A lot has been said about the Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 for 2006. As Chevrolet's entry in the crew cab pickup market the Avalanche 1500 (and in this case specically the Z71 version) has maintained a good reputation. The 4-door Avalanche 1500 is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect truck to help Chevrolet as a brand in general.

Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Engine Specs

The Avalanche 1500 Z71 is equipped with a General Motors 5.3 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Vortec engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transmission. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Crew Cab Pickup arena.

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

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the Avalanche 1500 Z71 are 79.80 inches wide by 221.60 inches long. It sits a comfortable 73.60 inches off the ground. It seats a standard six passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 130.00 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $33,910 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $30,010. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Crew Cab Pickup.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2006 Avalanche 1500 is a SFI design, running on FLEX fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 31.00 gallons.

The Avalanche 1500 Z71 received a miles-per-gallon rating of fourteen in-city driving and nineteen when it came to long-distance. Being a flex-powered hybrid truck, this was exceptional.

Conclusion

The 2006 model year was telling year for the Chevrolet Avalanche 1500. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Z71 version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

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