Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 vs GMC Sierra 3500
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2006 GMC Sierra 3500
Overview
| Spec | Chevrolet Avalanche 15001500 LS | GMC Sierra 3500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | 1500 LS | Work Truck |
| Body style | Truck (Crew Cab) | Truck (Regular 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 3500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $33,910 | $23,185 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Chevrolet Avalanche 15001500 LS | GMC Sierra 3500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 14 MPG (best) | — |
| City MPG | 13 MPG (best) | — |
| Highway MPG | 17 MPG (best) | — |
| Fuel tank | 31 gal | 34 gal (best) |
Performance
| Spec | Chevrolet Avalanche 15001500 LS | GMC Sierra 3500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 6 seats (best) | 3 seats |
| Doors | 4 (best) | 2 |
| Towing capacity | 8,200 lbs | 12,000 lbs (best) |
| Payload | 1,387 lbs | 4,658 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 5,413 lbs | 4,942 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 8.6 in | 10.6 in (best) |
| Wheelbase | 130 in | 133 in (best) |
| Length | 221.6 in | 224.5 in (best) |
| Width | 79.8 in (best) | 79.7 in |
| Height | 73.6 in | 76.7 in (best) |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Chevrolet Avalanche 15001500 LS | GMC Sierra 3500Work Truck |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1500 LS $33,910 MSRP(Currently comparing) | Work Truck $23,185 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | 1500 LS $36,910 MSRP | Work Truck $26,475 MSRP |
| 3 | — | Work Truck $27,135 MSRP |
| 4 | — | Work Truck $28,715 MSRP |
| 5 | — | Work Truck $29,130 MSRP |
| 6 | — | Work Truck $26,465 MSRP |
| 7 | — | Work Truck $26,710 MSRP |
| 8 | — | Work Truck $29,255 MSRP |
| 9 | — | Work Truck $30,155 MSRP |
| 10 | — | Work Truck $31,495 MSRP |
| 11 | — | Work Truck $32,145 MSRP |
| 12 | — | SL1 $24,420 MSRP |
| 13 | — | SL1 $27,905 MSRP |
| 14 | — | SL1 $28,625 MSRP |
| 15 | — | SL1 $30,130 MSRP |
| 16 | — | SL1 $30,620 MSRP |
| 17 | — | SL1 $27,855 MSRP |
| 18 | — | SL1 $28,050 MSRP |
| 19 | — | SL1 $30,690 MSRP |
| 20 | — | SL1 $31,640 MSRP |
| 21 | — | SL1 $32,925 MSRP |
| 22 | — | SL1 $33,640 MSRP |
| 23 | — | SLE1 $25,885 MSRP |
| 24 | — | SLE1 $29,525 MSRP |
| 25 | — | SLE1 $30,050 MSRP |
| 26 | — | SLE1 $31,640 MSRP |
| 27 | — | SLE1 $31,980 MSRP |
| 28 | — | SLE1 $29,135 MSRP |
| 29 | — | SLE1 $29,385 MSRP |
| 30 | — | SLE1 $32,210 MSRP |
| 31 | — | SLE1 $33,100 MSRP |
| 32 | — | SLE1 $34,325 MSRP |
| 33 | — | SLE1 $34,995 MSRP |
| 34 | — | SLE2 $31,255 MSRP |
| 35 | — | SLE2 $31,560 MSRP |
| 36 | — | SLE2 $33,530 MSRP |
| 37 | — | SLE2 $33,650 MSRP |
| 38 | — | SLE2 $33,945 MSRP |
| 39 | — | SLE2 $34,800 MSRP |
| 40 | — | SLE2 $36,215 MSRP |
| 41 | — | SLE2 $36,860 MSRP |
| 42 | — | SLT $32,735 MSRP |
| 43 | — | SLT $33,075 MSRP |
| 44 | — | SLT $35,010 MSRP |
| 45 | — | SLT $35,170 MSRP |
| 46 | — | SLT $35,425 MSRP |
| 47 | — | SLT $36,280 MSRP |
| 48 | — | SLT $37,695 MSRP |
| 49 | — | SLT $38,340 MSRP |