2012 Chevrolet Avalanche | Read Owner Reviews, Prices, Specs

Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

15 City / 21 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

320

Seats

5 -6

Positive Owner Reviews

Perry R

Great Truck for long trips

The is the best vehicle I have ever had. Smooth, comfortable ride for long trips and the gas mileage is pretty good. After six years of ownership, no major problems at all.

Maddison R

The Chevrolet avalanche is a good family vehicle that is great off-roads.

The Chevrolet avalanche is a great truck. I live on a farm so the 4×4 always comes in handy, and it's not over the place when its raining. Its comfortable and has plenty of room on the inside. Fits 5 people perfectly and has plenty of space in the back of the truck that comes with a cover that is sealed to keep anything from getting wet.

Pat E

That I am able to set up tall. That I feel safe. It is roomy for 5 passengers. It is more like a truck than a car.

It has many extra features. It is easy to drive. It has navigation.

Lisa G

Its very spacious inside and out.

It is a very reliable and a very spacious vehicle. It looks nice on the inside and on the outside. It holds all of my families needs and power everything. It's really good on mileage and gas. Everything is still up to date considering Its 2011 model. Its dark blue on the outside and It's very easy to keep clean on the inside and outside. The back window rolls completely down and it has the option to be able to get into the back of the truck from the inside. The top of the back of the truck comes on and off for easy storage. It is also made to be able to lock in case u have important or expensive items in the back of your truck. It is great for family vacations and has the option for on star services.

Jennifer R

It is roomy and realizable.

My vehicle is very comfortable. Not too big and not to small. I like that it is a truck and like an SUV. I also like the color of my truck.

Tim M

The utmost in versatility.

I have not had any major problems with this vehicle at the 40000 mile mark. The only minor problem at this point is with the darkness of the backup camera. The versatility of this vehicle is amazing. It is a truck and a luxury SUV wrapped up into one.

David M

Wonderful mid-sized vehicle.

My 2012 Chevy avalanche has been extremely reliable. There have been a few issues with smaller plastic features breaking or being damaged but given its age it has held up better than expected. The brakes also go out more than a normal car but that is to be expected with a truck. A wonderful vehicle that has the ruggedness of a truck/larger vehicle while still maintaining the maneuverability of a smaller vehicle and not sacrificing utility.

Ashley N

Love my truck. Love everything about it.

My truck is amazing.From the gas mileage to maintenance it's a true gem. It has never broken down the most work was just a battery and windshield wipers.Never no major work was done, and I love the make, model and year.The point its cheap on gas and the oil change is hardly now or never.Thread on tires is great.

Negative Owner Reviews

Deon E

Terrible engine problem cylinder #7

A year ago I had to replace the coil on #7 as well as the wires and plugs at 97000 miles. This weekend engine light again/stabilitrak off warning. #7 again. This time the lifters at 98400 miles. This 5.3 L is garbage. I looked on the internet and talk to the people at the shops. Some of these same issue all over the internet. Thanks GM!!!!

Anthony P

Boxy Chevy, best vehicle in town.

I love that the back part comes out which gives a cool breeze while I am driving. My vehicle is very easy on gas and also gets through snow and mud excellent. I would highly suggest you get yourself one. I have taken a lot of my personal time to fix my vehicle up.

Christy S

Old but still a reliable car.

It is an old car and it is definitely not in perfect condition. It makes noise when my husband drives it but other than that I do not think we have any more problem with our car. Performance wise I believe my husband is still happy with it, we never had a problem with it suddenly stopping in the middle of driving. Radio works great, we just had a radio installed by best buy few months ago. I can say it is comfortable and reliable to ride it except that it is kind of noisy, probably because the engine is old already but overall it is fine.

Sabrina G

Takeoff is great, especially for racing.

Great truck overall, has some rust but runs wonderful, the color is a beautiful brown and the bed can hold all of my fishing gear. Got a new sound system put in her so she sounds great. And I can break real fast if I need to. Zero to sixty is superb, highly recommend.

Pam W

It has a big back seat,and heated seats.. It has a cool radio, and the seats recline very nice.

I like the color and the heated seats. I also like the way it drives. You sit up high and can see everything . I like everything about it..I have no complaints.

Sydney T

Chevy avalanche, if you wanna.

Not too bad of a truck for the money you are spending. Could be more durable but so far it gets me where I need to go. I do not really drive it my dad does but I am supposed to fill this out and make a decent sized review for whatever reason it may be. I am just here for money.

Susan C

Overall a very well put truck. An overall well put truck.

Very reliable for grocery getter and taking trips. Not so good for hauling campers. The avalanche has a great seat heaters. Overall a very good truck. We bought our vehicle 2nd hand. We love our avalanche. Our vehicle has leather seats very comfortable. The kids live the truck. The kids live the pull down cup holders.

Derek S

It is very reliable. Haven't had any issues.

Overall a good vehicle. Plenty of space. The bed is smaller than a normal truck though. Gas mileage is comparable to a truck.

Chevrolet Avalanche Models

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

LS

320 HP 17 MPG 5-6 Seats

LT

320 HP 17 MPG 5 Seats

LTZ

320 HP 17 MPG 5 Seats

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2012 Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Reviews

4.31

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Deon E on May 17, 2021

Terrible engine problem cylinder #7

A year ago I had to replace the coil on #7 as well as the wires and plugs at 97000 miles. This weekend engine light again/stabilitrak off warning. #7 again. This time the lifters at 98400 miles. This 5.3 L is garbage. I looked on the internet and talk to the people at the shops. Some of these same issue all over the internet. Thanks GM!!!!

Tim M on February 26, 2021

Versatility! Comfort, and style.

Minor issues with backup camera. Like the suv/pickup versatility, has most of the options from this era. Engine runs well, fold down rear window lets this truck haul like a long bed pickup. I hauled a 12' ladder with the cover on the bed and tailgate closed,

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Ranks #14 Full Size Pickup Trucks by Owners

The 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche has an average owner rating of 4.33 out of 5 which ranks it #14 of 15 other Full Size Pickup Trucks.

1

2012 Ford Super Duty F-350

5

2

2012 Toyota Tundra

4.68

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2012 Chevrolet Avalanche

4.31

Ranks #2 Full Size Pickup Trucks by Fuel Economy

The 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche has a combined MPG of 22 which ranks it #2 of 7 other Full Size Pickup Trucks.

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2012 GMC Sierra 1500

22 MPG

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2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

22 MPG

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2012 Chevrolet Avalanche

21 MPG

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2012 Chevy Avalanche cabin air filter location?

Answer: The cabin air filter in a 2012 Chevy Avalanche can be found behind the glove box in Your dash. To access it You will need to remove the glove box. The first thing to do is open the glove compartment and then...

What is the 2012 chevy avalanche oil type?

Answer: The 2012 Chevy Avalanche 5.3 liteR8-cylinder engine is equipped with 6 US quarts of 5W-30 with a filter. Oil and filter changes should be scheduled every 7,500-10,000 miles or 12 months if using fully synthetic...

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Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Not Rated

Rollover

Side

Not Rated

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

(Not Tested)

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

2012 Chevrolet Avalanche Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs