2011 Chevrolet Avalanche Specifications

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    • 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche Model Years
    20072008200920102011201220132016

    Engine Location : Front
    Drive Type : Rear Wheel (standard), 4WD
    Body / Chassis : Body-on-Frame
    Production Years for Series : 2007 -
    Price : MSRP: $36,115-49,315
    Invoice: $33,585-45,860
    Weight : 5478 lbs | 2484.779 kg
    Introduced At : 2006 Chicago Il
    V 8
    Displacement : 5328 cc | 325.1 cu in. | 5.3 L.
    Power : 320 HP (235.52 KW) @ 5200 RPM
    Torque :335 Ft-Lbs (454 NM) @ 4000 RPM
    Bore : 3.8 in | 96 mm.
    Stroke : 3.6 in | 92 mm.
    Compression : 9.9:1
    Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
    Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
    Cylinder Head : Cast-Aluminum
    Redline : 6000 RPM
    Ignition system :Coil-near-plug ignition, iridium electrode tip/ iridium core spark plugs, low resistance spark plug wires
    Transmission:
    6 Automatic Hydra-Matic 6L80

    1st Gear : 4.03
    2nd Gear : 2.36
    3rd Gear : 1.53
    4th Gear : 1.15
    5th Gear : 0.85
    6th Gear : 0.67
    Component

    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

    Manufacturer

    General Motors, LLC

    NHTSA Campaign ID21V050000
    SummaryGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and Sierra 3500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Islands or 'Zone A.' Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2007-2008 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or 'Zone B.' These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
    ConsequenceAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
    RemedyGM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 1, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328760.
    NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

    Component

    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

    Manufacturer

    General Motors, LLC

    NHTSA Campaign ID21V054000
    SummaryGeneral Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP, and VI or 'Zone A.' Additionally GM is recalling certain 2011-2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL and 2011-2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AZ, AR, DE, DC, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV or 'Zone B.' Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2010-2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL and 2010-2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY or 'Zone C.' These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
    ConsequenceAn inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
    RemedyGM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 25, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed to 40 VIN owners on May 11, 2021. A second owner notification letter was mailed to all other owners on January 24, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328800.
    NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

    Component

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

    Manufacturer

    General Motors LLC

    Mfr Report Date20110517
    NHTSA Campaign ID14V827000
    SummaryGeneral Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado HD, Silverado LD, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra LD, Sierra HD, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the ignition lock actuator may bind, making turning the key difficult or causing the ignition to get stuck in the 'Start' position.
    ConsequenceIf stuck in the 'Start' position, the ignition may suddenly snap back into the 'Accessory' position, causing a loss of engine, steering, and braking power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. If the vehicle is in a crash, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
    RemedyGM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the ignition lock housing, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 12, 2015. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-458-8006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14696 for the original equipment, and 14912 for the service replacement parts.
    NotesOwners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

    Information provided by NHTSA
    Data updated June 2024
    2011 Averages
    Avg. Household Income : $40,925
    Avg. Home : $262,260
    Avg. Gallon of Gas : $3.48
    Total Car Production : 8,661,535

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    Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche? A: The 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche has a wheelbase size of 130.00 inches.

    Q: What is the length of the 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche? A: The 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche has a length of 221.30 inches.

    Q: What is the width of the 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche? A: The 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche has a width of 79.10 inches.

    Q: How much headroom does the 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche have?A: The 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche has 41.10 inches of headroom.

    Q: How much legroom does the 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche have?A: The 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche has legroom of 41.30 inches.

    Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche? A: The 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche was a Truck.

    Q: How much did the 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche had an MSRP of $36,115 - $$49,315 (USD).

    Q: What engine did the 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche have? A: The engine powering the 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche was a V 8 (5328 cc | 325.1 cu in. | 5.3 L.) with 320 HP (235.52 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 335 Ft-Lbs (454 NM) @ 4000 RPM.

    Q: What transmission did the 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche have? A: The 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche had a 6 speed Automatic Hydra-Matic 6L80 gearbox.

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