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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  Avalanche - 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche
  By erlejohng - January 10 - 5:58 pm

  Ive pulled all kinds of loads, travel trailers, cargo trailers, and car haulers with combined loads up to 19700 lbs and it has handled them with ease. My wife likes to drive it as it drives like a sub. It is also great in being able to carry six passengers and folds down real quickly to haul 25 sheets of plywood all enclosed. The tonneau cover storage bag is a joke. I had a stainless ladder rack built and built storage into it for the covers. I get about 11 mpg pulling trailers and up to 16 on the freeway empty. Had two troubles, a pressure switch had to be changed and the r. rear axle flange had to be tightened back up three times. If it was destroyed, I would buy another today.

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  I love my truck! - 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche
  By Eli - December 17 - 6:09 pm

  I always loved the style of Avalanche, and made it a goal to own one. Well, I finally own one and love love love it! I had a 95 Nissan Pathfinder before, and it was ok, but this is the most comfortable ride ever. It was worth every penny. Maintainance is a little pricey, but so is everything for the new vehicles. Chevy warranties are pretty good too.

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  Picmes Experience - 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche
  By picme2 - December 7 - 10:00 am

  Excellent performance. ABS system has saved me more than once in highway traffic. Rides smoothly. Excellent vision of the road. Comfortable interior. Towing is effortless. Turning ratio is pleasing considering the length of the vehicle. Needs room for maneuvering (ie. small driveways, close parking lot conditions, etc.).

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  Great Vehicle - 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche
  By Phisp - November 17 - 12:30 pm

  Bought this vehicle because my wife loved it, I did not like the way it looked and the fact it did not have a real full size bed. I now love it the Z71 package is a must I can haul all my fire wood, take my wife and kids camping while towing the boat do some off roading and take it surf fishing easily.. No problems to speak of, GM hit a home run with the Avalanche. My buddies Nissan Titan feels about half as strong as my Avalanche and he has been through 2 rears and 5 long term visits to the dealer for service , Considering a Titan? buy the Avalanche.

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  It leaks when it rains!! - 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche
  By mad as hell - October 31 - 10:00 am

  The water seems to leak in from the panels covering the bed and behind the mid-gate. At some point the water in the bed overflows into the cab under the mid-gate soaking the carpet in the rear of the truck. This happened on the sixth day I had the truck. I took it back to the dealership and they told me they would try to fix it under the warranty but it was pretty much my problem. Ive called everybody I could think of to complain but with no results. Ive taken the truck into two different service centers 3 times for a total of 19 days and it still leaks.

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  my avalanche - 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche
  By Mark emark12222 - October 18 - 2:00 am

  Love it. Its very quiet, the steering is awesome, I have no idea how the editors review was so low on that. You get a 6 passenger vehicle(comfortably) without an overextended truck. And still have the 8 bed

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  Great for towing - 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche
  By bbp2459 - September 4 - 5:55 pm

  This has been a great truck/SUV for towing & hauling...in style! Very comfortable seats. Having the ability to fold down the midgate gives a lot of versatility. Considering its towing capacity, it is also not so big that you cant park it easily.

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  2002 Red Avalanche - 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche
  By DH - September 4 - 4:53 pm

  Great vehicle. The longer I have it, the more I like it. No matter where I am or what I am doing, I can always pick up more people or cargo. It is very flexible to meet whatever demands you put onto it. The only downside it has is the fuel economy, but it is a big truck. The four wheel drive works great and it is very reliable. It rides very well, more like a luxury vehicle than a truck.

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  Avalanche Reveiw - 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche
  By Jakson - July 31 - 10:00 am

  This truck is a very nice truck i havent had any problems with it yet, and i dont think i will too soon. The only thing is the midgate makes shifting noises when you go over bumps, in the back you can hear it pretty good in the front you cant hear it as well other that that every thing works good, and it runs very nice.

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  Great Truck/SUV/ - 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche
  By bbear - June 7 - 12:50 pm

  Ive had my Avalanche for a year now. Great ride and comfort. Buttons for most things are fairly easy to find. Better ride than my old Tahoe was, and I put 175K on that one. 4WD works great in the mud and the sand. Tows like it doesnt have anything hooked on behind it. Great acceleration, and better brakes than my old Tahoe as well. Gas mileage is about what one could expect. Im averaging about 17-18 MPG on the highway and less in town. Large fuel tank is a definite plus. Thinking of trading for a newer one, just to get a different color and some other options. Sound system is very nice.