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Great Truck!
cadeleon, 08/14/2010
2010 Chevrolet Avalanche LT 4dr Crew Cab SB (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Replaced a Truck after it was in an accident. Wow, this a great truck. Very comfortable and roomy. Build quality is very very good and have no complaints. Compared initially with the Silverado but the ride in the A/V won as over. If you are looking for a truck but don't use it as a day to day truck, this is the one I would recommend. It can do everything a truck can do and more.
Truck without the truck
Jim, 03/14/2019
2009 Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Great vehicle truck ability without the normal truck looks Comfortable driving great towing. Not real quick to start at green light but it’s a heavy vehicle
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2012 Chevrolet Avalanche for sale near you
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LTZ owner
Roy, 05/13/2010
2009 Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ 4dr Crew Cab SB (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is my second avalanche going from a 2002 to a 2009. More bells and whistles but the performance is better in the 02.Some short changes on the 09 are sun visors 02 had 2 on each side,09 has one per side. No extenders on the 09,two on 02. Only one light in bed area, 02 had one on each side. 09 is air tight when doors are closed radio and nav are excellent. 02 still in family only different driver. Now has 90,000 miles on 02 and never been back to the dealer. Hope the 09 proves this good.
Like driving an aircraft carrier!!
Scott, 02/22/2018
2009 Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
The Avalanche is huge!! The most comfortable ride of almost any truck I've ever been in. Vision to the rear can be challenging depending on your seat position. The fuel economy is decent, I'm averaging about 15mpg combined with mostly city driving. On the highway, figure about a solid 20+mpg. The tranny is silky smooth and shifts without effort. The seats are VERY comfortable and supportive. The instruments, while dated are very functional and easy to read. Yes the plastic trim on the dash seems cheap, but actually very solid. My dash has a crack that I will repair/replace, this is very common for Chevy 2007-2013. I will actually just buy another dashboard (300.00 online from GM). The navagation system is also outdated but does the job just fine (it's dvd based). I bought the vehicle used with 150K on the speedo. Not one rattle at all. Still rides like new and the cabin is totally quiet with no road noise at all. I have updated all bulbs to led including the headlights and they work perfectly. I might upgrade the Nav system in the future, but there is no rush since the factory system performs so well. In total, I love the Avalanche. It has adequate power and can be found for a lot less money than newer designs like the Ram Hemi, and Ford EcoBoost.
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My Avalanche
Robert Deevey, 06/09/2009
2009 Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
I owned an 04 avalanche, and found it to be the most useful vehicle I had ever owned. Took advantage of the GM situation and purchased an 09. Moving from a larger metro area to the country setting I have found that the avalanche has proven to be useful not only as a full size truck hauling materials, and its comfort can not be matched. With almost 100K mile on the 04, I never experienced any problems with the vehicle. I expect the same for the 09. The vehicle has a first-class appearance, which adds to the fun of driving it. My friends like when we use the Avalanche for long trips, because of its comfort.
Don’t buy a Chevy Truck with the 5.3 v8
G Marzett, 02/28/2017
updated 04/01/2025
2011 Chevrolet Avalanche LS 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Dealer had to replace the engine at 50,000 miles,and replace the electronics in the dash at 30,000 miles. After those problems were fixed,my truck has been great! Now at 125,000 miles with all required maintenance done on time,I’m told that this 2nd engine might have to be replaced,at my expense! I purchased this truck brand new in May,2011. This is the 3rd consecutive GM truck that failed! Toyota here I come!
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Repowered
Mike, 11/01/2018
updated 11/09/2020
2011 Chevrolet Avalanche LT 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is my 2nd one and I love it. I live in the Northeast and do about 35-40k a year majority of it is highway Had to replace the engine and tranny at 218K and won’t give it up. First trucks engine went at 285k. Body is in great shape so it was worth it. Can’t touch a new truck for the new drive train cost.
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Avalanche
Ric - Camarillo,Ca, 04/29/2023
updated 11/04/2024
2012 Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ 4dr Crew Cab SB (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Still the best truck/passenger vehicle ever owned, the flexibility is first class whether cargo or passengers.
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Luxurious avalanche
Ayden James, 08/09/2017
updated 08/12/2019
2009 Chevrolet Avalanche LT2 4dr Crew Cab SB (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I got a 2009 blacked out avalanche the other day I have been wanting one for awhile now and I finally got it I appsolutely love it.
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Blows Ridgeline Away
Nothing Better, 10/17/2009
2009 Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ 4dr Crew Cab 4WD SB (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
WOW Love my Avalanche. Use it to drive clients around as well as hauling things around and you could not find a more versatile truck. Every time a client gets into the Avy they comment on the interior quality and are always impressed. We had 2 Suburbans prior to the Avalanche and loved them as well but the Avy is more functional w/the midgate especially since we no longer need the 8 seats