2009 Chevrolet Avalanche Consumer Reviews

By far the most comfortable and best riding truck ever produced. Great sound system and excellent options available.

I love the many extras this truck has.

We have 198,000 miles on our avalanche and towed it behind an RV for 7 years. It’s been a great truck. It has never left us stranded on the side of the road. Of course we’ve had to replace the batteries and some other small parts but nothing huge. I was very sad when they stopped making them. It’s actually the 2nd one we’ve owned. I sold my 2002 avalanche to a friend who still has it as her main ride.

I get offers for 36- 50,000 for this truck but kelly says its only worth 18. Bs its top of the avalanche line more reliable and sought after then most others in its class

I didn't need a truck all the time for work, but occasionally I'd be hauling construction materials. I also needed a comfortable vehicle for my use and to take my father around now and again. Two big and tall men so a small truck wouldn't accommodate us. The Avalanche was the answer. Good things: Proven GM chassis. Good looking. Comfortable and versatile as any vehicle i've ever owned. Parts are plentiful for most of the vehicle, especially the parts shared with the Tahoe & Suburban. Fits 5 people in comfort. The back seats flip down 60/40 so you can have 3 passengers and some cargo in the cabin. We often times on trips had our Australian shepard on his bed on one side of the back seat. Handling and ride are good. The versatility of the midgate really is amazing. I could carry several sheets of 4'x8' plywood with the seats down and midgate open. Things to know: some models have a cracking problem with the hard (brittle) plastic top of the dash. GM refused to do anything about it. After their reorganization it was part of 'old GM' I found a dash cap that hid the problem. (this was on the Tahoes, Cadillac's EXT Escalade version of the Avalanche too). Models with the black plastic cladding on the tail panels, sail panels and such will need to maintain them so they don't turn ashey grey. The 3 panels that cover the bed are not 100% watertight but they're good. Acorns and tree detritis can get in the grooves and cause leaks. The bed has a standard heavy rubber mat floor. Things do not slide around but they don't slide in and out easy either. The suspension is not a truck suspension- this is a Suburban with the roof amputated. It has the Suburban's suspension as well. It gets mediocre gas mileage but it is a big vehicle. No mechanical issues for me. Brake pads, Oil changes... that was it. I regret to share that my Avalanche was totaled in Spring 2022

Engine complete ruined despite immaculate care at 106k miles. Research the fuel management system problems before purchasing this truck, it does not have the good vortec engine.

I bought this truck with only 21,000 miles on it by it's previousowner. It's 2022 and I just turned 101,000 miles. I take care of my vehicles and drive them until the tires fall off. This vehicle has proved it's value with very little service other than general maintenance. With the michelin tires it drives like a Cadillac. The fuel management, switching from V8 to V4 on trips saves a great deal on gas. I've even had offers from dealerships to purchase the vehicle but I wouldn't buy a new vehicle made of nothing but chips even if you gave it to me.

Unique, great looking, excellent on long trips very comfortable and it's a pickup truck if you need it.