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Chevrolet Avalanche Specs

Since 2002 the Avalanche has lost 3.5″ in length and shed 33 lb, so today's car is smaller and lighter than the first one.

NHTSA vPIC · Transport Canada · 2 generations · 2002–2013 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche, the latest model year on record, is 218.1″ long, 79.1″ wide and 74″ tall on a 130.3″ wheelbase, and weighs 5,558 lb. At 18.2 ft it fits a standard garage but overhangs an 18-foot street space.

Every Chevrolet Avalanche generation, measured

The biggest change in length came in 2007, when the new car was 3.6″ shorter than the 2002–2006 one.

FIG.01·Chevrolet Avalanche dimensions by generation
GenerationLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseCurb weight
2002–2006221.7″79.1″74″130.3″5,591 lb
2007–2013218.1″79.1″74″130.3″5,558 lb
ROWS 2·SOURCE NHTSA vPIC / Transport Canada

Avalanche year by year

FIG.02·Chevrolet Avalanche dimensions by model year
Model yearLengthWidthWheelbaseCurb weightBody styles
2013218.1″79.1″130.3″5,558 lb2
2012218.1″79.1″130.3″5,558 lb2
2011218.1″79.1″130.3″5,558 lb2
2010218.1″79.1″130.3″6,030 lb4
2009218.1″79.1″130.3″6,030 lb4
2008218.1″79.1″130.3″5,558 lb2
2007218.1″79.1″130.3″5,558 lb2
2006221.7″79.1″130.3″6,030 lb4
2005221.7″79.1″130.3″6,030 lb4
2004221.7″79.1″130.3″6,030 lb4
2003221.7″79.1″130.3″6,030 lb4
2002221.7″79.1″130.3″5,587 lb4
ROWS 12·SOURCE Transport Canada vehicle specifications

Avalanche on the used market

In 712 Avalanche listings we have collected since June 2026, the 2007–2013 car is the most common: 388 of them (54%), at an average asking price of $9,238. ForCar visitors have decoded 72 Avalanche VINs; the most checked model years are 2008, 2007 and 2013.

FIG.05·Chevrolet Avalanche generations on the used market
GenerationListingsShareAverage asking priceAverage mileage
2007–201338854%$9,238168,442 mi
2002–200632245%$5,772181,917 mi
ROWS 2·SOURCE ForCar, US used-car listings collected since June 2026

Will a Avalanche fit

FIG.02·Chevrolet Avalanche — will it fit
SpaceTypical sizeThis carVerdict
Single garage20 ft deep18.2 ftFits, with room to open the door
Street parking space18 ft18.2 ftOverhangs — expect a tight squeeze
Standard parking bay width8.5 ft wide6.6 ftRoom to open doors both sides
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed from vehicle dimensions

Against cars of the same length

FIG.03·Chevrolet Avalanche against similar-sized cars
MeasureThis carTypical of 218 cars within 10″ of its lengthDifference
Width79.1″78″+1.1″
Wheelbase130.3″127.2″+3.1″
Curb weight5,558 lb4,866 lb+692 lb
ROWS 3·SOURCE ForCar, computed across vehicles of similar length
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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2013 Avalanche bigger than the 2012?

No. The 2013 and 2012 Avalanche are the same size and weight.

How much does a used Avalanche cost?

In our listings collected since June 2026, the average asking price runs from $5,772 for the 2002–2006 car to $9,238 for the 2007–2013 one, across 712 listings.

Dimensions from NHTSA vPIC and Transport Canada vehicle records, manufacturer-declared for 12 Avalanche model years, 2002 to 2013. Metric values converted to inches and pounds; generation boundaries are estimated from changes in size (how we measure). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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