Karl Tyler Chevrolet: 2006 Avalanche Specifications

Based on GM testing. Official EPA numbers not yet available. Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of over 8,600 lbs., including Avalanche 2500 models, are not rated for fuel economy.

**Dimensions**
	inches/millimeters
Wheelbase	130.0/3302
Overall length (without bumper)	221.6/5629
Body width	79.8/2027
Overall height	73.6/1869
Max. seating capacity (front/rear)	3/3
Headroom, front	40.7/1034
Headroom, rear	38.6/980
Shoulder room, front	65.2/1656
Shoulder room, rear	65.2/1656
Hip room, front	61.4/1560
Hip room, rear	62.0/1575
Legroom, front	41.3/1049
Legroom, rear	38.9/988
Cargo volume (with Midgate up) (cu. ft.)¹	41.0/1161
Front bumper to axle	38.8/986
Cargo box
Inside length, at floor	63.0/1600 (Midgate closed) 97.6/2479 (Midgate open)
Inside width, at floor	50/1270
Inside width, between wheelhousing	50/1270
Inside height	22.5/572
Ground clearance	8.6/218.4 with 16" tires 8.8/223.5 with 17" tires

Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution.
NOTE: Published dimensions are for the Avalanche 1500 model without optional equipment or accessories. Additional accessories or equipment ordered at the customer's request can result in a minor change in these dimensions.

**Capacities**
	1500 2WD	1500 4x4	2500 4x4
Curb weight (lbs.)	5413	5654	6528
Cargo volume, cargo bed¹ (cu. ft.)	41.0	41.0	41.0
Fuel capacity (approx.) (gallons/liters)	31/117	31/117	37/140
Payload² (lbs.)	1387	1346	2072
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating³ (GVWR)	6800	7000	8600
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (FGAWR)	3400	3800	4380
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (RGAWR)	4000	4000	5500

Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution.
Maximum payload capacity includes weight of driver, passengers, optional equipment, and cargo.
GVWR-When properly equipped; includes weight of vehicle, driver, passenger, cargo, and optional equipment.

**Trailering**
Maximum trailer weight ¹	1500 2WD	1500 4x4	2500 4x4
3.42 axle ratio	7300 lbs.	7100 lbs.	—
3.73 axle ratio	—	—	10,200 lbs.
4.10 axle ratio	8200 lbs.	7900 lbs.	12,000 lbs.

Available Trailering Package includes trailer hitch platform and seven-pin wiring connector.
NOTE: Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming a base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. The weight of other optional equipment, passengers, and cargo will reduce the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow. See your Chevy dealer for additional details.

**Braking**
	1500 2WD	1500 4x4	2500 4x4
Type (power)	Hydro-Boost four-wheel disc	Hydro-Boost four-wheel disc	Hydro-Boost four-wheel disc
Antilock system	standard four-wheel	standard four-wheel	standard four-wheel

Front Suspension
Type	Independent torsion bar (1500 2WD)	Independent torsion bar (1500 4x4)	Independent torsion bar (2500 4x4)
Front axle capacity (weight in total lbs.)	3400	3925	—
Spring capacity (lbs.)	3400	3800	4500
Shock absorber diameter (mm)	32	32	46
Stabilizer bar diameter (mm)	36	28	36

Rear Suspension
Type	Multilink coil spring (1500 2WD)	Multilink coil spring (1500 4x4)	Leaf springs, two-stage (2500 4x4)
Rear axle capacity (weight in total lbs.)	4000	4000	5500
Spring capacity (lbs.)	4000	4000	5500
Shock absorber diameter (mm)	32	32	46
Stabilizer bar diameter (in.)	28	28	—

**Steering**
	1500 2WD	1500 4x4	2500 4x4
Turning diameter, curb-to-curb (ft.)	43.3	43.3	44.1
Type (power)	recirculating ball	recirculating ball	recirculating ball

**Transmission**
	1500 2WD	1500 4x4	2500 4x4
Type	4-speed automatic, electronically controlled	4-speed automatic, electronically controlled	4-speed automatic heavy-duty, electronically controlled