Meh, no big loss with the Ave being discontinued. Once they discontinued the 2500 series Ave there wasn’t much use for one anymore. They make great tow rigs but the 1500 series Ave is pointless when crew cab shortbeds can be had for less money.
At the moment there are also no solid production plans for a next gen Tahoe/Yukon either. There is a good chance the Chevrolet SUV line up will look like Equinox,Traverse then straight to Suburban. With the size and cost of a Traverse, lack luster body on frame SUV sales and increasing CAFE standards, I could see how the Hoe/Yukon will be discontinued. Even if they live on, they will probably be getting Independent Rear Suspension like the 1500 series Subs are supposed to get.
Just in case, we sold our 2004 Hoe Z71 and have a ’12 on order…..a Mocha Z71 with cashmere leather and center row bucket seats. The current GMT900 Tahoes could be the end of an era! If you want a new one, get one now. I would rather be spending money on a new Power Wagon but the Tahoe will be the wife’s ride...so she wins.