2009 Chevrolet-GMC Avalanche 1500 2WD towing capacity
The 2009 Chevrolet-GMC Avalanche 1500 2WD is published in 7 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 5,000 to 8,100 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (8,100 lb) sits in full-size truck and SUV territory.
The table below lists every trim of the 2009 Chevrolet-GMC Avalanche 1500 2WD with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.
Per-trim breakdown
| Configuration | Engine | HP | Torque | Axle | Tow (lb) | GVWR | Curb | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.3L Flex Fuel V8 | 5.3L Flex Fuel V8 | — | — | — | 5,100 | — | — | — |
| 5.3L Flex Fuel V8 | 5.3L Flex Fuel V8 | — | — | — | 5,600 | — | — | — |
| 5.3L Flex Fuel V8 | 5.3L Flex Fuel V8 | — | — | — | 8,100 | — | — | — |
| 5.3L V8 | 5.3L V8 | — | — | — | 5,000 | — | — | — |
| 5.3L V8 | 5.3L V8 | — | — | — | 5,500 | — | — | — |
| 5.3L V8 | 5.3L V8 | — | — | — | 8,000 | — | — | — |
| 6.0L V8 | 6.0L V8 | — | — | — | 8,100 | — | — | — |
How to interpret the headline tow figure
Tow ratings at this level are normally achievable with a conventional Class II or Class III receiver hitch. Always verify your vehicle has the manufacturer's tow package installed if you intend to tow at the upper end of the rating, and inspect the door-jamb sticker for the actual maximum permitted on your specific configuration.
How this year compares to 2008
The 2008 Chevrolet-GMC Avalanche 1500 2WD carried a maximum tow rating of 8,200 lb. The 2009 model is rated 100 lb lower — sometimes a real spec change, sometimes a re-test under a stricter standard like SAE J2807. See the 2008 Chevrolet-GMC Avalanche 1500 2WD page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 2009 Chevrolet-GMC models
The rest of Chevrolet-GMC's 2009 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
Notes
- requires 3.08 axle ratio
- requires 3.42 axle ratio
- requires 3.42 axle ratio
- requires 3.08 axle ratio
- requires 3.42 axle ratio
- requires 3.42 axle ratio
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.