ALL NEW 2007 CHEVY AVALANCHE: MORE FLEXIBILITY, CAPABILITY AND REFINEMENT
The 2007 Chevy Avalanche is the next generation of the industry's most flexible utility vehicle. It combines the passenger-comfort attributes of an SUV with the cargo capability of a truck. It is based on GM's new full-size SUV platform which features more power with segment-leading fuel economy and flex-fuel capability, a sharper, more precise driving feel, increased interior refinement, and improved quietness.
Avalanche delivers a 360-degree safety system of occupant protection and crash-avoidance technology, including available head curtain side air bags and standard StabiliTrak stability control system with new rollover mitigation technology.
The 2007 Avalanche is available in LS and LT models, with 2WD, 4WD and 4WD LTZ models. The standard powertrain includes an efficient 5.3L V-8 with Active Fuel Management technology that seamlessly switches from eight-cylinder to four-cylinder operation to save fuel. An all-aluminum 6.0L V-8 with Active Fuel Management and variable valve timing (VVT) is also available. Two available 5.3L V8 engines allow Avalanche to run on E85, a renewable fuel made of 85 percent ethyl alcohol (ethanol) and 15 percent gasoline.
Enhanced flexibility
Avalanche's unparalleled flexibility enables it to function as an SUV, truck or both, thanks to the unique Midgate. Pioneered on the first-generation Avalanche, the Midgate opens to extend the cargo-carrying capability from the cargo bed's 1.6 m (63-inch) length to 2.5 m (98 inches). The rear seat must be folded to achieve maximum storage capability; with the Midgate closed, Avalanche has room for up to six passengers.
When the Midgate is open and the rear seat is folded flat, Avalanche can carry 1.2 m by 2.4 m (4-foot by 8-foot) sheets of plywood with the tailgate closed. Storage compartments alongside the cargo box provide ample and lockable storage. The storage compartments also have drains, so they can be filled with ice and used as coolers. A three-piece rigid cargo cover with interlocking panels also is available.
New features on the '07 model enhance Avalanche's flexible attributes and reflect customer feedback, including a central-locking tailgate, available remote vehicle starting system and cargo cover retaining straps. Also, the new tailgate is spring-loaded to reduce the effort needed to open or close it.
Efficient performance
Avalanche is powered by a new Gen IV small-block V-8 family that delivers more power than comparable powertrains in previous models. Standard on 2WD models is the Vortec 5.3L V-8 with 320 horsepower (239 kW)* and 340 lb.-ft. of torque (461 Nm)*, which offers Active Fuel Management. Two versions of the Vortec 5.3L Gen IV V-8 - including an aluminum-block version that is standard in 4WD models - are compatible with E85. The 5.3L aluminum-block V-8, standard on the 4WD Avalanche, delivers an estimated 310 horsepower (224 kW)* and 335 lb.-ft. (454 Nm)* of torque.
An all-aluminum Vortec 6.0L V-8 with variable valve timing (VVT), as well as Active Fuel Management, is available on 2WD and 4WD models. It is rated at an estimated 366 horsepower (273 kW).** VVT helps optimize camshaft timing to improve low-rpm torque and high-rpm horsepower. The system is enabled by a unique dual-equal cam phaser - the industry's first application of VVT on a mass-produced V-8 cam-in-block engine. The unique dual-equal phaser adjusts the camshaft timing at the same rate for both the intake and exhaust valves. A Hydra-Matic 4L70 electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission is paired with the engine.
Contributing to Avalanche's more efficient performance is improved aerodynamics. A more steeply raked windshield and smoother roofline improve airflow over the vehicle, while additional contributors to efficiency include a lower, wider front air dam, tighter tolerances and gaps between the fascias, lamps and grille openings, and improved front-end sealing that nearly eliminates air leak paths. These features all contribute to enhanced fuel economy and improved driving quietness, compared with previous models.
Interior refinement and convenience
The interior of the '07 Avalanche represents a new level of refinement, comfort, quality and convenience. It is roomy and airy, thanks to a lower instrument panel and deeper windshield that improve outward visibility. Passenger space is increased, including more shoulder space for rear passengers, which is packaged with the available roof-mounted head curtain side air bags with rollover protection for both seating rows.
Avalanche's new front seats are designed to provide more comfort and easier entry/egress. Door pillar-mounted first-row three-point safety belts facilitate slimmer seat design, which helps increase cargo space behind the seats. Comfort has been enhanced with firmer foam, including more aggressive bolsters. The front-row seats have one-inch more aft travel than previous models. The rear seat is unique to the Avalanche and enables easy access to the Midgate system. The seat folds flat, allowing longer items to be carried between the cargo bed and into the rear passenger compartment.
Refinements throughout Avalanche's spacious interior create an environment that exudes quality and precision. Flush-mounted accessories and controls, such as the climate control/radio centre stack, create a seamless, "single unit" appearance. Also, there are almost no exposed metal hardware or latches, as all models feature enclosing "close-outs" around the seat bottoms and door sill trim plates. New comfort features include an upgraded HVAC system, and storage capability is improved with the segment's largest centre console storage bin, a larger glove box and additional new storage compartments. Avalanche also offers a host of available convenience features, including:
- Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist
- Rearview camera system
- Touch-screen navigation system
- DVD rear-seat entertainment system with larger, 8-inch screen and enhanced features.
Avalanche also features an impressive new audio/navigation lineup, which provides quality entertainment and information. A new family of CD/MP3-compatible radios leads the audio lineup, with an enhanced DVD entertainment system that includes a larger, 203 mm (8-inch) screen (with in-dash loading). A new touch-screen navigation radio is available and incorporates the view monitor for the available rear-camera system.
XM Satellite Radio is available as a factory-installed option on more than 50 GM models. XM provides commercial-free music of every genre plus the best in news, sports, comedy and kids programming, available from coast to coast and in superior digital quality sound. Every XM-equipped GM vehicle includes three trial months beyond which service fees apply. XM Satellite Radio is standard on the LTZ model and is an available option on all other Avalanche models.
Distinctive design
Avalanche's all-new exterior, monochromatic design is leaner and more agile looking, with a more steeply raked windshield and smoother roofline accentuating the exterior length. Avalanche wears the new face of Chevrolet, with a large Chevy gold bowtie, centred on a twin-port horizontal grille. The body-coloured grille surround is inset with an argent texture mesh. Fog lamps and headlamps feature jewel-like optics.
Avalanche's front end styling reflects its capability. It includes the fast-rake windshield, a bulging power dome hood, a prominent new fender design with integrated wheel flares, a distinctive new grille and headlamps, and a full-wrap fascia. The wraparound fascia eliminates the conventional bumper-to-body gap and is one of the numerous attributes that gives the Avalanche a more refined look. It also enhances aerodynamics. There is also new family of 17-inch and 20-inch wheels. Seventeen-inch wheels and tires are standard, with 20-inch factory-installed wheels available (standard on LTZ). The larger wheels fill Avalanche's wheel houses, giving the vehicle a confident stance.
An available Z71 Off Road package takes this aggressive look to the next level, with larger recovery hook openings, larger, more prominent fog lamps and specific grille texture and satin chrome grille trim. Eighteen-inch wheels and tires are part of the package.
Avalanche is offered in seven exterior colours: Graystone Metallic, Dark Blue Metallic, Black, Summit White, Gold Mist Metallic, Sunburst Orange Metallic and Silver Birch Metallic.
New full-size SUV foundation
Avalanche is built on GM's new full-size SUV platform, which incorporates features such as a new, fully boxed frame, coil-over-shock front suspension, rack-and-pinion steering and an all-new, premium interior system that bolster the vehicle's comfort, quality and capability. Wider front and rear tracks enhance handling and vehicle stability for a more confident road feel.
Extensive attention to detail was paid by Avalanche's engineers to ensure a quiet driving experience. The new, stiffer frame reduces vibrations transmitted to the passenger cabin, while the strength and accuracy of the fully-boxed frame also enable more precise mounting and tuning of chassis and suspension components. This helps reduce vibration - even the tires on the large 17-inch and 20-inch wheels were designed to reduce noise.
Noise-reducing components and materials are used throughout the body structure, including the headliner material, door seals and front-of-dash area. The engines also feature a quiet-tuned alternator and an acoustically tuned engine cover that reduces engine noise heard inside the vehicle. New door seals help reduce seal "pull-away" at highway speeds, which can cause wind noise.
Avalanche's quietness and smoothness are complemented by the Autoride suspension system, which is standard on LTZ. This segment-exclusive bi-state, real-time damping system provides an extremely refined ride with greatly reduced body motion. The system consists of a semi-active, two-position damping control system that responds in real time to road and driving conditions, based on body and wheel motion sensors.
Avalanche offers up to 8,200 lb. of towing capacity, when properly equipped, enhancing its flexible, ready-for-anything capability.
Safety story
The '07 Avalanche offers security in the form of a 360-degree safety system of occupant protection and crash-avoidance technologies. New features include available roof-mounted head curtain side air bags with rollover protection for both rows and front-seat safety belt pretensioners that are linked to the vehicle's sensing system to provide segment-exclusive deployment in rear-end crashes.
These features are integrated into a stronger vehicle structure that is also designed for improved compatibility with other vehicles. The available roof-mounted head curtain air bags include design features that provide increased rollover protection and occupant containment. Sensors located at the front of the vehicle, in the side doors, and within the occupant compartment provide increased and more immediate crash detection. The vehicle's sensing system provides industry-exclusive capability to deploy front seat safety belt pretensioners during certain rear-end collisions, enhancing the belt system's ability to hold the occupants firmly in place.
The roof-mounted head curtain side air bag system incorporates one of the segment's first rollover indication sensors, which is located on the vehicle's centre tunnel in the occupant compartment. The sensor monitors the vehicle's accelerations and roll rate. If these signals indicate an impending rollover, the roof-mounted head curtain side air bags deploy to provide an extra measure of occupant protection and containment. These rollover-capable head curtain side air bags stay inflated longer than air bags developed only for side impacts because rollover incidents can last longer. The deployment duration and other design features of the rollover-capable air bags combine to provide increased occupant protection and the ability to help keep occupants inside the vehicle.
Crash avoidance is bolstered through enhanced design and driver control dynamics, such as wider front and rear tracks, as well as more responsive suspensions - including a new coil-over-shock front suspension design and new rack-and-pinion steering. The vehicles are built on a stronger and stiffer, fully-boxed frame that contributes to enhanced crash energy management. The front frame section has been designed to optimize crush progression, resulting in improved energy absorption efficiency. The improved crush performance, enabled by hydroformed frame rails and efficient chassis component packaging, also incorporates design provisions that help improve vehicle-to-vehicle compatibility in the event of a frontal impact with a smaller vehicle.
Additional safety features include:
- Standard StabiliTrak stability control system with rollover mitigation technology
- Standard dual-stage driver's front air bag
- Standard dual-stage outboard-front passenger air bag with Passenger Sensing System
- Available roof-mounted head curtain side air bags for both seating rows
- Standard front seat safety belt pretensioners with rear impact deployment capability
- Standard tire pressure monitoring system
- Available rain-sensing wiper system
- Available Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist that can detect certain stationary objects in the rearward path of the vehicle and send an audible warning sound and display via three LEDs on the right C-pillar
- Available rearview camera system designed to provide the driver with
a view of people or objects in the rearward path of the vehicle
- Standard pull-up/push-down power window switches
All models come with the Generation 6 OnStar system (with a one-year Safe and Sound service plan). The system includes the General Motors Advanced Automatic Crash Notification (AACN) system, making crash data available to emergency services to potentially dispatch the appropriate life-saving personnel and equipment to crash scenes faster. If the vehicle is in a crash that activates an air bag, the OnStar system automatically notifies an OnStar advisor, who will check on the occupants or summon emergency help if necessary. OnStar also can assist authorities in locating a vehicle if it is reported stolen (ability to locate stolen vehicles varies with conditions).
*Preliminary, pending SAE certification. A new voluntary power and torque certification procedure developed by the SAE Engine Test Code committee was approved March 31, 2005. This procedure (J2723) ensures fair, accurate ratings for horsepower and torque by allowing manufacturers to certify their engines through third-party witness testing. GM was the first auto manufacturer to begin using the procedure and expects to use it for all newly rated engines in the future.
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Contacts:
GM
of Canada Communications
Tony LaRocca
Phone: 905-644-1804
Fax: 905-644-3873
E-mail: tony.larocca@gm.com
STANDARD
AND OPTIONAL FEATURES
EXTERIOR FEATURES |
LS |
LT |
LTZ |
Assist steps - dark charcoal |
S |
S |
S |
Assist steps - Satin chrome, tubular (Z71 package only) |
- |
O |
- |
Assist steps - power-retractable |
- |
- |
O |
Bumper - front, colour-keyed fascia |
S |
S |
S |
Bumper - rear, with step pad (rear bumper fascia is colour-keyed with available Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist) |
S |
S |
- |
Bumper - rear, colour-keyed fascia with step pad (requires Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist) |
O |
O |
S |
Bumper - Z71 specific front fascia and rectangular fog lights |
- |
O |
- |
Cargo bed - 1.27m (4'2") wide by 1.60m (5'3") long or 2.48m (8'2") long with Midgate folded down |
S |
S |
S |
Cargo mat - black, rubber |
S |
S |
S |
Cargo cover - three-piece rigid composite, stowable |
S |
S |
S |
Door handles - black |
S |
- |
- |
Door handles - colour-keyed |
- |
S |
- |
Door handles - chrome (interim availability) |
- |
- |
S |
Door handles - Satin chrome (Z71 package only) |
- |
O |
- |
Fog lights - halogen |
- |
S |
S |
Glass - Solar-Ray tinted, deep-tinted on all windows behind front doors |
S |
S |
S |
Grille – black mesh insert with chrome surround |
S |
S |
- |
Grille – chrome mesh insert with chrome surround (interim availability) |
- |
- |
S |
Grille - satin chrome mesh insert (Z71 package only) |
- |
O |
- |
Tailgate - power lockable with protective cap |
S |
S |
S |
Midgate - foldable door between cargo bed and cab with stowable rear window |
S |
S |
S |
Mirrors - manual foldaway power adjustable, heated (black on LS and colour-keyed on LT; satin chrome caps on Z71 package) |
S |
S |
- |
Mirrors - Deluxe Wide Load; left hand and right hand vertical glass, black, manual extending and folding, heated and integrated turn signal with lower convex spotter glass |
O |
O |
O |
Mirrors – power foldaway, full-feature power adjustable, heated, driver-side electrochromic auto-dimming feature, reverse-tilt, side-entry illumination, integrated turn signals (colour-keyed caps on LT, chrome caps on LTZ; satin chrome caps on Z71 package) (interim availability) |
- |
O |
S |
Mouldings - bodyside, colour-keyed |
S |
S |
S |
Recovery hooks - two front, frame mounted, recessed in the front fascia (4WD models) |
S |
S |
S |
Roof rack - side rails and cross bars |
O |
O |
S |
Sunroof - power, sliding glass panel and tilt with express-open and close, includes universal home remote (requires available automatic climate controls on LT) |
- |
O |
O |
Tires - P265/70R17 all-season, blackwall |
S |
S |
- |
Tires - P265/70R17 all-season, white letter outlined |
O |
O |
- |
Tires - P265/65R18 on-off road blackwall (Z71 package only) |
- |
O |
- |
Top-box storage - integrated, lockable |
S |
S |
S |
Wheels - 17" x 7.5" Bright aluminum, grooved 5-spoke |
S |
- |
- |
Wheels - 17" x 7.5" Deluxe aluminum, smooth 5-spoke |
- |
S |
- |
Wheels - 18" x 8.0" aluminum with 17" spare (Z71 package only) |
- |
O |
- |
Wheels - full-size 17" steel spare under rear frame, lockable (2WD models) |
S |
S |
- |
Wheels - 17" aluminum spare under rear frame, lockable (4WD models) |
S |
S |
S |
Wheel and Tire Package - includes 20" x 8.5" Polished aluminum wheels (4) and P275/55R20 all-season tires with 17" spare |
- |
O |
S |
Wheel flares - front and rear, colour-keyed (Z71 package only) |
- |
O |
- |
Windshield washer fluid system - heated |
- |
O |
S |
Windshield wipers - variable delay (intermittent), flat-blade with wet-arm washers |
S |
S |
- |
Windshield wipers - Rainsense, moisture sensitive, flat-blade with wet-arm washers |
- |
O |
S |
INTERIOR FEATURES |
LS |
LT |
LTZ |
Accents - brushed metal appearance accents on the instrument panel, centre stack, steering wheel and along the door (Z71 package only) |
- |
O |
- |
Air conditioning - dual-zone, manual climate controls with individual settings for driver and front-passenger |
S |
S |
- |
Air conditioning - dual-zone, automatic climate controls with individual settings for driver and front-passenger |
- |
O |
S |
Console - centre floor, includes storage bin, dual cupholders in front and rear, 2 power outlets, rear-seat audio controls (covered storage bin and front cupholders on LTZ – interim availability) |
- |
S |
S |
Cruise control - electronic with resume coast and decelerate/accelerate features |
S |
S |
S |
Defogger - electric, rear-window |
S |
S |
S |
Floor covering - colour-keyed carpet with front and rear removable floor mats |
S |
S |
S |
Instrumentation - full analogue gauge cluster (includes speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip odometer, fuel level, voltmeter, engine temperature and oil pressure) |
S |
S |
S |
Instrumentation - Driver Information Centre, comprehensive multi-language system that displays numerous vehicle functions with both visual and audible reminders/warnings |
S |
S |
S |
Instrumentation - Z71 specific gauge cluster (Z71 package only) |
- |
O |
- |
Lights - overhead, reading and cargo with illuminated entry feature |
S |
S |
S |
Mirror - rear-view, electrochromic auto-dimming with 8-point compass and exterior temperature display |
S |
S |
S |
Pedals - power adjustable brake and accelerator (requires available Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist) |
O |
O |
S |
Power outlets - auxiliary 12-volt |
S |
S |
S |
Steering column - tilt adjustable |
S |
S |
S |
Steering wheel - leather-wrapped with sound system and cruise controls |
S |
S |
S |
Sunshades - LH and RH, padded, colour-keyed, extendable with illuminated visor mirrors |
S |
S |
S |
Universal home remote - 3-channel transmitter |
- |
O |
S |
Windows - power, includes driver and front-passenger express-down and passenger lock-out features |
S |
S |
S |
SEATS |
LS |
LT |
LTZ |
Custom cloth 40/20/40 split-bench reclining front seat with power 6-way driver seat adjuster and centre fold-down armrest with storage |
S |
- |
- |
Custom cloth reclining front bucket seats with power 6-way driver seat adjuster and centre floor console |
- |
S |
- |
Leather-appointed reclining front bucket seats, non-heated with adjustable head restraints, power 6-way driver seat adjuster, centre floor console and rear storage pockets |
- |
O |
- |
Leather-appointed full-feature power reclining front bucket seats with driver and passenger power 12-way seat adjusters, power lumbar adjusters, heated seat cushions and seatbacks, driver's 2-position memory controls and centre floor console |
- |
O |
S |
Second-row 3-passenger 60/40 split-folding bench |
S |
S |
S |
SOUND SYSTEMS |
LS |
LT |
LTZ |
AM/FM stereo with CD player, MP3 playback compatible, auxiliary audio input jack, seek-scan, digital clock, auto tone control, speed-compensated volume, TheftLock, Radio Data System (RDS) and 6 speakers |
S |
S |
- |
AM/FM stereo with 6-disc CD changer, MP3 playback compatible, auxiliary audio input jack, seek-scan, digital clock, auto tone control, speed-compensated volume, TheftLock, Radio Data System (RDS) and 6 speakers |
O |
O |
S |
XM Satellite Radio (includes 3 free trial months beyond which service fees apply; available in 10 Canadian provinces and 48 contiguous United States) |
O |
O |
S |
Bose Premium 7-speaker sound system with subwoofer |
- |
O |
S |
Second-row audio controls and earphone jacks (2) |
- |
S |
S |
Rear Entertainment System - overhead fold-down 203 mm (8-in.) LCD colour monitor, front-loading in-dash DVD player, video camera/game input (RCA) jacks, 2 wireless two-channel headphones and remote control; includes Bose Premium 7-speaker sound system on LT (Rear Entertainment System and Integrated DVD Navigation System are available as a package) |
- |
O |
O |
Integrated DVD Navigation System - multimedia with navigation and voice recognition, includes AM/FM stereo with CD/DVD player, MP3 playback compatible, auxiliary audio input jack, seek-scan, digital clock, auto tone control, speed-compensated volume, TheftLock and Radio Data System (RDS); includes Bose Premium 7-speaker sound system on LT (Rear Entertainment System and Integrated DVD Navigation System are available as a package); Rearview Camera System - reverse assist for parking or trailer towing (requires available integrated DVD Navigation System and head curtain side-impact air bags) |
- |
O |
O |
MECHANICAL |
LS |
LT |
LTZ |
Brakes - power-assisted, 4-wheel vented disc with 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) |
S |
S |
S |
Drive - 2WD |
S |
S |
- |
Engine - Vortec 5.3L V8 with Active Fuel Management |
S |
S |
S |
Engine - FlexFuel Vortec 5.3L V8 with Active Fuel Management, capable of running on up to 85% ethanol (E85) - 4WD models |
S |
S |
S |
Engine - FlexFuel Vortec 5.3L V8 with Active Fuel Management, capable of running on up to 85% ethanol (E85) - 2WD models |
O |
O |
- |
Engine – Vortec 6.0L V8 VVT with Active Fuel Management |
- |
O |
O |
Engine - block heater |
S |
S |
S |
Locking differential - rear |
S |
S |
S |
Remote vehicle starter - preparation package |
S |
S |
- |
Remote vehicle starter system |
O |
O |
S |
Skid plate package - including aluminum front underbody shield starting behind front bumper and running to first cross-member, protecting front underbody and oil pan;.also protects front differential and transfer cases on 4WD (Z71 package only) |
- |
O |
- |
Steering - power, rack-and-pinion |
S |
S |
S |
Suspension - Premium smooth ride |
S |
S |
- |
Suspension - Z71 Off-Road; includes off-road jounce bumpers, specially tuned springs and gas charged monotube shocks; four P265-65R-18 on-off road blackwall tires with 17" all season blackwall spare tire; four 18" x 8" aluminum wheels with 17" full-size steel spare (2WD) full-size aluminum spare (4WD); skid plate package including aluminum front underbody shield starting behind front bumper and running to first cross-member, protecting front underbody and oil pan, also protects front differential and transfer cases on 4WD; front and rear colour-keyed wheel flares; Z71 specific front fascia and rectangular fog lights; Satin Chrome door handles and outside rearview mirror caps and also includes a satin chrome grille insert; Z71 specific gauge cluster; Satin Chrome tubular assist steps; brushed metal appearance accents |
- |
O |
- |
Suspension - AutoRide, road-sensing, electronically controlled shock absorbers with air-assisted automatic rear level control |
- |
- |
S |
Transfer case - Autotrac with electronic controls (4WD models) |
S |
S |
S |
Trailering Equipment – heavy-duty, with hitch platform, 51 mm (2”) trailering receiver and 7-wire harness with independent fused trailering circuits mated to a 7-way sealed connector; also includes 4 blunt cut wires in the instrument panel harness to accommodate installation of an aftermarket trailer brake controller |
S |
S |
S |
Transmission - 4-speed electronically controlled automatic with overdrive and tow/haul mode |
S |
S |
S |
Transmission – 4-speed automatic super–duty (requires 6.0L V8 engine) |
- |
O |
O |
Transmission oil cooler - heavy-duty, air-to-oil |
S |
S |
S |
SAFETY AND SECURITY |
LS |
LT |
LTZ |
Air bags - dual-stage, driver and front-passenger, frontal with passenger-side air bag status indicator in overhead console and Passenger Sensing System |
S |
S |
S |
Air bags - front-to-rear, side head curtain with rollover sensor |
O |
O |
S |
Door locks - power, programmable with lock-out protection |
S |
S |
S |
Headlights - dual halogen with automatic light control |
S |
S |
S |
Keyless entry system - remote, includes tailgate |
S |
S |
S |
OnStar In-Vehicle Communications and Assistance Service - includes one-year Safe & Sound Plan |
S |
S |
S |
Safety restraints - LATCH (Lower Anchors and top Tethers for Children) |
S |
S |
S |
Safety restraints - 3-point belts for all seating positions (when equipped with front bucket seats) |
S |
S |
S |
StabiliTrak - vehicle stability control system with Proactive Roll Avoidance |
S |
S |
S |
Theft-deterrent system - PASS-Key III+ and vehicle content theft alarm |
S |
S |
S |
Tire pressure monitor - except spare tire |
S |
S |
S |
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist - rear obstacle detection system with audible/visible warning |
O |
O |
S |
Warranty - 3 Year / 60,000 km, complete base warranty coverage (Whichever comes first, to correct any defects in materials or workmanship occurring during the warranty period. Regular maintenance is not included. Other restrictions, exclusions and limitations apply. See your dealer for complete details of the GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty.) |
S |
S |
S |
Warranty - 5 Year / 160,000 km, powertrain component warranty with $0 deductible (Whichever comes first. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details.) |
S |
S |
S |
S - Standard Equipment. O - Optional Equipment.
SPECIFICATIONS
Overview
Models: |
Chevy Avalanche LS, LT and LTZ |
Body style / driveline: |
4-door sport utility vehicle/pickup, front-engine, 2- or 4-wheel drive, 1500 series |
Construction: |
Body on frame |
EPA vehicle class: |
Half-ton truck |
Manufacturing locations: |
Silao, Mexico |
Key competitors: |
Ford Super Crew, Dodge Ram Quad Cab |
Engines
| |
Vortec 5300 5.3L V-8 (LY5, LMG) |
Vortec 5300 5.3L V-8 (LC9) |
Vortec 6000 6.0L V-8 (L76) |
Type: |
5.3L V-8 |
5.3L V-8 |
6.0L V-8 |
Displacement (cc / cu in): |
5328 / 325 |
5328 / 325 |
5967 / 364 |
Bore & stroke (mm / in): |
96 x 92 /
3.78 x 3.62 |
96 x 92 /
3.78 x 3.62 |
101.6 x 92 /
4.00 x 3.62 |
Block material: |
Cast iron |
Cast aluminum |
Cast aluminum |
Cylinder head material: |
Cast aluminum |
Cast aluminum |
Cast aluminum |
Valvetrain: |
Overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder, hydraulic roller lifters |
Overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder, hydraulic roller lifters |
Overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder, variable valve timing |
Ignition system: |
Coil-near-plug ignition, iridium electrode tip/ iridium core spark plugs, low resistance spark plug wires |
Coil-near-plug ignition, iridium electrode tip/ iridium core spark plugs, low resistance spark plug wires |
Coil-near-plug ignition, iridium electrode tip/ iridium core spark plugs, low resistance spark plug wires |
Fuel delivery: |
Active Fuel ManagementTM; sequential fuel injection |
Active Fuel ManagementTM; sequential fuel injection |
Active Fuel ManagementTM; sequential fuel injection |
Compression ratio: |
9.9:1 |
9.9:1 |
9.7:1 |
Horsepower (hp/ kW @ rpm): |
320 / 238 @ 5200* |
310 / 231 @ 5200** |
366 / 273 @ 5400** |
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm): |
340 / 470 @ 4200* |
335 / 463 @ 4400** |
380 / 513 @ 4300** |
Fuel: |
87 octane, E85-capable (LMG) |
87 octane, E85-capable |
87 octane |
Maximum engine speed (rpm): |
6000 |
6000 |
5900 |
Emissions controls: |
Close-coupled catalytic converter, Quick Sync 58X ignition, returnless fuel rail, fast-response O² sensor |
Close-coupled catalytic converter, Quick Sync 58X ignition, returnless fuel rail, fast-response O² sensor |
Close-coupled catalytic converter, Quick Sync 58X ignition, returnless fuel rail, fast-response O² sensor |
Estimated fuel economy: |
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Mi / imp.gal (city / hwy / combined) |
2WD:
19 / 29 / 23
Flexible Fuel-gasoline:
19 / 28 / 22
Flexible Fuel-ethanol:
14 / 21 / 16 |
4WD:
Flexible Fuel-gasoline:
18 / 27 / 22
Flexible Fuel-ethanol:
14 / 20 / 16 |
2WD:
17 / 25 / 20
4WD:
17 / 24 / 20 |
L / 100km (city / hwy / combined) |
2WD:
14.7 / 9.8 / 12.5
Flexible Fuel-gasoline:
15.0 / 10.1 / 12.8
Flexible Fuel-ethanol:
20.3 / 13.6 / 17.2 |
4WD:
Flexible Fuel-gasoline:
15.4 / 10.4 / 13.1
Flexible Fuel-ethanol:
20.6 / 14.0 / 17.6 |
2WD:
16.3 / 11.4 / 14.1
4WD:
16.5 / 11.7 / 14.3 |
Transmission
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Hydra-Matic 4L60 |
Hydra-Matic 4L70 |
Type: |
4-speed automatic (5.3L engines) |
4-speed automatic (6.0L engine) |
Gear ratios (:1): |
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First: |
3.06 |
3.06 |
Second: |
1.63 |
1.63 |
Third: |
1.00 |
1.00 |
Fourth: |
0.70 |
0.70 |
Reverse: |
2.29 |
2.29 |
Final drive ratio: |
3.73:1 (std)
4.10 :1 (opt) |
4.10 |
Chassis / Suspension
Front: |
Independent, coil over shock; Autoride real-time damping (std. on LTZ and LT with 6.0L) |
Rear: |
Five-link with coil springs; Autoride real-time damping (std. on LTZ and LT with 6.0L) |
Traction assist: |
All-speed traction control |
Steering type: |
Power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
Steering ratio: |
17.75:1 |
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock: |
3 |
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (m / ft): |
13.1 / 43.0 |
Brakes
Type: |
4-wheel disc, 4-wheel ABS |
Rotor diameter x thickness (mm / in): |
front: 330.2 x 30 / 13 x 1.18
rear: 342.9 x 20 / 13.5 x .787 |
Wheels/Tires
Wheel size and type: |
17 x 7.5-inch machined cast aluminum, silver sparkle accent (LS, LT)
18 x 8.0-inch polished aluminum (Z71 package)
20 x 8.5-inch painted aluminum (opt. LT)
20 x 8.5-inch polished aluminum (std. LTZ)
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Tires: |
P265/70R17 blackwall (all-season)
P265/70R17 white letter (all-season) (optional)
P275/55R20 blackwall (all-season)
P265/65R18 on-off road blackwall (opt.Z71)
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Dimensions
Exterior
Wheelbase (mm / in): |
3302 / 130 |
Overall length (mm / in): |
5620.8 / 221.3 |
Overall width (mm / in): |
2010.4 / 79.1 |
Overall height (mm / in): |
1944.8 / 76.6 |
Track (mm / in): |
front: 1731.8 / 68.2
rear: 1701.8 / 67.0 |
Minimum ground clearance (mm / in): |
2WD: 230.7 / 9.1
4WD: 230.7 / 9.1 |
Step-in height (mm / in): |
2WD: 555.6 / 21.9
4WD: 562.8 / 22.2 |
Ground to top of cargo floor (mm / in): |
2WD: 818.9 / 32.2
4WD: 824.8 / 32.5 |
Approach angle (deg): |
2WD: 16.78
4WD: 16.64 |
Departure angle (deg): |
2WD: 20.05
4WD: 20.31 |
Curb weight (kg / lb): |
2WD: 2605 / 5742
4WD: 2659 / 5863
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Weight distribution (% front / rear): |
2WD: 51 / 49
4WD: 51 / 49 |
Interior
Seating capacity (6 max. total): |
3 / 3 (std.); 2 / 3 (opt.) |
Headroom (mm / in): |
first row: 1043.2 / 41.1
second row:1014.9 / 40 |
Legroom (mm / in): |
first row: 1048.9 / 41.3
second row:1048.9 / 39.1 |
Shoulder room (mm / in): |
first row: 1657.9 / 65.3
second row:1657.3 / 65.2 |
Hip room (mm / in): |
first row: 1636.7 / 64.4
second row:1570.1 / 62.3 |
Cargo length (mm / in): |
806.8 / 31.8 (behind 1st row, Midgate closed) |
Cargo volume (L / cu ft): |
1537.3 / 54.3 )behind 1st row, 2nd row folded, Midgate closed)
2859.1 / 101 (behind 1st row, 2nd row folded, Midgate open) |
Cargo box
Cargo length (mm / in): |
1609.1 / 63.3 (bed, Midgate closed)
2479 / 98.2 (behind 1st row, Midgate open) |
Cargo width (mm / in): |
1270.4 / 50.0 (at wheelhouse) |
Cargo height (mm / in): |
1204.7 / 47.4 (max. inside w/Midgate open)
634.7 / 25.0 (open bed)
574.5 / 22.6 (w/bed cover) |
Cargo volume (L / cu ft): |
1289.1 / 45.5 (open bed, Midgate closed) |
Capacities
GVWR: (kg / lb): |
2WD: 3175 / 7000
4WD: 3266 / 7200 |
Payload, base (kg / lb): |
2WD: 571 / 1258
4WD: 606 / 1337 |
Trailer towing maximum (kg / lb): |
2WD: 3720 / 8200 (5.3L & 6.0L w/ 4.10 axle)
4WD: 3629 / 8000 (5.3L w/ 4.10 axle) |
Fuel tank (L / imp.gal): |
117 / 25.7 |
*Horsepower and torque SAE-certified. A new voluntary power and torque certification procedure developed by the SAE Engine Test Code committee was approved March 31, 2005. This procedure (J2723) ensures fair, accurate ratings for horsepower and torque by allowing manufacturers to certify their engines through third-party witness testing. GM was the first auto manufacturer to begin using the procedure and expects to use it for all newly rated engines in the future.
**Horsepower and torque estimated.
