Model Lineup
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Engines
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Transmissions
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Vortec
5300 5.3L V-8
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Vortec
8100 8.1L V-8
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4-spd
auto
(Hydra-Matic
4L60-E)
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4-spd
auto
(Hydra-Matic
4L85-E)
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Avalanche
(1500)
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s
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-
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s
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Avalanche
(2500)
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s
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-
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s
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Key:
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Standard
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s
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Not
available
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CUSTOMER
PROFILE:
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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.
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PRODUCT
HISTORY:
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2002
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All-new
vehicle introduced
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2003
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Significant
upgrades including new interior trim fabric and design,
redesigned instrument panel, cluster and center floor console;
electronic throttle control; dual stage front air bags and
automatic air bag suppression system; 4-channel Stabilitrak
system available on 2WD models
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2004
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Hydroboost
brakes now standard on 1500 models; StabiliTrak vehicle
stability enhancement system is available with Premium On-Road
Suspension Package
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2005
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OnStar
safety and security system standard on all models
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2005
CHEVROLET AVALANCHE: UNRIVALED STYLE AND VERSATILITY
The Avalanche
continues to break convention with its bold styling, Chevy-tough
dependability, and the most versatility ever experienced between
one set of truck bumpers.
At the core
of Avalanche’s unique design is the revolutionary Convert-a-Cab
System and Midgate, which provide unparalleled flexibility to
quickly convert between a pickup and SUV. Avalanche can seat up
to six adults comfortably, while providing ample and secure storage
with dual locking storage compartments on either side of the cargo
box. The compartments also have drains, so they can be filled
with ice and used as coolers. A three-piece rigid cargo cover
with interlocking panels is also available.
When maximum
cargo capacity is needed, however, the rear passenger seat can
be folded forward and the Midgate lowered to extend the standard
5-foot 3-inch (1.6-m) bed to more than 8 feet (2.5 m) –
long enough to stack 4-foot by 8-foot (1.2-m by 2.4-m) panels
with the liftgate closed.
Key
features
Avalanche
gets a number of safety, security and convenience upgrades for
2005, including the addition of GM’s OnStar safety and security
system as standard equipment on all models. Avalanche comes with
a one-year subscription to the OnStar Safe & Sound service
plan. OnStar is the leading provider of in-vehicle safety, security
and information services in the United States and Canada. Using
the GPS satellite network and wireless technology, OnStar features
core safety services and OnStar Personal Calling that allows drivers
to make and receive hands-free, voice-activated phone calls using
a powerful three-watt analog system and external antenna for greater
reception.
Functional
upgrades for 2005 include steering wheel-mounted radio controls
as standard on all models, and a driver information center, which
keeps track of up to 34 system functions in English, Spanish or
French. Power-adjustable pedals are now available on 1SJ, 1SK,
1SL, and 1SN equipment packages, and a Homelink Universal Transmitter
with programmable garage door opener is standard on all models
except the base LS.
A new option
among an already extensive array of stereo systems is an AM/FM
radio and CD player with a touch-screen navigation radio feature.
In the drivetrain
department, a 3.42 rear axle ratio is standard equipment on all
LS and LT K1500 (4WD) models. The 2500 Series will retain the
3.73 rear axle.
Among appearance
changes for 2005 is a new exterior package now available on LS
models, which includes chromed door handles, outside mirror caps
and stainless steel step-assist steps below the doors. Both LS
and LT models have slightly revised interior trim, while the LT
gets revised badging. New exterior colors include Sandstone Metallic
and Bermuda Blue Metallic.
Chevy
Truck power and strength
Avalanche
has earned a strong reputation not only for its unique flexibility,
but also for its sheer muscle and hauling capability. Standard
on all 1500 models is GM’s Vortec 5300 5.3L V-8 engine,
which delivers 295 horsepower (220 kw) and 330 lb.-ft. of torque
(446 Nm). This engine is coupled with GM’s dependable Hydra-Matic
4L60-E four-speed automatic transmission.
The Avalanche
2500, available in four-wheel drive only, is powered by GM’s
Vortec 8100 8.1L V-8 engine rated at 320 hp (239 kw) and 440 lb.-ft.
of torque (597 Nm). Mated to GM’s heavy-duty Hydra-Matic
4L85-E four-speed automatic transmission, this powertrain combination
gives Avalanche owners the capability to tow up to 12,000 pounds
(5,400 kg).
Safe,
stable and secure
Avalanche
comes with an extensive list of active and passive safety systems,
starting with standard four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes. The Avalanche
also has dual-stage frontal air bags for supplemental protection
for front-seat passengers. Dual-stage frontal air bags are designed
to help reduce the risk of air bag-induced injury. When the air
bag system’s control unit detects an impact, it determines
whether the crash is severe enough to trigger a deployment, and
whether the primary amount of inflation is sufficient. The primary
stage alone will deploy in most frontal impacts requiring the
supplemental protection of an air bag, while a secondary stage
is designed to deploy in more severe frontal collisions.
Avalanche
provides safety for its younger passengers, as it meets new federal
seat standards for child-restraint anchorages. The Avalanche is
equipped with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) system
anchors for child safety seats in the center and right positions
of the second-row split/folding bench seat. This system provides
two lower anchors and a top tether anchor to be used to secure
a child seat to the vehicle seat structure. These anchorages are
designed to make it easier to properly install compatible child
safety seats. Only a top tether connection is available in the
left position of the second-row bench seat.
GM’s
innovative Hydroboost brake system provides added safety, with
more reserve power assist for braking under specific conditions.
The system continues to provide sufficient power assist to stop
the vehicle if the engine stalls or is turned off, by using power
steering fluid pressure to decrease brake pedal effort.
Avalanche's
sure-footed Autotrac 4WD system is designed to increase fuel economy
when operating in 2WD, as well as improve driver feel during parking
and other low-speed maneuvers.
GM’s
StabiliTrak system is offered with the 2WD premium on-road suspension
package.
StabiliTrak
assists the vehicle in maintaining the driver’s intended
path by applying a brake force at any corner of the vehicle independent
of the driver’s use of the brake pedal.
StabiliTrak
uses an accelerator pedal position sensor, a brake master cylinder
pressure sensor and a steering wheel angle sensor as inputs to
interpret the driver’s desired path and whether to accelerate
or decelerate the vehicle. StabiliTrak also uses these sensors
plus a lateral accelerometer and yaw rate sensor to determine
the vehicle’s actual path.
If the difference
between the driver’s desired path and the vehicle’s
actual path becomes great enough, StabiliTrak takes appropriate
action to assist the driver with maintaining the desired path.
If the vehicle begins to “snowplow,” or understeer,
StabiliTrak applies the inside rear brake to help turn the vehicle.
If the vehicle begins to fishtail, or oversteer, StabiliTrak applies
the outside front brake to straighten the vehicle. StabiliTrak
is integrated with the traction control and ABS systems.
New
family of entertainment choices
Impressive
entertainment systems – including a rear-seat entertainment
system with a DVD player and flip-down screen – add to Avalanche's
passenger comforts. These systems feature the next-generation
Radio Data System, and can interface with services such as XM
Satellite Radio. Available rear-seat audio controls and a custom-designed
Bose audio system with a high-powered, six-channel amplifier,
six speakers and a sub-woofer, are also available.
XM Satellite
Radio (continental U.S. only) provides more than 120 coast-to-coast,
digital-quality channels of original commercial-free music and
premier news, sports and talk as well as advanced traffic and
weather information for select major metropolitan areas nationwide.
Consumers can subscribe to the basic service for $9.99 a month.
In addition, GM customers with GMAC financing can choose to include
the XM subscription in their car payments.
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# #
Contact:
Chevrolet Communications
Noreen Pratscher
Office: 313-667-0134
Fax: 313-667-4007
E-mail: noreen.pratscher@gm.com
GM
Product Communications
Sharon Basel
Phone: 248-874-7719
Fax: 248-874-7437
E-mail: sharon.basel@gm.com
GM
of Canada Communications
Richard James
Phone: 905-644-1804
Fax: 905-644-3873
E-mail: richard.james@gm.com
GM
de Mexico Communications
Juan Bernardo Urrutia
Phone: 011(5255) 5901-3046
E-mail: juanbernardo.urrutia@gm.com
STANDARD
AND OPTIONAL FEATURES
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EXTERIOR FEATURES
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LS
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LT
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Z66
1500
2WD
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Z71
1500
4WD
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Bumpers
- charcoal, rear step with additional rear corner steps
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S
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S
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S
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S
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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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S
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S
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S
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S
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Cargo
box mat - heavy-duty, one-piece rubber, black
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S
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S
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S
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S
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Cargo
box cover - 3-piece rigid, composite with on-board storage
provisions
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S
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S
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S
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S
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Cladding,
lower bodyside - dark charcoal composite (mirror housings
are black with cladding, colour-keyed with Special Exterior
Appearance Package and chrome-capped with Chrome Exterior
Package)
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S
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S
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S
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S
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Convert-a-Cab
System - includes Midgate and removable, stowable rear window
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S
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S
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S
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S
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Decals
- Z66 on rear quarter panels
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-
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-
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S
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-
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Decals
- Z71 on rear quarter panels
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-
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-
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-
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S
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Fog
lights
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S
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S
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S
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S
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Glass
- Solar-Ray tinted with light tint on rear Midgate window
and deep tint on rear doors
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S
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S
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-
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-
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Glass
- deep tint on rear Midgate window
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O
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O
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S
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S
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Grille
- hexagon patterned with chrome horizontal bar and gold
Chevrolet emblem
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S
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S
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S
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S
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Headlights
- dual composite halogen
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S
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S
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S
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S
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Mirrors
- manual foldaway, power remote control, heated (mirror
housings are black with cladding, colour-keyed with Special
Exterior Appearance Package and chrome-capped with Chrome
Exterior Package)
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S
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-
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-
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-
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Mirrors
- power foldaway, power remote control, heated with puddle
lights, integral turn signals, reverse tilt, electrochromic
auto-dimming driver's side (mirror housings are black with
cladding, colour-keyed with Special Exterior Appearance
Package and chrome-capped with Chrome Exterior Package)
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-
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S
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S
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S
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Mirrors
- camper-style, power remote control, power extend, heated
and integral turn signals (requires Trailering Special Equipment
Package, not available with Special Exterior Appearance
Package)
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O
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O
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O
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O
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Midgate
- foldable between cargo box and cab
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S
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S
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S
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S
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Package
- Chrome Exterior: includes chrome door handles, mirror
caps and tubular side steps - 1500 models only (requires
Special Exterior Appearance Package)
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O
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O
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-
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-
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Package
- Ground Effects: includes front air dam and moulded splash
guards (not available with Special Exterior Appearance Package)
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O
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O
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O
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O
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Package
- Moulding and Wheel Flare: includes fender flares and bodyside
mouldings - 1500 models only (requires Special Exterior
Appearance Package)
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O
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O
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O
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O
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Package
- Special Exterior Appearance: deletes lower bodyside cladding,
dark charcoal front and rear bumpers and wheel flares. Includes
chrome front and rear bumpers, black door handles and black
exterior rear-view mirrors that are power remote control
and heated - 1500 models only
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O
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O
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O
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O
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Package
- Special Value: includes roof rack with cross bars, chrome
tubular side steps, deep-tinted Midgate window, colour-keyed
fender flares and bodyside mouldings - 1500 models only
(requires Special Exterior Appearance Package)
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O
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O
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O
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O
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Roof
rack - includes side rails and cross bars
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O
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O
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O
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O
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Running
boards
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O
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O
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O
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O
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Spare
tire and carrier - winch-mounted under rear frame
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S
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S
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S
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S
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Sunroof
- power, sliding glass panel with express-open feature,
includes a short overhead console
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-
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O
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O
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O
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Tires
- P265/70R16 all-season blackwall - 1500
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S
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S
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-
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-
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Tires
- P265/70R17 all-season touring blackwall
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-
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-
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S
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-
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Tires
- P265/70R17 On/Off Road blackwall
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-
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-
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-
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S
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Tires
- LT245/75R16 On/Off Road blackwall - 2500
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S
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S
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-
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-
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Tailgate
- PRO-TEC composite material with protective cap moulding,
lockable
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S
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S
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S
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S
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Tie-downs
- eight, four built-in brackets on each side of the box
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S
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S
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S
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S
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Top-box
storage compartments - integrated with locks and driver
side light
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S
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S
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S
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S
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Tow
hooks - two front
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S
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S
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S
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S
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Wheel
flares - light charcoal - 2500 only
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S
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S
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-
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-
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Windshield
wipers - 2-speed with variable delay (intermittent)
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S
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S
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S
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S
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INTERIOR FEATURES
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LS
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LT
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Z66
1500
2WD
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Z71
1500
4WD
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Air
conditioning - dual-zone, manual
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S
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-
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S
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S
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Air
conditioning - dual-zone, automatic
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O
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S
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O
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O
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Assist
handles - front-passenger and rear outboard positions
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S
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S
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S
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S
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Auxiliary
power outlets
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S
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S
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S
|
S
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Console
- overhead
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S
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S
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S
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S
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Cruise
control - electronic with resume, coast, decelerate/accelerate
features
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S
|
S
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S
|
S
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Defogger
- electric rear-window
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S
|
S
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S
|
S
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DVD
Entertainment System - rear seat, includes overhead fold-down
178 mm (7 in.) LCD colour monitor, DVD player, video camera
and video game input (RCA) jacks, 2 sets of wireless headphones
(requires bucket seats, up-level sound system and electronic
climate control)
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O
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O
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O
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O
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Integrated
DVD Navigation System - includes AM/FM stereo with CD player,
auto tone control, AudioPilot noise-compensation technology
9-speaker Bose premium sound system (including subwoofer),
full-feature autonomous navigation with touch screen and
points-of-interest (please speak with your sales consultant
regarding the Avalanche navigation system's geographic coverage)
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-
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O
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-
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-
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Floor
mats - colour-keyed, carpeted - 1500 models
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S
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S
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-
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-
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Floor
mats - colour-keyed, vinyl - 2500 models
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S
|
S
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-
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-
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Floor
mats - colour-keyed, aggressive pattern rubber with Chevy
emblem
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-
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-
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S
|
S
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HomeLink
- universal 3-channel transmitter
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O
|
S
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O
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O
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Instrumentation
- full analogue gauge cluster (includes speedometer, tachometer,
voltmeter, coolant temperature, oil pressure, fuel and engine
hour meter)
|
S
|
S
|
S
|
S
|
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Instrumentation
- Driver Information Centre includes multi-language, trip
computer, displays vital vehicle functions with both visual
and audible reminders/warnings
|
S
|
S
|
S
|
S
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Lights
- overhead dome, reading and courtesy
|
S
|
S
|
S
|
S
|
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Mirror
- rear-view, electrochromic auto-dimming with compass, exterior
temperature and front-passenger air bag status displays
|
O
|
S
|
O
|
O
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|
Package
- Smoker's: includes cigarette lighter and ashtray (standard
with front bench seat)
|
S
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O
|
O
|
O
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Pedals
- power adjustable brake and accelerator
|
O
|
S
|
O
|
O
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Steering
column - tilt adjustable
|
S
|
S
|
S
|
S
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|
Steering
wheel - leather-wrapped
|
S
|
S
|
S
|
S
|
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Steering
wheel controls - sound system, Driver Information Centre
and climate controls
|
O
|
S
|
O
|
O
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Windows
- power, with driver's side express-down and passenger lock-out
features
|
S
|
S
|
S
|
S
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SEATS
|
LS
|
LT
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Z66
1500
2WD
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Z71
1500
4WD
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Custom
cloth 40/20/40 split-bench reclining front seat, 6-way power
driver adjuster, centre armrest with storage, dual adjustable
head restraints and seatback storage pockets
|
S
|
-
|
S
|
S
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High-back
reclining front bucket seats with 6-way power driveradjuster,
inboard armrests, seatback storage pockets, centre floor
console, rear-seat audio controls and headphone jacks. Available
in Custom cloth trim or leather seat inserts (includes rear-seat
air conditioning vents with front bucket seats)
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O
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-
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O
|
O
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Full-feature
high-back front bucket seats with leather seat inserts,
driver and front-passenger 10-way power adjusters including
power lumbar, 2-position driver memory, dual inboard armrests,
heated seatbacks and seat cushions with separate heat controls,
power adjustable brake and accelerator pedals, seatback
storage pockets and centre floor console, rear-seat audio
controls and headphone jacks (includes rear-seat air conditioning
vents with front bucket seats)
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-
|
S
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O
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O
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Rear
3-passenger 60/40 split-folding bench with head restraints
|
S
|
S
|
S
|
S
|
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SOUND SYSTEMS
|
LS
|
LT
|
Z66
1500
2WD
|
Z71
1500
4WD
|
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AM/FM
stereo with seek/scan, CD player, auto tone control, digital
clock and 6 speakers
|
S
|
-
|
S
|
S
|
|
AM/FM
stereo with seek/scan, 6-disc CD changer, auto tone control,
AudioPilot noise-compensation technology, digital clock
and Bose premium speakers (requires bucket seats)
|
O
|
S
|
O
|
O
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MECHANICAL
|
LS
|
LT
|
Z66
1500
2WD
|
Z71
1500
4WD
|
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Air
cleaner - high-capacity
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
S
|
|
Brakes
- power, 4-wheel disc with 4-wheel anti-lock braking system
(ABS) and Dynamic Rear Proportioning (DRP)
|
S
|
S
|
S
|
S
|
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Engine
- Vortec 5300 V8 295 hp - 1500 models
|
S
|
S
|
S
|
S
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Engine
- Vortec 8100 V8 320 hp - 2500 models
|
S
|
S
|
-
|
-
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Exhaust
system - aluminized stainless steel
|
S
|
S
|
S
|
S
|
|
Locking
differential - rear
|
O
|
O
|
S
|
S
|
|
Package
- Snowplow Prep: includes 145-amp alternator, heavy-duty
front springs and provisions for a cab-mounted emergency
beacon light - 2500 models only
|
O
|
O
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-
|
-
|
|
Package
- Suspension Premium On-Road (Z66): with specially tuned
springs
|
-
|
-
|
S
|
-
|
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Package
- Suspension Off-Road (Z71): with gas-pressurized
shock absorbers and off-road jounce
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
S
|
|
Package - Trailering
Special Equipment: heavy-duty, includes weight-distributing
platform with hitch receiver and 7-pin sealed connector
(includes 7-pin to 4-pin adaptor and trailer brake control
harness)
|
O
|
O
|
O
|
O
|
|
StabiliTrak
- vehicle stability enhancement system
|
-
|
-
|
O
|
-
|
|
Suspension
- Smooth Ride - 1500 models
|
S
|
S
|
-
|
-
|
|
Suspension
- Firm Ride - 2500 models
|
S
|
S
|
-
|
-
|
|
Transfer
case - Autotrac with electronic push-button controls - 4x4
models
|
S
|
S
|
-
|
S
|
|
Transmission
- 4-speed automatic with overdrive and Tow/Haul mode - 1500
models
|
S
|
S
|
S
|
S
|
|
Transmission
- heavy-duty, 4-speed automatic with overdrive and Tow/Haul
mode - 2500 models
|
S
|
S
|
-
|
-
|
|
Wheels
- 16" aluminum, steel spare
|
S
|
S
|
-
|
-
|
|
Wheels
- 17" aluminum, 16" steel spare
|
-
|
-
|
S
|
S
|
|
SAFETY AND SECURITY
|
LS
|
LT
|
Z66
1500
2WD
|
Z71
1500
4WD
|
|
Air
bags - dual-stage, driver and front-passenger, frontal.
Includes Passenger Sensing System with automatic air bag
suppression
|
S
|
S
|
S
|
S
|
|
Air
bags - driver and front-passenger, seat-mounted side-impact
|
O
|
O
|
O
|
O
|
|
Brake/transmission
shift interlock
|
S
|
S
|
S
|
S
|
|
Door
locks - automatic power, programmable with lock-out protection
|
S
|
S
|
S
|
S
|
|
Door
locks - rear doors, child-security
|
S
|
S
|
S
|
S
|
|
Headlights
- Daytime Running Lights with automatic light control
|
S
|
S
|
S
|
S
|
|
Keyless
entry system - remote with Panic feature and illuminated
entry system
|
S
|
S
|
S
|
S
|
|
OnStar
In-Vehicle Communications and Assistance Service - includes
one-year Safe & Sound Plan (includes steering wheel
controls)
|
O
|
S
|
O
|
O
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