Overview
Part of the fullsize pickup truck segment, the 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche Crew Cab competes with the Ram 1500 Crew Cab, the Nissan Titan Crew Cab, and the GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab. A base price of MSRP of $36,300 gets you a 5.3L V8 engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission. Despite the price going up to $49,500, this single powertrain is found in all 3 trims. This engine produces 320 horsepower and 335 lb-ft of torque, achieving a 0-60 of 8.1 seconds, and is offered as both a rear-wheel drive and a 4-wheel drive. The Avalanche Crew Cab offers a single 5’3” bed with a payload capacity of 1,397 pounds. It also offers a healthy towing capacity of 8,100 pounds.
