Chevrolet Avalanche MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Chevrolet Avalanche model year from 2002 to 2013 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Avalanche has been offered with 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2013 (up to 17 MPG combined). All rated gas versions run on regular gasoline. Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Chevrolet Avalanche fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 17 MPG | 5.3L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2012 | 17 MPG | 5.3L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2011 | 17 MPG | 5.3L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2010 | 14–17 MPG | 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2009 | 16 MPG | 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2008 | 14–16 MPG | 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2007 | 14–16 MPG | 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2006 | 14 MPG | 5.3L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2005 | 14–15 MPG | 5.3L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2004 | 14–15 MPG | 5.3L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2003 | 13–14 MPG | 5.3L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2002 | 13–14 MPG | 5.3L 8-cyl | — | — |
2013 Chevrolet Avalanche: engines & MPG
The 2013 Avalanche was EPA-rated in 2 versions (5.3L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 17 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalanche 1500 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
| Avalanche 1500 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
2012 Chevrolet Avalanche: engines & MPG
The 2012 Avalanche was EPA-rated in 2 versions (5.3L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 17 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalanche 1500 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
| Avalanche 1500 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
2011 Chevrolet Avalanche: engines & MPG
The 2011 Avalanche was EPA-rated in 2 versions (5.3L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 17 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalanche 1500 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
| Avalanche 1500 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
2010 Chevrolet Avalanche: engines & MPG
The 2010 Avalanche was EPA-rated in 2 versions (5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 17 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalanche 1500 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
| Avalanche 1500 2WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 12 | 19 | 14 MPG |
2009 Chevrolet Avalanche: engines & MPG
The 2009 Avalanche was EPA-rated in 2 versions (5.3L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 16 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalanche 1500 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| Avalanche 1500 2WD | 6.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
2008 Chevrolet Avalanche: engines & MPG
The 2008 Avalanche was EPA-rated in 4 versions (5.3L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 16 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalanche 1500 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| Avalanche 1500 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Avalanche 1500 4WD | 6.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| Avalanche 1500 2WD | 6.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 17 | 14 MPG |
2007 Chevrolet Avalanche: engines & MPG
The 2007 Avalanche was EPA-rated in 5 versions (5.3L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 16 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalanche 1500 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| Avalanche 1500 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Avalanche 1500 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Avalanche 1500 2WD | 6.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| Avalanche 1500 4WD | 6.0L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 14 MPG |
2006 Chevrolet Avalanche: engines & MPG
The 2006 Avalanche was EPA-rated in 2 versions (5.3L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 14 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalanche 1500 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| Avalanche 1500 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 14 MPG |
2005 Chevrolet Avalanche: engines & MPG
The 2005 Avalanche was EPA-rated in 2 versions (5.3L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 15 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalanche 1500 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| Avalanche 1500 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 14 MPG |
2004 Chevrolet Avalanche: engines & MPG
The 2004 Avalanche was EPA-rated in 4 versions (5.3L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 15 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalanche 1500 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| Avalanche 1500 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| Avalanche 1500 AWD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| Avalanche 1500 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 14 MPG |
2003 Chevrolet Avalanche: engines & MPG
The 2003 Avalanche was EPA-rated in 6 versions (5.3L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 14 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalanche 1500 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| Avalanche 1500 AWD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| Avalanche 1500 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| Avalanche 1500 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| Avalanche 1500 AWD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 13 MPG |
| Avalanche 1500 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 13 MPG |
2002 Chevrolet Avalanche: engines & MPG
The 2002 Avalanche was EPA-rated in 2 versions (5.3L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 14 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalanche 1500 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| Avalanche 1500 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 15 | 13 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Chevrolet Avalanche get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Avalanche range from 14 to 17 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2013 model year.
What engines does the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche have?
The 2013 Avalanche was EPA-rated with 5.3L 8-cyl engines — see the 2013 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Chevrolet Avalanche require premium gas?
No — rated versions run on regular gasoline.
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