Chevrolet
Avalanche
Chevrolet Avalanche: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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ClassStandard SUV
Model years (US)2002–2013
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Chevrolet Avalanche – Second generation (GMT900)2006–2013
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2006–2013 |
| Model years | 2007–2013 |
| Platform | GM GMT900 platform (Series GMT940: GMT941) |
| Engines | 5.3 L LY5 V8 (gasoline) 5.3 L LMG V8 (gasoline/E85) 5.3 L LC9 V8 (gasoline/E85) 6.0 L L76 V8 (gasoline) |
| Transmissions | 4-speed GM 4L60-E transmission automatic (2007–08) 6-speed 6L80 automatic (2009–2013) |
| Length | 5,621 mm |
| Width | 2,009 mm |
| Height | 1,946 mm |
Chevrolet Avalanche – First generation2001–2006
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | 2001–2006 |
| Model years | 2002–2006 |
| Platform | GMT805 |
| Engines | 5.3 L LM7 V8 (gasoline) 5.3 L L59 V8 (gasoline/E85) 8.1 L L18 V8 (gasoline) |
| Transmissions | 4-speed 4L60-E automatic 4-speed 4L85-E automatic |
| Length | 2002–03: 5,631 mm 2004–06: 5,629 mm |
| Width | 2,027 mm |
| Height | 2002–03: 1,862 mm 2004–06: 1,869 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1500 2WD: 2,495 kg 1500 4WD: 2,585 kg 2500 2WD: 2,903 kg 2500 4WD: 3,039 kg |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2013 | 5.3 L, 8 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel) |
| 2009–2013 | 5.3 L, 8 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel) |
| 2010 | 6.2 L, 8 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel) |
| 2009 | 5.3 L, 8 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2009 | 6.0 L, 8 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2003–2008 | 5.3 L, 8 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel) |
| 2002–2004, 2007–2008 | 5.3 L, 8 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2003–2008 | 5.3 L, 8 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel) |
| 2007–2008 | 6.0 L, 8 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2007–2008 | 6.0 L, 8 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2002–2004 | 5.3 L, 8 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2013 | 5.3 L, 8 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 13.8 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km |
| 2009–2013 | 5.3 L, 8 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 13.8–14.7 L/100 km | 15.7–16.8 L/100 km | 11.2–11.8 L/100 km |
| 2010 | 6.2 L, 8 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 16.8 L/100 km | 19.6 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| 2009 | 6.0 L, 8 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 14.7 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| 2002–2008 | 5.3 L, 8 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 14.7–18.1 L/100 km | 16.8–19.6 L/100 km | 12.4–15.7 L/100 km |
| 2002–2008 | 5.3 L, 8 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 14.7–16.8 L/100 km | 16.8–19.6 L/100 km | 11.8–13.8 L/100 km |
| 2007–2008 | 6.0 L, 8 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 16.8 L/100 km | 18.1–19.6 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| 2007–2008 | 6.0 L, 8 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 15.7–16.8 L/100 km | 18.1–19.6 L/100 km | 13.1–13.8 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Standard SUV, SUV |
| Model years in EPA data | 2002–2013 |
| Powertrains | Flex-fuel, Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 5.3–6.2 L |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive, Four-wheel drive, Four-wheel or all-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel), Petrol (regular) |
| Configurations listed | 38 |
| Start-stop system | On some versions |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2002–2013 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 742 | 2007, 2008, 2011 |
| Brakes | 598 | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Electrical system | 454 | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Body and structure | 341 | 2002, 2007, 2008 |
| Engine and cooling | 206 | 2002, 2007, 2008 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 165 | 2002, 2005, 2007 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 112 | 2002, 2004, 2005 |
| Steering | 97 | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Tyres | 81 | 2002, 2003, 2005 |
| Visibility and wipers | 78 | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2002–2013: 2963 complaints, 130 with a crash and 29 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.