2009 Chevrolet Avalanche Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

12 -14 City / 17 -19 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

310 -366

Seats

5 -6

Positive Owner Reviews

Jennifer G

That the bigger the car the safer the vehicle in terms of a crash.

Love the space and hauling capacity. I hate they are no longer being made. It is the perfect family vehicle slash truck and does not look like a frumpy soccer mom. Minivan.

Esther B

Chevrolet avalanche is the best truck ever.

No major problems. It gets great gas mileage, especially when driving long distance. It is very spacious and the preferred vehicle to use when my family travels vs the car.

Sarah H

Love my Chevy Avalanche! It's the perfect starter truck!

I love my Avalanche! It's big enough to fit my needs but small enough that I don't feel like I'm driving a tank!

Madison P

The avalanche is for people who want high reliability and good handling.

I have had to fix things on my truck, but it also has 143 thousand miles. I have had to replace a part on the axle and my shifter cables snapped. Other than these things I haven't had any other mechanical problems. I have had no issues driving in rain or snow and it handles high speeds and turning well.

Rebecca C

It's just a most cool looking versatile truck. And it's a CHEVROLET Avalanche.

I like that my front row is capable of seating 3. I love the fact that I can haul things in the back and have it covered. Plus the fact that the back row of seats lie flat for even longer pieces. And you can use the sliding back cover plates to help hold up taller objects.

Amy T

I love the Chevy Avalanche! It is the perfect truck for me.

I absolutely love this vehicle. I have not encountered any problems. It is very reliable. This is very roomy and comfortable without being an overly huge vehicle. Mine has power windows and locks. Leather power seats. Heated and cooled seats. 6 Changer CD player. Equipped with OnStar and XM satellite radio. Sunroof. The back window comes out completely and stories behind the back seat. I have a car seat in the back (soon to be two) and it's not cramped at all. This car accelerates so smoothly you'll look down and realize that you're going 20 mph over the speed limit.

Nancy A

It's a Comfortable easy to drive truck and we Love it!

Thanks God I, we bought my Chevy Avalanche for 5 years now and we love it. I use daily, it's my daily primary care and I don't have any big Problem. We do the regular normal check ups, ac, tires, oil. If we need a new truck we buy a Chevy again. We love our Chevy Avalanche!

Betty T

Things I like about my truck.

Comfortable for being a truck. The tailgate is covered with ability to remove. This model has the ability to have a six seat. The console in front goes up to make that seat along with a seatbelt. Just not enough places to set things to hold in my opinion. With the covered tailgate we are able to keep things in their and not have to worry about people stealing because they can't see it.

Negative Owner Reviews

Tim J

Chevy: pos car stay away!

Breaks down all the time. It has broken down 4 times in the last year. We have taken good care of it. Wheel bearings, drive shaft. I regret selling my jeep for this car. This doesn't even count the things that are constant issues with, brakes, needs an alignment every 2 months.

Tiffany B

Chevrolet avalanche 2009 great vehicle.

Normal wear and tear problems after new transmission in 2016. Overall reliable. Extra wear on tires due to additional transport. Very roomy and spacious. Best motor vehicle to use for traveling and vacations. XM radio is a great feature and additional storage in the tailgate.

Candy H

It is a good, reliable truck.

It does ok on gas, considering it is a truck. The flex fuel option helps with that. The headrests are comfortable. They don't tilt forward to much like some other trucks do. The seatbelts don't dig in. There's plenty of legroom in the front and back seats. The truck bed can be extended by removing the back window and folding the seats down. Another seat can be added to the front if you take out the console, but there will not be much legroom for that middle seat. Performance and reliability are so far good. Handles well.

Chevrolet Avalanche Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

310 HP 17-17 MPG 6 Seats

LT w/1LT

310 HP 17-17 MPG 5 Seats

LT w/2LT

310-366 HP 15-15 MPG 5 Seats

LTZ

310-366 HP 15-15 MPG 5 Seats

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2009 Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Reviews

4.35

20 Reviews

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5 stars

60%

4 stars

25%

3 stars

10%

2 stars

1 star

Tim J on April 3, 2021

Chevy: pos car stay away!

Esther B on October 31, 2020

Chevrolet avalanche is the best truck ever.

No major problems. It gets great gas mileage, especially when driving long distance. It is very spacious and the preferred vehicle to use when my family travels vs the car.

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Pros from Owners

Paul D.

It is fully loaded has leather. Handles great has a lot of room. The rear compartment has a lot of room for storage. The side compartments are a big help with keeping stuff separate from the bed of the truck. The take out window helps when moving large products.

Cons from Owners

Paul D.

The gas mileage. I do not like the 4-8 downshift for gas mileage. It is bad on city driving. The truck is heavy and built awkward. The suspension seems to be real stiff and has a hard shift when driving in city. The oil pressure gauge is also a concern not reading correctly.

Ranks #8 Full Size Pickup Trucks by Owners

The 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche has an average owner rating of 4.40 out of 5 which ranks it #8 of 13 other Full Size Pickup Trucks.

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Ranks #2 Full Size Pickup Trucks by Fuel Economy

The 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche has a combined MPG of 21 which ranks it #2 of 7 other Full Size Pickup Trucks.

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Is The 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche A Good Car?

Yes it is very dependable and good in very bad weather whether it is snow or rain It handles very well

Stephen B.

How Reliable Is The 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche?

I've had a couple of problems, but nothing further than upkeep. Things like brakes, tires, the works. Nothing majorly specific like that. Overall, I would say it's reliable as long as you take care of... Read More

Desi W.

Not so far only have had to do regular repairs like oil change and replacing brake pads and checking belts and hoses

Laurie B.

Is The 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche A Good Value?

Around 299 and it was a very good value as was well taken care of by previous owner and they kept very good records of all the things they had done and when

Cassandra P.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2009 Chevy Avalanche fuel filter location?

Answer: The fuel filter in a 2009 Chevy Avalanche is located under the truck near the driver's side door on the frame rail. This filter is installed in line with the fuel lines and can be replaced easily by getting...

What is the 2009 chevy avalanche oil type?

Answer: The 2009 Chevy Avalanche uses SAE 5w-30 full synthetic oil. It has a capacity of 5.6 quarts. Oil keeps the internal parts of Your car's engine cool and lubricated and it also keeps the moving parts from...

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Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

(Not Tested)

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety