Model year
2006 Chevrolet Avalanche
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 11 complaints for the 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 1 recall and 42 complaints under AVALANCHE 1500 and AVALANCHE 2500. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. The components listed on the most complaints are POWER TRAIN (3), SERVICE BRAKES (2), AIR BAGS (1). NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 14 mpg combined (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $4,800, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2002 444 complaints
- 2003 204 complaints
- 2004 165 complaints
- 2005 71 complaints
- 2006 11 complaints
- 2007 377 complaints
- 2008 258 complaints
- 2009 76 complaints
- 2010 111 complaints
- 2011 127 complaints
- 2012 36 complaints
- 2013 82 complaints
Recalls
05V552000 · Dec 7, 2005
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
CERTAIN TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION LABELS LISTING AN INACCCURATE VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT.
Complaints
11 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 1, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| AVALANCHE 1500 | 1 | 39 |
| AVALANCHE 2500 | 0 | 3 |
Investigations
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalanche 1500 2WD · 5.3L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 13 | 17 | 14 | — | — | $4,800 |
| Avalanche 1500 4WD · 5.3L · Automatic 4-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 13 | 17 | 14 | — | — | $4,800 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.