2013 Chevrolet Avalanche Black Diamo for sale - Portland, OR - craigslist (2024)

FAQs

What was the last year of the Black Diamond Avalanche? ›

Chevy has announced that 2013 is the Avalanche's last year.

It's a Versatile Truck

With the space of a Suburban and the power and utility of a truck combined lies the third and final reason the Avalanche is the best used Chevy truck: it's versatility. The versatility of this pickup truck is unmatched in the rest of Chevy's used truck line-up.

The value of a used 2013 Chevrolet Black Diamond Avalanche ranges from $7,903 to $20,831, based on vehicle condition, mileage, and options.

For a monster truck, the Avalanche drives pretty well, with good steering and brake-pedal feel. Based on the same platform as the Chevy Silverado full-size pickup, this truck has GM's innovative Midgate feature, which allows pass-through capability between the cargo box and the cabin, vastly increasing versatility.

“LTZ” is an acronym for Luxury Touring Z. LTZ packages cost more than the LT packages, because you'll get an even wider selection of standard features. Amenities like heated power mirrors, a power up/down tailgate, and LED fog lamps are standard.

Production of the Avalanche ended after the 2013 model year, after 2011 saw a sales decline of 2.6% to 20,088 units. Production of the Cadillac Escalade EXT also ended after the 2013 model year.

Many 2nd generation Chevy Avalanche owners have encountered transmission-related issues, such as slipping gears, delayed shifting, or rough transitions between gears.

My 2004 Cadillac ext went to 620,000 km with just basic maintenance.

Chevrolet Avalanche Overview

This versatile pickup features an automatic transmission with smooth shifting and a sturdy 5.1-liter V-8 engine capable of 285 horsepower and 335 lb-ft of torque, resulting in a towing capacity of over 5,000 pounds.

Max tow is 7,000. Dry is 3100, and no plans on toys. Just luggage and dog stuff. Along with fresh water tank full, obviously.

What is the difference between LT and LTZ in 2013 Avalanche? ›

“LTZ” is an acronym for Luxury Touring Z. LTZ packages cost more than the LT packages, because you'll get an even wider selection of standard features. Amenities like heated power mirrors, a power up/down tailgate, and LED fog lamps are standard.

The truck was offered as a half-ton 1500 series with a Vortec 5.3L V8 producing 285 hp (216 kW) or as a three-quarter-ton 2500 series with a Vortec 8.1L V8 with 340 hp (253 kW) and the 4L85-E four-speed transmission.

The Difference Between LS and LT

In the beginning, LS stood for “Luxury Sport,” but now it's often the name of the base Chevy trim level, which also means it's the most affordable. LT stands for “Luxury Touring,” and it's usually the next step up from the base level.