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Are avalanches all wheel drive?
Does the Avalanche Have 4WD? The Avalanche is essentially a rear-wheel drive, but is available with four-wheel drive.
What is the difference between a Chevy Avalanche Z66 and Z71?
No, sorry, Z66 is the towing/on road package on the 2WD Avalanches. All 4WD Avalanches are “Z71” equipped. The Z71 package is the offroad package. They all have skid plates, bilstein shocks, and I believe an Air Filtration system for the A/C.
Is a Z66 Avalanche 4 wheel drive?
When the Avalanche first came out for the 2002 model year, it had a very simple model range without traditional trims. You either picked rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, and on top of that, you could either get the Z71 package on the 4×4 model or the Z66 package on the RWD truck.
Can you put a fifth wheel hitch in an avalanche?
The Chevrolet Avalanche only has a 5′ bed and the bed rails further limit turning clearance therefore you would most likely be limited to a 45 degree or less turn with a 5th wheel or gooseneck trailer which is just not safe. There are also no 5th wheel or gooseneck hitch options for this vehicle.
What does Z85 mean?
Z85 – Designed for enhanced handling and trailer towing, with monotube front and rear shocks. Z71 – Delivers enhanced off-road capability; features specific monotube front and rear shocks.
What motor is in a 2011 avalanche?
5.3 L V8
2011 Chevrolet Avalanche/Engine
What does Z66 mean?
The Z66 package was an “On-road” suspension package that had a “look” like the Z71 Off-Road suspension, but was designed for on-road comfort and ride quality. The Z66 is a 2WD road suspension with specific wheels, locking differential, specific shocks and spring tuning.
Are there any used Avalanches for sale on AutoTrader?
Autotrader has 731 Used Chevrolet Avalanche cars for sale, including a 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche LT and a 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ.
What kind of engine does a Chevrolet Avalanche have?
A Vortec 8.1 L V8 with 340 hp (253 kW) and the 4L85-E four-speed transmission, for the three-quarter-ton 2500 series. The drive train is rear-wheel drive or available with selectable high/low four-wheel drive. The Avalanche was originally marketed as being able to “change from an SUV to a super SUV”.
Is the Chevy Avalanche a north face car?
A North Face Edition, in partnership with the North Face brand included limited exterior color options, a unique Ebony/Green leather interior, special exterior ornamentation and decals, white-faced gauges, OnStar telematics system, specially colored door panel inserts and speaker grilles, and more. For 2003, the Avalanche was slightly changed.
When did GM stop making the Chevrolet Avalanche?
Discontinuation. In April 2012, GM announced that production of the Avalanche would end after the 2013 model year, after 2011 saw a sales decline of 2.6% to 20,088 vehicles. Production of the Cadillac Escalade EXT also ended after the 2013 model year.