Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 towing capacity by year
The Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 has tow data across 11 model years, from 2002 through 2012. The most recent 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 carries a maximum tow rating of 5,100 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 2004 model year at 8,300 lb.
Pick a year below to open the full Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.
Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 max tow rating, last 5 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the Chevrolet Avalanche 1500, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.
Recent Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 years (2008–2012)
Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 | 6 | 5,100 |
| 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 | 6 | 5,100 |
| 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 | 6 | 5,400 |
| 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 | 8 | 5,500 |
| 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 | 6 | 7,200 |
Older Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 years (2002–2007)
Earlier model years for the Chevrolet Avalanche 1500, going back to 2002. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 | 6 | 7,200 |
| 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 | 6 | 7,300 |
| 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 | 6 | 7,300 |
| 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 | 2 | 8,300 |
| 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 | 2 | 8,200 |
| 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 | 2 | 8,200 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.