OVERVIEW:

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With a unique combination of capability and spontaneous adaptability, the Avalanche forges a new segment in the truck market. The Avalanche is a full-size
4-door vehicle offering the roominess and comfort of a full-size utility, along with the added bonus of a reconfigurable pickup bed

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS:

• All-new vehicle for 2002
• 5.3L V8 engine with automatic transmission, 4-wheel disc brakes with ABS
• All-new bold styling with specific hood, body panels, grille, bumpers, lights, and body cladding
• Functional "Convert-a-Cab" System includes Midgate, removable rear window, 3-piece rigid cargo cover and lockable tailgate
  - Midgate: PRO-TEC foldable door between cargo box and cab
  - Rear Window: Easily removable without tools, and can be stored in
     pocket of Midgate panel
  - Cargo Cover: 3-piece rigid composite cover; interlocking panels can
     be used to cover and protect the cargo box and its contents from
     the elements and can be stored onboard the vehicle
  - Tailgate: PRO-TEC tailgate is lockable with protective cap moulding
• 5'3" cargo bed (with Midgate closed); 8'1" cargo bed (with Midgate open)
• One-piece heavy-duty cargo bed mat
• Lockable top-box storage compartments
• 2-tier cargo storage system
• Integrated rear bumper steps and grab handles

MODELS:

Avalanche 1/2-ton - 1500 Series
Avalanche 3/4-ton - 2500 Series
Avalanche North Face Edition - 1500 Series

(2WD / 4WD)
(2WD / 4WD)
(4WD) - package

VEHICLE CLASS:

Full-Size Pickup / Utility

ASSEMBLY LOCATION:

Silao, Mexico

CUSTOMER PROFILE:

The Chevy Avalanche Ultimate Utility Truck is targeted toward buyers between 34-45 years of age, most of whom are male. These customers are seeking "SUV"-type vehicles, but also require fullsize "truck" capabilities.

EXTERIOR FEATURES

Avalanche

Bumpers - rear-step, charcoal with additional rear corner steps

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Cargo bed mat - black, heavy-duty one-piece rubber mat

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Cargo box - 1600 mm (63.0 in.) long with Midgate in place, 2464 mm (97.0 in.) when Midgate is folded down

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Cargo box cover - 3-piece rigid composite with onboard storage provisions

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Cladding - lower bodyside - light charcoal composite

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Convert-a-Cab System - includes Midgate and removable and stowable rear window

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Fog lights - halogen, recessed within front bumper

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Glass - Solar-Ray tinted with deep tint on all windows behind front doors

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Grille - hexagon, patterned with gold Chevrolet emblem

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Headlights - dual composite halogen

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Midgate - foldable between cargo box and cab

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Mirrors - camper-type - 2500 only

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Mirrors - power, heated, body-coloured

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Running boards

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Spare tire and carrier - locking, winch-mounted under cargo area

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Sunroof - electric, sliding with express-open, includes a short overhead console

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Tailgate - PRO-TEC composite material with protective cap moulding

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Tie downs - Four built-in tie down brackets on each side of the box

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Top-box storage compartments - integrated with locks and lights

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Tow hooks - two front

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Wheels -16" aluminum

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Windshield wipers - 2-speed with variable delay (intermittent)

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INTERIOR FEATURES

Avalanche

Air conditioning - front with manual controls

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Assist handles - front passenger and rear outboard positions

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Auxiliary power outlet - two in dash plus the lighter

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Console - overhead

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Cruise control - electronic with resume, coast and decelerate/accelerate features

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Defogger - electric rear window

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Driver message centre - monitors up to 15 vital vehicle functions

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Floor covering - colour-keyed carpeting and removable floor mats

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Instrumentation - full analogue cluster (including speedometer, tachometer, voltmeter, coolant temperature, oil pressure, fuel gauges and engine hour meter)

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Lights - overhead courtesy, reading, ashtray, glove compartment and underhood

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Mirror - rearview, auto-dimming electrochromic, with compass and outside temperature readouts

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Retained accessory power

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Steering column - Tilt-Wheel adjustable

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Steering wheel - leather-wrapped

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Windows - power, with driver side express-down and passenger lockout features

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SEATS

Avalanche

Front 40/20/40 custom cloth reclining split-bench with driver 6-way power seat adjuster, manual lumbar supports, fold-down centre armrest with storage, dual adjustable head restraints and seatback storage pockets

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Full-feature power reclining front high-back buckets with leather seating areas includes driver and passenger 6-way power seat adjusters, power lumbar supports, heated front seat and back cushions, 2-position driver's seat memory feature and articulating head restraints and bolsters and seatback storage pockets, heated driver and passenger seats and floor console with HVAC vents

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Rear 60/40 split-folding 3-passenger bench with head restraints

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Reclining high-back front bucket seats with inboard armrests, manual lumbar supports, driver and passenger 6-way power seat adjusters and seatback storage pockets. A floor console with rear heating and air conditioning vents is included; available in Sport cloth with insert or Sport leather with insert

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SOUND SYSTEMS

Avalanche

AM/FM stereo with seek/scan, CD player, Automatic Tone Control, Speed Compensated Volume, digital clock and 6 speakers

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MECHANICAL

Avalanche

Axle - rear locking differential

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Brakes - power, 4-wheel disc with ABS, Dynamic Rear Proportioning (DRP)

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Engine - Vortec 5300 V8 285 hp (1500 models)

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Engine - Vortec 8100 V8 (2500 models)

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Exhaust system - aluminized stainless steel

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Snow Plow Prep Package - includes 130-amp alternator, heavy-duty front springs and provisions for a cab-mounted emergency beacon (2500 4x4 models)

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Suspension - Firm ride - 2500 models

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Suspension - Smooth ride - 1500 models

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Tires - LT245/75R16 all-season blackwall (2500 models) 2WD

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Tires - LT245/75R16 on/off road blackwall (2500 models) 4x4

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Tires - P265/70R16 all-season touring blackwall (1500 models)

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Trailering Special Equipment - includes weight-distributing platform trailer hitch receiver, 7-pin sealed connector, transmission oil cooler and trailer brake prewire harness

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Transfer Case - Autotrac automatic 4-wheel drive with electronic push-button controls (4x4 models)

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Transmission - 4-speed automatic with overdrive - 1500 models

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Transmission - Heavy-duty 4-speed automatic with overdrive - 2500 models

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SAFETY AND SECURITY

Avalanche

Air bags - Next Generation, driver- and front passenger- side, frontal

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Air bags - driver- and front- passenger, seat-mounted side impact

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Brake/transmission shift interlock

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Door locks - automatic power, programmable with lockout protection

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Door locks - rear side door, child-security

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Headlights - Daytime Running Lights with automatic light control

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Keyless entry system - remote with Panic alarm and illuminated entry system

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Safety belts - outboard belt to seat in front, outboard seats

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Tether anchor - child-seat

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Theft-deterrent system - content theft alarm

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Theft-deterrent system - PASSLock

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FRAME

All-welded, ladder-type with channel design and boxed front section

BODY MATERIAL

Two-sided galvanized steel on body panels (except roof)

SUSPENSION

front :

Independent front suspension with torsion bars

rear :

5-link coil spring system (1500 models)

Two-stage leaf spring system (2500 models)

BRAKES

4-wheel vented disc with front aluminum dual piston calipers, rear drum-in-hat parking brake and dynamic rear proportioning (DRP); 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)

STEERING

1500

2500

Type

2WD :

Power, recirculating ball

Power, recirculating ball

4WD :

Power, recirculating ball with EVO variable-assist

Power, recirculating ball

Turns (Lock-to-Lock)

3.3

3.25

Turning Diameter

13.1 m (43.3 ft.)

13.4 m (44.1 ft.)

WHEELS

1500

2500

16" x 6.5" aluminum

16" x 6.5" aluminum

TIRES

P265/70R16 all-season

LT245/75R16

ENGINE

Vortec 5300 SFI V8

Vortec 8100 V8

Type

OHV, 5.3L V8

8.1L V8

Block

Cast Iron

Cast Iron

Cylinder Head

Cast Aluminum

Cast Iron

Bore x Stroke

96.0 x 92.0 mm (3.78 x 3.62")

108.0 x 111.0 mm (4.25 x 4.37")

Displacement

5328 cc (327 cu.in.)

8128 cc (496 cu.in.)

Compression Ratio

9.5:1

9.1:1

Fuel

Regular, Unleaded

Regular, Unleaded

Fuel Induction

Sequential Fuel Injection

Sequential Fuel Injection

Horsepower

285 hp @ 5200 rpm

340 hp @ 4200 rpm

Torque

325 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

455 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm

LAYOUT

Front engine / 2WD and 4WD

TRANSMISSION

4-Speed, Electronically-Controlled with
Automatic Overdrive

4-Speed, Electronically-Controlled with
Automatic Overdrive

Gear Ratios

1st

3.06

2.48

2nd

1.63

1.48

3rd

1.00

1.00

4th

0.70

0.75

Reverse

2.29

2.08

Rear Axle Ratios

3.73

3.73

4.10 (optional)

4.10 (optional)

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS

1500

2500

Wheelbase

3302 mm (130.0")

3302 mm (130.0")

Length

5628 mm (221.6")

5628 mm (221.6")

Width

2012 mm ( 79.2")

2012 mm ( 79.2")

Height

2WD :

1862 mm ( 73.3")

1862 mm ( 73.3")

4WD :

1894 mm ( 74.6")

1894 mm ( 74.6")

Track

front :

1651 mm ( 65.0")

1651 mm ( 65.0")

rear :

1676 mm ( 66.0")

1676 mm ( 66.0")

INTERIOR DIMENSIONS

front / rear

Head Room

1037/ 984 mm (40.8/38.7")

Leg Room

1049/ 988 mm (41.3/38.9")

Shoulder Room

1656/1656 mm (65.2/65.2")

Hip Room

1575/1575 mm (62.0/62.0")

WEIGHTS/CAPACITIES

1500 - 2WD

1500 - 4WD

2500 - 2WD

2500 - 4WD

Curb Weight

2450 kg.
(5400 lb.)

2564 kg.
(5653 lb.)

2882 kg.
(6353 lb.)

3013 kg.
(6642 lb.)

Fuel Capacity

117.3 L
(31 gal.)

117.3 L
(31 gal.)

141.9 L
(37.5 gal.)

141.9 L
(37.5 gal.)

Seating

6 (3/3)

6 (3/3)

6 (3/3)

6 (3/3)

GVWR

3085 kg.
(6800 lb.)

3175 kg.
(7000 lb.)

3901 kg.
(8600 lb.)

3901 kg.
(8600 lb.)

Towing Capacity (max.)

3.73 axle ratio :

3311 kg.
(7300 lb.)

3220 kg.
(7100 lb.)

4717 kg.
(10,400 lb.)

4581 kg.
(10,100 lb.)

4.10 axle ratio :

3764 kg.
(8300 lb.)

3674 kg.
(8100 lb.)

5,443 kg.
(12,000 lb.)

5,443 kg.
(12,000 lb.)