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2013 Chevrolet Avalanche LS 2WD Crew Cab

Trim Info:

Rear Wheel Drive, Crew Cab Pickup
15 (2012) mpg city / 21 (2012) mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

Crew Cab Pickup

Drivetrain:

Rear Wheel Drive

Passenger Capacity:

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

15 (2012)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

21 (2012)

Engine Type:

Gas/Ethanol V8

Displacement:

5.3L/325

Fuel System:

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

320 @ 5400

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

335 @ 4000

Trans Description Cont.:

Automatic

Front Tire Size:

P265/70R17

Rear Tire Size:

P265/70R17

Spare Tire Size:

P265/70R17

Front Wheel Size (in):

17 x 7.5

Rear Wheel Size (in):

17 x 7.5

Front Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Brake ABS System:

4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

13.500 x 0.800

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

31.500

Wheelbase (in):

130.000

Advanced Technical Data

Body Code:

130" WB

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs):

3500

Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs):

4100

Curb Weight - Front (lbs):

2893

Curb Weight - Rear (lbs):

2812

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score:

2 (2011)

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs):

7000

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (N/A):

17 (2012)

Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs):

11000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

5000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

5100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

765

Engine Order Code:

LMG

Trans Order Code:

MYC

Trans Type:

First Gear Ratio (:1):

4.030

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

2.360

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.530

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

1.150

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.850

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.670

Reverse Ratio (:1):

3.060

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):

600

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year:

11.0 (2012)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

145

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

16.800

Frame Type:

Body on Frame

Suspension Type - Front:

Coil Over Shock

Suspension Type - Rear:

Multi-Link

Spring Capacity - Front (lbs):

3500

Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs):

4100

Axle Type - Front:

Independent

Axle Type - Rear:

Semi-Floating

Axle Capacity - Front (lbs):

3500

Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs):

4100

Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear:

3.08

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):

46.000

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):

46.000

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):

1.420

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in):

1.120

Front Tire Order Code:

QAN

Rear Tire Order Code:

QAN

Spare Tire Order Code:

ZRS

Front Tire Capacity (lbs):

2135

Rear Tire Capacity (lbs):

2135

Spare Tire Capacity (lbs):

2135

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front:

N/A

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear:

N/A

Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare:

N/A

Spare Wheel Size (in):

17 x - TBD -

Spare Wheel Material:

Steel

Steering Type:

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), On Center:

17.800

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

43.000

Brake Type:

Pwr

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

13.000 x 1.200

Fuel Tank Location:

Inboard LH Frame Rail

Front Head Room (in):

41.100

Front Leg Room (in):

41.300

Front Shoulder Room (in):

65.200

Front Hip Room (in):

60.300

Second Head Room (in):

40.000

Second Leg Room (in):

39.100

Second Shoulder Room (in):

65.200

Second Hip Room (in):

62.300

Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in):

221.300

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

79.100

Height, Overall (in):

76.600

Overhang, Front (in):

38.800

Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in):

52.900

Ground to Top of Load Floor (in):

31.000

Ground Clearance, Front (in):

9.100

Ground Clearance, Rear (in):

9.100

Cargo Box Length @ Floor (in):

63.300/98.200

Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear (in):

50.000

Cargo Box Width @ Floor (in):

50.000

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in):

50.000

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in):

22.500

Tailgate Width (in):

50.000

Cargo Volume (ft³):

45.500

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