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Chevrolet Avalanche MPG & Fuel Cost by Year
12 model years · 2002–2013
15,000 mi/yr · regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Chevrolet Avalanche fuel economy at a glance
EPA has rated the Chevrolet Avalanche for 12 model years, 2002 to 2013. Across those years its combined rating runs 13–17 MPG. The latest model year, 2013, has 2 configurations rated 17 MPG combined and costing $3,810 a year to fuel at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient configuration on record since 2002 is the 2013 1500 5.3L 8-cyl RWD, at 17 MPG.
Chevrolet Avalanche MPG by year
| Year | Gas (MPG) | $/yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2007-2013 (GMT900) Generation page | ||
| 2013 | 17 | $3,810 |
| 2012 | 17 | $3,810–$3,860 |
| 2011 | 17 | $3,810–$3,860 |
| 2010 | 14–17 | $3,840–$4,670 |
| 2009 | 16 | $4,080 |
| 2008 | 14–16 | $4,080–$4,670 |
| 2007 | 14–16 | $4,080–$4,670 |
| 2002-2006 (1st gen) Generation page | ||
| 2006 | 14 | $4,670 |
| 2005 | 14–15 | $4,360–$4,670 |
| 2004 | 14–15 | $4,360–$4,670 |
| 2003 | 13–14 | $4,670–$5,030 |
| 2002 | 13–14 | $4,670–$5,030 |
Costs use the current EIA price set and 15,000 miles a year for every year, so years are comparable. Green marks the best year for each powertrain.
Chevrolet Avalanche generations
2 generations between 2002 and 2013. Open one for the table of every model year and configuration.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Chevrolet Avalanche's gas mileage by year?
EPA combined ratings for the Chevrolet Avalanche run 13–17 MPG across model years 2002 to 2013. The latest year, 2013, is rated 17 MPG.
Which Chevrolet Avalanche model year has the best gas mileage?
The 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 5.3L 8-cyl RWD has the highest combined rating since 2002, at 17 MPG.
How much does a Chevrolet Avalanche cost to fuel per year?
For MY2013, EPA-rated configurations cost $3,810 a year to fuel, driving 15,000 miles at regular gasoline $4.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). The most efficient one costs $3,810.
Has the Chevrolet Avalanche's fuel economy improved over time?
Yes. The most efficient configuration moved from 14 MPG in 2002 to 17 MPG in 2013, 3 MPG more.