Known Recalls

Model year record

2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 69 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 06V289000

Engine and engine cooling

Component
Engine and engine cooling
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
38,439
Reported to NHTSA
2006-08-03
Owners notified
2006-08-31

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

IF THE DAMPER COMES LOOSE, A FUEL LEAK MAY RESULT. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer 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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train1083,000 mi
Service brakes8143,000 mi
Air bags635,000 mi
Structure: body6143,589 mi
Suspension526,475 mi
Fuel/propulsion system468,000 mi
Electrical system387,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)383,000 mi
Engine3147,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission379,100 mi
Seats29,235 mi
Unknown or other283,000 mi
Air bags: frontal164,000 mi
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe140,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.19,235 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1—
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)1—
Service brakes, hydraulic1134,700 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1200 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1200 mi
Structure11,200 mi
Tires126,475 mi
Trailer hitches143,650 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system182,421 mi
Wheels1175,000 mi

The 2005 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2007 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.