2012 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 review
Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 highlights
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Mileage (EPA estimate)
15 city, 21 highway, 17 combined
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All Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 years
- 2012
What is new for the 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500?
- Avalanche 1500 trims have been upgraded with Heated Steering Wheel, Bed Cover, and Bed Liner as standard equipment this year.
- The LT trim now comes with Front Seat Heaters as standard equipment.
- The LTZ trim now comes with Satellite Radio Ready as standard equipment.
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RepairPal gave the Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 6th out of 16 among Fullsize SUVs.
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LS 2WD 4D Crew Cab
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bed Cover
- Bed Liner
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Flex Fuel Vehicle
- Full Roof Rack
- Heated Mirrors
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Running Boards
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- Bluetooth Technology
- Flex Fuel Vehicle
- Front Seat Heaters
- Full Roof Rack
- Heated Mirrors
- Parking Sensors
- Power Seat(s)
- Rear View Camera
- Remote Start
- Running Boards
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Tow Hitch
Drive Wheels
Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
5.3L
Horsepower
320
Torque (ft-lbs)
335
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
31
Wheelbase
130"
Overall length
221.3"
Width
79.1"
Height
76.6"
Leg room
F 41.3"/R 39.1"
Head room
F 41.1"/R 40"
Front tires
P265/70R17
Rear tires
P265/70R17
Seating capacity
5
Max towing capacity
765/5100 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2012 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 FAQ
The 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- LS: 15 MPG City and 21 MPG Highway
- LT: 15 MPG City and 21 MPG Highway
- LTZ: 15 MPG City and 21 MPG Highway
The Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 received a rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 as 5 out of 16 among Fullsize SUV
The 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 has a maximum towing capacity of between 5000 and 5100 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
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