Chevrolet Avalanche vs. Chevrolet Silverado 2500
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Avalanche and Chevrolet Silverado 2500 contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Chevrolet Avalanche and the Chevrolet Silverado 2500.
When we compare the Chevrolet Avalanche's and the Chevrolet Silverado 2500's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Avalanche has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Chevrolet Silverado 2500 has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Avalanche's and the Chevrolet Silverado 2500's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2004 Chevrolet Avalanche ranges from $4,345 to $13,992 while a used 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 is priced between $5,979 to $17,920.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Avalanche’s base engine makes 295 horsepower, and the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 base engine makes 300 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Chevrolet Avalanche and Chevrolet Silverado 2500 are comparable in regards to front shoulder room and front leg room.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: The Chevrolet Avalanche is available in a Crew Cab configuration, and the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 is available in a Crew Cab, Extended Cab,or a Regular Cab configuration. The Chevrolet Avalanche offers a bed length of 63 inches, and the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 offers bed lengths of 78.7 and 97.6 inches.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$34,035
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$24,760
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$16,495 - $40,755
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$24,475
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$25,590
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$23,185 - $29,700
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$8,441
Price Range:
$4,345 - $13,992
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$10,043
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$8,264 - $16,693
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
34
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
177,630
# Good or Great Deals:
6
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$11,742
Price Range:
$5,979 - $17,920
Category Avg Price:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$16,149
Category Avg Price Range:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
$11,463 - $21,907
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
12
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
163,937
# Good or Great Deals:
2
Chevrolet Avalanche Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Avalanche
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Silverado 2500
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
3.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
0.9 - 6.9
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
0.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Heavy Duty Pickup Trucks)
0.8 - 4.5
Chevrolet Avalanche Rankings
Not yet available
Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Rankings
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab, Regular Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
63 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
78.7 inches, 97.6 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Chevrolet Avalanche Trim Levels
1500, 2500
Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Trim Levels
Base, LS, LT, Work Truck
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
295 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
330 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
8300 lbs
Max Payload:
1322 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
300 hp @ 4400 rpm
Torque:
360 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.060 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
10800 lbs
Max Payload:
3570 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
14 / 18 / 15
Range (city/hwy):
434 / 558 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
6 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / 4WD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Bluetooth:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Power outlet:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.9 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.2 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
Not yet available
Rear Leg Room:
Not yet available
Rear Shoulder Room:
Not yet available
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5478 lbs
Width:
79.8 inches
Height:
73.6 inches
Length:
221.6 inches
Wheelbase:
130 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.6 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5030 lbs
Width:
78.5 inches
Height:
74.2 inches
Length:
222.1 inches
Wheelbase:
133 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/70R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
LT245/75R16E
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Dark Blue Metallic
Gray
Dark Gray Metallic
Green
Dark Green Metallic
Orange
Sunburst Orange Metallic II
Red
Sport Red Metallic / Victory Red
Silver
Silver Birch Metallic
White
Summit White
Beige
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Black
Blue
Arrival Blue Metallic
Gray
Dark Gray Metallic
Green
Dark Green Metallic
Orange
Not available
Red
Victory Red
Silver
Silver Birch Metallic
White
Summit White
Beige
Sandstone Metallic
Interior Colors
Beige
Medium Neutral
Gray
Dark Charcoal
Interior Colors
Beige
Tan
Gray
Dark Charcoal
