Anyne have any experience with Chevy Avalanche?

[VXRPhantom]

Friend is looking at buying one and wondered if there was any feedback on them...

[Matt Harper]

Feedback, in what context?
They share the same driveline as the Suburban and Silverado. A lot of the interior trim is also shared. I have a RWD 06 Suburban with a Vortec motor.
Mechanically they are bullet-proof - nice, silky V8 mated to a very good, well spaced transmission that gives very good acceleration for such a large vehicle. Also has a massive towing capacity.
Mine delivers 16 USmpg.
Interior is a little plasticy, but it all fits and there are no rattles or squeaks in mine after 4 years of ownership. Seats are cloth - but mega-comfy.
Avalanche is a bit of a misfit, in that it's not a true pick-up (the bed is quite short) and earlier models had some leakage problems with the rear screen/folding panel (mid-gate) - so check water-tightness on pre 2002 models.

Edited by Matt Harper on Wednesday 20th January 19:34

[JakesterUK]

I had a 2000 with the 5.3 Vortec for a couple of years, good allrounder, was a good ride that didn't feel as truck like as it does in a Ram, the rear cargo panels can be a pain and are quite heavy to move about.

Very comfy, good on fuel adnd always delivered when needed.

[Matt Harper]

JakesterUK said:

I had a 2000 with the 5.3 Vortec

They weren't launched until 01, so not sure how you managed that.

[VXRPhantom]

Thanks for the input guys....He is picking up a 2003 5.3 Vortech Z71

[JakesterUK]

Matt Harper said:

JakesterUK said:

I had a 2000 with the 5.3 Vortec

They weren't launched until 01, so not sure how you managed that.

Typo meant to read 2002