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2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 review

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RepairPal reliability rating

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Mileage (EPA estimate)

15 city, 21 highway, 17 combined

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What is new for the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500?

  • The Avalanche 1500 is available in a variety of new trims, including the LS Black Diamond, LT Black Diamond, and LTZ Black Diamond.
  • The LS, LT, and LTZ trims have been discontinued for 2013.

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Customer ratings

4.3 out of 5

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RepairPal reliability rating

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RepairPal gave the Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 6th out of 16 among Fullsize SUVs.

Cost

According to RepairPal, cost is the average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of a vehicle. Higher average cost alone does not necessarily mean a vehicle is less reliable.

The related cost of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features. RepairPal ratings are provided by RepairPal and CarMax is not responsible for the accuracy. These ratings are based on RepairPal Reliability data for select August 2023 vehicles as of August 2023. Learn more about RepairPal reliability ratings

RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 is $563, compared to an average of $608 for Fullsize SUVs and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.

Frequency

According to RepairPal, frequency is the average number of times the vehicle is brought into the shop for unscheduled repairs and maintenance in a single year. RepairPal reports that it calculates this metric by tracking millions of unique vehicles over multiple years to determine an average number of visits per year for each make and model; and that controls are included to omit small routine visits to shops (such as for oil changes).

The frequency of such visits for a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features. RepairPal ratings are provided by RepairPal and CarMax is not responsible for the accuracy. These ratings are based on RepairPal Reliability data for select August 2023 vehicles as of August 2023. Learn more about RepairPal reliability ratings

According to RepairPal, Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 1.3 times per year, compared to an average of 1.4 times for Fullsize SUVs and 1.3 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.

Severity

According to RepairPal, severity measures the probability that a repair will be a major issue. RepairPal reports that an issue is considered severe if a repair costs three-times the average annual repair cost for all models. This threshold will be higher for vehicles that have higher labor rates and parts costs (such as a premium brand).

The severity of repairs for a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features. RepairPal ratings are provided by RepairPal and CarMax is not responsible for the accuracy. These ratings are based on RepairPal Reliability data for select August 2023 vehicles as of August 2023. Learn more about RepairPal reliability ratings

RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 19% for the Chevrolet Avalanche 1500, compared to an average of 18% for Fullsize SUVs and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.

Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 features and specs

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LT Black Diamond 2WD 4D Crew Cab

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • BOSE Sound System
  • CD Audio
  • Cruise Control
  • Flex Fuel Vehicle
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Full Roof Rack
  • Leather Seats
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear View Camera
  • Remote Start
  • Running Boards
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Traction Control

Optional Features

Actual features may vary per car. Visit a car's detail page for a list of its actual features or contact us for more details.

  • 20 Inch Plus Wheels
  • Bed Cover
  • Bed Liner
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Full Roof Rack
  • Navigation System
  • Rear Entertainment System
  • Running Boards
  • Sunroof(s)
  • Tow Hitch

Drive Wheels

Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

5.3L

Horsepower

320

Torque (ft-lbs)

335

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

31.5

Wheelbase

130"

Overall length

221.3"

Width

79.1"

Height

76.6"

Leg room

F 41.3"/R 39.1"

Head room

F 41.1"/R 40"

Front tires

P265/70R17

Rear tires

P265/70R17

Seating capacity

5

Max towing capacity

765/5100 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

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