Chevrolet Avalanche Towing Capacities (2002 - 2013): Your Comprehensive Guide

Chevrolet Avalanche Towing Capacity Overview

The Chevrolet Avalanche towing capacity ranges between 5,000 lbs. and 12,000 lbs as specified in our data below, organized by trim, option package, and model year.

For instance, the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche has a minimum towing capacity of 5,000 lbs, while the 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche has a maximum towing capacity of 12,000 lbs.

Factors such as trim level, engine configuration, and drivetrain can impact the towing capacity of a specific model year of Chevrolet Avalanche.

Check out the Towing Capacity specifications for other makes and models.

All towing capacities are braked capacities. This means that the trailer being towed has a braking system installed to assist with the vehicle's own braking. The towing capacities for trailers without brakes will be much less.

Confirm all towing capacities with the owner's manual.

2013 Chevrolet Avalanche Towing Capacity Data

The 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche towing capacity is between 5,000 lbs. and 5,100 lbs as shown in the table below.

2013 Chevrolet Avalanche Towing Capacities

Trim	Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque	Towing Capacity	Payload	GVWR
Crew Cab 1500 LTZ	5.3L | V8 | VORTEC SFI FLEXFUEL | 6 Spd Auto | 4WD | 320 HP | 335 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs	1,397 lbs	7,200 lbs
Crew Cab 1500 LTZ	5.3L | V8 | VORTEC SFI FLEXFUEL | 6 Spd Auto | RWD | 320 HP | 335 ft/lbs	5,100 lbs	1,295 lbs	7,000 lbs
Crew Cab 1500 LT	5.3L | V8 | VORTEC SFI FLEXFUEL | 6 Spd Auto | 4WD | 320 HP | 335 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs	1,397 lbs	7,200 lbs
Crew Cab 1500 LT	5.3L | V8 | VORTEC SFI FLEXFUEL | 6 Spd Auto | RWD | 320 HP | 335 ft/lbs	5,100 lbs	1,295 lbs	7,000 lbs
Crew Cab 1500 LS	5.3L | V8 | VORTEC SFI FLEXFUEL | 6 Spd Auto | 4WD | 320 HP | 335 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs	1,397 lbs	7,200 lbs
Crew Cab 1500 LS	5.3L | V8 | VORTEC SFI FLEXFUEL | 6 Spd Auto | RWD | 320 HP | 335 ft/lbs	5,100 lbs	1,295 lbs	7,000 lbs

2012 Chevrolet Avalanche Towing Capacity Data

The 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche towing capacity is between 5,000 lbs. and 5,100 lbs as shown in the table below.

2012 Chevrolet Avalanche Towing Capacities

Trim	Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque	Towing Capacity	Payload	GVWR
Crew Cab 1500 LTZ	5.3L | V8 | VORTEC SFI FLEXFUEL | 6 Spd Auto | 4WD | 320 HP | 335 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs	1,231 lbs	7,200 lbs
Crew Cab 1500 LTZ	5.3L | V8 | VORTEC SFI FLEXFUEL | 6 Spd Auto | RWD | 320 HP | 335 ft/lbs	5,100 lbs	1,160 lbs	7,000 lbs
Crew Cab 1500 LT	5.3L | V8 | VORTEC SFI FLEXFUEL | 6 Spd Auto | 4WD | 320 HP | 335 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs	1,231 lbs	7,200 lbs
Crew Cab 1500 LT	5.3L | V8 | VORTEC SFI FLEXFUEL | 6 Spd Auto | RWD | 320 HP | 335 ft/lbs	5,100 lbs	1,160 lbs	7,000 lbs
Crew Cab 1500 LS	5.3L | V8 | VORTEC SFI FLEXFUEL | 6 Spd Auto | 4WD | 320 HP | 335 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs	1,231 lbs	7,200 lbs
Crew Cab 1500 LS	5.3L | V8 | VORTEC SFI FLEXFUEL | 6 Spd Auto | RWD | 320 HP | 335 ft/lbs	5,100 lbs	1,160 lbs	7,000 lbs

2011 Chevrolet Avalanche Towing Capacity Data

The 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche towing capacity is between 5,000 lbs. and 5,100 lbs as shown in the table below.

2011 Chevrolet Avalanche Towing Capacities

Trim	Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque	Towing Capacity	Payload	GVWR
Crew Cab 1500 LTZ	5.3L | V8 | VORTEC SFI FLEXFUEL | 6 Spd Auto | 4WD | 320 HP | 335 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs	1,598 lbs	7,200 lbs
Crew Cab 1500 LTZ	5.3L | V8 | VORTEC SFI FLEXFUEL | 6 Spd Auto | RWD | 320 HP | 335 ft/lbs	5,100 lbs	1,522 lbs	7,000 lbs
Crew Cab 1500 LT	5.3L | V8 | VORTEC SFI FLEXFUEL | 6 Spd Auto | 4WD | 320 HP | 335 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs	1,598 lbs	7,200 lbs
Crew Cab 1500 LT	5.3L | V8 | VORTEC SFI FLEXFUEL | 6 Spd Auto | RWD | 320 HP | 335 ft/lbs	5,100 lbs	1,522 lbs	7,000 lbs
Crew Cab 1500 LS	5.3L | V8 | VORTEC SFI FLEXFUEL | 6 Spd Auto | 4WD | 320 HP | 335 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs	1,598 lbs	7,200 lbs
Crew Cab 1500 LS	5.3L | V8 | VORTEC SFI FLEXFUEL | 6 Spd Auto | RWD | 320 HP | 335 ft/lbs	5,100 lbs	1,522 lbs	7,000 lbs

2010 Chevrolet Avalanche Towing Capacity Data

The 2010 Chevrolet Avalanche towing capacity is between 5,100 lbs. and 5,500 lbs as shown in the table below.

2010 Chevrolet Avalanche Towing Capacities

Trim	Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque	Towing Capacity	Payload	GVWR
Crew Cab 1500 LTZ	5.3L | V8 | VORTEC SFI FLEXFUEL | 6 Spd Auto | 4WD | 320 HP | 335 ft/lbs	5,500 lbs	1,601 lbs	7,200 lbs
Crew Cab 1500 LTZ	5.3L | V8 | VORTEC SFI FLEXFUEL | 6 Spd Auto | RWD | 320 HP | 335 ft/lbs	5,100 lbs	1,524 lbs	7,000 lbs
Crew Cab 1500 LT	5.3L | V8 | VORTEC SFI FLEXFUEL | 6 Spd Auto | 4WD | 320 HP | 335 ft/lbs	5,500 lbs	1,601 lbs	7,200 lbs
Crew Cab 1500 LT	5.3L | V8 | VORTEC SFI FLEXFUEL | 6 Spd Auto | RWD | 320 HP | 335 ft/lbs	5,100 lbs	1,524 lbs	7,000 lbs
Crew Cab 1500 LS	5.3L | V8 | VORTEC SFI FLEXFUEL | 6 Spd Auto | 4WD | 320 HP | 335 ft/lbs	5,500 lbs	1,601 lbs	7,200 lbs
Crew Cab 1500 LS	5.3L | V8 | VORTEC SFI FLEXFUEL | 6 Spd Auto | RWD | 320 HP | 335 ft/lbs	5,100 lbs	1,524 lbs	7,000 lbs

2009 Chevrolet Avalanche Towing Capacity Data

The 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche towing capacity is between 5,000 lbs. and 5,500 lbs as shown in the table below.

2009 Chevrolet Avalanche Towing Capacities

Trim	Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque	Towing Capacity	Payload	GVWR
Crew Cab 1500 LTZ	5.3L | V8 | VORTEC SFI FLEXFUEL | 6 Spd Auto | 4WD | 310 HP | 335 ft/lbs	5,500 lbs	1,601 lbs	7,200 lbs
Crew Cab 1500 LTZ	5.3L | V8 | VORTEC SFI | 6 Spd Auto | RWD | 310 HP | 335 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs	1,524 lbs	7,000 lbs
Crew Cab 1500 LT	5.3L | V8 | VORTEC SFI FLEXFUEL | 6 Spd Auto | 4WD | 310 HP | 335 ft/lbs	5,500 lbs	1,601 lbs	7,200 lbs
Crew Cab 1500 LT	5.3L | V8 | VORTEC SFI | 6 Spd Auto | RWD | 310 HP | 335 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs	1,524 lbs	7,000 lbs
Crew Cab 1500 LS	5.3L | V8 | VORTEC SFI FLEXFUEL | 6 Spd Auto | 4WD | 310 HP | 335 ft/lbs	5,500 lbs	1,601 lbs	7,200 lbs
Crew Cab 1500 LS	5.3L | V8 | VORTEC SFI | 6 Spd Auto | RWD | 310 HP | 335 ft/lbs	5,000 lbs	1,524 lbs	7,000 lbs

2008 Chevrolet Avalanche Towing Capacity Data

The 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche towing capacity is between 7,000 lbs. and 7,200 lbs as shown in the table below.

2008 Chevrolet Avalanche Towing Capacities

Trim	Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque	Towing Capacity	Payload	GVWR
Crew Cab 1500 LTZ	5.3L | V8 | VORTEC SFI FLEXFUEL WITH ACTIVE FUEL MANAGEMENT | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD And Tow/Haul Mode | 4WD | 310 HP | 335 ft/lbs	7,000 lbs	1,596 lbs	7,200 lbs
Crew Cab 1500 LTZ	5.3L | V8 | VORTEC SFI WITH ACTIVE FUEL MANAGEMENT | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD And Tow/Haul Mode | RWD | 320 HP | 340 ft/lbs	7,200 lbs	1,520 lbs	7,000 lbs
Crew Cab 1500 LT	5.3L | V8 | VORTEC SFI FLEXFUEL WITH ACTIVE FUEL MANAGEMENT | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD And Tow/Haul Mode | 4WD | 310 HP | 335 ft/lbs	7,000 lbs	1,596 lbs	7,200 lbs
Crew Cab 1500 LT	5.3L | V8 | VORTEC SFI WITH ACTIVE FUEL MANAGEMENT | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD And Tow/Haul Mode | RWD | 320 HP | 340 ft/lbs	7,200 lbs	1,520 lbs	7,000 lbs
Crew Cab 1500 LS	5.3L | V8 | VORTEC SFI FLEXFUEL WITH ACTIVE FUEL MANAGEMENT | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD And Tow/Haul Mode | 4WD | 310 HP | 335 ft/lbs	7,000 lbs	1,596 lbs	7,200 lbs
Crew Cab 1500 LS	5.3L | V8 | VORTEC SFI WITH ACTIVE FUEL MANAGEMENT | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD And Tow/Haul Mode | RWD | 320 HP | 340 ft/lbs	7,200 lbs	1,520 lbs	7,000 lbs

2007 Chevrolet Avalanche Towing Capacity Data

The 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche towing capacity is between 7,000 lbs. and 7,200 lbs as shown in the table below.

2007 Chevrolet Avalanche Towing Capacities

Trim	Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque	Towing Capacity	Payload	GVWR
Crew Cab 1500 LTZ	5.3L | V8 | VORTEC SFI FLEXFUEL WITH ACTIVE FUEL MANAGEMENT | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD And Tow/Haul Mode | 4WD | 310 HP | 335 ft/lbs	7,000 lbs	1,630 lbs	7,200 lbs
Crew Cab 1500 LTZ	5.3L | V8 | VORTEC SFI WITH ACTIVE FUEL MANAGEMENT | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD And Tow/Haul Mode | RWD | 320 HP | 340 ft/lbs	7,200 lbs	1,554 lbs	7,000 lbs
Crew Cab 1500 LT	5.3L | V8 | VORTEC SFI FLEXFUEL WITH ACTIVE FUEL MANAGEMENT | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD And Tow/Haul Mode | 4WD | 310 HP | 335 ft/lbs	7,000 lbs	1,630 lbs	7,200 lbs
Crew Cab 1500 LT	5.3L | V8 | VORTEC SFI WITH ACTIVE FUEL MANAGEMENT | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD And Tow/Haul Mode | RWD | 320 HP | 340 ft/lbs	7,200 lbs	1,554 lbs	7,000 lbs
Crew Cab 1500 LS	5.3L | V8 | VORTEC SFI FLEXFUEL WITH ACTIVE FUEL MANAGEMENT | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD And Tow/Haul Mode | 4WD | 310 HP | 335 ft/lbs	7,000 lbs	1,630 lbs	7,200 lbs
Crew Cab 1500 LS	5.3L | V8 | VORTEC SFI WITH ACTIVE FUEL MANAGEMENT | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD And Tow/Haul Mode | RWD | 320 HP | 340 ft/lbs	7,200 lbs	1,554 lbs	7,000 lbs

2006 Chevrolet Avalanche Towing Capacity Data

The 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche towing capacity is between 7,900 lbs. and 12,000 lbs as shown in the table below.

2006 Chevrolet Avalanche Towing Capacities

Trim	Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque	Towing Capacity	Payload	GVWR
Crew Cab 2500 LT	V8 | VORTEC 8100 SFI | 4 Spd Auto, Heavy-Duty, Electronically Controlled With OD, Tow/Haul Mode And (Knp) Cooling, External Oil Cooler | 4WD | 325 HP | 447 ft/lbs	12,000 lbs	2,276 lbs	8,600 lbs
Crew Cab 2500 LS	V8 | VORTEC 8100 SFI | 4 Spd Auto, Heavy-Duty, Electronically Controlled With OD, Tow/Haul Mode And (Knp) Cooling, External Oil Cooler | 4WD | 325 HP | 447 ft/lbs	12,000 lbs	2,276 lbs	8,600 lbs
Crew Cab 1500 LT	V8 | VORTEC 5300 SFI FLEX-FUEL | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD And Tow/Haul Mode | 4WD | 295 HP | 335 ft/lbs	7,900 lbs	1,518 lbs	7,000 lbs
Crew Cab 1500 LT	V8 | VORTEC 5300 SFI FLEX-FUEL | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD And Tow/Haul Mode | RWD | 295 HP | 335 ft/lbs	8,200 lbs	1,558 lbs	6,800 lbs
Crew Cab 1500 LS	V8 | VORTEC 5300 SFI FLEX-FUEL | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD And Tow/Haul Mode | 4WD | 295 HP | 335 ft/lbs	7,900 lbs	1,518 lbs	7,000 lbs
Crew Cab 1500 LS	V8 | VORTEC 5300 SFI FLEX-FUEL | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD And Tow/Haul Mode | RWD | 295 HP | 335 ft/lbs	8,200 lbs	1,558 lbs	6,800 lbs

2005 Chevrolet Avalanche Towing Capacity Data

The 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche towing capacity is between 7,100 lbs. and 10,100 lbs as shown in the table below.

2005 Chevrolet Avalanche Towing Capacities

Trim	Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque	Towing Capacity	Payload	GVWR
Crew Cab 2500 LT	V8 | VORTEC 8100 SFI | 4 Spd Auto, Heavy-Duty, Electronically Controlled With OD, Tow/Haul Mode And (Knp) Cooling, External Oil Cooler | 4WD | 320 HP | 440 ft/lbs	10,100 lbs	2,226 lbs	8,600 lbs
Crew Cab 2500 LS	V8 | VORTEC 8100 SFI | 4 Spd Auto, Heavy-Duty, Electronically Controlled With OD, Tow/Haul Mode And (Knp) Cooling, External Oil Cooler | 4WD | 320 HP | 440 ft/lbs	10,100 lbs	2,226 lbs	8,600 lbs
Crew Cab 1500 LT	V8 | VORTEC 5300 SFI FLEX-FUEL | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD And Tow/Haul Mode | 4WD | 295 HP | 330 ft/lbs	7,100 lbs	1,517 lbs	7,000 lbs
Crew Cab 1500 LT	V8 | VORTEC 5300 SFI FLEX-FUEL | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD And Tow/Haul Mode | RWD | 295 HP | 330 ft/lbs	7,300 lbs	1,530 lbs	6,800 lbs
Crew Cab 1500 LS	V8 | VORTEC 5300 SFI FLEX-FUEL | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD And Tow/Haul Mode | 4WD | 295 HP | 330 ft/lbs	7,100 lbs	1,517 lbs	7,000 lbs
Crew Cab 1500 LS	V8 | VORTEC 5300 SFI FLEX-FUEL | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD And Tow/Haul Mode | RWD | 295 HP | 330 ft/lbs	7,300 lbs	1,530 lbs	6,800 lbs

2004 Chevrolet Avalanche Towing Capacity Data

The 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche towing capacity is between 8,000 lbs. and 10,100 lbs as shown in the table below.

2004 Chevrolet Avalanche Towing Capacities

Trim	Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque	Towing Capacity	Payload	GVWR
Crew Cab 2500	V8 | VORTEC 8100 SFI | 4 Spd Auto, Heavy-Duty, Electronically Controlled With OD, Tow/Haul Mode And (Knp) Cooling, External Oil Cooler | 4WD | 320 HP | 440 ft/lbs	10,100 lbs	2,118 lbs	8,600 lbs
Crew Cab 1500	V8 | VORTEC 5300 SFI | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD And Tow/Haul Mode | 4WD | 295 HP | 330 ft/lbs	8,000 lbs	1,499 lbs	7,000 lbs
Crew Cab 1500	V8 | VORTEC 5300 SFI | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled With OD And Tow/Haul Mode | RWD | 295 HP | 330 ft/lbs	8,300 lbs	1,490 lbs	6,800 lbs

2003 Chevrolet Avalanche Towing Capacity Data

The 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche towing capacity is between 7,000 lbs. and 10,200 lbs as shown in the table below.

2003 Chevrolet Avalanche Towing Capacities

Trim	Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque	Towing Capacity	Payload	GVWR
Crew Cab 2500	V8 | VORTEC 8100 SFI | 4 Spd Auto, Heavy-Duty, Electronically Controlled W/OD, Tow/Haul Mode & (Knp) Cooling, External Oil Cooler | 4WD | 340 HP | 455 ft/lbs	9,900 lbs	2,056 lbs	8,600 lbs
Crew Cab 2500	V8 | VORTEC 8100 SFI | 4 Spd Auto, Heavy-Duty, Electronically Controlled W/OD, Tow/Haul Mode & (Knp) Cooling, External Oil Cooler | RWD | 340 HP | 455 ft/lbs	10,200 lbs	2,396 lbs	8,600 lbs
Crew Cab 1500	V8 | VORTEC 5300 SFI | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled W/OD & Tow/Haul Mode | 4WD | 285 HP | 325 ft/lbs	7,000 lbs	1,473 lbs	7,000 lbs
Crew Cab 1500	V8 | VORTEC 5300 SFI | 4 Spd Auto, Electronically Controlled W/OD & Tow/Haul Mode | RWD | 285 HP | 325 ft/lbs	7,200 lbs	1,506 lbs	6,800 lbs

2002 Chevrolet Avalanche Towing Capacity Data

The 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche towing capacity is between 7,100 lbs. and 10,400 lbs as shown in the table below.

2002 Chevrolet Avalanche Towing Capacities

Trim	Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque	Towing Capacity	Payload	GVWR
Crew Cab 2500	8.1L | V8 | (496) SFI (VORTEC) | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | 4WD | 340 HP | 460 ft/lbs	10,100 lbs	2,095 lbs	8,600 lbs
Crew Cab 2500	8.1L | V8 | (496) SFI (VORTEC) | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD | 340 HP | 460 ft/lbs	10,400 lbs	2,425 lbs	8,600 lbs
Crew Cab 1500	5.3L | V8 | (325) SFI (VORTEC) | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | 4WD | 285 HP | 325 ft/lbs	7,100 lbs	1,495 lbs	7,000 lbs
Crew Cab 1500	5.3L | V8 | (325) SFI (VORTEC) | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | RWD | 285 HP | 325 ft/lbs	7,300 lbs	1,550 lbs	6,800 lbs