Chevrolet Avalanche GMT805
First generation · 2002–2006 · 5 model years · 4 trims
Photo: 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 4x4 LT, front right, 07-09-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche K1500, Front Left, 05-29-2020 by SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Chevrolet Avalanche x2 (51423492673) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 5.3 V8 (51952212059) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 4x4 LT, rear right, 07-09-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 4x4 LT, front right, 07-09-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche K1500, Front Left, 05-29-2020 by SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chevrolet Avalanche x2 (51423492673) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 5.3 V8 (51952212059) by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 4x4 LT, rear right, 07-09-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | |||||||
| 1500 2WD · Pickup | 5.3 L Gas/Ethanol V8 | 295 | 335 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic, electronically controlled w/overdrive and tow/haul mode | RWD | 14/19 | $33,910 |
| 1500 4WD · Pickup | 5.3 L Gas/Ethanol V8 | 295 | 335 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic, electronically controlled w/overdrive and tow/haul mode | 4WD | 14/18 | $36,910 |
| 2500 4WD · Pickup | — | — | — | — | 4WD | — | $38,320 |
| 2005 | |||||||
| 1500 2WD · Pickup | 5.3 L Gas/Ethanol V8 | 295 | 330 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic, electronically controlled w/overdrive and tow/haul mode | RWD | 14/19 | $34,010 |
| 1500 4WD · Pickup | 5.3 L Gas/Ethanol V8 | 295 | 330 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic, electronically controlled w/overdrive and tow/haul mode | 4WD | 14/18 | $37,010 |
| 2500 4WD · Pickup | Gas V8 | — | — | — | 4WD | — | $38,420 |
| 2004 | |||||||
| 1500 2WD · Pickup | 5.3 L Gas V8 | 295 | 330 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic, electronically controlled w/overdrive and tow/haul mode | RWD | 15/20 | $33,185 |
| 1500 4WD · Pickup | 5.3 L Gas V8 | 295 | 330 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic, electronically controlled w/overdrive and tow/haul mode | 4WD | 14/18 | $36,185 |
| 2500 4WD · Pickup | Gas V8 | — | — | — | 4WD | — | $38,020 |
| 2003 | |||||||
| 1500 2WD · Pickup | 5.3 L Gas V8 | 285 | 325 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic, electronically controlled w/overdrive and tow/haul mode | RWD | 14/18 | $32,150 |
| 2500 2WD · Pickup | Gas V8 | 340 | — | Automatic w/overdrive | RWD | — | $34,050 |
| 1500 4WD · Pickup | 5.3 L Gas V8 | 285 | 325 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic, electronically controlled w/overdrive and tow/haul mode | 4WD | 13/17 | $35,150 |
| 2500 4WD · Pickup | Gas V8 | 340 | — | Automatic w/overdrive | 4WD | — | $37,050 |
| 2002 | |||||||
| 1500 2WD · Pickup | 5.3 L Gas V8 | 285 | 325 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic, electronically controlled w/overdrive and tow/haul mode | RWD | 14/18 | $31,215 |
| 2500 2WD · Pickup | Gas V8 | 340 | — | Automatic w/overdrive | RWD | — | $33,115 |
| 1500 4WD · Pickup | 5.3 L Gas V8 | 285 | 325 lb-ft | 4-speed automatic, electronically controlled w/overdrive and tow/haul mode | 4WD | 13/17 | $34,215 |
| 2500 4WD · Pickup | Gas V8 | 340 | — | Automatic w/overdrive | 4WD | — | $36,115 |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | Not rated |
| 2005 | 3 | Not rated |
| 2004 | 6 | Not rated |
| 2003 | 6 | Not rated |
| 2002 | 4 | Not rated |
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.