One of the most beneficial of all features associated with the Avalanche pickup is that moveable passenger compartment’s rear bulkhead.  With this, two to three people can use the long box measuring 8-foot and 2 inches or the truck can hold five to six people with the short box that measures five foot and 4 inches.  This is ideal for people working in the heavy construction field in that some jobs require more people than other jobs do.

Another advantage in choosing the Chevrolet Avalanche pickup over others is the smooth ride.  Since most construction sites include rutted out, dirt roads, being able to get around without being bounced all over makes the work a little easier to manage.  Without doubt, the Avalanche pickup is one of the most cherished heavy construction machinery options in existence.  Other benefits of this truck include the following:

•    PowerTrain Warranty covering 100,000 miles
•    Remote control engine start system
•    On-Star emergency calling system
•    V-8 engine
•    Four-wheel drive
•    Programmable driver information center
•    Special coil springs on the rear suspension

Although the Chevrolet Avalanche pickup is the ideal choice for heavy construction work, some weak areas exist in the design that people should be aware of such as only having a four-speed automatic transmission.  While most trucks used for heavy construction have six-speed boxes, which can actually improve fuel efficiency by as much as 5%, with the Avalanche pickup trucks only having four, the level of efficiency is less.

In addition, the Avalanche pickup needs better rear visibility.  Because of the cargo box and tailgate, rear vision is somewhat blocked.  However, a simple and affordable solution would be the purchase of a rearview camera, which can costs around $200 to $300.  Finally, because of the size and power of the Avalanche pickup, fuel efficiency is somewhat disappointing but considering all the benefits this truck provides for people in the heavy construction industry, it is a small price to pay.