Specifications by model year
Compare the stats that matter
Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
Model year reports
2013
NewestThe 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2012
The 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche presents a below-average reliability record, primarily due to significant safety recalls concerning passenger frontal airbag inflators.
2011
The 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche presents a below-average reliability record, primarily due to significant concerns with dashboard cracking that can compromise airbag safety.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Chevrolet Avalanche?
Carfocal currently has 3 published Avalanche reports, covering 2011 through 2013. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche presents a mixed ownership proposition.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013.
Is the Chevrolet Avalanche reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Chevrolet Avalanche. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2013 chevrolet avalanche presents a mixed ownership proposition. and the 2013 chevrolet avalanche's value proposition is significantly impacted by its 'below average' reliability rating and notable safety concerns. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
3 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Chevrolet Avalanche?
Across Carfocal's published Avalanche guides, recurring problem areas include Dashboard Assembly, Air Bag System, and Ignition Coils. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Dashboard Assembly, Air Bag System, and Ignition Coils.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 3
- Years tracked
- 3
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints