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How reliable is a Chevy Avalanche?

How reliable is a Chevy Avalanche?

Overall Reliability Ratings: Is The Chevrolet Avalanche Reliable? Overall the Chevrolet Avalanche reliability is 63.45 and that makes it very reliable. The chart below illustrates exactly how this ranks compared to some other cars, but the average overall rating is 57 as some comparison.

How much gas mileage does a 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche get?

2009 Chevrolet Avalanche

EPA MPG Owner MPG Estimates
2009 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 2WD 8 cyl, 5.3 L, Automatic 6-spd
Regular Gasoline View Estimates How can I share my MPG?
16 combined city/highway MPG 14 city 20 highway 6.2 gals/ 100 miles
2009 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 2WD 8 cyl, 6.0 L, Automatic 6-spd

Why did Chevy stop making avalanches?

In April 2012, GM announced that production of the Avalanche would end after the 2013 model year, after 2011 saw a sales decline of 2.6% to 20,088 vehicles. Production of the Cadillac Escalade EXT also ended after the 2013 model year.

What transmission is in a 2009 avalanche?

6-speed automatic
2009 Chevrolet Avalanche/Transmission

How much can a 2009 Chevy Avalanche tow?

5,000 to 5,500 lbs
2009 Chevrolet Avalanche/Towing capacity

What is a Chevy Avalanche?

The Chevrolet Avalanche is a four-door, five or six passenger pickup truck sharing GM’s long-wheelbase chassis used on the Chevrolet Suburban and Cadillac Escalade EXT. Production of the Avalanche started in September 2001 and ended April 2013; producing two generations in its lifespan.

Are Chevy Avalanches good in snow?

Weighing 7,200 lbs., the Avalanche’s large size keeps it stable in snow and slush. That enormous weight keeps it planted in snow and ensures it doesn’t land on its side. Furthermore, you have the high ground clearance on the Avalanche to thank for its good snow navigation abilities.

What are the specs of a 2009 Chevy Avalanche?

Kelley Blue Book notes the 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche’s “monochromatic exterior features wraparound fascias that eliminate bumper-to-body gaps,” adding that a “sleek windshield angle extends into a smoother roofline, the front air dam is low and wide and prominent fenders with integrated wheel flares complement the bulging power-dome hood.”

Is the Chevy Avalanche too big for a garage?

The 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche handles well because of a “revised suspension [that] provides a comfortable ride and more precise handling,” according to ForbesAutos, allowing that the truck “may be too large for some motorists (or garages) to handle.”

How many horsepower does a Chevy Avalanche have?

Mind your engine order codes if you’re worried about fuel costs. Some early-production versions of the 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche were equipped with a different 5.3-liter V-8, making 310 horsepower and order-coded LC9.

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Ruth Doyle