2007 Chevrolet Avalanche Consumer Reviews Page 8

Won me over

Written by: peter on 08/01/2006

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet Avalanche LT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Should have bought a 4dr truck but the ride and handling was what won me over. Acceleration is awesome. Sheet metal fit is excellent but the paint has some dirt and craters. The Active Fuel Management system is a joke, 15 to 17 MPG on highway but will get 20 driving in the 45 MPH range.

Favorite Features

Backup sensors and driver info center.

Suggested Improvements

Needs a V6 mode for level pavement driving because V4 only kicks in when coasting. Heads Up Display please.

6 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Love my new '07 Av

Written by: Zooks on 07/31/2006

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet Avalanche LT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Hadn't even planned to look at Chevy in my quest for a new SUV. Drove by a dealer and figured "what the heck I'll take a quick look". Drove out in a new 2007 Avalanche :-)! Packed with options inside, love the 20" factory rims and new body style outside. Very quiet and smooth ride. Great towing capacity!

Favorite Features

20" factory rims, XM radio, remote start, OnStar, side storage compartments in truck bed.

Suggested Improvements

One-touch window up, xenon headlights should be standard.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Great Drive

Written by: tom herber on 07/29/2006

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet Avalanche LT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I've been driving a Dodge for 10 years. When I first looked at this vehicle, I couldn't wait to drive it. I'm very happy with my decision to purchase this vehicle.

Favorite Features

Stereo, and displacement motor gets better gas mileage

Suggested Improvements

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2007 Avalanche

Written by: Jerry on 07/20/2006

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet Avalanche LT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I had my mind set on a F-150 until my wife conviced me to drive the 2007 Avalanche. This is the most flexible and comfortable truck I have ever driven. It looks great and really "works" like a truck. I highly recommend that you drive it. But be careful, once you do, you will not settle for anything else

Favorite Features

I really enjoy the large navigation display with the rear camera assist. The comfort of the seats is also a plus on any road trip. The active fuel management system is great as well with the gas prices going up.

Suggested Improvements

Center console shift

6 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Nice Ride

Written by: Andy on 07/17/2006

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet Avalanche LT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

This is without doubt the most practical vehicle I've ever purchased. The new exterior and interior are a huge leap forward for GM from the old model.

Favorite Features

Rainsense wipers, auto headlights and climate zones

Suggested Improvements

Only fault is no one-touch up windows

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Couldn't wait for the next Silverado

Written by: Steve R on 07/10/2006

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet Avalanche LT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

The new style is tops for GM. I've seen the spy photos of the new Silverados and wasn't blown away. Didn't really want an Avalanche, but found one that had every option but a heated block. Dealer made me a fair deal and I jumped on it. From my '03 Silverado SS, this vehicle glows with class and style.

Favorite Features

Love the new look inside and out. Seats are firm but very comfy. Nav system is a fun toy. Finally have a sunroof! And, finally GM has a nice looking 4 door truck!

Suggested Improvements

The DOD/active fuel management needs driver options to set modes. I've only seen it in 4cyl mode when coasting. A selector as simple as PERF / NORM / ECON would be a giant help! 75% of my driving is 4 miles to work and selecting 4 cyl mode would be beneficial.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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2007 LT3

Written by: RKind1 on 07/08/2006

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet Avalanche LT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Got my Avalanche on the 4th of July. Looking to get a deal on a 2006, but looked inside a 2007 and was swayed. I have Ebony leather interior, and it is stunning. The woodgrain dash makes you think you're in the Escalade. It handles suberbly and has good acceleration. The electronics are amazing, and I even got a Verizon line for my in car phone. I have been looking at the Avs for a while, and am glad I waited.

Favorite Features

The interior is fabulous, phone system great,It looks like a classy vehicle, E85 capable a plus, back up sensor

Suggested Improvements

Some type of wheel well flairing to stop the splash up, I ordered mud flaps. Better MPG's although it is decent at 14-17

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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As Advertised and then some

Written by: ryNH on 07/03/2006

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet Avalanche LT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Just picked up and drove 500 miles rountrip to New York. Simply put it was a great ride. Did not miss the '04 Vette convertible for the weekend.. The Active Fuel Management worked. I got better numbers then the other review. However, cruse control is out or it will sit in v8 mode. iPod quality was flawless, sunroof was not noisy. I was also very happy with the build quality. Handling was fine for long windy thin roads from NY-VT-NH.

Favorite Features

The active fuel management. After learning not to use cruise (My personal preference or luck) this saved me money.

Suggested Improvements

A hole in the front console for ipod wire. Or an IPod (mp3) jack in glovebox or somewhere. Copy the Vette license plate design from '04. Screws are no fun.

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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2007 Chevy Avalanche is a Winner

Written by: dogmike on 07/02/2006

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet Avalanche LT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I traded in a 1999 Chevy Silverado and I am very happy with the Avalanche. Chevy has definitely began to compete in the truck arena with quality vehicles, it was almost too late, but sure glad they did it for the 2007 model year, because I was leaning toward the Honda Ridgeline. I was turned off with the 2006 models. Chevy's quality, yes quality material and updated interior and exterior designs sold me. Take one for a test drive see for yourself.

Favorite Features

Ride, handling, and quality of the whole vehicle.

Suggested Improvements

Instead of a sliding sectional cover, a folding one on hinges would be nice to allow either the first or third section to be opened without taking the other two sections away from the bed.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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'07 LTZ

Written by: mlbender on 05/31/2006

Vehicle

2007 Chevrolet Avalanche LT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

We just picked up our '07 LTZ. So far it's been absolutely wonderful. We've got every option but the Nav/rear cam. Previously had a '00 Yukon, and the new platform is by far superior. Love the new interior, very high quality materials, no "cheap plastic" look that was common with GM for so long. We've been running only E85 because it's almost $0.60 cheaper here (South Dakota) than regular unleaded. We're getting about 11mpg in town and 15 or so on the highway. That compares to about 14/18 with the Yukon on 10% Ethanol. I'm going to run a tank of 10% Ethanol next time to get an idea of how well the Active Fuel Management does. So far, can't tell when it's in V4 vs. V8. Been great!!

Favorite Features

Absolutely Everything! Love the new interior, and especially the DVD in the radio stack.

Suggested Improvements

Like to have the 6-disc option w/DVD. Better milage on E85 would be great, but I'm not complaining to much since it's about a wash on cost with the price of E85 here.

1 out 2 people found this review helpful

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