 Avalanche 1500 model years — 6th most.

1recalls
39complaints
4crashes
2fires
2injuries
85,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Engine

Aug 3, 2006 · NHTSA campaign 06V289000 · 38,439 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Original NHTSA wording

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.

Original NHTSA wording

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 & notes

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.

Gm recall no. 06080.customers May also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Power Train12
Service Brakes10
Air Bags7
Fuel System5
Structure5
Electrical System4
Engine4
Electronic Stability Control3
Suspension3
Seats2

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2006: 2 complaints20062007: 3 complaints2008: 3 complaints20082009: 1 complaints2010: 4 complaints20102011: 1 complaints2012: 2 complaints20122014: 1 complaints2015: 3 complaints20152016: 7 complaints72017: 4 complaints20172018: 3 complaints2019: 2 complaints20192022: 1 complaints2025: 1 complaints20252026: 1 complaints20261

2006 vs. other Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 years

2002: 154 complaints20022003: 182 complaints20031822004: 144 complaints20042005: 129 complaints20052006: 39 complaints20062007: 113 complaints20072008: 37 complaints20082009: 20 complaints20092010: 6 complaints20102011: 28 complaints20112012: 16 complaints20122013: 29 complaints201329

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2006. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500, the latest from Aug 3, 2006 (engine). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention power train (12), service brakes (10), air bags (7). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.