Chevrolet Avalanche 2500
Built: 2002 · Series: AVALANCHE
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Chevrolet Avalanche – crossover pickup with folding Midgate: 5.3 to 8.1-litre V8 engines, 202 to 253 kW, gross weights up to 3,901 kg
The Chevrolet Avalanche was a crossover pickup built by General Motors in Silao, Mexico, from 2001 to 2013, combining the open cargo bed of a conventional pickup with a fixed cabin and a folding partition (Midgate) between the passenger compartment and the bed. The numbers 1500 and 2500 in designations such as Avalanche 1500-4WD and Avalanche 2500-4WD denote, as with other GM pickups, the payload class (half-ton and three-quarter-ton respectively), while Z71 and LTZ marked the off-road package and the upmarket trim level.
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The register lists 9 versions with 202 to 253 kW from V8 engines of 5,320 to 8,128 cc. Kerb weights run from 2,630 to 3,150 kg, gross vehicle weights from 3,500 to 3,901 kg. Lengths run from 5,550 to 5,630 mm, widths from 1,950 to 2,070 mm.
The Avalanche targeted buyers wanting a family-friendly SUV with a pickup's payload, competing with the Ford F-150 SuperCrew, the Cadillac Escalade EXT and its GMC sister model on the shared GMT800/GMT900 platform. Four-wheel-drive versions were popular in North America on job sites and for recreational use.
When buying a used example, key checks include corrosion around the Midgate mechanism and its seals to the cargo bed, the condition of the automatic transmission, and possible head-gasket leaks on the 8.1-litre V8 engines. The transfer case and four-wheel-drive coupling should be checked for fault codes. Parts are widely available thanks to the model's kinship with the Silverado and Suburban, through GM service and independent parts suppliers.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Chevrolet Avalanche, Chevrolet (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 253 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 8correct |
| Displacement | 8,100 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 5,550 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,000 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 3,150 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,901 kgcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 80.3 kW/t (253 kW / 3.1 t)
Stronger than 42% of the trucks in the register — out of 25,242 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 have?
The Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 delivers 253 kW.
How much does the Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 weigh?
The unladen weight is 3,150 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Chevrolet Avalanche 2500?
3,901 kg.
What engine does the Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 have?
8 cylinders, 8,100 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Chevrolet Avalanche 2500?
5,550 mm × 2,000 mm.
When was the Chevrolet Avalanche 2500 built?
Production years: 2002.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 8 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
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Other models in this series
4D AVALANCHE 1500/332
AVALANCHE
AVALANCHE 1500-4WD
AVALANCHE 2500-4WD
AVALANCHE 2500-GK22G-4X4
AVALANCHE LTZ/330
AVALANCHE Z71
Avalanche K2500 4x4
Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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