2006 Chevrolet Avalanche User Reviews

Pros

one reliable good looking vehicle

Cons

I have no complaints

Purchased As Used

this is my second avalanche,drove the 1st one 113,000 miles still had factory rear brakes on it,changed front brakes at 100.000 miles.other than a battery never put a dime into this vehicle.I have a safe secure felling when i'm in my avalanche not the same feeling if i was in a small foreign vehicle.Buy American,Buy Chevrolet....read morehide

Pros

interior seating good, engine runns good

Cons

bad trans at 33k miles bad u-joint 35k broken front drive axle 40k

Purchased As New

In all I have owned over 30 new gm cars trucks etc This has got to be the worst one I have owned. My wifes drives as a everyday driver have 42k miles on it now. Blown trans at 35k rebuild still problems, u-joints/ drive axle snapped in half. Battery junk, rattles love the looks hate the truck won,t buy new for a Long time let someone else work out the bugs...read morehide

Pros

the most comfortable ride, hands free phone, roomy and safe

Cons

miliage

I have a 2005 Z71 and I must say, "This has been the best Chevy I've owned in 20 years of driving.". I have had no problem taking my family of 4 and a big dog on 14 hour trips, never with any complaints of not having enough room or the kids being uncomfortable. We've filled the back and towed ATV'S for camping trips with no shortcomings on hills or bad weather. Spend the little extra on the Z71. Have not had a single problem with the truck! We also own a higher end sedan, but this is the vehicle of choice for everyone when it comes to going anywhere. Plan on buying another for my wife soon. Love this truck!!!...read morehide

Cons

WHEN YOU GET IN THIS TRUCK IT JUST FEELS LIKE YOUR IN HEAVEN.

omg you just dont noe how much i love this truck when it first came out nobody had it now everyone has it so now it is hard to find thats just how good this truck is. the apperance of the truck is just beautiful with the different colors, but the color i love the most is the all black with the trim of silver. IT IS JUST WONDERFUL...read morehide

Pros

overall milage according to in dash computer total miles total gals used 24.24 mpg

Cons

would like wider mirrors like my 2003 2500 crew cab with camper type

the 2006 4x4 LT is my first avalanche. all my life I had chevy trucks first one was a 1960 long bed stepside(verry ugly) 4x4. this is. the formost best I have ever owned out of 20 (12 new) chevy trucks. the comfort means more now that I am 50 years old . and put alot of miles on it 37,000 a year my wife has a Lexus RX-330 AWD and the ride is as good or better and as for cabin noise the Avalanche is quieter and more user friendly with the LT seating, Bose, heated seats and head rest DVD for the grandkids i will buy it again in a heartbeat as for fuel the trip comp says 18.50 mpg but the overall miles driven and gals used is 24.24 when i took del on the truck it had 2.7 miles and now has 34,760.5 miles my commute is 108 miles a day 5 days a week. I would rather drive in my avalanche than our Lexus and my Wife would rather drive it too. infact we commute 3 days togather and once in awhile she needs a car to pick up clients and thay all say what a nice comfortable ride and how quiet the truck is. she is now talking about getting a 07 LTZ she loves it and is spoiled by the avalanche(what have I done)...read morehide

Pros

East or West, Avalanche is the best

Cons

Fuel economy, break system

I am driving now my second Avalanche...reason is "LOYALTY" Yes I am loyal to Avalanche in special and to General Motors Company in general. Twice we faced deadly accidents, we survived, and no one of my family gets hurt because what we were riding...Thanks to GM and who stand behind manufacturing such wonderful vehicles....read morehide

Pros

truck and and sits 5

Cons

Not good fuel economy

I love this car, but made in usa, i have one made in mexico and its not the same, just very expensive. My son had a bad accident and came without a scratch and also three friends were unharm. The cost of repairing the truck over $10,000. Insurance did not give total lost.

Pros

Easy & fun to drive. Handles very well in any situation,

Cons

Not the best fuel economy but it's a full size 4wd. Not a little import. To be expected.

OVER ALL A VERY GOOD TRUCK. RIDES WELL AND IS VERY COMFORTABLE ON LONG TRIPS. I HAVE THE "Z-71" PKG AND "ONSTAR" AND THEY ARE WELL WORTH THE EXTRA FEW DOLLARS. FUN TO DRIVE BOTH ON AND OFF ROAD.

Pros

BAD FUEL ECONOMY- TO BE EXPECTED WITH THIS TYPE TRUCK

Cons

RIDE IS VERY QUIET AND NICE

Overall: great truck. love the ride, comfort, performance is ok- They need a 5.7 in this model.. Fuel economy could be better. Can't get better than 15m.p.g. hwy. 12 in town..

We owned two 2004 Avalanches and still have one of them. My husband wanted to trade mine for a Cadillac SRX. The SRX is a beautiful vehicle and very comfortable but I would still prefer my Avalanche. I feel the Avalanche is one of the best vehicles I have ever owned. I felt very comfortable driving it and did not find problems with blind spots as I have with other vehicles. I could see very well and the mirrors were perfect for backing up. I highly recommend the Avalanche and can't say enough good about it. It is the best all around vehicle ever. It transforms from being a truck that you can haul in to a beautiful and comfortable vehicle for going out to dinner and a show. I always drove and brought friends in my vechile because of its beauty, comfort and size....read morehide