Chevrolet Avalanche
Maintenance specs for 5 variants of the Chevrolet Avalanche — from 2002 to 2013.
2002–2006 Chevrolet Avalanche
5.3L V8 (LM7) · RWD
295 hp / 330 lb-ft
Transmission
Type4-Speed Automatic (4L60-E)
FluidDexron III
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity11.2 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Differentials
Rear fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5
Fuel
Tank31 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi
2002–2006 Chevrolet Avalanche
5.3L V8 (LM7) · 4WD
295 hp / 330 lb-ft
Transmission
Type4-Speed Automatic (4L60-E)
FluidDexron III
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity11.2 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Differentials
Front fluid80W-90 GL-5
Rear fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5
Transfer Case
FluidAuto-Trak II
Fuel
Tank31 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi
2002–2006 Chevrolet Avalanche
8.1L V8 (L18) · 4WD
320 hp / 440 lb-ft
Transmission
Type4-Speed Automatic (4L85-E)
FluidDexron III
Drain & fill7.4 qt
Full capacity14 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Differentials
Front fluid80W-90 GL-5
Rear fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5
Transfer Case
FluidAuto-Trak II
Fuel
Tank31 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service50,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi
2007–2013 Chevrolet Avalanche
5.3L V8 VVT (LMG) · RWD
320 hp / 335 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Automatic (6L80)
FluidDexron VI
Drain & fill6 qt
Full capacity11.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Differentials
Rear fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5
Fuel
Tank31 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service45,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi
2007–2013 Chevrolet Avalanche
5.3L V8 VVT (LMG) · 4WD
320 hp / 335 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Automatic (6L80)
FluidDexron VI
Drain & fill6 qt
Full capacity11.5 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidGM Power Steering Fluid
Differentials
Front fluid80W-90 GL-5
Rear fluid75W-90 Synthetic GL-5
Transfer Case
FluidAuto-Trak II
Fuel
Tank31 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change7,500 mi
Trans service45,000 mi
Coolant flush150,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter45,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi