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2005 Avalanche
Overview |
Standard/Optional |
Specifications |
Exterior Colors |
Interior Colors/Styles |
Available Wheels
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Fuel Economy
| Engine |
Estimated MPG
city/hwy.1 |
| Vortec 5300 V8 |
| 2WD 4-speed
automatic |
14/19 |
| 4WD 4-speed
automatic |
14/18 |
- 1 Official EPA estimates not yet available.
Estimates based on GM testing. Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of
over 8,600 lbs., including Avalanche 2500 models, are not rated for fuel economy.
Dimensions
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| NOTE: All dimensions shown are
inches/millimeters unless otherwise noted. |
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| Wheelbase |
130.0/3302 |
| Overall length |
221.6/5628.6 |
| Body width |
79.8/2026.9 |
| Overall height |
73.6/1869.4 |
| Max. seating capacity
(front/rear) |
3/3 |
| Headroom, front |
40.7/1033.7 |
| Headroom, rear |
38.6/980.4 |
| Shoulder room, front |
65.2/1656.0 |
| Shoulder room, rear |
65.2/1656.0 |
| Hip room, front |
61.4/1559.5 |
| Hip room, rear |
62.0/1574.8 |
| Legroom, front |
41.3/1049.0 |
| Legroom, rear |
38.9/988.0 |
| Cargo volume (with Midgate®
up) (cu. ft.)1 |
41.0 |
| Front bumper to axle |
38.8/985.5 |
| Rear bumper to axle |
52.9/1343.6 |
| Cargo box |
| Inside length, at
floor |
63.0/1600.2 (Midgate®
closed);97.6/2479.0 (Midgate® open) |
| Inside width, at
floor |
50.0/1270 |
| Inside width, between
wheelhousing |
50.0/1270 |
| Inside height |
22.5/571.5 |
| Ground clearance
|
8.6/218.4 with 16" tires
8.8/223.5 with
17" tires |
- 1 Cargo and load capacity limited
by weight and distribution.
- NOTE: Published dimensions are for Avalanche 1500
model without optional equipment or accessories. Additional accessories or equipment
ordered at the customer's request can result in a minor change in these dimensions.
Capacities
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1500 2WD |
1500 4x4 |
2500 4x4 |
| Curb weight (lbs.) |
5438 |
5651 |
6579 |
| Cargo volume, cargo
bed1 (cu. ft.) |
41.0 |
41.0 |
41.0 |
| Fuel capacity (approx.)
(gallons/liters) |
31/117 |
31/117 |
37/140 |
| Payload2 (lbs.) |
1363 |
1349 |
2021 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating3 (GVWR) |
6800 |
7000 |
8600 |
| Front Gross Axle Weight Rating
(FGAWR) |
3400 |
3800 |
4380 |
| Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating
(RGAWR) |
4000 |
4000 |
5500 |
- 1 Cargo and load capacity limited
by weight and distribution.
- 2 Maximum payload capacity
includes weight of driver, passengers, optional equipment and cargo.
- 3 GVWR - When properly equipped;
includes weight of vehicle, driver, passenger, cargo and optional equipment.
Trailering
| Maximum trailer weight
1 |
1500 2WD |
1500 4x4 |
2500 4x4 |
| 3.42 axle ratio |
7300 lbs. |
7100 lbs. |
— |
| 3.73 axle ratio |
— |
— |
10,100 lbs. |
| 4.10 axle ratio |
8200 lbs. |
8000 lbs. |
12,000 lbs. |
- NOTE: Available Trailering Package includes trailer
hitch platform and seven-pin wiring connector.
- 1 Maximum trailer weight ratings
are calculated assuming a base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary to achieve
the rating, plus driver. The weight of other optional equipment, passengers and cargo
will reduce the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow. See your Chevy dealer for
additional details.
Braking
| |
1500 2WD |
1500 4x4 |
2500 4x4 |
| Type (power) |
Hydro-Boost four-wheel disc |
Hydro-Boost four-wheel disc |
Hydro-Boost four-wheel disc |
| Antilock system |
standard four-wheel |
standard four-wheel |
standard four-wheel |
Engine
| |
1500 2WD |
1500 4x4 |
2500 4x4 |
| Type |
Vortec 5300 V8 |
Vortec 5300 V8 |
Vortec 8100 V8 |
| Horsepower (hp @ RPM) |
295 @ 5200 |
295 @ 5200 |
320 @ 4200 |
| Torque (lb.-ft. @ RPM) |
335 @ 4000 |
335 @ 4000 |
440 @ 3200 |
| Alternator (amps) |
105 |
105 |
105 |
| Front Suspension |
| Type |
Independent torsion bar |
Independent torsion bar |
Independent torsion bar |
| Front axle capacity (weight in
total lbs.) (1500 only) |
3400 |
3925 |
— |
| Front axle capacity (weight in
total lbs.) (2500 only) |
— |
— |
4500 |
| Spring capacity (lbs.) |
3400 |
3800 |
4380 |
| Shock absorber diameter
(mm) |
32 |
32 |
46 |
| Stabilizer bar diameter
(mm) |
36 |
28 |
36 |
| Rear Suspension |
| Type |
Multilink coil spring |
Multilink coil spring |
Leaf springs, two-stage |
| Rear axle capacity (weight in
total lbs.) |
4000 |
4000 |
6000 |
| Spring capacity (lbs.) |
4000 |
4000 |
5500 |
| Shock absorber diameter
(mm) |
32 |
32 |
46 |
| Stabilizer bar diameter
(in.) |
28 |
28 |
— |
Steering
| |
1500 2WD |
1500 4x4 |
2500 4x4 |
| Turning diameter, curb-to-curb
(ft.) |
43.3 |
43.3 |
44.1 |
| Type (power) |
recirculating ball |
recirculating ball |
recirculating ball |
Transmission
| |
1500 2WD |
1500 4x4 |
2500 4x4 |
| Type |
4-speed automatic, electronically
controlled |
4-speed automatic, electronically
controlled |
4-speed automatic heavy-duty, electronically
controlled |
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