The 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche's elevated safety profile includes 0 recall campaigns and 53 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche has accumulated 53 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with service brakes leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Service Brakes9

02Power Train8

03Air Bags5

04Suspension,power Train,structure2

05Engine2

53 total across 1 model years (2006–2006)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Chevrolet Avalanche Fuel Economy

14mpg combined

13city

17hwy

$4,800/yr

At 14 MPG combined, the 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche delivers consistent fuel economy whether you pick from 2 different setups. Budget accordingly.

By Trim

Avalanche 1500 2WD - Automatic 4-spd

14mpg

5.3L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

13 city17 hwy~$4,800/yr-1/10 Poor

Avalanche 1500 4WD - Automatic 4-spd

14mpg

5.3L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive

13 city17 hwy~$4,800/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche

33States

27%in top 3

If you're near Texas, you're in luck: 13% of listings are there. But with 33 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

TXTexas

2913%

CACalifornia

167%

FLFlorida

167%

ILIllinois

157%

GAGeorgia

125%

WAWashington

94%

INIndiana

84%

MIMichigan

84%

PAPennsylvania

73%

DEDelaware

63%

NDNorth Dakota

63%

NENebraska

63%

AZArizona

63%

NJNew Jersey

63%

OHOhio

52%

COColorado

52%

MOMissouri

52%

NCNorth Carolina

52%

MD4

UT4

AL4

NY4

WI4

OROregon

42%

DCWashington DC

42%

ID3

VA3

CT3

MN2

NV2

KS2

KY2

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2006.

2006 Chevrolet Avalanche Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche. On the safety front, there are no open recalls on record, which is a positive sign. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

What's the gas mileage of the 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche?

The 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche is EPA-rated at 14 MPG combined, consistent regardless of trim. See the fuel economy breakdown for city and highway splits.

What are common problems with the 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche?

SERVICE BRAKES problems top the list with 53 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.