Example carTowing for a 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche
Towing for the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 16.8 to 18.1 L/100 km
- Body
- Sport Utility Vehicle -
- Length
- 5.63 m
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche for towing
- Body: sport utility vehicle - (EPA size class).
- 4 bodies this year: avalanche 1500 p/u crewcab s/box 2wd, avalanche 1500 p/u crewcab s/box 4wd, avalanche 2500 p/ucrewcab s/box 2wd and avalanche 2500 p/ucrewcab s/box 4wd.
2002 Chevrolet Avalanche: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 5.3 L | 5.3 L |
| Cylinders | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 13 | 12 |
| MPG highway (US) | 17 | 15 |
| MPG combined (US) | 14 | 13 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 17 | 16 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,800 | US$5,150 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $5,208 | $5,612 |
| Dimension | Avalanche 1500 P/u Crewcab S/box 2wd | Avalanche 1500 P/u Crewcab S/box 4wd | Avalanche 2500 P/ucrewcab S/box 2wd | Avalanche 2500 P/ucrewcab S/box 4wd |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 5.63 m (222 in) | 5.63 m (222 in) | 5.63 m (222 in) | 5.63 m (222 in) |
| Width | 2.01 m (79 in) | 2.01 m (79 in) | 2.01 m (79 in) | 2.01 m (79 in) |
| Height | 1.86 m (73 in) | 1.89 m (74 in) | 1.86 m (73 in) | 1.89 m (74 in) |
| Wheelbase | 3.31 m (130 in) | 3.31 m (130 in) | 3.31 m (130 in) | 3.31 m (130 in) |
| Curb weight | 2,455 kg (5,412 lb) | 2,570 kg (5,666 lb) | 2,501 kg (5,514 lb) | 2,610 kg (5,754 lb) |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov); dimensions and curb weight are NHTSA vPIC Canadian vehicle specifications, by body. Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 658 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes (289), structure (78) and engine and engine cooling (68). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05V379000 | 2005-08-29 | service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip | CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE UNWANTED ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) ACTIVATION. THIS CONDITION IS MORE LIKELY TO OCCUR IN ENVIRONMENTALLY CORROSIVE AREAS. THIS RECALL WILL BE LAUNCHED IN THE "SALT BELT" STATES OF CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MARYLAND,... |
| 04V129000 | 2004-03-17 | structure:body:tailgate:hinge and attachments | ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE GALVANIZED STEEL TAILGATE SUPPORT CABLES THAT RETAIN THE TAILGATE IN THE FULL OPEN (HORIZONTAL) POSITION MAY CORRODE, WEAKEN, AND EVENTUALLY FRACTURE. IF BOTH CABLES FRACTURED, THE TAILGATE WOULD SUDDENLY DROP AND STRIKE THE TOP SURFACE OF THE REAR BUMPER. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Arranging the work for the Avalanche
CarmaCars does not do mechanical work. For a tow on the 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche, we connect you with a trusted shop. If the car is blocking traffic, stay safe first and call for help.
Details the shop needs
Say whether the car is drivable; it changes how it gets to the shop. The shop may ask for the VIN to order the right parts. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. Power: the 5.3L 8-cylinder; drive: rear-wheel drive.
How the request works
We tell you plainly if we do not know a shop for the job. We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop. Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there.
A rental while you wait
Add a rental to the same request as the repair. We bring the rental to you and collect it afterwards. Collect the car at our location for free, or have it delivered.
Getting a clear quote
Ask if the shop needs the car for a full day or only a few hours. Ask whether the parts are new, rebuilt or used. If the car must stay overnight, ask where it will be kept.
Good habits for your car
Note the mileage when each service is done, so you know when the next is due. Have the battery tested before winter if it is more than a few years old. Clear snow off the whole car, roof included, before you drive.
Make a request
A request is free and gets a reply within one business day.
Request towing
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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