2012 Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ 4WD
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- Photo: 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche LT 5.3L front 5.19.19 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche Black Diamond Edition by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ 2011 (14587633471) by order_242 from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ 4WD is a 320-hp 5.3-liter V8 with a 6-speed automatic and four-wheel drive. It starts at $50,305 MSRP.
It makes 320 horsepower at 5,400 rpm and 335 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 21 mpg highway.
The Avalanche measures 221.3 inches long on a 130.0-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Pickup |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $50,305 ($71,207 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Gas/Ethanol V8 |
| Displacement | 5.3 L |
| Horsepower | 320 hp @ 5,400 rpm |
| Torque | 335 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 21 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded gasoline or E85 flex-fuel |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 13.0 x 1.2 in vented disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | 13.5 x 0.8 in vented disc |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17 x 7.5 in aluminum |
| Wheels Rear | 17 x 7.5 in aluminum |
| Tires Front | P265/70R17 |
| Tires Rear | P265/70R17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 221.3 in |
| Width | 79.1 in |
| Height | 76.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 130 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ 4WD with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (21.2 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche SUV RWD: overall not rated
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2012 Chevrolet AVALANCHE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Feb 5, 2021 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP, and VI or "Zone A." Additionally GM is recalling certain 2011-2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL and 2011-2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AZ, AR, DE, DC, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV or "Zone B." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2010-2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL and 2010-2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 25, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed to 40 VIN owners on May 11, 2021. A second owner notification letter was mailed to all other owners on January 24, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328800.
NHTSA campaign 21V054000
Feb 5, 2021 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 11, 2021. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328770.
NHTSA campaign 21V051000
Dec 30, 2014 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra LD, Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the ignition lock actuator may bind, making turning the key difficult or causing the ignition to get stuck in the "Start" position.
Consequence: If stuck in the "Start" position, the ignition may suddenly snap back into the "Accessory" position, causing a loss of engine, steering, and braking power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. If the vehicle is in a crash, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the ignition lock housing, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 12, 2015. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14696 for the original equipment, and 14912 for the service replacement parts.
NHTSA campaign 14V827000
52 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2012 Chevrolet AVALANCHE
Owner Complaints
52 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2012 Chevrolet AVALANCHE (2 mention a crash, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Unknown Or Other | 32 |
| Air Bags | 9 |
| Engine | 3 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Steering | 2 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2012 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.