GM bean counters have no clue of the popularity of the Avalanche. The Avy is compromise of two worlds (truck & SUV). Not strong in either one, but has its own strong virtues. My wife does not like the length and the inability to see over the tailgate. Drivability is great on the highway, clumsy in the city. Gas mileage is a horrible in the city, but acceptable on highway and long trips. The kids love the Avy comfortable seating of 6 and the cargo space. It handles a weekend at the beach or the mountains with ease. A fun note: My wife's social friends at first hated the Avy due to appearance and size. But after using it for their shopping trips and support activities (soccer, fund raisers, church support functions etc), they found it was a great compromise vehicle between a truck and SUV. Several have switched from a truck or SUV to the AVY. The cost of fuel and the lack of a diesel engine option help kill the Avy run. A comeback would be great but I cannot envision it happening with GM current problems. If have one, hold on to it and put in the maintenance. If you can afford a truck and a SUV in your garage then go for it. If not the Avalanche is still a great compromise vehicle.