2005 Chevy Avalanche Review
Price Estimate: $1,769 - $2,953





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Versatile and innovative cab configuration, strong V8 engines, substantial towing ability, comfortable daily driver.
Cons
- Some cheap interior pieces, lifeless steering, fewer drivetrain choices than comparable trucks.
What’s new
Changes for 2005 include a new optional touchscreen navigation system and a chrome exterior accent package. Interior trim has been split up into LS and LT levels. Steering wheel radio controls and OnStar are now standard on all models.
Edmunds says
Combining the comforts of a Suburban with the practicality of a Silverado, the Avalanche is a crossover vehicle that creatively provides the best of both worlds.
For sale near Savage, MD
52 listings
- 183,961 miles
- Insurance loss reported, 2 owners, personal use only
- 5'3” bed, 5.3l, 8cyl
- Drive Max (113 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Leather Seats
- Power Driver Seat
- Upgraded Stereo
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
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Located in Richmond, VA
This Chevrolet Avalanche is one that you really need to take out for a test drive to appreciate. As with all our Trucks that we sell, this one has an ...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Issue reported
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
14 Combined MPG (13 City/17 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 3GNEK12Z25G116232
Stock: 5G116232
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 06-12-2025- $6,500fair price$493 below market
- 196,250 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 5'3” bed, 5.3l, 8cyl
- 804 Auto Sales (138 mi away)
- Power Driver Seat
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
- Alarm
- Rear Bench Seats
- Crew Cab
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Located in Petersburg, VA
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
15 Combined MPG (13 City/18 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 3GNEC12Z05G115500
Stock: 115500
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 02-16-2025
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Maryland
$268/mo for Avalanche 1500 LS
Avalanche 1500 LS
vs
$240/mo
Avg. Large Truck
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Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Reviews
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Beware of Transmission Problems
3.88 out of 5 starsKD, 12/04/2007
2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 4dr Crew Cab LS 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
Love the concept and versatility, but disappointed with reliability. I have had to replace the transmission at 32 months/49,000 miles (at considerable out-of-pocket expense) and continue to have problems with steering and front suspension noise.
Great Vehicle A real buy.
4.75 out of 5 starsReelLove, 12/10/2009
2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 4dr Crew Cab LS 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
LT2 & Z-71. This truck goes everywhere, anytime, in all conditions. 19+ mpg highway/13.5 mpg city. Will tow or haul most anything in style. Quiet ride, lots of luxury everywhere, auto everything, great stereo, easy to drive. This is my 2nd Avalanche. I am about to buy #3 (2009) Had only minor problems when new (1x in shop). Since new, just oil changes, rotate tires, and gas. I love … the look too. Get a lot of compliments, even from high dollar car owners. If you find a clean low mileage Avalanche, buy it. Do not buy expecting great gas mileage. This is a big truck that is 4 wheel drive designed for work & hauling. Buy knowing that this is a 6700 lb truck with a big V8.
Been a great vehicle for over 6 years now
4.75 out of 5 starsdakar1, 10/05/2011
2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 4dr Crew Cab LS 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
I really love my Avalanche. I bought it new and has been a great vehicle.
I've had zero engine issues.
things I've done are had to replace speedometer that sprung one day when it was about 10 below 0 outside.
Had to have a airbag sensor replaced and replaced one of the oxygen sensors - which I found out is recommended after about 5 years anyway. Also a transmission solenoid was replaced, … that was only $120 w/labor.
I run the E85 a lot in the summer and I tow a heavy camper with it. Its not the best towing vehicle for something heavy but it gets by.
I run Amsoil and engine still runs like new with 65k.
Happy with it
4.13 out of 5 starsRay, 08/27/2006
2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 4dr Crew Cab LS 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 4A)
Very fun to drive. For a truck, it has averaged about 16.5 MPG, which is not bad. I tow a boat and a travel trailer at times. It has been in the shop three times, twice with transmission problems, at the dealer a week each time, other time was a computer problem. I have had major tire problems, none of the orginal tires are on the vehicle, I have had it 14 months now.
2005 Avalanche Highlights
1500 LS
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $34,010 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Flex-fuel (ffv) |
Combined MPG | 15 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $268/month |
Seating | 6 seats |
rear wheel drive | |
Max Towing Capacity | 8,200 lbs. |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the Avalanche include:
- Alarm
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver3 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover3 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
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