Overview & Reviews

The 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche is the newest addition to the Chevy truck lineup. Incorporating a unique convertible cab system, the Avalanche can transform itself from a five-passenger sport-utility with a 5-foot-3-inch bed into a standard cab pickup with a full 8-foot-1-inch utility bed. A 5300 Vortec V8 is standard along with a heavy-duty towing package.

• Versatile and innovative cab configuration, strong V8 engine, high tow rating.

• Funky styling, cheap interior pieces, limited drivetrain choices.

User Reviews:

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  Versatility and Comfort - 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche
  By jcrwv - May 19 - 1:03 am

  Gas prices aside, the 327 cid avalanche tows great, hauls great, and looks great. This vehicle is the real hybrid. Some ongoing issues with the A/C remain but not a significant negative as yet.

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  More Than Satisfied - 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche
  By Mike Noble - May 14 - 8:14 am

  My Avalanche has proven to be everything that I expected. All of the cargo space is very useful, we can fit our 3 kids in back easily, it gives a very smooth ride, and the gas mileage is better than I had expected (16-17 religiously). The back seat is roomy enough for 3 adults to sit in.

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  orboaters 02 2500 Avalanche - 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche
  By orboater - May 10 - 7:41 am

  Use as a daily driver. It is a bit thirsty driving around town but not bad out on the highway considering the size of the engine. Bought to pull boat and am not a bit sorry. One great tow vehicle.

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  A nice truck - 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche
  By Stephen - April 10 - 8:51 pm

  I purchased this truck new and it has been very good. The fuel economy on the highway is about 19mpg. The truck has run flawlesly since day one. If I had to find one fault it is that the pistons are slightly noisy when cold for 20 or so seconds, but the engine runs so well otherwise it is easy to ignore that small shortcoming

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  Great Truck But Has Problems - 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche
  By enforcer_2006 - March 14 - 1:45 pm

  I bought my Avalanche used. It is a 1500 Z-71 with 93K miles every option imaginable. I love the way it drives and is really good in snow and ice. The problems I am experiencing is the water pump, steering gear box, and Bilstein shocks have all just gone out at the same time!!! Talk about dumping some money into it all at once. Another problem is that when you drive the truck down the interstate and the wind is blowing, and it does not have to be blowing hard, you get blown all over the interstate. It is gets so bad that I actually take the long way to work using backroads when it gets windy. When I accelerate hard, I get a metalic sound coming from the engine and Chevy cant diagnose it.

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  "Flash" Your Friends - 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche
  By CaptainGary - March 13 - 10:00 am

  I agree with the guy who thinks the price should be raised so as to maintain an "air" of exclusivity. This is the best vehicle Ive ever owned, period. For some reason, I got her for $9850 below sticker. I guess Chevy is trying to put every other truck manufacturer out of business. I got the Z-71, leather, sunroof combination and it turns heads everyday inside and out! She can handle off-roading too. The Z-71 package is a steal. Make sure to add the 4:10s. GM can finally say it again: "MARK OF EXCELLENCE!"

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  Ive never had a problem. - 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche
  By Psychpilot - February 22 - 8:30 pm

  I was very hesitant to buy this "hybrid" SUV/Pickup. I need a truck, but not all the time. The dealer made a great offer. I am very, very pleased with the Avalanches performance and reliability. There are only two things I can nitpick about ... the fuel economy (which is the same for all pickups) and the big turning radius. I would buy another one in a heartbeat.

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  Best vehicle Ive ever owned - 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche
  By Avalanche2002 - January 29 - 2:00 am

  Very powerful 2500 Avalanche with 8.1L vortec engine. 14 miles/gallon, very smooth ride, good pick up for an over 3 ton vehicle. very little sway on curves. strong runner, no complaints.

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  Kims Avalanche - 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche
  By Kim - January 26 - 1:37 pm

  I really enjoy my 2002 Avalache . Its a lot of fun! Very comfortable. Very big though. Its a beautiful design as I have running boards and to help older freinds in and out of truck. Cold days the seat warmers are GREAT! I love my burnt orange color and enjoy all the diversities in accomadates all my families different interests! The ONLY problem I have is I cannot get my 2 kayaks up onthe roof with the standard tie downs! My old van I could. I will shortly be purchase racks for my truck and that will solve that. I anxiously await the falling of the gas prices!! I LOVE my Avalanche! Sooo comfortable!

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  My Cool Truck oops SUV - 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche
  By maddog_coyote - January 24 - 10:00 am

  Love the Avalanche. Have had it since March this year. Regularly convert it for large items from Home Depot! Going camping often...its just great.