Options & Specifications

Avalanche incorporates the latest technology to advance power, fuel efficiency, control and safety. Choose the trim level that best reflects your preferences: LS, LT or LTZ.

Safety & Security
| Mechanical
| Exterior
| Interior
| Seats
| Entertainment
| Specifications

S = Standard O = Optional — = Not Available

Safety & Security

	LS	LT	LTZ

Airbags – dual-stage, driver and front-passenger, frontal with passenger detecting system and passenger-side air bag suppression system with status indicator in overhead console	S	S	S
Airbags – front-to-rear, head curtain side-impact with rollover sensor	S	S	S
Airbags – seat mounted side-impact, driver and right front passenger for thorax and pelvic protection	S	S	S
Door locks – rear door, child-security	S	S	S
OnStar^® In-Vehicle Communications and Assistance Service – includes 6 months of the Directions & Connections Plan* with Turn-by-Turn Navigation and OnStar RemoteLink™^* OnStar^® System With 6 Months Directions and Connections Plan Automatic Crash Response Emergency Services Crisis Assist Stolen Vehicle Assistance Remote Door Unlock Roadside Assistance Remote Horn and Lights Turn-by-Turn Navigation Hands-Free Calling Vehicle Diagnostics	S	S	S
Safety restraints – 3-point belts for all seating positions (when equipped with front bucket seats; lap belt for centre position with front split-bench seat)	S	S	S
Safety restraints – LATCH (Lower Anchors and top Tethers for Children)	S	S	S
Safety restraints – safety belt pretensioners for driver and front passenger	S	S	S
Security system – content theft alarm	S	S	S
Security system – electronic immobilizer	S	S	S
StabiliTrak^® – electronic stability control system with proactive roll avoidance, electronic trailer sway control and hill hold assist	S	S	S
Traction control – electronic, full-function, all-speed	S	S	S

Mechanical

	LS	LT	LTZ

Air cleaner – high capacity	S	S	S
Brakes – 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) and dynamic rear proportioning (DRP)	S	S	S
Brakes – power, 4-wheel vented disc with electronic pedal override	S	S	S
Engine – Block heater	O	O	O
Engine – Vortec™ 5.3L V8 with Active Fuel Management^® and Variable Valve Timing, capable of running on up to 85% ethanol (E85) Horsepower – 320 @ 5400 rpm; Torque – 335 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm	S	S	S
Locking differential – rear	S	S	S
Steering – power, rack-and-pinion	S	S	S
Suspension – AutoRide™, road-sensing, electronically controlled shock absorbers with air-assisted automatic rear level control	—	O	S
Suspension – Premium smooth ride, front: coil-over-shock with stabilizer bar, rear: multi-link with coil springs	S	S	—
Trailer electric brake controller	O¹	O¹	O¹
Trailering Equipment – heavy-duty, includes weight-distributing hitch platform with 51 mm (2 in.) hitch receiver, 7-pin sealed wiring connector and provision for an aftermarket trailer brake controller	S	S	S
Trailering Heavy-Duty Cooling Package – includes external transmission and engine oil coolers and electronic Autotrac two speed transfer case with rotary controls.	—	—	O
Trailering Heavy-Duty Cooling Package – includes external transmission oil cooler and engine oil cooler. 4x4 models also include electronic Autotrac two speed transfer case with rotary controls.	O	O	—
Transfer case – 2-speed Autotrac™, with electronic rotary control (included with available Trailering Heavy-Duty Cooling Package or Z71 Off-Road Package) (4x4 models)	O	O	O
Transfer case – single-speed, Autotrac™ with electronic rotary control (4x4 models)	S	S	S
Transmission – 6-speed electronically controlled automatic with two overdrive gears, Tow/Haul mode and driver shift control	S	S	S
Vehicle Starter System – Remote, adaptive	S	S	S
Z71 Off-Road Package – includes off-road jounce bumpers, gas-charged monotube shock absorbers, specially tuned springs, 18" x 8" Z71 specific aluminum wheels (4), P265/65R18 On-Off road tires (4), Electronic Autotrac™ two speed transfer case with rotary control knob (4x4 models), skid plate package, colour-keyed wheel flares, Z71 specific front fascia with fog lights, chrome grille insert and tubular assist steps, Z71 specific gauge cluster and brushed metal appearance interior accents	—	O	—

Exterior

	LS	LT	LTZ

Assist steps – black	S	S²	S
Assist steps – power retractable	—	—	O
Body coloured exterior components - includes sail panels, hatch covers and tailgate protective cap moulding	O	O	O
Bumper – front, colour-keyed fascia	S	S	S
Bumper – rear, colour-keyed fascia	O³	O³	S
Bumper – rear, colour-keyed steel with step pad	S	S	—
Cargo box – 1.6 m (5'3") long or 2.8 m (8'2") long by 1.7 m (4'2") wide with Midgate™ folded down	S	S	S
Cargo cover – 3-piece rigid composite, stowable	S	S	S
Cargo mat – black, heavy-duty rubber	S	S	S
Door handles – black	S	—	—
Door handles – body colour	—	S	—
Door handles – chrome	O	O	S
Driver Convenience Package (PDD) – includes ultrasonic rear parking assist, power adjustable pedals and Rearview Camera System with display on interior rear-view mirror	O	O	S
Front license plate provisions – (included with vehicles shipped to British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario and Newfoundland)	O	O	O
Glass – Solar-Ray, tinted, deep-tinted behind front doors	S	S	S
Grille – chrome	O	O	—
Grille – chrome surround with chrome mesh insert	—	—	S
Grille – chrome surround with dark mesh insert	S	S	—
Lights – dual halogen with Daytime Running Lights and automatic light control	S	S	S
Lights – fog lights - halogen	—	S	S
Midgate™ – foldable door between cargo box and cab with storage pocket for removable rear glass	S	S	S
Mirror caps – chrome	O	O	—
Mirrors – manual folding, power remote control, heated, black	S	—	—
Mirrors – manual folding, power remote control, heated, body-colour	—	S	—
Mirrors – power folding, power remote control, heated, integral turn signal indicators, electrochromic auto-dimming driver's side, ground illumination, body-colour	—	O	—
Mirrors – power folding, power remote control, heated, integral turn signal indicators, electrochromic auto-dimming driver's side, ground illumination, chrome	—	—	S
Mouldings – bodyside, body-colour	S	S	—
Mouldings – bodyside, body-colour with chrome insert	—	—	S
Polished exhaust tips	O	O	O
Rear Vision Camera – reverse assist for parking or trailer towing (includes interior rear-view mirror with display or displayed on navigation system screen with up-level sound system and DVD-based navigation)	—	O⁴	S
Recovery hooks – chrome	O	O	O
Recovery hooks – two, front	S	—	—
Recovery hooks – two, front	—	S	S
Roof rack cross rails – black	—	O	—
Roof rack – cross bars, black	O	—	S
Roof rack – side rails, black	O	O	S
Skid plates – includes aluminum front underbody shield from front fascia to first cross member, plus oil pan, front differential and transfer case shields	—	O⁵	—
Sunroof – power, tilt-sliding glass panel with express-open feature	—	O⁶	O
Tailgate - lockable with protective cap moulding	S	S	S
Tires – P265/65R18 On-Off road	—	O⁵	—
Tires – P265/70R17 all-season^**	S	S	—
Tires – P275/55R20 all-season^**	—	O	S
Top-box storage – integrated, lockable	S	S	S
Ultrasonic rear parking assist – rear obstacle detection system with audible warning	O⁷	O⁷	S
Wheels – 17" x 7.5" aluminum, smooth 5-spoke (P46)	S	S	—
Wheels – 18" x 8.0" Z71-specific aluminum (N87)	—	O⁵	—
Wheels – 20" x 8.5" chrome-clad aluminum (S80)	—	—	O
Wheels – 20" x 8.5" polished aluminum (RCS)	—	O	S
Wheels – full-size 17" spare under rear frame, lockable	S	S	S
White Diamond Package - includes polished exhaust tip and chrome recovery hooks	—	—	O⁸
Windshield wipers – variable delay (intermittent), flat-blade with wet arm washers	S	S	S

Interior

	LS	LT	LTZ

Assist handles – front passenger and outboard 2^nd row seats	S	S	S
Climate control – dual-zone, automatic air conditioning controls with individual settings for driver and front passenger	—	O	S
Climate control – dual-zone, manual air conditioning controls with individual settings for driver and front passenger	S	S	—
Console – centre floor, includes storage bin, dual cupholders in front and rear, 2 power outlets and rear-seat audio controls	—	S	S
Console – front organizer, ebony	—	O	O
Cruise control	S	S	S
Defogger – electric rear-window	S	S	S
Floor covering – colour-keyed carpet with 1^st- and 2^nd-row removable floor mats	S	S	S
Floor mats – all-weather	O	O	O
Instrumentation – analogue gauge cluster (includes speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip odometer, fuel level, voltmeter, engine coolant temperature and oil pressure)	S	S	S
Instrumentation – Driver Information Centre, comprehensive multi-language system that displays numerous vehicle functions with both visual and audible reminders/warnings. Enables programmable personalization of features such as automatic locking/unlocking and exit lighting. Includes 8-point compass and exterior temperature display	S	S	S
Instrumentation – GM Oil Life Monitoring System	S	S	S
Instrumentation – tire pressure monitoring system (except spare)	S	S	S
Lighting – overhead, reading and cargo with illuminated entry feature and theatre dimming	S	S	S
Locks – power, programmable with lock-out protection	S	S	S
Locks – remote keyless entry system with panic button	S	S	S
Mirror – rear-view, auto-dimming with integrated dual reading lights	—	O⁹	S
Pedals – power adjustable brake and accelerator	O¹⁰	O¹⁰	S
Power outlets – auxiliary 12-volt (2 on instrument panel, 1 in cargo area and 1 in seat storage compartment with front 40/20/40 bench seat or 2 in centre console when equipped with bucket seats)	S	S	S
Steering column – tilt adjustable	S	S	S
Steering wheel - heated	—	O	S
Steering wheel – leather-wrapped with audio system and cruise controls	S	S	S
Sunshades – LH and RH, padded, colour-keyed, extendable with illuminated visor mirrors	S	S	S
Trim accents – brushed metal, includes instrument panel and doors	S	—	—
Trim accents – simulated woodgrain, includes instrument panel and doors	—	S	S
Universal home remote – 3-channel transmitter	—	O	S
Windows – Power, driver's express-down and passenger lock-out feature	S	S	S

Seats

	LS	LT	LTZ

2^nd-row 3-passenger 60/40 split-folding bench	S	S	S
Heated and cooled driver and front-passenger seats	—	O	—
Heated driver and front-passenger seats	—	O	—
Leather-appointed full-feature power reclining front bucket seats with driver and front-passenger power 10-way seat adjusters (including power 2-way lumbar adjusters), heated seat cushions and seatbacks, driver's 2-position memory controls and centre floor console	—	O	—
Leather-appointed reclining front bucket seats with power 6-way driver and front-passenger seat adjusters with manual lumbar adjusters and centre floor console	—	O	—
Perforated leather-appointed full-feature power reclining front bucket seats with driver and front-passenger power 12-way seat adjusters (including power 4-way lumbar adjusters), multi-setting heated and cooled seats, driver's 2-position memory controls and centre floor console	—	O	S
Premium cloth 3-passenger 40/20/40 split-bench reclining front seat with power 6-way driver seat adjuster and manual lumbar adjuster, centre fold-down armrest with storage and lockable storage compartment in centre seat cushion	S	O⁶	—
Premium cloth reclining front bucket seats with power 6-way driver and front-passenger seat adjusters, manual lumbar adjusters and centre floor console	—	S	—

Entertainment

	LS	LT	LTZ

6-speaker up-level performance sound system	S	S	—
AM/FM stereo with Navigation, CD/DVD player with MP3/WMA playback capability, auxiliary audio input jack, seek/scan, digital clock, auto tone control, speed-compensated volume, TheftLock^®, Radio Data System^® (RDS) and USB port. Includes 178 mm (7-inch) touch screen interface display, enhanced DVD based navigation system, voice-based commands, points-of-interest, 80 GB hard drive with 50 GB for media file downloading, time shifting up to 20 minutes and Rear Vision Camera with display in navigation screen.	—	O	S
AM/FM stereo, CD player with MP3 playback capability, auxiliary audio input jack, seek/scan, digital clock, auto tone control, speed-compensated volume, TheftLock^®, Radio Data System^® (RDS), USB port and 36 cross-band presets	S	S	—
AM/FM stereo, CD/DVD player upper slot / CD player lower slot, both with MP3 playback capability, auxiliary audio input jack, seek/scan, digital clock, auto tone control, speed-compensated volume, TheftLock^®, Radio Data System^® (RDS), USB port and Bose^® Premium sound system with subwoofer. Includes rear DVD player, single overhead display, remote control, 2 sets of wireless headphones and auxiliary audio/video input jacks	—	O	—
Bluetooth^® – hands-free phone connectivity	S	S	S
Bose^® 8-speaker Centre Channel sound system with subwoofer	—	—	S
Bose^® Premium 7-speaker sound system with subwoofer in centre console	—	O	—
Rear Seat Entertainment Package – includes DVD player, single overhead display, remote control, 2 sets of wireless headphones and auxiliary audio/video input jacks.	—	O	O
Rear-seat audio controls – includes dual headphone jacks, power outlet and controls for volume, station selection and media	—	S	S
SiriusXM Satellite Radio™^‡	S	S	S

Specifications

Engines	Vortec 5.3L V8 FlexFuel (LMG) Avalanche 2WD	Vortec 5.3L V8 FlexFuel (LC9) Avalanche 4x4

Type:	5.3L V-8	5.3L V-8
Displacement (cc / cu. in.):	5,328 / 325	5,328 / 325
Bore & stroke (mm / in.):	96 x 92 / 3.78 x 3.62	96 x 92 / 3.78 x 3.62
Block material:	Cast iron	Cast aluminum
Cylinder head material:	Cast aluminum	Cast aluminum
Valvetrain:	Overhead valve, 2-valves per cylinder, Variable Valve Timing, Active Fuel Management	Overhead valve, 2-valves per cylinder, Variable Valve Timing, Active Fuel Management
Ignition system:	Coil-near-plug ignition, extended life spark plugs, low resistance spark plug wires	Coil-near-plug ignition, extended life spark plugs, low resistance spark plug wires
Fuel delivery:	Active Fuel Management; Sequential Fuel Injection; FlexFuel capable	Active Fuel Management; Sequential Fuel Injection; FlexFuel capable
Compression ratio:	9.9:1	9.9:1
Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm):	320 / 239 @ 5,400	320 / 239 @ 5,400

Recommended fuel:	Regular unleaded or E85	Regular unleaded or E85

Maximum engine speed (rpm):	6000	6000
Emissions controls:	Close-coupled catalytic converter, 58X ignition, returnless fuel rail, fast-response O² sensor	Close-coupled catalytic converter, 58X ignition, returnless fuel rail, fast-response O² sensor

Estimated Fuel Consumption	Vortec 5.3L V8 FlexFuel (LMG)	Vortec 5.3L V8 FlexFuel (LC9)

Mi. / imp.gal. (city / hwy / combined):	2WD: 20 / 30 / 23	4x4: 20 / 30 / 23
L / 100 km (city / hwy / combined):	2WD: 14.3 / 9.4 / 12.1	4x4: 14.4 /9.5 / 12.2

Transmissions	Hydra-Matic 6L80

Type:	Six-speed automatic
Gear ratios (:1)
First:	4.03
Second:	2.36
Third:	1.53
Fourth:	1.15
Fifth:	0.85
Sixth:	0.67
Reverse:	3.06
Rear axle ratio:	3.08 (std.); 3.42 (opt.)

Chassis & Suspension

Front:	Independent, Coil Over Shock; Autoride Real-Time Damping (Std. on LTZ)
Rear:	Five-link with coil springs; Autoride real-time damping (std. on LTZ)
Steering type:	Power-assisted rack-and-pinion
Steering ratio:	17.75:1
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock:	3
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (m / ft.):	13.1 / 43.0

Brakes

Type:	Four-wheel disc with ABS
Rotor diameter x thickness (mm / in.):	front: 330 x 30 / 13 x 1.18 rear: 345.0 x 20 / 13.5 x .787

Wheels & Tires

Wheel size and type:	17 x 7.5 in. aluminum (std. LS, LT) 18 x 8 in. aluminum (Z71 Package) 20 x 8.5 in. polished aluminum (std. LTZ; opt. LT) 20 x 8.5 in. chrome clad aluminum (opt. LTZ)
Tires:	P265/70R17 all-season (std. LS, LT) P265/65R18 on-off-road (Z71 Package) P275/55R20 all-season (std. LTZ; opt. LT)

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase (mm / in.):	3,302 / 130.0
Overall length (mm / in.):	5,621 / 221.3
Overall width (mm / in.):	2,009 / 79.1
Overall height (mm / in.):	1,946 / 76.6
Track (mm / in.):	front: 1,732 / 68.2 rear: 1,702 / 67.0
Base Curb weight (kg / lb):	2WD: 2,586 / 5,701 4x4: 2,559 / 5,642
Min. ground clearance (mm / in.):	2WD: 230 / 9.1 4x4: 230 / 9.1
Step-in height (mm / in.):	2WD: 555 / 21.9 4x4: 563 / 22.2
Weight distribution (% front / rear):	2WD: 51 / 49 4x4: 52 / 48

Interior Dimensions	First Row	Second Row

Head room (mm / in.):	1,044 / 41.1	1,016 / 40.0
Leg room (mm / in.):	1,049 / 41.3	993 / 39.1
Shoulder room (mm / in.):	1,656 / 65.2	1,656 / 65.2
Hip room (mm / in.):	1,532 / 60.3	1,582 / 62.3

Capacities

Seating capacity:	6 / 5
Cargo volume (L / cu. ft.):	1,537 / 54.3 (behind 1st row, 2nd row folded, Midgate closed) 2,859 / 101 (behind 1st row, 2nd row folded, Midgate open)
Trailer towing maximum (kg / lb):	2WD: 3,674 / 8,100 4x4: 3,629 / 8,000
Fuel tank (L / imp.gal.):	119 / 26.2
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) , standard (kg / lb):	2WD: 3,175 / 7,000 4x4: 3,266 / 7,200
Payload, base (kg / lb):	2WD: 589 / 1,299 4x4: 707 / 1,558

1 - Replaces colour-keyed steel bumper with colour-keyed rear fascia. Available individually or with Driver Convenience Package.
2 - On 4x4 models.
3 - Colour-keyed rear bumper fascia included with available ultrasonic rear parking assist.
4 - Requires available Z71 Off-Road Suspension Package.
5 - Available individually or with Driver Convenience Package. Requires available ultrasonic rear parking assist.
6 - Deletes floor console, rear audio controls and front passenger power seat adjuster.
7 - Includes Bose 7-speaker sound system. Requires up-level stereo.

‡ ‡ At time of print, detailed map coverage is available for most major urban areas of the United States and for certain metropolitan areas of Canada (Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Windsor, London, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City and Halifax).
‡ Available in 10 Canadian provinces and the 48 contiguous United States. Monthly subscription sold separately after trial period. Visit xmradio.ca for details.
* Visit OnStar® for coverage map, details and systems limitations. Services vary by model and conditions.
** All-season tires may not satisfy winter tire requirements in all regions of the country. Tires specifically designed for severe winter conditions and marked with the "winter tire" symbol may be required during certain months or in certain regions. Contact your Provincial, Municipal or local road authority for information regarding which tires are required in your particular area.

2012 Avalanche