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2012 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 2WD — 5.3L 8-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, RWD
This 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 2WD (5.3L 8-cyl, Automatic 6-spd, RWD) is flex-fuel (gasoline or E85). FLEX-FUEL
17
MPG combined (15 city / 21 hwy)
$3,650
est. fuel cost / year (EPA, 15k mi)
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tailpipe CO₂
EPA updated its fuel-economy equations again for model year 2017 — mostly affecting hybrids and turbocharged engines — and recalculated 2011-2016 ratings to match, in some cases 1-2 MPG lower. The number above already reflects that update.
EPA fuel type: Gasoline or E85 · class: Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD · engine: 5.3L 8-cyl · transmission: Automatic 6-spd · drive: RWD · MPG retrieved 2026-07-24.