2013 Chevrolet Avalanche Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
15 City / 21 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
320
Seats
5 -6
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Yusisleydi D
An incredible and necessary companion for your daily life.
I love this vehicle because it is very spacious and comfortable inside, in my case the seats are made of leather and they have a tremendous quality because in the years that I have been using the truck they are still intact. It has several compartments to load mobile, store objects, cup holders and the main and most useful thing is its seats and rear part that are disassembled allowing the capacity to load objects is greater. It only gave me problems with the gas pump.
accountCircle William G
Pickup with ride of an SUV.
Great truck, but active fuel management has to be turned off otherwise it dumps oil thru intake and exhaust, overall great vehicle, combines luxury of SUV with capability of pickup truck. Sorry to see they quit making them. One of the most popular trucks made by gm.
accountCircle Robert A
Best all wheel drive vehicle ever!
This is a powerful and fast truck and has many extras like lay down seats and partition to allow access to bed thru cab, and removable back glass for walkthrough cab into bed and built in tool boxes and load leveling air pump. It, also has the coldest air conditioning system I have ever encountered!
accountCircle Otis Foxx
Comfortable ride. Nice features. Durable.
Yes
accountCircle lak k
Love the Chevrolet Avalanche, bring it back GM!
Great truck with a smooth ride due to the suspension. Have not had any issues. Hope GM brings it back into production.
accountCircle Loretta K
It may look like a truck but once inside I feel I am in a luxury car!!
So far have not had any problems, bought it in 2014. Love the all the room inside, front and back. I do not feel like I am in a truck. Seats can be heated or cooled! And are very comfortable! The truck drives very smooth, much better than some cars I have driven. I have had several Chevrolet vehicles in the past and they have never let me down. I feel very safe and secure when I am driving my avalanche! Drove it to Florida in 2016. I wouldn't trade it for the world!
accountCircle Paul L
It has 300000 km and its respective daily maintenance
The best brand, I have only given him his respective maintenance and I am satisfied with my vehicle.
accountCircle Jeremy F
Chevrolet avalanche-comfort and style.
I have always been a truck person. My avalanche is my baby. It is really reliable when if comes to needed a great form of transportation. I would say it is one of the most comfortable vehicles I have ever ridden in over the years. It is spacious and gives you the ability to travel with everything you need.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Tina S
Ok truck, not for the young person.
No power. Eats gas. Very heavy. Great truck for someone who does not need to tow or haul a lot of loads. Great in snow if new tires are added.
accountCircle Kerri H
All faux leather but very comfortable. Spacious, with no rips/tears in the seats
My 2013 Chevy Avalanche is white on top the. Slowly fades to gray as it goes down. We've had a few issues with tires for this vehicle. Also, it seems that a lot of fuses as blown for no reason. The suspension/brakes have been hard to keep up with however it is a really nice vehicle and no more than any other vehicle on maintenance. Taking care of your vehicle correctly and promptly is the actual decision if you have that car for awhile or not long!!
accountCircle glenda f
Chevys are nice but i prefer the fords. If given the chance, I would have gotten a ford edge.
I like the avalanche, but it is too big, I prefer a smaller vehicle.
accountCircle Stefany C
The colors are beautiful on the car!
It is pretty comfortable. But it does not work very well anymore. But that is because it is old. I plan on buying a new car soon and maybe the same brand again. Overall the car is good and very nice and cozy and will work and last you for a very long time. Mostly 6 years.
accountCircle Erik P
Automatic footboard, Bose radio.
Interior dash cracks, drives rough, exterior paint chips, tires are expensive, radio is very nice sounding.

Chevrolet Avalanche Models

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

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LS
320 HP 17 MPG 5-6 Seats
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LT
320 HP 17 MPG 5 Seats
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LTZ
320 HP 17 MPG 5 Seats
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2013 Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Reviews

4.58
48 Reviews
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5 stars 71%
4 stars 19%
3 stars 8%
2 stars 2%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Tina S on March 25, 2021
Ok truck, not for the young person.
No power. Eats gas. Very heavy. Great truck for someone who does not need to tow or haul a lot of loads. Great in snow if new tires are added.
accountCircle Zuri S on March 18, 2021
Review of the Chevrolet avalanche.
Really good comfort, lots of space in the front and back. Lots of room in the trunk. Nice features and amazing performance. We had ours for over 3 years and even though it has a lot of miles it is performance it is amazing. Really good for traveling and even for moving.
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Pros from Owners

likeFilled Heidi H.

This vehicle has only pros and no cons, it rides like a luxury sedan, gets great mpg for a truck, is totally maintenance free aside from normal upkeep like oil changes etc. Fold in mirrors, back up cameras, heated and cooled seats, on board GPS and OnStar, sunroof, fold down back seats for extended bed, awesome towing and room to haul anything a growing family needs to transport.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Heidi H.

Never a problem in the 8 years we owned this Chevy black diamond avalanche. The only con is that Chevy stopped the production of the avalanche and 2013 was the last year for this truck. I would buy another avalanche in a heartbeat.

Ranks #6 Full Size Pickup Trucks by Owners

The 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche has an average owner rating of 4.59 out of 5 which ranks it #6 of 15 other Full Size Pickup Trucks.

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2013 Ford Super Duty F-250
4.78
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2013 GMC Sierra 3500HD
4.67
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2013 Chevrolet Avalanche
4.59

Ranks #3 Full Size Pickup Trucks by Fuel Economy

The 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche has a combined MPG of 22 which ranks it #3 of 7 other Full Size Pickup Trucks.

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2013 Ram 1500
25 MPG
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2013 GMC Sierra 1500
22 MPG
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2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
22 MPG
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2013 Chevrolet Avalanche
21 MPG

Is The 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche A Good Car?

My Chevy avalanche black diamond truck is a great vehicle. It has a very smooth ride in any weather condition. I am sad that 2013 was the last year for that model.
Heidrun H.

How Reliable Is The 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche?

This car is very reliable, it has never given me and trouble in all the years I have owned that truck.
Heidrun H.

Is The 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche A Good Value?

My Chevrolet avalanche cost me 49600.00 when I bought it. The original price was higher. It was a special order for another customer.
Heidrun H.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the 2013 chevy avalanche cabin air filter located?

Answer: The 2013 Chevy Avalanche cabin air filter location is behind the glove box. Being sweaty from the heat is never a good time. That's why the air conditioner needs to be working. You will face issues with this...

What's the chevy avalanche top speed?

Answer: There are multiple year models of the Chevrolet Avalanche: Which one, in particular, would you like to know the top speed of? For the most part, throughout the years, the top speed is going to be 95-98 mph. GM...

What type of power steering fluid does the chevy avalanche use?

Answer: According to the owners manual for a 2013 Chevy Avalanche the recommended fluid to use is a GM power steering fluid and the GM part number for it iS89021184. While that's the recommended fluid it isn't your...

What size is the chevy avalanche steering wheel ?

Answer: The size of the steering wheel in a Chevy Avalanche can vary from 14 1/2" to 15 ½", depending on model and make. This, of course, is the outside diameter of the wheel itself. The part which is gripped has a...

What kind of gas does a chevy avalanche take?

Answer: The recommended fuel type on the 2013 Chevy Avalance is regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87. It is not advised to use gasoline with an octane rating below 87 since that can cause damage to the...
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Safety & Reliability

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