Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 vs GMC Sierra 1500 HD
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD
Overview
| Spec | Chevrolet Avalanche 15001500 LS | GMC Sierra 1500 HDSLE1 |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | 1500 LS | SLE1 |
| Body style | Truck (Crew Cab) | Truck (Crew Cab) |
| Drivetrain | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive |
| Fuel type | flex-fuel (unleaded/E85) | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Engine type | flex-fuel (FFV) | gas |
| Model year | 2006 | 2006 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Chevrolet Avalanche 15001500 LS | GMC Sierra 1500 HDSLE1 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $33,910 | $29,745 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Chevrolet Avalanche 15001500 LS | GMC Sierra 1500 HDSLE1 |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 14 MPG | 15 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 13 MPG | 13 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 17 MPG | 18 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 31 gal (best) | 26 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Chevrolet Avalanche 15001500 LS | GMC Sierra 1500 HDSLE1 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 295 hp | 300 hp (best) |
| Torque | 335 lb-ft | 360 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 5.3 L | 6 L (best) |
| Cylinders | V8 | V8 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Chevrolet Avalanche 15001500 LS | GMC Sierra 1500 HDSLE1 |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 6 seats | 6 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Towing capacity | 8,200 lbs | 10,200 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 1,387 lbs | 3,129 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 5,413 lbs (best) | 5,471 lbs |
| Ground clearance | 8.6 in (best) | 7.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 130 in | 153 in (best) |
| Length | 221.6 in | 239.7 in (best) |
| Width | 79.8 in (best) | 79.7 in |
| Height | 73.6 in | 77 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Chevrolet Avalanche 15001500 LS | GMC Sierra 1500 HDSLE1 |
|---|---|---|
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 | GMC Sierra 1500 HD |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1500 LS $33,910 MSRP(Currently comparing) | SLE1 $29,745 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | 1500 LS $36,910 MSRP | SLE1 $33,115 MSRP |
| 3 | — | SLE2 $31,405 MSRP |
| 4 | — | SLE2 $34,640 MSRP |
| 5 | — | SLT $33,330 MSRP |
| 6 | — | SLT $36,525 MSRP |