2006 Chevrolet Avalanche Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 9%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche, 9% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,200 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When taking off from a stop it feels like I am being bumped from behind, or like the engine just dropped out of the vehicle. Very hard shifting between 1st, 2nd and 3rd when vehicle has been driven about 50 miles consecutive. Check engine light is on but will go off intermittently.”
NHTSA complaint #10458076, filed 2012-05, 75,200 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10112272Jan 14, 2016This informational bulletin provides information on close coupled converters and there affect on newly installed engines or engines during there break in period.
- 10112069May 14, 2014This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on the steps to diagnose and repair vehicles that may have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 4 | 5% |
| 2012 | 3 | 8% |
| 2011 | 9 | 7% |
| 2010 | 6 | 5% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 15 | 6% |
| 2007 | 24 | 6% |
| 2006 | 1 | 9% |
| 2005 | 3 | 4% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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