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Used Chevrolet Avalanche: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Chevrolet Avalanche from 2010 to 2013: what each year typically sells for (about $8,000 to $11,000), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2010–2013.
2010–2013 Chevrolet Avalanche
A crew-cab truck with a Suburban-like ride and a folding midgate that extends the bed into the cabin.
Years to target: 2010–2013. It has an average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | $8,000 | Target | Not rated | ~150,000 |
| 2011 | $9,000 | Target | Not rated | ~140,000 |
| 2012 | $10,000 | Target | Not rated | ~135,000 |
| 2013 | $11,000 | Target | Not rated | ~125,000 |
Worth knowing
- The 5.3 V8 can burn oil due to its cylinder deactivation system, so check oil levels and ask about consumption.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for an LT with the higher LT package: it typically adds leather and heated front seats over the LS without the LTZ price premium.
On the test drive
Look underneath for frame rust, and check the hitch and bed for signs of heavy work use. Get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: not offered in this generation.
- Adaptive cruise control: not offered in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
Also worth comparing at this price
- Nissan Frontier 2010 · $10,000
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.