Complaints
14
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#13 complaints
POWER TRAIN
Avg mileage:86,246 mi
#22 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES
Avg mileage:98,000 mi
#31 complaints
AIR BAGS
Avg mileage:51,778 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | 3 | — | — | 86,246 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 2 | — | — | 98,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | — | — | 51,778 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE | 1 | — | — | 75,200 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 24,862 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | 165,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 | — | — | 90,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 | 1 | — | 142,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — |
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