The following table contains the maximum trailer weight (towing capacity) recommended for a Chevrolet Avalanche for every model year 2009 and after. Use the drop downs to find a particular year, trim or engine.
We have provided a link to the source of each rating – typically the owner’s manual. Always consult your owner’s manual for towing instructions.
| Year | Trim | Engine | Max Tow Capacity | Description | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1500 2WD | 5.3L V-8 | 5,100 | 3.08:1* * = Flex Fuel model | Source |
| 2009 | 1500 2WD | 5.3L V-8 | 5,600 | 3.42:1* * = Flex Fuel model | Source |
| 2009 | 1500 2WD | 5.3L V-8 | 8,100 | 3.42:1,Cooling or Other Accessory Pkg. Req.* * = Flex Fuel model | Source |
| 2009 | 1500 2WD | 5.3L V-8 | 5,000 | 3.08:1 | Source |
| 2009 | 1500 2WD | 5.3L V-8 | 5,500 | 3.42:1 | Source |
| 2009 | 1500 2WD | 5.3L V-8 | 8,000 | 3.42:1 | Source |
| 2009 | 1500 2WD | 6.0L V-8 | 8,100 | Source | |
| 2009 | 1500 4WD | 5.3L V-8 | 5,400 | 3.42:1* * = Flex Fuel model | Source |
| 2009 | 1500 4WD | 5.3L V-8 | 7,800 | 3.42:1,Cooling or Other Accessory Pkg. Req.* * = Flex Fuel model | Source |
| 2009 | 1500 4WD | 5.3L V-8 | 5,500 | 3.42:1 | Source |
| 2009 | 1500 4WD | 5.3L V-8 | 7,900 | 3.42:1,Cooling or Other Accessory Pkg. Req. | Source |
| 2009 | 1500 4WD | 6.0L V-8 | 7,700 | 3.42:1 | Source |
| 2010 | 1500 2WD | 5.3L V-8 | 5,100 | 3.08:1 | Source |
| 2010 | 1500 2WD | 5.3L V-8 | 5,600 | 3.42:1 | Source |
| 2010 | 1500 2WD | 5.3L V-8 | 8,100 | 3.42:1,Cooling or Other Accessory Pkg. Req. | Source |
| 2010 | 1500 2WD | 6.2L V-8 | 8,100 | 3.42:1 | Source |
| 2010 | 1500 AWD | 5.3L V-8 | 5,400 | 3.42:1 | Source |
| 2010 | 1500 AWD | 5.3L V-8 | 7,800 | 3.42:1,Cooling or Other Accessory Pkg. Req. | Source |
| 2010 | 1500 AWD | 6.2L V-8 | 7,700 | 3.42:1 | Source |
| 2011 | 1500 2WD | 5.3L V-8 | 5,100 | 3.08:1 | Source |
| 2011 | 1500 2WD | 5.3L V-8 | 5,600 | 3.42:1 | Source |
| 2011 | 1500 2WD | 5.3L V-8 | 8,100 | 3.42:1,Cooling or Other Accessory Pkg. Req. | Source |
| 2011 | 1500 4WD | 5.3L V-8 | 4,900 | 3.08:1 | Source |
| 2011 | 1500 4WD | 5.3L V-8 | 5,400 | 3.42:1 | Source |
| 2011 | 1500 4WD | 5.3L V-8 | 7,900 | 3.42:1,Cooling or Other Accessory Pkg. Req. | Source |
| 2012 | 1500 2WD | 5.3L V-8 | 5,100 | 3.08:1 | Source |
| 2012 | 1500 2WD | 5.3L V-8 | 5,600 | 3.42:1 | Source |
| 2012 | 1500 2WD | 5.3L V-8 | 8,100 | 3.42:1,Cooling or Other Accessory Pkg. Req. | Source |
| 2012 | 1500 4WD | 5.3L V-8 | 5,000 | 3.08:1 | Source |
| 2012 | 1500 4WD | 5.3L V-8 | 5,500 | 3.42:1 | Source |
| 2012 | 1500 4WD | 5.3L V-8 | 8,000 | 3.42:1,Cooling or Other Accessory Pkg. Req. | Source |
| 2013 | 1500 2WD | 5.3L V-8 | 5,100 | 3.08:1 | Source |
| 2013 | 1500 2WD | 5.3L V-8 | 5,600 | 3.42:1 | Source |
| 2013 | 1500 2WD | 5.3L V-8 | 8,100 | 3.42:1,Cooling or Other Accessory Pkg. Req. | Source |
| 2013 | 1500 4WD | 5.3L V-8 | 5,000 | 3.08:1 | Source |
| 2013 | 1500 4WD | 5.3L V-8 | 8,500 | 3.42:1 | Source |
| 2013 | 1500 4WD | 5.3L V-8 | 8,000 | 3.42:1,Cooling or Other Accessory Pkg. Req. | Source |
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