2009 Chevrolet Avalanche Review.

2009 Chevrolet Avalanche. The Avalanche is back and how. Few of the problems that the 2002 avalanche had, have now been take care of by Chevrolet. Does the new avalanche out-perform its predecessor?….let’s find out.

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One of the massive updates the Avalanche has gone through is the inclusion of a is the addition of a new Hydra Matic 6L80 six-speed, automatic transmission which takes the place of old four-speed 4L60 unit. Under the hood of the 2WD there is a 5.3L OHV V-8 that produces 320 bhp and a torque of 340 lb/ft while the 4WDs are equipped with a 5.3L OHV V-8 pumping 310 bhp and a torque of 335 lb/ft made from an aluminum block, it will later switch over to an iron-block 5.3L getting a 320 bhp and 340 lb/ft. it also features an Active Fuel Management system, which automatically shuts off half the cylinders under light loads, and a Flex Fuel capability, allowing it to run on E85 Ethanol. Both the 2WD and 4WD models are also available with an optional 6.0L OHV V-8 that consists of the Active Fuel Management system as well as Variable Valve Timing making 366 bhp and 376 lb/ft of torque. The gasoline 5.3L V-8 gets an EPA-estimate of 14 mpg in the city and 20 mpg on the highway, while the Flex-Fuel 5.3L V-8 gets a poor 10 mpg city and 15 mpg on highways. The 6.0L V-8 fairs better than the flex fuel version, with 14 mpg city and 19 mpg on the highway.

The general layout of the avalanche is, a front engine, Four-Wheel-Drive or an All-Wheel-Drive, 4 to 6 passenger, four-door truck.
The avalanche weighs in at 5478-5645 lbs and a maximum towing capacity for the 2WD is 8100 lbs and 7900 lbs for the 4WD models.

Majority of the changes on the 2009 Avalanche model are on the inside. some of the features that Chevy have included are; a very useful backup camera and rear parking assist, dual-zone climate control, navigational system, a remote starting system, rain-sensing wipers, and a DVD entertainment system on the rear-seats.
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2010 Chevrolet Avalanche Pick Up Truck.2.

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2010 Chevrolet Avalanche boastfully flaunts its split personality of an SUV and a pick up truck. The front end styling is quite familiar yet flamboyant. The wraparound front bumper covers blends nicely with the exterior body. The big twin front grille, pronounced fenders and a brief truck bed makes it a crowd pleasing vehicle. The designers have well styled this edition with sails that connect the cab to the bed and highlight the smooth roofline.
Overall it is a well crafted vehicle with an only drawback with the rearward visibility.
Inside the cabin. The 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche has been tastefully designed with decent interiors. GM has picked up the interior styling cues from Tahoe and Suburban. The cabin boasts of curvaceous dashboard and comfortable and supportive seats in the front row. It has a wide centre console which offers generous storage space. The cabin is designed with a midgate in the middle, when this midgate is up it can comfortably seat five passengers and when it is down expands the cargo area into the passenger cab. Overall the 2010 Avalanche edition depicts an upscale and functional interior.
Features of 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche. The 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche is available in LS, LT and premium LTZ trim. The LS trim is a base level which includes basic features that are necessary for a pick up truck. The LT trim is more desirable as it includes additional features and they are also upgradeable at an extra cost for all those who wish more than an entry level vehicle.

The upper trims are equipped with keyless entry, power windows, power door locks, AM/FM/CD player, and a USB port for ipod and MP3 player.


There are various optional features which are available such as leather seats, navigation system, rear seat, DVD entertainment system, a Bose audio system and Bluetooth. The entire off road users can buy a Z71 off road package which includes fog lamps, special trim, and big recovery hooks. 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche Powertrain. The 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with 5.3 liter V8 engine with flex fuel capacity which generates 310 hp and 300 pounds feet of torque. It is teamed with six speed automatic transmission. This edition is available in two wheel or four wheel drive. This edition offers an estimated fuel economy of 14/20 mpg. When fully equipped this brute can tow up to 8,100 pounds and haul 1350 pounds of payload.
We noted that the acceleration is adequately good on highways and town side. However the acceleration and fuel economy loses its performance when it is fully loaded with cargo or passengers. Overall it provides decent power and handling for a rugged vehicle.
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2010 Chevrolet Avalanche Pick Up Truck.

The 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche priced at MSRP $35,725 – $48,865 is a full size pick up truck which offers imposing versatility. This edition is designed in a manner that it can trade places between the cabin and bed as when needed. It is designed with a midgate in the middle , when this midgate is up it can comfortably seat five passengers and when it is down expands the cargo area into the passenger cab. The 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche edition competes with General Motors own Cadillac Escalade EXT, Honda Ridgeline, Ford F150 and Dodge Ram 1500.
What’s on offer?
The 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche has changed very little in terms of styling. This edition has dropped the 6.0 liter V8 engine from its lineup and offers an option of only 5.3 liter V8 engine. They have newly added a USB port which assists in controlling your MP3 player through the trucks audio system.
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All-new Chevy Avalanche.

Chevrolet’s Avalanche — the part pickup, part SUV that pioneered a specialty full-size utility segment — rolls into 2010 with refined interior and exterior packaging, plus the credentials to

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meet demanding passenger- and cargo-hauling needs. In two-wheel-drive form, the LS starts at $35,725, the LT starts at $38,830 and the LTZ at $45,815. Four-wheel drive adds $3,050 to the price tag. New for 2010, the single-speed transfer case is standard on 4WD, and a two-speed transfer case is optional. Avalanche’s exterior design is lean, as well as agile-looking, and for 2010, the clean-looking exterior (especially compared to the original design with cladding) and steeply raked windshield help generate more mainstream appeal. The radical windshield angle makes the truck look sleeker and improves aerodynamics, which helps fuel economy. The front end wears a wraparound body-color fascia. It’s basically an appearance item, but one that’s aero-molded to help fuel efficiency. The Avalanche has a handsome headlight and grille treatment — one that fits with the entire Chevrolet family theme. Propelling the behicle is a standard 5.3-liter V-8, generating 320 horsepower and 335 pound-feet of torque. Bolted to an efficient six-speed automatic transmission, estimated mileage is 15 mpg city/21 highway.
With a 4.10 axle ratio, the Avalanche has a towing capacity of 8,000 pounds. The workhorse ability for which Avalanche is best known is its cargo hauling, which displays the flexibility of a Midgate system. The cargo box is 5 feet 3 inches long, and has a standard locking tailgate and a hard three-piece tonneau cover that Chevy boasts gives it the “largest trunk in the industry.”

Folding down the Midgate expands the composite cargo floor to 8 feet, 2 inches long. You can lock the tailgate to protect cargo from the elements, as well as from thieves. Removing the cargo cover allows hauling of taller items. The Avalanche has a notably cavernous 20-plus-liter console, ideal for stowing a purse or a laptop. The glove compartment also is large. Premium materials are used in the interior. It’s dressed with chrome accents, brushed metal, woodgrain and leather. The LTZ model is upgraded with heated-and-cooled leather seats and a Bose surround-sound stereo.

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car accessories and truck accessories that add a distinctive touch. Whether you're searching for style, protection, or comfort, we host a wide array of auto accessories for you to choose from. Every major aftermarket manufacturer is on display at CARiD.com.

Custom grilles, spoilers, wheels, floor mats, body kits,
led tail lights, chrome trim - basically all things automotive that unveil beauty and style.

All-new Chevy Avalanche.

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Chevrolet’s Avalanche — the part pickup, part SUV that pioneered a specialty full-size utility segment — rolls into 2010 with refined interior and exterior packaging, plus the credentials to meet demanding passenger- and cargo-hauling needs.

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In two-wheel-drive form, the LS starts at $35,725, the LT starts at $38,830 and the LTZ at $45,815. Four-wheel drive adds $3,050 to the price tag. New for 2010, the single-speed transfer case is standard on 4WD, and a two-speed transfer case is optional.
Avalanche’s exterior design is lean, as well as agile-looking, and for 2010, the clean-looking exterior (especially compared to the original design with cladding) and steeply raked windshield help generate more mainstream appeal. The radical windshield angle makes the truck look sleeker and improves aerodynamics, which helps fuel economy.
The front end wears a wraparound body-color fascia. It’s basically an appearance item, but one that’s aero-molded to help fuel efficiency. The Avalanche has a handsome headlight and grille treatment — one that fits with the entire Chevrolet family theme.
Propelling the behicle is a standard 5.3-liter V-8, generating 320 horsepower and 335 pound-feet of torque. Bolted to an efficient six-speed automatic transmission, estimated mileage is 15 mpg city/21 highway.
With a 4.10 axle ratio, the Avalanche has a towing capacity of 8,000 pounds. The workhorse ability for which Avalanche is best known is its cargo hauling, which displays the flexibility of a Midgate system. The cargo box is 5 feet 3 inches long, and has a standard locking tailgate and a hard three-piece tonneau cover that Chevy boasts gives it the “largest trunk in the industry.”

Folding down the Midgate expands the composite cargo floor to 8 feet, 2 inches long. You can lock the tailgate to protect cargo from the elements, as well as from thieves. Removing the cargo cover allows hauling of taller items.
The Avalanche has a notably cavernous 20-plus-liter console, ideal for stowing a purse or a laptop. The glove compartment also is large.
Premium materials are used in the interior. It’s dressed with chrome accents, brushed metal, woodgrain and leather. The LTZ model is upgraded with heated-and-cooled leather seats and a Bose surround-sound stereo.
When you own a vehicle, you always want it to be at its best. And that takes more than just oil changes and the occasional car wash. You need more. CARiD.com specializes in providing drivers with car accessories and truck accessories that add a distinctive touch. Whether you're searching for style, protection, or comfort, we host a wide array of auto accessories for you to choose from. Every major aftermarket manufacturer is on display at CARiD.com. Custom grilles, spoilers, wheels, custom floor mats, body kits, tail lights, chrome trim - basically all things automotive that unveil beauty and style.

Chevrolet Avalanche review. Reference answers.2.

The Avalanche was originally marketed as being able to "change from a pickup to an SUV". However, this was only made possible through closing the large plastic bed cover.
Cladding trouble.

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Soon after the release of the
Chevy Avalanche customers began to notice cosmetic problems with the cladding on their vehicles. Over time exposure to heat and sunlight would cause a chalky faded appearance. It was especially noticeable on the cargo bed panels, and sailpanel windows where "Zebra Striping" would appear. Customer reaction to this problem resulted in General Motors agreeing to a one time treatment of a product called ArmorDillo. Chevrolet Avalanche

This product would temporarily restore the cladding for a period of about 6 months. After that it would wear off then need to be re-applied. Realizing this was not a permanent solution, GM, together with Gatorback Coatings, developed a coating that could be applied to the cladding to restore it to a like-new shine. This product was designed to etch into the plastic and bond a new layer of tinted acrylic over the faded plastic.

Customers within the 3yr/36,000 original factory warranty could go to their dealership to have it restored under their original warranty under GM TSB:04-08-111-001C. GM did not use side body cladding on the second generation model. General Motors has also identified the original source of the faded cladding.
When you own a vehicle, you always want it to be at its best. And that takes more than just oil changes and the occasional car wash. You need more. CARiD.com specializes in providing drivers with car accessories and truck accessories that add a distinctive touch. Whether you're searching for style, protection, or comfort, we host a wide array of premium-made options for you to choose from. Every major aftermarket manufacturer is on display at CARiD.com. Car grills, spoilers, wheels, floor mats, body kits, tail lights, chrome trim - basically all things automotive that unveil beauty and style.