2013 Chevrolet Avalanche
Chevrolet lists a maximum of 8,100 lb on a conventional hitch for the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche in its 2013 Chevrolet trailering guide. That rating requires the 2WD, 3.08 axle, Vortec 5.3L, Heavy-Duty Trailering Package. 4x4 with that package is 8,000 pounds. Without the package the chart lists 5,100 pounds for 2WD. Most configurations are rated lower: 3 of the 4 transcribed conventional-hitch chart rows for 2013 are below 8,100 lb. Across 4 manufacturer chart rows for 2013, ratings run conventional 5,000 lb to 8,100 lb; the engine, cab, axle ratio and package on your truck decide its number.
The build table for 2013 is not transcribed. This page will not multiply trims, cabs, and engines into trucks the order guide did not list.
| Hitch | Cited maximum | Configuration | Source grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 8,100 lb | 2WD, 3.08 axle, Vortec 5.3L, Heavy-Duty Trailering Package. 4x4 with that package is 8,000 pounds. Without the package the chart lists 5,100 pounds for 2WD. | OEM chart |
A weight-distributing hitch is required above 5,000 pounds. The 8,100-pound figure is not the weight-carrying hitch limit.
Source: Chevrolet, 2013 Chevrolet trailering guide, Tahoe, Suburban and Avalanche trailer weight ratings. Reprint of Chevrolet's 2013 trailering guide. Avalanche 2WD with the Heavy-Duty Trailering Package is 8,100 pounds. 4x4 with that package is 8,000.
Spec sheet
4 of 25 fields cited; 1 estimate. Field index
Cited fields may cover selected trims or only part of a measurement. Read the configuration and source beside each value; a cited field does not mean every version is researched.
Towing
- Conventional maximum
- 8,100 lb. 2WD, 3.08 axle, Vortec 5.3L, Heavy-Duty Trailering Package. 4x4 with that package is 8,000 pounds. Without the package the chart lists 5,100 pounds for 2WD.Chevrolet source
- Gooseneck maximum
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Fifth-wheel maximum
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Tongue or pin load
- 810 lb tongue at the 8,100 lb conventional maximum. Illustration at 10 percent conventional and 15 percent in-bed, not a measured load or recommendation. Follow the trailer and vehicle instructions; actual load may be higher.Estimate
- Weight distribution
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Trailer frontal area
- Not transcribed for this model year.
Weights
- Payload
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- GCWR
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- GVWR
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Front GAWR
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Rear GAWR
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Curb weight
- Not transcribed for this model year.
Body
- Wheelbase
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Bed length
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Bed width and depth
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Cab-to-axle
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Overall length, width, height
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Ground clearance and angles
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Fifth-wheel clearance
- Not transcribed for this model year.
Power
- Engine, horsepower, torque
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Transmission
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Fuel type and tank
- Not transcribed for this model year.
- Drivetrain
- 2WD, 4WDChevrolet source
- Axle ratio
- 3.42, 3.08Chevrolet source
- Tow package
- Heavy-Duty Trailering Package (K5L)Chevrolet source
Bed, tongue weight, and wheelbase
The trailer rating is one limit. The bed has to fit the load, the tongue or pin has to fit in payload, and the wheelbase is the column the chart uses.
- An illustrative 10 percent of the 8,100 lb conventional maximum is 810 lb of tongue weight. This is not a measured load or recommended percentage; actual load may be higher.
Bed capacity · Tongue and pin weight · Wheelbase · GCWR, GVWR, and GAWR. Wheelbase is not transcribed for this year. GCWR is not transcribed for this year.
Estimate payload margin and bed volume · How these limits work together
Change from 2012
- Conventional: 8,100 lb in 2012, 8,100 lb in 2013 (unchanged maximum, different source or equipment list).
Generation
Second generation
2013 is year 7 of this generation (2007–2013). GMT900-based Avalanche, through the final 2013 model year.
2013 towing by engine
Lowest to highest printed rating for each engine across 4 transcribed chart rows. A missing hitch means the chart did not print one for that engine, not that it is zero.
| Engine | Conventional | Chart rows |
|---|---|---|
| 5.3L V8 FlexFuel | 5,000–8,100 lb | 4 |
Highest-rated configurations
| Trailer | Engine | Cab / bed | Drive | Axle / package | GCWR | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8,100 lb Conventional | 5.3L V8 FlexFuel | Crew Cab | 2WD | 3.42 · Heavy-Duty Trailering Package (K5L)note 1 | — | Page 13, Tahoe, Suburban and Avalanche Trailer Weight Ratings, row Avalanche 2WD, Vortec 5.3L V8 FlexFuel, axle 3.42 |
| 8,000 lb Conventional | 5.3L V8 FlexFuel | Crew Cab | 4WD | 3.42 · Heavy-Duty Trailering Package (K5L)note 1 | — | Page 13, Tahoe, Suburban and Avalanche Trailer Weight Ratings, row Avalanche 4x4, Vortec 5.3L V8 FlexFuel, axle 3.42 |
| 5,100 lb Conventional | 5.3L V8 FlexFuel | Crew Cab | 2WD | 3.08note 2 | — | Page 13, Tahoe, Suburban and Avalanche Trailer Weight Ratings, row Avalanche 2WD, Vortec 5.3L V8 FlexFuel, axle 3.08 |
| 5,000 lb Conventional | 5.3L V8 FlexFuel | Crew Cab | 4WD | 3.08note 2 | — | Page 13, Tahoe, Suburban and Avalanche Trailer Weight Ratings, row Avalanche 4x4, Vortec 5.3L V8 FlexFuel, axle 3.08 |
- Chart footnote 1: Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming a base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. Chart does not name a hitch type; notes state a weight-distributing hitch and sway control are required above 5,000 lbs. (weight-carrying hitch max 5,000 lbs.). Footnote 2: Requires Heavy-Duty Trailering Package (K5L).
- Chart footnote 1: Maximum trailer weight ratings are calculated assuming a base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. Chart does not name a hitch type; notes state a weight-distributing hitch and sway control are required above 5,000 lbs. (weight-carrying hitch max 5,000 lbs.).
Chart source: Chevrolet, 2013 Chevrolet Trailering Guide. The evidence column gives each row’s page and table.
Find your exact configuration (4 rows) →Download 2013 rows as CSV ↓
What changes the number
- Engine and transmission
- Cab, bed, and wheelbase
- Two-wheel drive, four-wheel drive, or all-wheel drive
- Axle ratio and tow package
- Conventional hitch versus fifth-wheel versus gooseneck
- People, options, and cargo, which spend payload the chart assumed was empty
Questions
- How much can a 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche tow?
- Chevrolet lists a maximum of 8,100 lb on a conventional hitch for the 2013 Chevrolet Avalanche in its 2013 Chevrolet trailering guide. That rating requires the 2WD, 3.08 axle, Vortec 5.3L, Heavy-Duty Trailering Package. 4x4 with that package is 8,000 pounds. Without the package the chart lists 5,100 pounds for 2WD. Most configurations are rated lower: 3 of the 4 transcribed conventional-hitch chart rows for 2013 are below 8,100 lb.
- Did Avalanche towing change for 2013?
- Compare the cited 2013 figures on this page with the 2012 record. They are stored separately.
- Which configuration hits the maximum?
- The 8,100 lb conventional maximum requires the 2WD, 3.08 axle, Vortec 5.3L, Heavy-Duty Trailering Package. 4x4 with that package is 8,000 pounds. Without the package the chart lists 5,100 pounds for 2WD.
- What tongue weight should I plan for a 2013 Avalanche?
- At the cited 8,100 lb conventional maximum, an illustrative 10% assumption produces 810 lb of tongue weight. This is not a recommended percentage or a measurement; follow your trailer and vehicle instructions and measure the actual load. That load counts against payload and the rear axle rating.