2012 Chevrolet Avalanche LS specs & colors

Crew Cab Pickup

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$39,850

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Ebony w / Ebony Accents

Cashmere

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All-Star Edition

$3,205

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includes (DD8) inside rearview auto-dimming mirror
(DL3) outside heated power-adjustable
power-folding and driver-side auto-dimming mirrors

Texas Edition

$3,205

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includes (DD8) inside rearview auto-dimming mirror
(DL3) outside heated power-adjustable
power-folding and driver-side auto-dimming mirrors

Convenience Package

$1,060

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includes (JF4) power-adjustable pedals
(AP3) remote vehicle starter system
(UD7) Rear Parking Assist

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LS Preferred Equipment Group

$0

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Includes Standard Equipment

Specifications

Rear Wheel Material	Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material	Aluminum
Front Wheel Size	17 x 7.5 in
Front Wheel Material	Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size	17 x -TBD- in
Rear Wheel Size	17 x 7.5 in

Fuel Economy Est-Combined	17 MPG
Estimated Battery Range	N/A mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy	21 MPG
Cruising Range - Hwy	651.00 mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City	15 MPG
Cruising Range - City	465.00 mi

Third Gear Ratio (:1)	1.53
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)	0.85
Transfer Case Model	NVG 246
Trans Power Take Off	N/A
Reverse Ratio (:1)	3.06
Drivetrain	Four Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont.	Automatic
Trans Description Cont. Again	N/A
Transfer Case Power Take Off	N/A
Second Gear Ratio (:1)	2.36
Trans Type	6
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)	N/A
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)	0.67
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High	1.00
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low	2.72
First Gear Ratio (:1)	4.03
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)	1.15

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	13.0 x 1.2 in
Brake Type	Pwr
Drum - Rear (Yes or )	N/A
Disc - Front (Yes or )	Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)	N/A
Brake ABS System	4-Wheel
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness	13.5 x 0.8 in
Disc - Rear (Yes or )	Yes

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	N/A lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	750 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	5000 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity	N/A lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.	500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	5000 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.	N/A lbs

Gross Combined Wt Rating	11000 lbs
Option Weight - Front	0.00 lbs
As Spec'd Payload	1231.00 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear	2865 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity	1231.00 lbs
Curb Weight	5969.00 lbs
Option Weight - Rear	0.00 lbs
Total Option Weight	0.00 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating	7900.00 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating	7200.00 lbs
Curb Weight - Front	3104 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight	5969.00 lbs
Base Curb Weight	N/A lbs

Overhang, Front	38.8 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper	221.3 in
Height, Overall	76.6 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor	50.0 in
Cab to End of Frame	N/A in
Front Leg Room	41.3 in
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume	N/A ft³
Wheelbase	130.0 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors	79.1 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings	50.0 in
Front Head Room	41.1 in
Ground Clearance, Rear	9.1 in
Front Hip Room	60.3 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height	22.5 in
Passenger Capacity	5
Length, Overall w/rear bumper	N/A in
Front Shoulder Room	65.2 in
Length, Overall	N/A in
Second Leg Room	39.1 in
Tailgate Width	N/A in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear	50.0 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor	63.3 Min, 98.2 Max in
Second Hip Room	62.3 in
Cargo Volume	45.5 ft³
Second Head Room	40.0 in
Second Shoulder Room	65.2 in
Ground Clearance, Front	9.1 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper	52.9 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor	31.0 in

Audio system controls, rear with 2 headphone jacks (headphones not included), power outlet and controls for volume, station selection and media (Not included when (AZ3) 40/20/40 split-bench rear seats are ordered.)	Standard
Bluetooth for phone personal cell phone connectivity to vehicle audio system and HMI (Human Machine Interface), with specific steering wheel controls	Standard
Audio system, AM/FM stereo with CD player and MP3 playback, seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, Radio Data System (RDS), automatic volume, TheftLock, auxiliary input jack, USB port and 36 cross-band presets (STD)	Standard
Audio system feature, 6-speaker system	Standard
SiriusXM Satellite Radio is standard on nearly all 2012 GM models. Enjoy a 3-month trial to the 'XM Select' package, with over 170 channels including commercial-free music, all your favorite sports, exclusive talk and entertainment. And now add premium channels to your trial at no-cost. Welcome to the world of satellite radio. (Requires a subscription sold separately by SiriusXM after the trial period. If you decide to continue your service at the end of your subscription, service will automatically renew and bill, at the rates in effect at the time of renewal, until you call SiriusXM at 1-866-635-2349 to cancel. See our Customer Agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com. Available only to those at least 18 and older in the 48 contiguous USA and D.C.)	Standard
Audio system feature, USB port	Standard

Tires, P265/70R17 touring, all-season, blackwall (STD)	Standard
Cargo cover, rear rigid, 3-piece composite, stowable onboard	Standard
Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable, manual-folding, color-keyed	Standard
Wheel, 17" (43.2 cm) full-size, aluminum spare (Requires 4WD models.)	Standard
Door handles, color-keyed	Standard
Recovery hooks, front, frame-mounted (Standard with 4WD Models only)	Standard
Luggage rack side rails, roof-mounted, Black	Standard
Wheels, 4-17" x 7.5" (43.2 cm x 19.1 cm) aluminum, 5-spoke with smooth surface and rectangular pockets (STD)	Standard
Fascia, front color-keyed	Standard
Glass, Solar-Ray deep tinted (all windows except light tinted glass on windshield, driver and front passenger)	Standard
Tire, spare P265/70R17	Standard
Storage box, integrated top box with locks and lights	Standard
Moldings, bodyside, color-keyed	Standard
Pickup box mat, Black rubber	Standard
Bumper, rear color-keyed steel (Not available with (UD7) Rear Parking Assist)	Standard
Headlamps, dual halogen composite with automatic exterior lamp control and flash-to-pass feature	Standard
Luggage rack center rails, roof-mounted, Black	Standard
Assist steps, Dark Charcoal	Standard
Midgate, foldable door between cargo box and cab with a removable and stowable rear window	Standard

Seats, rear 60/40 split-bench, 3-passenger, flip and fold with child seat top tether anchor	Standard
Steering wheel controls, mounted audio and cruise controls	Standard
Instrumentation, analog with speedometer, fuel level, voltmeter, engine temperature, oil pressure and tachometer	Standard
Power outlets 2 instrument panel-mounted auxiliary with covers, 12-volt (On vehicles equipped with (A95) front bucket seats or (AN3) front leather appointed buckets seats, also includes 1 outlet inside center console and 1 in rear of console)	Standard
Lighting, interior with dome lamp, driver-and passenger-side door switch with delayed entry feature, cargo light, door handle or Remote Keyless Entry-activated illuminated entry and map lights in front and second seat positions	Standard
Warning tones headlamp on, key-in-ignition, driver and right-front passenger safety belt unfasten and turn signal on	Standard
Air conditioning, dual-zone manual climate control with individual climate settings for driver and right front passenger. Includes rear air conditioning outlets in center console when bucket seats are ordered	Standard
Theft-deterrent system, vehicle, PASS-Key III	Standard
Steering column, Tilt-Wheel, adjustable with brake/transmission shift interlock	Standard
Mirror, inside rearview manual day/night	Standard
Door locks, power programmable with lockout protection	Standard
Windows, power with driver and front passenger Express-Down and lockout features	Standard
Assist handles, front passenger and rear outboard	Standard
Steering wheel, leather-wrapped	Standard
Visors driver and front passenger illuminated vanity mirrors, padded with cloth trim, extends on rod	Standard
Seats, front bucket with (AG1) 6-way power driver and (AG2) front passenger seat adjusters, adjustable head restraints, (AM1) driver manual lumbar control, floor console and rear storage pockets (STD)	Standard
Floor covering, color-keyed carpeting with (B58) carpeted floor mats	Standard
Remote vehicle starter prep package includes Remote Keyless Entry (Remote vehicle starter fob available as a Chevy Accessory.)	Standard
Headliner, cloth	Standard
Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed	Standard
Defogger, rear-window electric	Standard
Console, floor with storage area, cup holders and integrated second row audio controls (Not available with (AZ3) 40/20/40 split-bench front seats.)	Standard

Alternator, 145 amps	Standard
Engine, Vortec 5.3L V8 SFI FlexFuel with Active Fuel Management, capable of running on unleaded or up to 85% ethanol (with gas - 320 hp [239 kW] @ 5400 rpm, 335 lb-ft of torque [454 N-m] @ 4000 rpm, with E85 ethanol - 326 hp [243 kW] @ 5300 rpm, 348 lb-ft of torque [472 N-m] @ 4400 rpm), aluminum block (STD) (Requires 4WD models.)	Standard
Suspension, front coil-over-shock with stabilizer bar	Standard
Transmission, 6-speed automatic	Standard
Transfer case, active, single-speed does not include neutral and cannot be dinghy towed (Requires CK10936 models. Not available with (K5L) heavy-duty trailering equipment.)	Standard
Suspension, rear multi-link with coil springs	Standard
Battery, heavy-duty 600 cold-cranking amps, maintenance-free with rundown protection and retained accessory power	Standard
Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc	Standard
Steering, power	Standard
GVWR, 7200 lbs. (3266 kg) (Requires CK10936 models)	Standard
Rear axle, 3.08 ratio (Not available with (K5L) heavy-duty trailering package)	Standard
Four wheel drive	Standard
Suspension Package, Premium Smooth Ride (STD)	Standard
Key, single, 2-sided	Standard
Trailering equipment includes trailering hitch platform, 7-wire harness with independent fused trailering circuits mated to a 7-way sealed connector and (VR4) 2" trailering receiver	Standard

StabiliTrak, stability control system with traction control, includes electronic trailer sway control and hill start assist	Standard
Daytime Running Lamps with automatic exterior lamp control	Standard
LATCH system, (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren), for child safety seats	Standard
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (does not apply to spare tire)	Standard
Air bags, head curtain side-impact, front and rear outboard seating positions with rollover sensor (Head curtain side air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of head and neck injuries to front and rear seat outboard occupants on the near side of certain side-impact collisions. Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your child's age and size, even in vehicles equipped with air bags. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate infant, child or booster seat. See the Owner's Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.)	Standard
Air bags, seat-mounted side-impact driver and right-front passenger (Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your child's age and size, even in vehicles equipped with air bags. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate infant, child or booster seat. See the Owner's Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.)	Standard
Stolen Vehicle Assistance (Deleted when (UE0) OnStar delete is ordered.)	Standard
Automatic Crash Response (Deleted when (UE0) OnStar delete is ordered.)	Standard
Safety belts 3-point, driver and front passenger and second row all seating positions, center seating position in first row is lap only	Standard
OnStar, 6 months of Directions and Connections plan includes Automatic Crash Response, Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance including Stolen Vehicle Slowdown and Remote Ignition Block, Remote Door Unlock, Turn-by-Turn Navigation with Destination Download (requires navigation radio) and OnStar eNav (where available), OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, Roadside Assistance, Remote Horn and Lights, and Hands Free Calling. (Visit onstar.com for details and system limitations.)	Standard
Air bags, dual-stage frontal, driver and right-front passenger with Passenger Sensing System (right-front passenger air bag status on overhead console) (Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your child's age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with air bags and the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate infant, child or booster seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. See the Owner's Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.)	Standard
OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation (Deleted when (UE0) OnStar delete is ordered.)	Standard

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SAE Net Torque @ RPM	335 @ 4000
Engine Oil Cooler	N/A
Engine Type	Gas/Ethanol V8
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM	320 @ 5400
Displacement	5.3L/325

Suspension Type - Rear	Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front	Coil Over Shock
Axle Type - Front	Independent
Axle Type - Rear	Semi-Floating

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	N/A gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx	31 gal

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb	43.0 ft
Steering Type	Pwr
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall	N/A ft
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall	N/A

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)	145
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)	600

Front Tire Size	P265/70R17
Spare Tire Size	P265/70R17
Rear Tire Size	P265/70R17

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