REAL 2007 Avalanche spy pics

[LADYLANCHE]

I guess im the only one who doesnt like that ChevroFORD ....looks too much like a rounded off F150 to me......Chevy could at least let us order the cladding if we want.....

 

[txyank1]

Yep I may end up, upgrading to a 2006 (because I don't know how much farther my 02 will go with 120K) and get a 2006 cladding loaded... THen keep it forever..lol....

Guess I need to get an '05. Don't want on-star, stabilitrak, steering-wheel radio controls, and who knows what else they'll shove down our throats....and don't want to pay for them! I'd just like to have two front seats that both have the same power features. WITHOUT Leather.

 

[chevy03]

Guess I need to get an '05. Don't want on-star, stabilitrak, steering-wheel radio controls, and who knows what else they'll shove down our throats....and don't want to pay for them! I'd just like to have two front seats that both have the same power features. WITHOUT Leather.

You'll have to find an early production 05, mine came with Stabilitrak and I really don't like it. The "Traction Assist" is always coming on when it's a little wet on the roads. Yeah, maybe I am a little throttle heavy, but I still don't like it.

 

[FLINTaVa]

.last year 25.7% of Avalanche's sold had cladding 25% is still 1/4 of AV sold.? It is funny you will see cladding in different area CA, OR, WA all you see is WBH but you go NJ and even parts of TX you see alot more cladding

I see far fewer WBH than cladded here in Michigan too.

 

[ygmn]

You'll have to find an early production 05, mine came with Stabilitrak and I really don't like it. The "Traction Assist" is always coming on when it's a little wet on the roads. Yeah, maybe I am a little throttle heavy, but I still don't like it.

cannot have both TRACTION ASSIST and STABLITRAK....

one or the other...but not both...

 

[twharvey]

Yep I may end up, upgrading to a 2006 (because I don't know how much farther my 02 will go with 120K) and get a 2006 cladding loaded... THen keep it forever..lol....last year 25.7% of Avalanche's sold had cladding 25% is still 1/4 of AV sold. It is funny you will see cladding in different area CA, OR, WA all you see is WBH but you go NJ and even parts of TX you see alot more cladding

Figure at 1/4 cladded, and probably half of those don't have a strong preference cladded or naked, and the business case says to drop the cladding, sorry to say.  I must admit to being in the no strong preference crowd.

 

[moosc]

dont look much differnt then the escalades looks like new front end and tailights 

 

[chevy03]

cannot have both TRACTION ASSIST and STABLITRAK....

one or the other...but not both...

I sit in an 05 everyday with a Stabilitrak button on the dash and a message that comes up on the DIC that says "TRACTION ACTIVE". The 05 AVs have Traction Assist System with Stabilitrak in Canada.

 

[4rvfun]

Figure at 1/4 cladded, and probably half of those don't have a strong preference cladded or naked, and the business case says to drop the cladding, sorry to say. I must admit to being in the no strong preference crowd.

Went by my dealer last night and they have 22 new Av's in stock. 5 have been modded with the painted cladding like the Regency in another thread. Of the 17 others, 2 were WBH, 15 cladded. No 2500's. The salesman there said that they run about 80% cladded or painted cladded. He also said when a WBH comes in for trade they move it to their other used car lot. A couple of other sales guys joined the conversation and said that the cladded ones tend to go to p/u trade ins (me) and the WBH's were SUV trade ins. The rumor they have heard is that the new 07 will be WBH standard, but with a more pronounced flare package option. What they heard was that it would be less than cladded, but more than just the fender flares.  I'll be due for a new on about then. 

 

[txyank1]

Went by my dealer last night and they have 22 new Av's in stock. 5 have been modded with the painted cladding like the Regency in another thread. Of the 17 others, 2 were WBH, 15 cladded. No 2500's. The salesman there said that they run about 80% cladded or painted cladded. He also said when a WBH comes in for trade they move it to their other used car lot. A couple of other sales guys joined the conversation and said that the cladded ones tend to go to p/u trade ins (me) and the WBH's were SUV trade ins. The rumor they have heard is that the new 07 will be WBH standard, but with a more pronounced flare package option. What they heard was that it would be less than cladded, but more than just the fender flares.? I'll be due for a new on about then.?

My Son works for a Pontiac, Buick, GMC Dealer in St. Charles (I think that's where) and I've noticed on their web site they never have new 2wd GMC's. He says they only order 4wd's.

 

[ygmn]

I sit in an 05 everyday with a Stabilitrak button on the dash and a message that comes up on the DIC that says "TRACTION ACTIVE". The 05 AVs have Traction Assist System with Stabilitrak in Canada.

Definitions from Chevy USA:
Below is link to Chevy Colorado page; click on engine/chassis....and scroll down to where it shows Traction assist....(the 2005 Avalanches do not have this feature anymore as it is replaced with StabiliTrak) click it to get description.
Chevy Colorado Page

Traction Control:
the traction control system utilizes electronic controls to help limit rear-wheel slip when you're driving on most slippery surfaces, including wet pavement, ice, gravel, snow or sand. When sensors determine there is rear-wheel slippage, engine power is reduced to limit rear-wheel spin.

Below is Avalanche page...same thing...hit engine/chassis scroll down to StabiliTrak and click it to get description
Chevy avalanche Page

StabiliTrak
The StabiliTrak Vehicle Stability Enhancement System improves vehicle stability, particularly on slick surfaces or during emergency maneuvers. The system uses an array of sensors coupled with a master electronic control module to constantly monitor the driver?s steering commands. When StabiliTrak senses one or more of the wheels slipping, loss of lateral traction (side slip), understeer (plowing) or oversteer (fishtailing), the system adjusts engine torque and/or brake pressure at individual wheels to help the driver get the vehicle back on track. Available only on 2WD Avalanche models with the available Premium On-Road Suspension Package. Replaces Traction Assist as optional equipment.

SO when you have Stabilitrak you have a more advanced system...that does everything traction assist does and more....as it has Yaw, pitch and roll sensors to help when making emergency meneuvers....by reducing engine power and engaging particular wheel brakes.....to help maintain control

Where Traction assist just stops the rear wheels from spinning if one is loose and spinning faster....by reducing engine power

huge difference and they are not combined....

I think what you are seeing is....when you have a wheel that is spinning it says something about traction...but is not Traction assist....

 

[chevy03]

SO when you have Stabilitrak you have a more advanced system...that does everything traction assist does and more....as it has Yaw, pitch and roll sensors to help when making emergency meneuvers....by reducing engine power and engaging particular wheel brakes.....to help maintain control

Where Traction assist just stops the rear wheels from spinning if one is loose and spinning faster....by reducing engine power

huge difference and they are not combined....

I think what you are seeing is....when you have a wheel that is spinning it says something about traction...but is not Traction assist....

When I shut off the Stabilitrak, I receive a message on the DIC that states "Stability Sys Disabled". I also have the Traction Control disabled warning light on the dash. I understand what you are saying, but Traction control is still one of the systems used as part of Stabilitrak as a whole system.

In any case, it can be very annoying at times. I do agree it is a good feature when cornering, it's just annoying on a straight acceleration.

 

[Loggie]

Humm Rounded finders must meaning WBH? ? I really hope they don't do away with cladding.? I can't wait to see how they changed the front end.? I guess I will hold out for a 2007 AV Eather way I will want the new AV.? I love these trucks personaly I like the current body of the AV.? Just my 2 cents

No body hardware?  I hope they still offer it.  I would imagine it would look like the cladding on the Colorado and follow the curves of the wheels.

 

[DougD]

No body hardware? I hope they still offer it. I would imagine it would look like the cladding on the Colorado and follow the curves of the wheels.

That's not cladding, those are just flares

 

[Loggie]

That's not cladding, those are just flares

Ok!? ? I know that?I?m just saying I hope they make the cladding follow the wheel-well, like the flares on the Colorado.?

 

[AvaLance]

Well what I heard is that the Suburban, Tahoe and Silverado 1500, and Avalanche are all going to have the same front end.  So much for Avalanches standing out

 

[4rvfun]

Ok!    I know that?I?m just saying I hope they make the cladding follow the wheel-well, like the flares on the Colorado. 

I think you might be on to something. That's how the sales guys were descibing it. I sure hope the Av get a different front end tho. I do like the different look 

 

[BUDMAN]

It would be nice to at least have the cladding as an option.  From all reports, it doesn't sound to promising.  I'll pay for it, but at least offer it.

 

[Tiger]

I'm happy in the sense that it still will be a real Avalanche!  It certainly looks like one.    Happy to see.  Was afraid they were gonna make u slook like a W/T Silverado! 

Stabilitrak standard too.  Very cool. 

 

[txhal9000]

I hereby denounce this new imposter. Looks like I need to switch to Mobil 1 ........