2012 Chevrolet Avalanche
Adventure unfolds.
Avalanche is unique. It stands up to hard use on the road and in the field. And it's easy to change up. Part powerful truck, part upscale SUV, the 2012 Chevy Avalanche is total versatility. It features the GM segment-exclusive Midgate® located behind the rear seats that can be easily lowered, transforming Avalanche from a roomy SUV into a serious pickup truck with an 8-foot 2-inch cargo box.
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Specifications
MODELS
| LS, LT and LTZ 2WD |
| LS, LT and LTZ 4WD |
EPA ESTIMATED FUEL ECONOMY IN MPG
| 5.3L V8 FLEX FUEL1 |
5.3L V8 GASOLINE |
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| City/highway | 11/16 | 15/21 |
MAXIMUM CAPACITIES
| 2WD/4WD | |
| GVWR(lbs.)2 | 7,000/7,200 |
| Fuel tank (gal. approx.) | 31 |
EXTERIOR FEATURES
| LS | LT | LTZ | |
| Cargo cover: three-piece rigid composite, stowable on board | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Foglamps | Optional3 | Standard | Standard |
| Midgate: foldable door between cargo box and cab with a removable and stowable rear window | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Parking Assist | Optional4 | Standard | Standard |
ENGINES/CHASSIS FEATURES
| LS | LT | LTZ | |
| Differential: automatic locking rear, heavy-duty | Optional3 | Standard | Standard |
| Engine: Vortec 5.3L V8 with Active Fuel Management and E85 FlexFuel1 capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension, front: coil-over-shock with stabilizer bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension, rear: multilink with coil springs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Suspension Package, Autoride: includes bi-state variable shock dampening and rear, air-assisted load leveling | Not Available | Not Available | Standard |
| Suspension Package, Premium Smooth Ride | Standard | Standard5 | Not Available |
| Suspension Package, Z71 Off-Road: specially tuned springs and monotube shocks, high-capacity air cleaner, Skid Plate Package with aluminum front underbody shield, 18-inch aluminum wheels paired with on-/off-road blackwall tires, recovery hooks, tubular assist steps, specially designed front fascia with chrome grille insert, Z71 badging and Z71-specific gauge cluster | Not Available | Optional | Not Available |
| Trailering equipment: includes trailer hitch platform, seven-wire harness mated to a seven-way sealed connector, and two-inch trailering receiver | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Transmission: Hydra-Matic six-speed automatic, with overdrive and Tow/Haul mode | Standard | Standard | Standard |
SAFETY AND SECURITY FEATURES
| LS | LT | LTZ | |
| Air bags:6 driver and right-front passenger, dual-stage, frontal, with Passenger Sensing System; head-curtain side-impact, for all front and rear outboard seating positions with rollover sensor; driver and right-front passenger seat-mounted side-impact for thorax and pelvic protection | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Brakes: four-wheel antilock disc | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| OnStar®:7 with Directions & Connections® Plan, including Turn-by-Turn Navigation (standard for the first six months) | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System: includes Electronic Trailer Sway Control and Hill Start Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
SEATING
| LS | LT | LTZ | |
| Premium Cloth front bucket seats with driver and passenger six-way power and floor console | Standard | Not Available | Not Available |
| Premium Cloth 40/20/40 split-bench front seat with six-way power driver seat | Optional | Not Available | Not Available |
| Leather-appointed heated front bucket seats with driver and passenger six-way power and floor console | Not Available | Standard | Not Available |
| Perforated, leather-appointed, heated and cooled front bucket seats with 12-way power, power lumbar control and two-position driver memory | Not Available | Not Available | Standard |
| Premium Cloth rear 60/40 split-folding bench | Standard | Not Available | Not Available |
| Leather-appointed rear 60/40 split-folding bench | Not Available | Standard | Standard |
INTERIOR FEATURES
| LS | LT | LTZ | |
| Bluetooth® wireless technology8 for select phones | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Convenience Package: power-adjustable pedals, remote vehicle starter system, Rear Parking Assist, rear-vision camera system with display in mirror | Optional | Not Available | Not Available |
| Pedals: power-adjustable | Optional4 | Standard | Standard |
| Rear-vision camera system | Optional4 | Optional | Standard |
| Remote vehicle starter system | Optional4 | Standard | Standard |
| Steering wheel-mounted audio and cruise controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering wheel: heated, leather-wrapped and color keyed with theft-deterrent locking feature | Not Available | Not Available | Standard |
AUDIO SYSTEMS
| LS | LT | LTZ | |
| AM/FM stereo with CD/MP3 player and USB port9 | Standard | Standard10 | Not Available |
| Navigation radio with rear-vision camera system | Not Available | Optional11 | Standard |
| Bose® seven-speaker sound system (including subwoofer) | Not Available | Standard | Not Available |
| Bose® Centerpoint® Surround Sound eight-speaker system | Not Available | Not Available | Standard |
| Entertainment system: rear-seat, with DVD player and remote, overhead display and two wireless headphone sets | Not Available | Optional12 | Optional12 |
| Rear-seat audio controls: dual headphone jacks (headphones not included); power outlet; and controls for volume, station selection and media type | Standard13 | Standard | Standard |
| SiriusXM Satellite Radio:14 with three trial months | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| SiriusXM NavTraffic15 | Not Available | Optional15 | Standard |
AVAILABLE DEALER-INSTALLED ACCESSORIES16
| 20-Inch and 22-Inch Chrome Wheels17 | Oval Assist Steps |
| Chrome Fuel-Filler Door, Door Handles and Mirror Caps | Remote Vehicle Starter System with Key Fob |
| Dual-Player Head Restraint DVD System |
- 1 E85 is a combination of 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline. Go to chevy.com/biofuels to see if there is an E85 fuel station near you.
- 2 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). When properly equipped; includes weight of vehicle, driver, passengers, cargo and optional equipment.
- 3 Requires available Texas Edition or All-Star Edition.
- 4 Requires available Convenience Package.
- 5 Not available with Z71 Off-Road Suspension Package.
- 6 Always use safety belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.
- 7 Visit onstar.com for coverage map, details and system limitations. Services vary by model and conditions. Not available in certain areas.
- 8 Go to gm.com/bluetooth to find out which phones are compatible with the vehicle.
- 9 Not compatible with all devices.
- 10 Not available with Sun, Entertainment and Destinations Package.
- 11 Requires available rear-seat DVD entertainment system and inside auto-dimming rearview mirror.
- 12 Requires AM/FM stereo with MP3-compatible CD/DVD player or AM/FM stereo with navigation radio.
- 13 Not included when 40/20/40 seat is ordered.
- 14 Requires a subscription sold separately by SiriusXM after the first 90 days, which is continuous until you call SiriusXM to cancel. Available only in the 48 contiguous United States and D.C. Visit siriusxm.com for details.
- 15 Requires available navigation radio. Requires a subscription sold separately by SiriusXM after trial period. Available only in select markets. If you decide to continue SiriusXM service at the end of any complimentary trial, the chosen plan will automatically renew and bill at then-current rates unless you call 1-800-967-2346 to cancel. Subscriptions governed by SiriusXM Customer Agreement at siriusxm.com. For more information, see siriusxm.com/navtraffic.
- 16 Some accessories may not be available on all models.
- 17 Use only GM-approved tire and wheel combinations. Unapproved combinations may change the vehicle's performance characteristics. For approved tire and wheel combinations and other important information, go to gmaccessorieszone.com or see your dealer for details.
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