Chevrolet Silverado 1500 vs. Chevrolet Avalanche
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Chevrolet Avalanche 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 Silverado 1500 and the Chevrolet Avalanche.
When we compare the Chevrolet Silverado 1500's and the Chevrolet Avalanche's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Chevrolet Avalanche has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Chevrolet Silverado 1500's and the Chevrolet Avalanche's specifications and ratings, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is a better car than the Chevrolet Avalanche.
Pricing: A used 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 ranges from $9,746 to $22,993 while a used 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche is priced between $11,994 to $27,994.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500’s base engine makes 195 horsepower, and the Chevrolet Avalanche base engine makes 320 horsepower. The Silverado 1500 is rated to deliver an average of 17 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 520 miles. The Avalanche is rated to deliver an average of 13 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 651 miles.This gives the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Chevrolet Avalanche the advantage in maximum range. The Silverado 1500 uses gasoline, and the Avalanche uses ethanol, gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Chevrolet Avalanche are comparable in regards to front shoulder room and front leg room.
Available Cab Types and Bed Lengths: The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is available in a Crew Cab, Extended Cab, or a Regular Cab configuration, and the Chevrolet Avalanche is available in a Crew Cab configuration. The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 offers bed lengths of 69.3, 78.7, and 97.8 inches, and the Chevrolet Avalanche offers a bed length of 63.3 inches.
Safety Ratings: The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has an average safety rating of 4.40 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$23,590
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$26,452
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$23,285 - $35,980
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$35,980
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$26,452
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$23,285 - $35,980
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$16,026
Price Range:
$9,746 - $22,993
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$17,543
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$16,026 - $20,440
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
476
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
140,934
# Good or Great Deals:
141
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$19,158
Price Range:
$11,994 - $27,994
Category Avg Price:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$17,543
Category Avg Price Range:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
$16,026 - $20,440
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
69
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
148,959
# Good or Great Deals:
18
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.6 / 10
Reliability:
8.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
8.8 / 10
Chevrolet Avalanche Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Chevrolet Silverado 1500
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 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:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
2.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.9 - 10.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
2.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Full-Size Pickup Trucks)
1.9 - 10.2
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 11Ranking
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3 out of / 11Ranking
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5 out of / 11Ranking
5 out of / 8Chevrolet Avalanche Rankings
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Body Styles
Pickup Truck
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab, Extended Cab, Regular Cab
Available Cab Types
Crew Cab
Available Bed Length(s)
69.3 inches, 78.7 inches, 97.8 inches
Available Bed Length(s)
63.3 inches
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Trim Levels
LS, LT, LTZ, Work Truck, XFE
Chevrolet Avalanche Trim Levels
LS Black Diamond, LT Black Diamond, LTZ Black Diamond
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 100000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.40 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
195 hp @ 4600 rpm
Torque:
260 foot-lbs @ 2800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.044 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
4700 lbs
Max Payload:
1948 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
320 hp @ 5400 rpm
Torque:
335 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.056 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
5100 lbs
Max Payload:
1295 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
4.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 20 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
390 / 520 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
5.3 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
8
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
11 / 16 / 13
Range (city/hwy):
465 / 651 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Ethanol, Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Roadside assistance:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Front Bench Seats:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
Available
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
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:
Standard
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:
41.5 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
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
65.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
40 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
65.2 inches
Cargo Space:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4452 lbs
Width:
79.9 inches
Height:
73.6 inches
Length:
205.6 inches
Wheelbase:
119 inches
Ground Clearance:
7.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5705 lbs
Width:
79.1 inches
Height:
76.6 inches
Length:
221.3 inches
Wheelbase:
130 inches
Ground Clearance:
9.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P245/70R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/70R17
Exterior Colors
Beige
Doeskin Tan
Black
Black
Blue
Arrival Blue / Blue / Blue Granite Metallic / Blue Metallic / Blue Topaz Metallic / Indigo Blue
Brown
Mocha Steel Metallic
Gray
Gray Metallic / Graystone Metallic / Light Autumnwood Metallic / Pewter
Green
Green / Green Metallic / Woodland Green
Orange
Orange / Tangier Orange
Red
Dark Toreador Red / Deep Ruby Metallic / Victory Red
Silver
Silver Ice Metallic
White
Summit White
Yellow
Wheatland Yellow / Yellow
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black
Blue
Blue Topaz Metallic
Brown
Not available
Gray
Not available
Green
Fairway Metallic
Orange
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Silver Ice Metallic
White
Not available
Yellow
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Dark Titanium
Beige
Not available
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Gray
Not available
Beige
Light Cashmere/Dark Cashmere
Black
Ebony
