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
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
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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