Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 8 recorded runs

Chevrolet Avalanche 0–60 Times

The Chevrolet Avalanche 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 8 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Chevrolet Avalanche is the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Z66, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 8.2 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 16.22 seconds at 83.4 mph, according to Motor Trend.

The slowest tested Chevrolet Avalanche is the 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche LT Z71, which took 9.8 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.30 seconds at 84.0 mph, according to Motor Week.

Out of all the Chevrolet Avalanche tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 8.71 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.66 seconds at 83.73 mph.

Fastest 0–60 8.2sec 2002 1500 Z66
Average 0–60 8.71sec Across 8 runs
Avg ¼ Mile 16.66sec @ 83.7 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 9.8sec 2007 LT Z71
2012 Chevrolet Avalanche

Across 8 verified runs, the Chevrolet Avalanche ranges from 8.2 to 9.8 seconds 0–60, with a 8.71-second average.

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Chevrolet Avalanche 0–60 times by model year

8 tests · 3 years

2012

Chevrolet Avalanche · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60 8.60 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.70 sec
Recorded Tests 1
#04
2012 Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ
8.6sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.70s ¼ mi @ 83.8 mph
0–60 mph
8.60 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.70 sec
Trap Speed
83.8 mph
Engine
5.3L V8
Drivetrain
4x4
Transmission
6A
MPG EPA
15 C / 21 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Pickup
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#4 of 8
2012 Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ

2007

Chevrolet Avalanche · 2 verified runs
Avg 0–60 9.05 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.85 sec
Recorded Tests 2
#02
2007 Chevrolet Avalanche LT
8.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.40s ¼ mi @ 86.0 mph
0–60 mph
8.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.40 sec
Trap Speed
86.0 mph
Engine
5.3L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
14 C / 19 H / 14 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Pickup
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#2 of 8
2007 Chevrolet Avalanche LT
#08
2007 Chevrolet Avalanche LT Z71
9.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.30s ¼ mi @ 84.0 mph
0–60 mph
9.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.30 sec
Trap Speed
84.0 mph
Engine
5.3L V8
Drivetrain
4x4
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
14 C / 19 H / 15 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Pickup
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Week
Overall Rank
#8 of 8
2007 Chevrolet Avalanche LT Z71

2002

Chevrolet Avalanche · 5 verified runs
Avg 0–60 8.59 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 16.57 sec
Recorded Tests 5
#01
2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Z66
8.2sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.22s ¼ mi @ 83.4 mph
0–60 mph
8.20 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.22 sec
Trap Speed
83.4 mph
Engine
5.3L V8
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
13 C / 17 H / 15.5 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Pickup
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#1 of 8
2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Z66
#03
2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Z71
8.3sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.50s ¼ mi @ 84.0 mph
0–60 mph
8.30 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.50 sec
Trap Speed
84.0 mph
Engine
5.3L V8
Drivetrain
4x4
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
12 C / 15 H / 13 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Pickup
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#3 of 8
2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Z71
#05
2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Z71
8.7sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.53s ¼ mi @ 83.9 mph
0–60 mph
8.65 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.53 sec
Trap Speed
83.9 mph
Engine
5.3L V8
Drivetrain
4x4
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
15 C / 15 H
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Pickup
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#5 of 8
2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Z71
#06
2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500
8.8sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
16.60s ¼ mi @ 83.7 mph
0–60 mph
8.80 sec
¼ Mile ET
16.60 sec
Trap Speed
83.7 mph
Engine
8.1L V8
Drivetrain
4x4
Transmission
4A
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Pickup
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Motor Trend
Overall Rank
#6 of 8
2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500
#07
2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500
9.0sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph
17.00s ¼ mi @ 81.0 mph
0–60 mph
9.00 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.00 sec
Trap Speed
81.0 mph
Engine
5.3L V8
Drivetrain
4x4
Transmission
4A
MPG EPA
12 C / 15 H / 16 Obs
Production Vehicle
Production
Body Type
Pickup
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#7 of 8
2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500

How we verify Chevrolet Avalanche performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Chevrolet Avalanche trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Chevrolet Avalanche 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster
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Chevrolet Avalanche performance FAQs

6 questions
The quickest Chevrolet Avalanche on record is the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 Z66, which runs 0–60 mph in 8.2 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 16.22 seconds at 83.4 mph.
The slowest recorded Chevrolet Avalanche is the 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche LT Z71, which takes 9.8 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 17.30 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 8 verified runs, a Chevrolet Avalanche reaches 60 mph in 8.71 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 16.66 seconds at roughly 83.7 mph.
We have verified test data for 3 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver
Motor Trend
Motor Week

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Chevrolet Avalanche can do, not a single marketing claim.

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