The story of the Chevrolet El Camino coupe utility (Ute) vehicle began in 1959, but the trigger factor is the earlier introduction of the full-size 1957 Ford Ranchero, the usher of a new body style.

Unfortunately, the versatile Avalanche took styling advice from the Aztek, with chunky black plastic cladding and an aggressive face that made the Chevy ute look like it was trying too hard.

Unfortunately, the versatile Avalanche took styling advice from the Aztek, with chunky black plastic cladding and an aggressive face that made the Chevy ute look like it was trying too hard. The 2007 ...

Unfortunately, the versatile Avalanche took styling advice from the Aztek, with chunky black plastic cladding and an aggressive face that made the Chevy ute look like it was trying too hard.