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2012 Chevrolet Avalanche Specifications

  
Powertrain  
PowertrainInternal Combustion
Engine  
ConfigurationV
Cylinders8
Fuel TypeGasoline / Ethanol
Displacement (cc)5328
Max. Power (bhp)320
Max. Power @RPM5400
Max. Torque (lbft)335
Max. Torque @RPM4000
Transmission  
Transmission TypeAutomatic
Forward Gears6
Driveline  
Driven WheelsRWD4WD
Body  
Generic TypeTruck
Vehicle SizeLarge
Rear Roof ProfileBed
No Side Doors4
Exterior Dimensions  
Curb Weight (lb)56745937
Wheelbase (in)130.0
Height - Body (in)76.6
Width - Body (in)79.1
Length (in)221.3
Front Track (in)68.2
Rear Track (in)67.0
Chassis  
Chassis TypeBody-on-Frame
Engine PositionFront
Suspension  
Front Suspension - TypeIndependent
Rear Suspension - TypeSolid axle
Brakes  
Front Brakes - TypeDisc
Rear Brakes - TypeDisc
Diameter - Front (in)13.0
Diameter - Rear (in)13.5
Steering  
Steering TypeRack-and-Pinion
Steering Ratio17.75
Turns Lock-to-Lock3
Turning Circle (ft)43.0
Wheels / Tires  
Tire Size F (,R)
  • 265/70R17 (LS 1LS, LT 1LT)
  • 275/55R20 (LTZ 1LZ)
Seating  
Rows of Seats2
Interior Dimensions  
Head Room - 1st Row (in)41.1
Head Room - 2nd Row (in)40.0
Shlder Room - 1st Row (in)65.3
Shlder Room - 2nd Row (in)65.2
Hip Room - 1st Row (in)64.4
Hip Room - 2nd Row (in)61.8
Leg Room - 1st Row (in)41.3
Leg Room - 2nd Row (in)39.1
Seating Positions - 1st Row2
Seating Positions - 2nd Row3
Cargo Volume (cu ft)45.5
Cargo Volume + 1 (cu ft)101
Utility  
Max. Towing Capacity (lb)81007900
Energy Storage  
Fuel Capacity (gallons) (gal)31.5
Fuel Economy  
EPA City (mpg)15
EPA Hwy (mpg)21
EPA City E8511
EPA Hwy E8516