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Chevrolet Avalanche Pros
The 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche's design is virtually unique in the market. It attempts to solve both passenger-hauling needs and cargo-hauling needs with a single truck. There's almost nothing else quite like the Avalanche's folding mid-gate in the market-- it allows the bed to be expanded only when needed and have more interior space the rest of the time. Overall, handling and ride quality are a step above what might be expected in a full-size pickup and the cabin has a refined feel with top-notch materials. Towing capacity is an impressive 8,100 pounds.

Chevrolet Avalanche Model Highlights
The 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche is offered in LS, LT and LTZ models, each with a choice of rear-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive. Standard on all models is a 310-horsepower, 5.3-liter V8 engine, hooked up to a responsive 6-speed automatic transmission. The engine has Active Fuel Management, which switches to 4-cylinder operation when possible to help save fuel. Fuel economy ratings of 14 mpg city, 20 mpg highway are quite respectable for a vehicle of this size and capability. The Avalanche's unusual styling aside, the centerpoint of this truck's unique setup is its folding mid-gate, which allows items from the truck bed to utilize passenger cabin space when needed. As such, the Avalanche can function as both a 6-passenger SUV and as a truck with an 8-foot bed. With the mid-gate open and the back seat folded fully down, the Avalanche can fit a 4-by-8-foot piece of plywood. The bed also has built-in storage compartments with drains, ideal for being filled with ice and used as coolers. The Avalanche includes some of the same rugged character and ability as GM's full-size pickup models, including a very respectable tow rating of 8,100 pounds. Those who do plan to take their Avalanche far off the pavement will want to get the Z71 Off-Road package, which brings color-keyed wheel flares, tubular assist steps, a chrome grille insert and leather bucket seats. Z71 also includes a host of tough hardware, including high-pressure gas-charged shocks, on/off-road tires, recovery hooks, skid plates and an automatic-locking differential. The heavy-duty Trailering Package includes a 2-speed transfer case, which also comes standard on LTZ 4x4 models. The 2011 Avalanche drives like most of GM's other full-size trucks-which is to say it's more nimble than you might think, with surprisingly good ride comfort and great interior appointments, including generously sized front seats. In base LS trim, the Avalanche comes with a simple set of features that should be just fine for work-minded buyers. On the standard features list are front bucket seats, air conditioning, cruise control, steering-wheel audio controls and a MP3/CD sound system with USB port and XM satellite radio compatibility. Standard Bluetooth hands-free connectivity and rear seat audio controls are both new for 2011. The LT is more comfort-minded and brings a soft-ride suspension plus remote start, remote keyless entry, dual-zone climate control and Bose audio. The LTZ trim gets lots of appearance extras, plus power-adjustable pedals, a garage-door opener, heated-and-cooled front seats, perforated leather upholstery, a rearview camera system, parking assist, DVD entertainment and a navigation system with XM NavTraffic info. Safety features across the Avalanche range include traction control, front and rear airbags and electronic stability control.

Chevrolet Avalanche Model News
For 2011, the Chevrolet Avalanche carries over largely unchanged, though all models now feature Bluetooth and rear audio controls, as well as roof rails. Front bucket seats replace the 40/20/40 split bench in LS trim, and the power sunroof is no longer available on that model. New exterior colors include Steel Green Metallic, Mocha Steel Metallic, and Inferno Orange Metallic.

Chevrolet Avalanche Value Writeup
Flexible and unique mid-gate arrangement; towing prowess; comfortable interior appointments; ride and handling relative to other trucks

Chevrolet Avalanche Exterior

  • Air dam, Black
  • Bumper, front chrome (Includes body-color bumper end caps.)
  • Bumper, rear chrome, step-style with pad
  • Door handles, Black
  • Glass, Solar-Ray deep-tinted (all windows except light-tinted glass on windshield and driver- and front passenger-side glass) (With Regular Cab models, includes rear window. With Extended Cab models, includes rear and rear quarter windows. With Crew Cab models or (C49) rear-window defogger, includes light-tinted rear window.)
  • Grille, chrome surround (Not included when (VAT) Chrome grille, LPO or (VAS) Body-color grille, LPO are ordered.)
  • Headlamps, dual halogen composite with automatic exterior lamp control and flash-to-pass feature
  • Lamps, dual cargo area lamps
  • Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable, Black, manual-folding
  • Moldings, bodyside, body-colored (Moldings are deleted if any SEO paint is ordered.)
  • Pickup box, Fleetside
  • Tire carrier, outside spare, winch-type mounted under frame at rear
  • Tires, P245/70R17 all-season, blackwall includes a blackwall spare tire (Requires 2WD models.)
  • Wheel, 17" (43.2 cm) steel spare (spare wheel will not cosmetically match the other 4 wheels)
  • Wheels, 4-17" x 7.5" (43.2 cm x 19.1 cm) 6-lug chrome-styled steel includes chrome center caps (spare wheel will not cosmetically match the other 4 wheels)
  • Wipers, front intermittent wet-arm with pulse washers

Chevrolet Avalanche Safety

  • Air bags, frontal, driver and right-front passenger with Passenger Sensing System (Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your child's age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with air bags and the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate infant, child or booster seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. See the Owner's Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.)
  • Air bags, head curtain side-impact, front outboard seating positions with rollover sensor (Head curtain side air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of head and neck injuries to front and rear seat outboard occupants on the near side of certain side-impact collisions. Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your child's age and size, even in vehicles equipped with air bags. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate infant, child or booster seat. See the Owner's Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.)
  • Air bags, seat-mounted side-impact, driver and right-front passenger for thorax and pelvic protection (Head curtain side air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of head and neck injuries to front and rear seat outboard occupants on the near side of certain side-impact collisions. Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your child's age and size, even in vehicles equipped with air bags. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate infant, child or booster seat. See the Owner's Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.)
  • Automatic Crash Response (Deleted when (UE0) OnStar delete is ordered.)
  • Daytime Running Lamps, with automatic exterior lamp control
  • Door locks, rear child security (Crew Cab models only.)
  • OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation (Deleted when (UE0) OnStar delete is ordered.)
  • OnStar, 6 months of Directions and Connections plan Includes Automatic Crash Response, Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance including Stolen Vehicle Slowdown and Remote Ignition Block, Remote Door Unlock (requires power locks), Turn-by-Turn Navigation with Destination Download (requires navigation radio) and OnStar eNav (where available), OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, Roadside Assistance, Remote Horn and Lights, and Hands Free Calling. (Visit onstar.com for details and system limitations.)
  • StabiliTrak, stability control system with Proactive Roll Avoidance and traction control
  • Stolen Vehicle Assistance (Deleted when (UE0) OnStar delete is ordered.)
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring System (does not apply to spare tire)

Chevrolet Avalanche Paint

InvoiceMSRP
BLACK --
BLUE GRANITE METALLIC --
IMPERIAL BLUE METALLIC (Not available with (PDA) Texas Edition, (PEB) Regional Value Package or (PEF) Florida Edition.) --
SHEER SILVER METALLIC --
STEEL GREEN METALLIC (Not available with (PDA) Texas Edition, (PEB) Regional Value Package or (PEF) Florida Edition.) --
SUMMIT WHITE --
TAUPE GRAY METALLIC --
VICTORY RED --

Chevrolet Avalanche Transmission
Clutch Size (in) 
DrivetrainRear Wheel Drive
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)0.85
First Gear Ratio (:1)3.06
First Gear Ratio (:1)4.03
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)0.70
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)1.15
Reverse Ratio (:1)2.29
Reverse Ratio (:1)3.06
Second Gear Ratio (:1)1.63
Second Gear Ratio (:1)2.36
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)0.67
Third Gear Ratio (:1)1.00
Third Gear Ratio (:1)1.53
Trans Description Cont.Automatic
Trans Description Cont. Again 
Trans Order CodeM30
Trans Order CodeMYC
Trans Power Take Off 
Trans PTO Access 
Trans Type4
Trans Type6
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High 
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low 
Transfer Case Model 
Transfer Case Power Take Off 

Chevrolet Avalanche Weight Information
Curb Weight - Front (lbs)2929
Curb Weight - Front (lbs)2949
Curb Weight - Front (lbs)3000
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)2135
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)2146
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs)2191
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs)3650
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)- TBD -
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs)3950
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs)10000
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)6800
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)7000
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs)7100

Chevrolet Avalanche Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)13.4

Chevrolet Avalanche Engine
Displacement4.8L/293
Engine Oil Cooler 
Engine Order CodeL20
Engine TypeGas/Ethanol V8
Fuel SystemElectronic Fuel Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM302 @ 5600
SAE Net Torque @ RPM305 @ 4600

Chevrolet Avalanche Suspension
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs)3650
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)3950
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs)4200
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front 
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear3.08
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear3.23
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear3.42
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear3.73
Axle Type - FrontIndependent
Axle Type - RearSemi-Floating
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)1.81
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)1.81
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs)3650
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)3950
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs)4200
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)1.42
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)- TBD -
Suspension Type - FrontIndependent
Suspension Type - Rear2-stage multi-leaf

Chevrolet Avalanche Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0? F (2nd) 
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0? F (Primary)600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0? F (Primary)730
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)145
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)160
Maximum Alternator Watts 

Chevrolet Avalanche Brakes
Brake ABS System4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line) 
Brake TypePwr
Disc - Front (Yes or )Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) 
Disc - Rear (Yes or )Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) 
Drum - Rear (Yes or )Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)13.0 x 1.2
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)13.5 x 0.8
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) 
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)11.6 x 2.4

Chevrolet Avalanche Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)14
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)19
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)16

Chevrolet Avalanche Warranty

Basic:3 Years/36,000 Miles/km Corrosion:3 Years/6 Years/100,000 Miles/km/36,000 Miles/km Emissions:2 Years/3 Years/5 Years/24,000 Miles/km/50,000 Miles/km