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2008 Chevrolet Avalanche
2008 GMC Sierra 3500

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2008 Chevrolet Avalanche
MSRP $40,020 - $54,375
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2008 GMC Sierra 3500
MSRP $37,625 - $54,190
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas/Ethanol V8 Gas V8
Turbo Diesel V8 Gas V8
Displacement
5.3L/327 6.0/366
6.6L/403 6.0L/366
Fuel System
SFI
DI SFI
Horsepower
320 hp @ 5200 rpm 366 hp @ 5500 rpm 310 hp @ 5200 rpm
365 hp @ 3200 rpm 312 hp @ 4400 rpm 353 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque
340 ft-lb @ 4200 rpm 380 ft-lb @ 4300 rpm 335 ft-lb @ 4400 rpm
660 ft-lb @ 1600 rpm 373 ft-lb @ 4400 rpm
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,268 kg
2,268 kg
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
272 kg
227 kg
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
3,221 - 3,629 kg
4,128 - 5,897 kg
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
483 - 544 kg
619 - 885 kg
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
5,262 - 7,484 kg
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
1,315 - 1,871 kg
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
N/A
Steering
N/A
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission w/OD-inc: tow/haul mode Brake transmission shift interlock Auxiliary HD air-to-oil transmission oil cooler
6-speed automatic transmission w/OD, HD transmission oil cooler
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline Flex Fuel
Gasoline Diesel
Fuel Consumption: City
14.7 - 17.3 L/100 km
N/A
Fuel Consumption: Highway
9.8 - 11.8 L/100 km
N/A
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
9.8 - 17.3 L/100 km
N/A
Fuel Capacity
117.0 L
102.0 - 129.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Head Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Not Available
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Standard
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Running Boards/Side Steps
Standard
Not Available
Power Retractable Running Boards
Not Available
Not Available
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5 - 6
3 - 6
Front Head Room
1,044 mm
1,049 - 1,052 mm
Front Leg Room
1,049 mm
1,049 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,659 mm
1,656 mm
Rear Head Room
1,016 mm
998 - 1,031 mm
Rear Leg Room
993 mm
871 - 991 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,656 mm
1,656 - 1,659 mm
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
3,302 mm
3,378 - 4,242 mm
Length, Overall
N/A
N/A
Width, Max w/o mirrors
2,009 mm
2,027 - 2,436 mm
Height, Overall
1,946 mm
1,920 - 1,943 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
N/A
N/A
Front Tire Size
P275/55R20 P265/70R17 P265/65R18
LT225/75R17 LT265/70R17 LT265/75R16
Rear Tire Size
P275/55R20 P265/70R17 P265/65R18
LT225/75R17 LT265/70R17 LT265/75R16
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Standard
Not Available
Stepside Pickup Box
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Liner
Standard
Not Available
Canopy
Not Available
Not Available
Pickup Bed Tonneau Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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