2006 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
60
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
7
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500
The 2006 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500 has received a total of 60 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with WHEELS:HUB, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 7 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes (8 complaints), Power Train (7 complaints), and Air Bags (6 complaints).
Recalls for the 2006 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2006 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500, potentially affecting up to 168,439 vehicles.
Recall 07E106000 — WHEELS:HUB
| 130,000 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION NUT USED TO MAINTAIN HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY CAN LOOSEN RESULTING IN AN ABS LIGHT INDICATION, NOISE, AND/OR WHEEL SEPARATION.
Consequence: WHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659.
View full details →Recall 06V289000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 38,439 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500
60 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bagsfrontal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuumhoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The vehicle was sold with significant rust damage to the underbody of the truck. The truck parts are rusted to a point the suspension, and axel are about to fall out. The truck is leaking gasoline due to the amount of rust. The power steering that they fixed after one day driving it had issues when sold is still having issues leaking fluid. It has been deemed unsafe to drive on road. The dealership sold the vehicle in unsafe conditions, and will not rectify the situation. I have documentation, and photos of the damage to the vehicle.
The vehicle was sold with significant rust damage to the underbody of the truck. The truck parts are rusted to a point the suspension, and axel are about to fall out. The truck is leaking gasoline due to the amount of rust. The power steering that they fixed after one day driving it had issues when sold is still having issues leaking fluid. It has been deemed unsafe to drive on road. The dealership sold the vehicle in unsafe conditions, and will not rectify the situation. I have documentation, and photos of the damage to the vehicle.
The vehicle was sold with significant rust damage to the underbody of the truck. The truck parts are rusted to a point the suspension, and axel are about to fall out. The truck is leaking gasoline due to the amount of rust. The power steering that they fixed after one day driving it had issues when sold is still having issues leaking fluid. It has been deemed unsafe to drive on road. The dealership sold the vehicle in unsafe conditions, and will not rectify the situation. I have documentation, and photos of the damage to the vehicle.
Brake lines rusted out. Apparently this is an issue for this year and many other model year vehicles. Considering the brakes stop the vehicle, this is a big safety issue, and very expensive to be fixed.
I WAS RECENTLY INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WHERE I PASSED OUT WHILE OPERATING MY VEHICLE. I BELIEVE THAT CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING WAS THE CONTRIBUTING FACTOR THAT CAUSED THIS ACCIDENT. FAULTY EXHAUST MANIFOLD FASTENERS SEEMS TO BE AN ISSUE THAT COULD HAVE CAUSED THIS ACCIDENT. I WAS SHOCKED TO SEE THAT THERE IS NO RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE INCURRED NUMEROUS PERSONAL EXPENSES DUE TO THE ACCIDENT, BUT FEEL LUCKY THAT THERE WERE NO SERIOUS INJURIES OR FATALITIES. I AM WRITING THIS TO CALL ATTENTION TO THE ISSUE IN HOPES THAT YOU WILL DO SOMETHING TO KEEP THIS FROM HAPPENING TO SOMEONE ELSE WHO MIGHT NOT BE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. I AM DISAPPOINTED THAT THERE HAS BEEN NO RECALL ON THIS PRODUCT. THE VEHICLE IS TOTALED, BUT COULD STILL BE EXAMINED TO FIND THE CAUSE.
Safety Rating for the 2006 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500
General Motors, LLC has issued 7 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2006 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
08136 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
CHEVROLET GMC SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS (OBD)-FUEL LEVEL SENDER-REPROGRAM ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM). CSC WAS RECEIVED. *PE
000235003N — STEERING:COLUMN
CLUNKING NOISE UNDER HOOD AND CAN BE FELT IN STEERING WHEEL AND/OR STEERING COLUMN (REPLACE UPPER INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT [I-SHAFT] ASSEMBLY). *PE
030850014 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INTERMITTENT NO START, SERVICE STABILITY MESSAGE, ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) LIGHT ILLUMINATED, MULTIPLE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS), DIC SHOWS UNKNOWN DRIVER, VARIOUS ELECTRICAL RELATED CONDITIONS. INCLUDES ESCALADE ESV AND EXT MODEL. *TT
3136 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THE 4L60E/4L65E AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SLIP CONDITION IN 2ND, 3RD, OR 4TH GEAR. ALSO TO INCLUDE THE PONTIAC GTO 2005. *TC
3391 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
UNWANTED OPERATION OF THE HAZARD FLASHERS. *EH
3704 — VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
RIDE SIDE CAMPER MIRROR UNABLE TO BE ADJUSTED FAR ENOUGH IN. *TT
3331 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
VOLTMETER IS FLUCUATING BETWEEN 12 AND 14 VOLTS ON THEIR NEW 2005 CHEVROLET/ GMC/ CADILLAC MODEL YEAR LIGHT DUTY FULL SIZE PICKUP AND UTILITY. *SC
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500
- 2002 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500 — 184 complaints
- 2003 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500 — 213 complaints
- 2004 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500 — 174 complaints
- 2005 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500 — 152 complaints
- 2006 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500 (current)
- 2007 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500 — 142 complaints
- 2008 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500 — 49 complaints
- 2009 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500 — 27 complaints
- 2010 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500 — 7 complaints
- 2011 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 1500 — 43 complaints
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