2013 Chevrolet Avalanche Review, Pricing, and Specs (2024)

2013 Chevrolet Avalanche Review, Pricing, and Specs (1)

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Engine Order Code

LMG

Engine Type and Required Fuel

Gas/Ethanol V8

Displacement (liters/cubic inches)

5.3L/325

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Maximum Horsepower @ RPM

320 @ 5400

Maximum Torque @ RPM

335 @ 4000

Cooling System Capacity (quarts)

16.6

Engine Oil Cooler

NA

Transmission Order Code

MYC

Transmission Description

Automatic

Number of Transmission Speeds

6

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.0

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.4

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.5

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.2

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.9

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.7

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.1

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

NA

Transfer Case Model

NA

Transfer Case Gear Ratio, high (:1)

NA

Transfer Case Gear Ratio, low (:1)

NA

Clutch Size

NA

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

2 (2012)

CO2 Emissions, 15K mi/year (tons)

10.7

Range, city/highway (miles)

472.50 / 661.50

EPA Fuel Economy, combined/city/highway (mpg)

17 / 15 / 21

Fuel Capacity / Gas Tank Size

31.5

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity (gallons)

NA

Wheelbase (inches)

130.00

Length (inches)

NA

Width, without mirrors (inches)

79.10

Height (inches)

76.60

Body Length

0.00

Ground Clearance, Front

9.10

Passenger / Seating Capacity

5

Front Head Room (inches)

41.10

Front Leg Room (inches)

41.30

Front Shoulder Room (inches)

65.20

Front Hip Room (inches)

60.30

Second Row Head Room (inches)

40.00

Second Row Leg Room (inches)

39.10

Second Row Shoulder Room (inches)

65.20

Second Row Hip Room (inches)

62.30

Cargo Bed Length (inches)

63.30/98.20

Cargo Bed Width at Floor (inches)

50.00

Cargo Bed Width Between Wheelhousings (inches)

50.00

Cargo Bed Height (inches)

22.50

Cargo Space/Area (cubic feet)

45.5

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1)

NA

Turning Diameter / Radius, curb to curb (feet)

43.0

Turning Diameter / Radius, wall to wall (feet)

NA

Front Suspension Type

Coil Over Shock

Rear Suspension Type

Multi-Link

Front Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

46.0

Rear Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

46.0

Front Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

1.42

Rear Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

1.12

Brake Type

Pwr

Anti-Lock-Braking System

4-Wheel

Front Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

13.0 x 1.18

Rear Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

13.5 x 0.78

Rear Drums, diameter x width (inches)

NA

Front Wheel Size (inches)

17 x 7.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Front Tire Size

P265/70R17

Rear Wheel Size (inches)

17 x 7.5

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Tire Size

P265/70R17

Spare Wheel Size (inches)

17 x -TBD-

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Tire Size

P265/70R17

Maximum Towing Capacity (pounds)

NA

Maximum Trailer Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

5000

Maximum Tongue Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

500

Maximum Trailer Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

5100

Maximum Tongue Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

765

Base Curb Weight (pounds)

NA

Total Option Weight (pounds)

-22.00

Maximum Payload Capacity (pounds)

1295.00

As Spec'd Payload Capacity (pounds)

1317.00

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (pounds)

7000.00

Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (pounds)

3500

Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (pounds)

4100

Curb Weight

5705.00

Payload Weight Front

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)

NA

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F

600

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

145

Chevrolet Avalanche Specs for Other Model Years

  • 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche
  • 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche
  • 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche
  • 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche
  • 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche
  • 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche

Engine, Vortec 5.3L V8 SFI FlexFuel with Active Fuel Management, capable of running on unleaded or up to 85% ethanol (with gas - 320 hp [238.6 kW] @ 5400 rpm, 335 lb-ft of torque [452.2 N-m] @ 4000 rpm, with E85 ethanol - 326 hp [243.1 kW] @ 5300 rpm, 348 lb-ft of torque [469.8 N-m] @ 4400 rpm), iron block (Requires 2WD models.)

Transmission, 6-speed automatic

Rear axle, 3.08 ratio (Not available with (K5L) heavy-duty trailering package)

Suspension Package, Premium Smooth Ride

Rear wheel drive

Battery, heavy-duty 600 cold-cranking amps, maintenance-free with rundown protection and retained accessory power

Alternator, 145 amps

Trailering equipment includes trailering hitch platform, 7-wire harness with independent fused trailering circuits mated to a 7-way sealed connector and (VR4) 2" trailering receiver

Suspension, front coil-over-shock with stabilizer bar

Suspension, rear multi-link with coil springs

GVWR, 7000 lbs. (3175 kg) (Requires CC10936 models.)

Steering, power

Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc

Key, single, 2-sided

Wheels, 4-17" x 7.5" (43.2 cm x 19.1 cm) aluminum, 5-spoke with smooth surface and rectangular pockets

Tires, P265/70R17 touring, all-season, blackwall

Wheel, 17" (43.2 cm) full-size, steel spare (Requires 2WD models.)

Tire, spare P265/70R17

Luggage rack side rails, roof-mounted, Black

Luggage rack center rails, roof-mounted, Black

Assist steps, Dark Charcoal

Fascia, front color-keyed

Fascia, rear color-keyed

Moldings, bodyside, color-keyed

Body-colored exterior components

Door handles, color-keyed

Headlamps, dual halogen composite with automatic exterior lamp control and flash-to-pass feature

Fog lamps, front, halogen

Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable, manual-folding, color-keyed

Glass, Solar-Ray deep tinted (all windows except light tinted glass on windshield, driver and front passenger)

Midgate, foldable door between cargo box and cab with a removable and stowable rear window

Cargo cover, rear rigid, 3-piece composite, stowable onboard

Pickup box mat, Black rubber

Storage box, integrated top box with locks and lights

Audio system, AM/FM stereo with CD player and MP3 playback, seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, Radio Data System (RDS), automatic volume, TheftLock, auxiliary input jack, USB port and 36 cross-band presets

SiriusXM Satellite Radio is standard on nearly all 2013 GM models. Enjoy a 3-month trial to the XM Premier package, with over 140 channels including commercial-free music, all your favorite sports, exclusive talk and entertainment. And now add premium channels to your trial at no cost. Welcome to the world of satellite radio. (If you subscribe after your trial period, subscriptions are continuous until you call SiriusXM to cancel. See SiriusXM Customer Agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com. Other fees and taxes will apply. All fees and programming subject to change.)

Audio system feature, 6-speaker system

Audio system feature, USB port

Audio system controls, rear with 2 headphone jacks (headphones not included), power outlet and controls for volume, station selection and media (Not included when (AZ3) 40/20/40 split-bench rear seats are ordered.)

Bluetooth for phone personal cell phone connectivity to vehicle audio system and HMI (Human Machine Interface), with specific steering wheel controls

Seats, front bucket with (AG1) 6-way power driver and (AG2) front passenger seat adjusters, adjustable head restraints, (AM1) driver manual lumbar control, floor console and rear storage pockets

Seats, rear 60/40 split-bench, 3-passenger, flip and fold with child seat top tether anchor

Console, floor with storage area, cup holders and integrated second row audio controls (Not available with (AZ3) 40/20/40 split-bench front seats.)

Floor covering, color-keyed carpeting with (B58) carpeted floor mats

Steering column, Tilt-Wheel, adjustable with brake/transmission shift interlock

Steering wheel, leather-wrapped

Steering wheel controls, mounted audio and cruise controls

Theft-deterrent system, vehicle, PASS-Key III

Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed

Instrumentation, analog with speedometer, fuel level, voltmeter, engine temperature, oil pressure and tachometer

Warning tones headlamp on, key-in-ignition, driver and right-front passenger safety belt unfasten and turn signal on

Windows, power with driver and front passenger Express-Down and lockout features

Door locks, power programmable with lockout protection

Pedals, power-adjustable for accelerator and brake

Remote vehicle starter system includes Remote Keyless Entry

Air conditioning, dual-zone manual climate control with individual climate settings for driver and right front passenger. Includes rear air conditioning outlets in center console when bucket seats are ordered

Defogger, rear-window electric

Mirror, inside rearview with rear camera display

Headliner, cloth

Visors driver and front passenger illuminated vanity mirrors, padded with cloth trim, extends on rod

Assist handles, front passenger and rear outboard

Power outlets 2 instrument panel-mounted auxiliary with covers, 12-volt (On vehicles equipped with (A95) front bucket seats or (AN3) front leather appointed buckets seats, also includes 1 outlet inside center console and 1 in rear of console)

Lighting, interior with dome light, driver-and passenger-side door switch with delayed entry feature, cargo light, door handle or Remote Keyless Entry-activated illuminated entry and map lights in front and second seat positions

Rear Vision Camera (Note: images appear on Navigation screen for units equipped with (UYS) AM/FM/SiriusXM stereo with MP3 compatible CD/DVD player and navigation. For units not equipped with Navigation systems images will appear within rearview mirror.)

StabiliTrak, stability control system with traction control, includes electronic trailer sway control and hill start assist

Daytime Running Lamps with automatic exterior lamp control

Air bags, dual-stage frontal, driver and right-front passenger with Passenger Sensing System (right-front passenger air bag status on overhead console) (Always use safety belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.)

Air bags, head curtain side-impact, front and rear outboard seating positions with rollover sensor (Always use safety belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.)

Air bags, seat-mounted side-impact driver and right-front passenger (Always use safety belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.)

Safety belts 3-point, driver and front passenger and second row all seating positions, center seating position in first row is lap only

LATCH system, (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren), for child safety seats

Rear Parking Assist, Ultrasonic with audible warning

OnStar, 6 months of Directions and Connections plan includes, Automatic Crash Response, Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, First Assist, Injury Severity Predictor, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Stolen Vehicle Slowdown, Remote Ignition Block, Remote Door Unlock, Roadside Assistance, Remote Horn and Lights, Turn-by-Turn Navigation with OnStar eNav, Destination Download (requires navigation radio), OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, Hands Free Calling and available OnStar RemoteLink mobile app. (Visit onstar.com for details and system limitations.)

Automatic Crash Response

Stolen Vehicle Assistance

OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (does not apply to spare tire)

3 Basic Years / 36,000 Basic Miles

5 Drivetrain Years / 100,000 Drivetrain Miles

5 Roadside Assistance Years / 6 Corrosion Years

100,000 Roadside Assistance Miles / 3 Corrosion Years

100,000 Corrosion Miles / 36,000 Corrosion Miles/km

Rollover Rating

3/5

2013 Chevrolet Avalanche Review, Pricing, and Specs (2024)

FAQs

Is the 2013 Chevy Avalanche reliable? ›

The 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche has a reliability rating of 3.5 out of five from J.D. Power, which is below average for the class.

What is the reliability rating of a Chevy Avalanche? ›

Chevrolet Avalanche Reliability Rating Breakdown. The Chevrolet Avalanche Reliability Rating is 3.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 8th out of 14 for fullsize SUVs.

How many miles does a Avalanche last? ›

Avalanche Could Last 250k miles or more.

What are the most common problems for the Chevy Avalanche? ›

Many 2nd generation Chevy Avalanche owners have encountered transmission-related issues, such as slipping gears, delayed shifting, or rough transitions between gears. These problems can indicate various issues, ranging from worn-out clutch plates to a malfunctioning torque converter.

Do Chevy Avalanches have transmission problems? ›

Erratic shifting, unusually harsh/soft shifts, slipping, failure to engage forward gears. Those may seem like a lot of symptoms, but they can all be caused by one of the most common Chevy Avalanche 6L80 transmission problems out there; faulty pressure regulator system components.

Why did they stop making Chevy Avalanches? ›

Production of the Avalanche ended after the 2013 model year, after 2011 saw a sales decline of 2.6% to 20,088 units. Production of the Cadillac Escalade EXT also ended after the 2013 model year.

What was special about the Chevy Avalanche? ›

The Chassis Makes a Difference

The chassis allows the cab and truck bed to have a much stronger connection, like the Suburban model. Also, thanks to the coil-spring rear suspension, the Avalanche rides a lot smoother than most other used pick-up trucks out there.

What is the gas mileage on a 2013 Avalanche? ›

2013 Chevrolet Avalanche MPG

Based on data from 48 vehicles, 4,377 fuel-ups and 1,339,021 miles of driving, the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche gets a combined Avg MPG of 14.73 with a 0.10 MPG margin of error.

Are Chevy Avalanches expensive to maintain? ›

Chevrolet Avalanche Repair & Maintenance Costs. The annual maintenance cost of a Chevrolet Avalanche is $700.

What was the last year they made a Chevy Avalanche? ›

Chevy has announced that 2013 is the Avalanche's last year.

Is a Chevy Avalanche considered a truck or SUV? ›

New on the lot at Tim's Truck Capital, the Chevrolet Avalanche mid-size truck is a solid work truck that is sure to impress your friends and family. This vehicle versatile offers a variety of options for those who work and play hard.

What year was the worst avalanche? ›

List of avalanches by death toll
Death toll (estimate)Date
122,0001970
22,000−10,0001916
34,0001962
43102015
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How long will a 2013 avalanche last? ›

If You drive Your Avalanche on the road (little to no off-roading) and service it at regular intervals, it's very realistic that You'll get 150,000 or 175,000 miles out of it. If You take exceptionally good care of it and only use top-of-the-line fluids, You're likely looking at 200,000 to 250,000.

How many 2013 avalanches were made? ›

US Annual Sales
YearSales Units
201120,088
201225,789
201316,526
201492
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Does a 2013 Chevy Avalanche have a timing belt or chain? ›

Newer models use timing belts made of polyurethane and Kevlar for long life and durability. They can go as long as 100,000 miles although it's always a good idea to change it before then. Belt failure can cause extensive damage to the valves, pistons and other internal parts of the engine.

Why did Chevy stop making avalanches? ›

Production of the Avalanche ended after the 2013 model year, after 2011 saw a sales decline of 2.6% to 20,088 units. Production of the Cadillac Escalade EXT also ended after the 2013 model year.

Is a Chevy Avalanche good on gas? ›

Fuel Economy

The 2013 Avalanche with a V8 was able to get 15 mpg city, 21 mpg highway, and 17 mpg combined. That's not too shabby for a truck of this size, especially when you consider what type of chassis it's sitting on.

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