2008 Chevrolet Avalanche [ 2007 ]

#2

in Sport Utility Trucks

Based on analysis of 34 Avalanche reviews and test drives.

MSRP: $33,435 - $37,355
Invoice: $30,593 - $34,180
MPG: 14 City / 20 Hwy
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U.S.News Scores
Overall:8.4
Performance:7.3
Exterior:7.5
Interior:7.2
Safety:9.8
Reliability:4.0
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2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 4WD Crew Cab LS: 4WD Crew Cab LS [ See specs for other models ]

Body Style

Crew Cab Pickup - Short Bed

Engine

  • Gas/Ethanol V8 5.3L/325
  • 4-Speed A/T (Standard)
  • 11 mpg city / 14 mpg hwy

2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 4WD Crew Cab LS Safety Features and Specifications

Air Bag

Driver - Front Standard
Passenger - Switch (On/Off) Standard
Passenger - Front Standard
Side - Head only - Front Standard
Side - Head only - Rear Standard

Brakes

ABS - 4 Wheel Standard

Lights

Headlights - Auto off Standard
Headlights - Auto on Standard
Headlights - Daytime Running lights Standard

Misc.

Traction Control Standard
Parking Aid Standard
Engine Immobilizer/Vehicle Ant-Theft System Standard
Locks - Pwr Standard

2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 4WD Crew Cab LS Performance Features and Specifications

Engine

Displacement 5.3L/325
Engine Type 8 Cylinder Engine (Standard)

Fuel

Fuel Type Flexible Fuel Capability (Standard)

Chassis

Drivetrain Type Four Wheel Drive (Standard)
Transmission Type 4-Speed A/T (Standard) , M/T (Standard) , Transmission Overdrive Switch (Standard)

2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 4WD Crew Cab LS Interior Features and Specifications

Features

Cargo Volume (cubic ft) 45.5
Steering Wheel Leather Wrapped Standard
Cruise Control Standard
Passenger Capacity 6
Reading Lamps Front Standard
Reading Lamps Rear Standard

Audio

CD Changer Optional
CD Player Standard
MP3 Player Standard
Satellite Radio Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls Standard

Seats

Leather Standard
Pwr Driver Standard
Front Bench Split Standard
Front Bucket Standard

Technology

Communications - Onboard Hands Free Standard
Auxiliary Power Outlet Standard

Mirrors/Windows

Defogger Rear Window Standard
Electrochromic Rearview Standard
Vanity - Passenger Illuminated Standard
Vanity - Driver Illuminated Standard

2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 4WD Crew Cab LS Exterior Features and Specifications

General

Running Board Standard
Keyless Entry Remote Standard
Windows - Deep Tinted Standard

Roof

Luggage Rack Optional

Mirrors

Heated Driver Standard
Heated Exterior Standard
Passenger Standard

Wheels

Tires Tires - Front Touring (Standard) , Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Standard) , Tires - Rear Touring (Standard) , Full Size Spare Tire (Standard)
Wheels Aluminum Wheels (Standard) , Chrome Wheels (Standard)

Towing

Tow Hooks - Front Standard
Trailer Towing Package Standard