How much does the 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche cost?

The 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche has a starting MSRP of $36,800, ranging up to $50,305 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes LS from $36,800; LT from $40,195; LTZ from $47,000.

What is the fuel economy of the 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche?

The 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche achieves up to 17 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much can the 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche tow?

The 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche has a maximum towing capacity of up to 8,100 pounds, depending on trim and equipment.

How many trims does the 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche come in?

The 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche is available in 3 trims (6 total configurations) across Truck (Crew Cab) body styles with rear wheel drive, four wheel drive.

2012 Chevrolet Avalanche

3 trims · 6 configurations · Truck (Crew Cab)

Starting MSRP

$36,800 – $50,305

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MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on LS

Total price (LS MSRP)

$36,800

Typical monthly

$729/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche trims

LS RWD
MSRP
$36,800
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
15/21
Horsepower
320 hp
Torque
335 lb-ft
Engine
5.3L V8 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating
5
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
8,100 lbs
LS 4WD
MSRP
$39,850
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
15/21
Horsepower
320 hp
Torque
335 lb-ft
Engine
5.3L V8 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating
5
Drivetrain
4WD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
8,000 lbs
LT RWD
MSRP
$40,195
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
15/21
Horsepower
320 hp
Torque
335 lb-ft
Engine
5.3L V8 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating
5
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
8,100 lbs
LT 4WD
MSRP
$43,245
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
15/21
Horsepower
320 hp
Torque
335 lb-ft
Engine
5.3L V8 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating
5
Drivetrain
4WD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
8,000 lbs
LTZ RWD
MSRP
$47,000
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
15/21
Horsepower
320 hp
Torque
335 lb-ft
Engine
5.3L V8 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating
5
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
8,100 lbs
LTZ 4WD
MSRP
$50,305
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
15/21
Horsepower
320 hp
Torque
335 lb-ft
Engine
5.3L V8 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating
5
Drivetrain
4WD
Cargo (cu ft)
—
Max towing
8,000 lbs

Compare 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche trim specifications
Spec	LS RWD	LS 4WD	LT RWD	LT 4WD	LTZ RWD	LTZ 4WD
MSRP	$36,800	$39,850	$40,195	$43,245	$47,000	$50,305
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	15/21	15/21	15/21	15/21	15/21	15/21
Horsepower	320 hp	320 hp	320 hp	320 hp	320 hp	320 hp
Torque	335 lb-ft	335 lb-ft	335 lb-ft	335 lb-ft	335 lb-ft	335 lb-ft
Engine	5.3L V8 flex-fuel (FFV)	5.3L V8 flex-fuel (FFV)	5.3L V8 flex-fuel (FFV)	5.3L V8 flex-fuel (FFV)	5.3L V8 flex-fuel (FFV)	5.3L V8 flex-fuel (FFV)
Seating	5	5	5	5	5	5
Drivetrain	RWD	4WD	RWD	4WD	RWD	4WD
Cargo (cu ft)	—	—	—	—	—	—
Max towing	8,100 lbs	8,000 lbs	8,100 lbs	8,000 lbs	8,100 lbs	8,000 lbs

Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: LS RWDflex-fuel (FFV)
LS 4WDflex-fuel (FFV)
LT RWDflex-fuel (FFV)
LT 4WDflex-fuel (FFV)
LTZ RWDflex-fuel (FFV)
LTZ 4WDflex-fuel (FFV)
Fuel type: LS RWDflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
LS 4WDflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
LT RWDflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
LT 4WDflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
LTZ RWDflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
LTZ 4WDflex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
Cylinders: LS RWDV8
LS 4WDV8
LT RWDV8
LT 4WDV8
LTZ RWDV8
LTZ 4WDV8
Displacement: LS RWD5.3 L
LS 4WD5.3 L
LT RWD5.3 L
LT 4WD5.3 L
LTZ RWD5.3 L
LTZ 4WD5.3 L
Horsepower: LS RWD320 hp
LS 4WD320 hp
LT RWD320 hp
LT 4WD320 hp
LTZ RWD320 hp
LTZ 4WD320 hp
Torque: LS RWD335 lb-ft
LS 4WD335 lb-ft
LT RWD335 lb-ft
LT 4WD335 lb-ft
LTZ RWD335 lb-ft
LTZ 4WD335 lb-ft
Transmission: LS RWD6-speed shiftable automatic
LS 4WD6-speed shiftable automatic
LT RWD6-speed shiftable automatic
LT 4WD6-speed shiftable automatic
LTZ RWD6-speed shiftable automatic
LTZ 4WD6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain: LS RWDrear wheel drive
LS 4WDfour wheel drive
LT RWDrear wheel drive
LT 4WDfour wheel drive
LTZ RWDrear wheel drive
LTZ 4WDfour wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: LS RWDTruck (Crew Cab)
LS 4WDTruck (Crew Cab)
LT RWDTruck (Crew Cab)
LT 4WDTruck (Crew Cab)
LTZ RWDTruck (Crew Cab)
LTZ 4WDTruck (Crew Cab)
Doors: LS RWD4
LS 4WD4
LT RWD4
LT 4WD4
LTZ RWD4
LTZ 4WD4
Seating: LS RWD5
LS 4WD5
LT RWD5
LT 4WD5
LTZ RWD5
LTZ 4WD5
Length: LS RWD221.3 in
LS 4WD221.3 in
LT RWD221.3 in
LT 4WD221.3 in
LTZ RWD221.3 in
LTZ 4WD221.3 in
Width: LS RWD79.1 in
LS 4WD79.1 in
LT RWD79.1 in
LT 4WD79.1 in
LTZ RWD79.1 in
LTZ 4WD79.1 in
Height: LS RWD76.6 in
LS 4WD76.6 in
LT RWD76.6 in
LT 4WD76.6 in
LTZ RWD76.6 in
LTZ 4WD76.6 in
Wheelbase: LS RWD130 in
LS 4WD130 in
LT RWD130 in
LT 4WD130 in
LTZ RWD130 in
LTZ 4WD130 in
Ground clearance: LS RWD9.1 in
LS 4WD9.1 in
LT RWD9.1 in
LT 4WD9.1 in
LTZ RWD9.1 in
LTZ 4WD9.1 in

Capacity & weight

Max towing: LS RWD8,100 lbs
LS 4WD8,000 lbs
LT RWD8,100 lbs
LT 4WD8,000 lbs
LTZ RWD8,100 lbs
LTZ 4WD8,000 lbs
Max payload: LS RWD1,326 lbs
LS 4WD1,263 lbs
LT RWD1,326 lbs
LT 4WD1,263 lbs
LTZ RWD1,326 lbs
LTZ 4WD1,263 lbs
Curb weight: LS RWD5,840 lbs
LS 4WD5,969 lbs
LT RWD5,840 lbs
LT 4WD5,969 lbs
LTZ RWD5,840 lbs
LTZ 4WD5,969 lbs
Fuel tank: LS RWD31 gal
LS 4WD31 gal
LT RWD31 gal
LT 4WD31 gal
LTZ RWD31 gal
LTZ 4WD31 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: LS RWD17
LS 4WD17
LT RWD17
LT 4WD17
LTZ RWD17
LTZ 4WD17
City MPG: LS RWD15
LS 4WD15
LT RWD15
LT 4WD15
LTZ RWD15
LTZ 4WD15
Highway MPG: LS RWD21
LS 4WD21
LT RWD21
LT 4WD21
LTZ RWD21
LTZ 4WD21

Full specifications by trim
Spec	LS RWD	LS 4WD	LT RWD	LT 4WD	LTZ RWD	LTZ 4WD
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	flex-fuel (FFV)	flex-fuel (FFV)	flex-fuel (FFV)	flex-fuel (FFV)	flex-fuel (FFV)	flex-fuel (FFV)
Fuel type	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)	flex-fuel (unleaded/E85)
Cylinders	V8	V8	V8	V8	V8	V8
Displacement	5.3 L	5.3 L	5.3 L	5.3 L	5.3 L	5.3 L
Horsepower	320 hp	320 hp	320 hp	320 hp	320 hp	320 hp
Torque	335 lb-ft	335 lb-ft	335 lb-ft	335 lb-ft	335 lb-ft	335 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed shiftable automatic
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	four wheel drive	rear wheel drive	four wheel drive	rear wheel drive	four wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Truck (Crew Cab)	Truck (Crew Cab)	Truck (Crew Cab)	Truck (Crew Cab)	Truck (Crew Cab)	Truck (Crew Cab)
Doors	4	4	4	4	4	4
Seating	5	5	5	5	5	5
Length	221.3 in	221.3 in	221.3 in	221.3 in	221.3 in	221.3 in
Width	79.1 in	79.1 in	79.1 in	79.1 in	79.1 in	79.1 in
Height	76.6 in	76.6 in	76.6 in	76.6 in	76.6 in	76.6 in
Wheelbase	130 in	130 in	130 in	130 in	130 in	130 in
Ground clearance	9.1 in	9.1 in	9.1 in	9.1 in	9.1 in	9.1 in
Capacity & weight
Max towing	8,100 lbs	8,000 lbs	8,100 lbs	8,000 lbs	8,100 lbs	8,000 lbs
Max payload	1,326 lbs	1,263 lbs	1,326 lbs	1,263 lbs	1,326 lbs	1,263 lbs
Curb weight	5,840 lbs	5,969 lbs	5,840 lbs	5,969 lbs	5,840 lbs	5,969 lbs
Fuel tank	31 gal	31 gal	31 gal	31 gal	31 gal	31 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	17	17	17	17	17	17
City MPG	15	15	15	15	15	15
Highway MPG	21	21	21	21	21	21