The restyled Avalanche 1500 Z66 is equipped with a 5.3-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Vortec engine is mated to a General Motors four-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2004 version.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The Avalanche 1500 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by torsion bar front springs and coil in the rear.

Statistics

The dimensions of the Avalanche 1500 Z66 are 79.80 inches wide by 221.60 inches long. It sits 73.60 inches off the ground. It seats a standard six passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 130.00 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The standard warranty period for the Avalanche 1500 is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the crew cab pickup market.

The listed retail price in 2005 (MSRP) was $34,010, with a dealer invoice cost of $29,759. This price is in line with the industry average price for a four-door Crew Cab Pickup.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2005 Avalanche 1500 is a SFI design, using FLEX fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 31.00 gallons.

The 2005 Avalanche 1500 gets 19 miles/gallon on the highway and only 14 in the city. This is below average for a crew cab pickup truck.

What We Think of the Chevrolet Avalanche 1500

The 2005 model year was very successful for the Chevrolet Avalanche 1500. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Z66 version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

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