Is Chevy bringing back the Chevy Avalanche?

The 2023 Chevy Avalanche is expected to bring muscle to the table. Rumors suggest that it could gain a larger 5.3-liter V8 engine with 360 hp and 390 lb-ft of torque. Expect a smooth ride as the Avalanche returns on the General Motors T1 platform with an independent rear suspension.

Why did the Chevy Avalanche get discontinued?

In April 2012, General Motors announced it was discontinuing the Chevrolet Avalanche, much to the disappointment of owners and fans. Since then, many believe low sales volume was behind the decision to cut the Avalanche’s run short.

What is considered high mileage for a Chevy Avalanche?

If You drive Your Avalanche on the road (little to no off-roading) and service it at regular intervals, it’s very realistic that You’ll get 150,000 or 175,000 miles out of it. If You take exceptionally good care of it and only use top-of-the-line fluids, You’re likely looking at 200,000 to 250,000.

What is the point of the Chevy Avalanche?

The Avalanche was designed to ride on a Chevy Suburban chassis, and it’s big. The reason it’s so big is because it’s a full-size crew cab that can seat up to 6 people, and still has a truck bed that’s almost just as big as one on a truck without a crew cab.

What is a Black Diamond Avalanche?

Black Diamond Avalanches will feature body-colored bed surrounds, a unique badge on the sail panel, additional features on LS and LT models, and lower prices across the lineup. “The Black Diamond Avalanche is our way of saying ‘Thank you’ and making it just a little more attractive to own one more Avalanche.”

Is a Chevy Avalanche a good truck?

For a fullsize SUV, the Chevrolet Avalanche has decent reliability. RepairPal gives it an average 3/5 reliability rating, ranking it 8th out 14 fullsize trucks for reliability. The 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche year, which is also the last model year, has a 3.5/5 reliability from J.D. Power, which is higher than average.

What year did Chevy discontinue the Avalanche?

2013
The Avalanche rolls into its final year of production in 2013 and is commemorated with the Black Diamond Avalanche.

Is the 2012 Chevy Avalanche a pickup truck?

True pickup-truck fans might shun the 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche’s relatively short cargo bed and SUV foundation, but the midgate gives it a degree of versatility that’s absent from traditional pickups.

What kind of suspension does a Chevy Avalanche have?

All versions of the 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche include GM’s OnStar. The Off-Road Package includes 18-inch wheels, the off-road suspension, tubular assist steps, locking rear differential and a skid-plate package. Available articulated running boards automatically move downward and outward as the doors are opened.

Do You need A MidGate on a Chevy Avalanche?

If you don’t need the midgate feature, you can get the same type of utility from a full-size crew-cab pickup and probably save some cash in the process. The 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche truck is not easy on fuel, nor is it a joy to maneuver into small parking spaces or narrow garages.

How big is the bed of a Chevy Avalanche?

The centerpiece of the Chevy Avalanche’s design is its folding midgate bulkhead separating the cabin from truck’s bed. With the midgate open, the 2012 Chevy Avalanche’s bed grows from 5.3 feet to 8.2, nearly doubling the length of items the Avalanche can haul.