Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Chevrolet Silverado 1500
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Highlights
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$35,980
Starting MSRP
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$36,900
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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N/A
Towing Capacity
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9,100 lbs
Towing Capacity
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-
Towing Capacity
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63.30/98.20 in
Bed Length
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79 in
Bed Length
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-
Bed Length
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Gas/Ethanol V8
Engine Type
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Turbocharged Gas I4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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15 City / 21 Hwy
MPG
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18 City / 21 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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320 hp
Horsepower
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310 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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6
Seating Capacity
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2
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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Gas/Ethanol V8
Engine Type
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Turbocharged Gas I4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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5.3L/325
Displacement
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2.7L/166
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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320 @ 5400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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310 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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335 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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430 @ 3000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission Options
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8-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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15 City / 21 Hwy
MPG
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18 City / 21 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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16.6 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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P265/70R17
Spare Tire Size
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255/70R17
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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P265/70R17
Rear Tire Size
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255/70R17
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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P265/70R17
Front Tire Size
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255/70R17
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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17 x -TBD- in
Spare Wheel Size
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17 x 8 in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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17 x 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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17 x 8 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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17 x 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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17 x 8 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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Suspension
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Independent
Axle Type - Front
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N/A
Axle Type - Front
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-
Axle Type - Front
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Semi-Floating
Axle Type - Rear
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N/A
Axle Type - Rear
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-
Axle Type - Rear
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Coil Over Shock
Suspension Type - Front
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Independent coil-over-shock
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Solid Axle
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Steering
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Electric Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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43 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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41 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Not Available ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Measurements
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41 in
Front Head Room
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43 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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45 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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65 in
Front Shoulder Room
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66 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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60 in
Front Hip Room
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61 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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40 in
Second Head Room
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N/A
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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39 in
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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65 in
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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62 in
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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130 in
Wheelbase
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127 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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221 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
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N/A
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
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-
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
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N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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-
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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N/A
Length, Overall
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211 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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79 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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81 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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77 in
Height, Overall
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76 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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39 in
Overhang, Front
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N/A
Overhang, Front
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-
Overhang, Front
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53 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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-
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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N/A
Cab to End of Frame
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N/A
Cab to End of Frame
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-
Cab to End of Frame
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31 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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N/A
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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-
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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9 in
Ground Clearance, Front
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8 in
Ground Clearance, Front
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-
Ground Clearance, Front
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9 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
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8 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
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-
Ground Clearance, Rear
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63.30/98.20 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
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79 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
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-
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
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50 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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50 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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71 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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50 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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51 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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23 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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22 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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50 in
Tailgate Width
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N/A
Tailgate Width
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-
Tailgate Width
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46 ft³
Cargo Volume
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72 ft³
Cargo Volume
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-
Cargo Volume
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Not Available ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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-
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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5
Passenger Capacity
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3
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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Weight & Capacity
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7,000 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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6,700 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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-
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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32 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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24 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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7,600 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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7,500 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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-
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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5,705 lbs
Curb Weight
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4,288 lbs
Curb Weight
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-
Curb Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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-
Total Option Weight
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N/A
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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2,893 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
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2,613 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
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-
Curb Weight - Front
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2,812 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
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1,675 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
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-
Curb Weight - Rear
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
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-
Option Weight - Front
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
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-
Option Weight - Rear
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5,705 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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4,288 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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-
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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1,295 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
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2,412 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
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-
As Spec'd Payload
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1,295 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
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2,412 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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11,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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14,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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-
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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5,100 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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9,100 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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765 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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910 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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9,000 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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2,250 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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9,100 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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Safety
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-
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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-
Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Navigation System
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Standard
Navigation System
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-
Navigation System
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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600
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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730
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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145
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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220
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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Pwr
Brake Type
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Pwr
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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13.0 x 1.18 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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13 x 1.18 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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13.5 x 0.78 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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13.6 x 0.79 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche or the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is more reliable than the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2026 Silverado 1500 versus a reliability rating of 4.6 for the 2013 Avalanche.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche or the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is more fuel efficient than the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche with 20 MPG combined versus 17 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche or the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500?
The 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche is cheaper than the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with a $35,980 starting MSRP versus a $36,900 starting MSRP.
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