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Generation 1, GMT800

Chevrolet Avalanche Pickup

09.2001 - 04.2006 · United States

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Generation 1, GMT800

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Chevrolet Avalanche, Generation 1, GMT800, USA market. This overview covers 6 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (09.2001 - 04.2006). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

Compare the engine, transmission and drive layout within a single trim. Ranges below combine the populated records of different versions; they do not replace the specifications of the selected car.

Overview based on recorded specifications: 6 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats
5–6
Engine codes
L18, LM7
Engine displacement, cc
5328–8128
Drive layout
Rear-wheel drive, All-wheel drive (4WD)
Transmission
Automatic 4
Wheelbase, mm
3302
Ground clearance, mm
178–218
Fuel
Petrol AI-92

Equipment and practical details

Chevrolet Avalanche · Generation 1, GMT800 · USA · 09.2001 - 04.2006. These features occur in different versions of this generation. They are not a shared specification for every car: check the selected trim for the equipment you need and how it operates.

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Differential locking
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Specifications and technical details

6 versions

5.3 L, 285 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

LM7 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
5.3 AT Avalanche 1500Base grade 09.2001 - 04.2006
5.3 AT Avalanche 1500 Z66Top grade 09.2001 - 04.2006

5.3 L, 285 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

LM7 · 4-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

SpecificationProduction periodCompare
5.3 AT 4WD Avalanche 1500Base grade 09.2001 - 04.2006
5.3 AT 4WD Avalanche 1500 Z71Top grade 09.2001 - 04.2006

8.1 L, 340 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

L18 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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8.1 AT Avalanche 2500 09.2001 - 04.2006

8.1 L, 340 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

L18 · 4-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

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8.1 AT 4WD Avalanche 2500 09.2001 - 04.2006

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