What Chevy Tahoes to stay away from?

It's advisable to stay away from the 2000-2002 Chevy Tahoe models due to reported issues with engine reliability and transmission problems.

How much horsepower is a Tahoe?

The Chevrolet Tahoe typically has between 355 and 420 horsepower depending on the engine option.

Is the Tahoe a V6 or V8?

The Tahoe is available with both V6 and V8 engine options.

Which Tahoe has a 6.2 L/V-8?

The Chevrolet Tahoe RST and Premier trims offer the 6.2 L/V-8 engine.

Chevrolet Tahoe 2025 Specs Comparison By Trims: Engine, Dimensions, Interior&Exterior

Chevrolet Tahoe Specifications Comparison By Trims

10 Cars Hide common specs	Tahoe LSOMR 24,087	Tahoe LTOMR 25,670	Chevrolet Tahoe 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe 2024 LS 2WDTBD	Chevrolet Tahoe 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe 2024 LT 2WDTBD	Chevrolet Tahoe 2024 5.3L RST 4WD OMR 27,430	Tahoe RSTOMR 31,754	Tahoe Z71OMR 30,391	Chevrolet Tahoe 2024 5.3L LS 4WDOMR 20,580	Chevrolet Tahoe 2024 5.3L LT 4WDOMR 22,160	Chevrolet Tahoe 2024 5.3L Z71 4WD OMR 26,250

10 Cars Hide common specs	Tahoe LSOMR 24,087	Tahoe LTOMR 25,670	Chevrolet Tahoe 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe 2024 LS 2WDTBD	Chevrolet Tahoe 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe 2024 LT 2WDTBD	Chevrolet Tahoe 2024 5.3L RST 4WD OMR 27,430	Tahoe RSTOMR 31,754	Tahoe Z71OMR 30,391	Chevrolet Tahoe 2024 5.3L LS 4WDOMR 20,580	Chevrolet Tahoe 2024 5.3L LT 4WDOMR 22,160	Chevrolet Tahoe 2024 5.3L Z71 4WD OMR 26,250
Engine
Engine capacity(L)	5.3 L	5.3 L	5.3 L	5.3 L	5.3 L	6.2 L	5.3 L	5.3 L	5.3 L	5.3 L
Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline
Horsepower (BHP)	355 BHP	355 BHP	355 BHP	355 BHP	355 BHP	420 BHP	420 BHP	355 BHP	355 BHP	355 BHP
Torque (N-m)	518	518	383	383	519	624	518/624	519	519	519
Dimensions
Seating Capacity	7 Seater	7 Seater	9 Seater	9 Seater	9 Seater	7 Seater	7 Seater	9 Seater	9 Seater	9 Seater
Rim Size	18	18	✓	✓	✓	22	20
Number of Doors	5 Doors	5 Doors				5 Doors	5 Doors
Length	5181	5181	5.181	5.181	5.351	5181	5181	5351	5351	5351
Width	2053	2053	2.044	2.044	2.057	2053	2053	2057	2057	2057
Height	1925	1925	1.890	1.890	1.927	1925	1925	1927	1927	1927
Wheelbase	3071	3071	2.946	2.946	3.070	3071	3071	3070	3070	3070
Trunk Capacity	3479	3479	1461	1461	1461	3479	3479	2038	2038	1461
Car Information
Vehicle Type	SUV	SUV				SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV	SUV
0-100km/h acceleration time(s)			9.5	9.5	7.5			7.5	7.5	7.5
Battery Range (WLTC)			✓	✓	✓
Engine / Motor
Maximum speed (km/h)	180 km/h	180 km/h	172	172	180	180 km/h	180 km/h	180	180	180
No. of Cylinders			8	8	8			8	8	8
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy (Km/L)	9.7	9.7	8.1	8.1	7.7	9.7	9.7	7.7	7.7	7.7
Fuel Tank Capacity	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100	100
Technologies
Hill Descent Control (HDC)	✓	✓				✓	✓
Remote Start	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Navigation system	✓	✓				✓	✓
Tire Pressure Monitoring Display			✓	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Cruise Control Switch on Steering			✓	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Power Steering			✓	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Cruise Control			✓	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Moving Object Detection System					✓
Live Traffic Information					✓				✓	✓
Traffic Jam Assistant					✓					✓
Sonar System					✓
Speed Sensitive Windshield Wipers					✓			✓	✓	✓
Remote Windows Down					✓					✓
Apps					✓					✓
Variable Cylinder Management (VCM)					✓					✓
HUD/Head Up Display					✓
Lock and Unlock Sensing Auto Electric Folding Mirror					✓				✓	✓
Intelligent Key					✓
Navigation System					✓				✓	✓
Hill Assist (HAC)					✓				✓	✓
Internet Connectivity						✓	✓
Drive Computer									✓
Speed Sensitive Power Steering									✓
Trip Computer									✓
Moving object detection system										✓
Exterior
Roof Rails	✓	✓				✓	✓		✓
Power Windows	✓	✓				✓	✓
Daytime Running Lights	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓		✓	✓
Adaptive High and Low Beam		✓				✓	✓
Wheels - Alloy			✓	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Rear Wiper			✓	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Power Mirrors			✓	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Single Exhaust Tip			✓	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Auto Headlamps			✓	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Body Colored Mirrors			✓	✓	✓			✓		✓
Body Colored Bumper - Front and Rear			✓	✓	✓			✓		✓
Door Handles - Body Colored			✓	✓	✓			✓		✓
Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror				✓					✓
Front Grille Colour					✓
Adaptive Brake Lights					✓			✓	✓	✓
Wind Blocker					✓					✓
Trailer Hitch With Cover					✓	✓	✓
Tonneau Cover					✓					✓
Tailgate with Hatch					✓
Sports Exhaust System					✓
Side Step					✓
Mudguard - Front					✓			✓	✓	✓
LED Taillights					✓				✓	✓
LED Fog Lights					✓
High Mount Stop Lamp					✓				✓	✓
Frameless Doors					✓					✓
Electric Sunroof					✓				✓	✓
Acoustic Front Windshield					✓
Chrome Door Handles					✓			✓	✓	✓
Chrome Exhaust Pipes					✓			✓	✓	✓
Towing Hook						✓	✓
Headlamps - Halogen								✓		✓
Xenon Headlamps								✓	✓	✓
Trailer hitch with cover									✓	✓
Roof Spoiler									✓
Rear Blinds									✓
Bonnet Light									✓
Footwell Lights									✓
Rear Fog Lamp									✓	✓
Front Fog lights									✓	✓
Cornering Lights									✓
Chrome Plated Radiator Grille									✓
Interior
Instrument Screen Size (Inches)	8	10.2				10.2	10.2
Multifunction Steering Wheel	✓
Seat Material	Gideon/Dark Atmosphere premium cloth	Gideon/Dark Atmosphere premium cloth				Jet Black/Victory Red perforated leather seating	Gideon/Dark Atmosphere premium cloth
Automatic AC	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Temperature Zone Control	✓	✓				✓	✓
Air Conditioner (AC)	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Rear Folding Seat	✓	✓				✓	✓
Rear AC Vents	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
3rd Row AC Vents	✓	✓				✓	✓
Front Reading Lamps			✓	✓	✓
Front Armrest			✓	✓	✓
Interior Central Locking			✓	✓	✓
Seat Adjustment - Manual			✓		✓			✓	✓	✓
Fabric Seats			✓		✓			✓	✓	✓
Radio			✓	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Odometer			✓	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Foldable Rear Seats			✓	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Power Windows - Front and Rear			✓	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
In-car Vanity Mirror			✓	✓	✓
Cup Holder			✓	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Seat Adjustment - Electric				✓
Seat Memory				✓
Leather Seats				✓					✓
Leather Steering Wheel				✓	✓				✓	✓
Ventilated Seats					✓					✓
Lumbar Support - Manual					✓				✓	✓
Center Arm Rest					✓				✓	✓
Center Console Box					✓
Glove Box Cooler					✓
Wood Trim					✓			✓	✓	✓
Alloy Pedals					✓			✓	✓	✓
Active Headrests					✓				✓	✓
Cargo Area Tie Down Anchors					✓
Foldable Rear Seats with 60:40 Split					✓				✓	✓
Rear Cupholders					✓				✓
Cargo Light					✓				✓	✓
Acoustic Hood					✓			✓	✓	✓
Power Outlets					✓				✓	✓
Cigar Lighter					✓
Conversation Mirror with Sunglasses Holder					✓					✓
Rear Reading Lamp					✓
Wireless Cell Phone Charging						✓	✓
Interior central locking								✓	✓	✓
Multi info								✓	✓	✓
In-car vanity mirror								✓	✓	✓
Compass									✓
Cargo area tie down anchors									✓	✓
Heated Seats										Driver Seat
Comfort
Power locks	✓	✓				✓	✓
Push Button Start	✓	✓				✓	✓		✓
Keyless Entry	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Parking sensor rear	✓	✓				✓	✓
Parking sensor front	✓	✓				✓	✓
Keyless Start	✓	✓				✓	✓
Heater	✓	✓				✓	✓
Rear Camera	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Remote key types	Smart Key	Smart Key				Smart Key	Smart Key
Audio Controls on Steering Wheel			✓	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Rear Defogger			✓	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Seats - Comfort			✓	✓	✓			✓		✓
Steering Adjustment			✓	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Power Tailgate				✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Electronic Engine Immobilizer					✓
360 Degree Camera					✓	✓	✓
Rear AC Controls					✓				✓	✓
Electric Curtain - Rear					✓				✓	✓
Temperature Display					✓				✓	✓
Welcome Light					✓				✓	✓
Cool Box						✓	✓
Electronic engine immobilizer									✓	✓
Safety
Anti-Theft Alarm System	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Number of Airbags	frontal airbags for driver and front outboard passenger; seat-mounted side-impact airbags for driver and front outboard passenger; driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag; headcurtain airbags for all rows in outboard seating positions3,4	frontal airbags for driver and front outboard passenger; seat-mounted side-impact airbags for driver and front outboard passenger; driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag; headcurtain airbags for all rows in outboard seating positions3,4	✓	✓	✓	frontal airbags for driver and front outboard passenger; seat-mounted side-impact airbags for driver and front outboard passenger; driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag; headcurtain airbags for all rows in outboard seating positions3,4	frontal airbags for driver and front outboard passenger; seat-mounted side-impact airbags for driver and front outboard passenger; driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag; headcurtain airbags for all rows in outboard seating positions3,4
Driver Seat Belt Warning	✓	✓				✓	✓
ABS	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓		✓	✓
EBD/CBC	✓	✓				✓	✓
EBA/BA	✓	✓				✓	✓
Collision Detection		✓		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Lane Departure Warning		✓		✓		✓	✓
Lane Keeping Assist		✓				✓	✓
Parking Sensors - Front and Rear			✓	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Vehicle Stability System (ESP/DSC, etc.)			✓	✓	✓
Child Seat Interface (ISOFIX)			✓	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Electric anti-dazzling room mirror					✓					✓
Pedestrian airbag					✓		✓	✓	✓	✓
First Aid Kit					✓					✓
Fire Extinguisher					✓			✓	✓	✓
Door Edge Protector					✓					✓
Crosswind Assist					✓					✓
Active Understeer Control (AUC)					✓				✓	✓
Active Bonnet					✓		✓	✓	✓	✓
Acceleration Skid Control					✓					✓
Blind Spot Warning					✓					✓
Knee Bag - Driver					✓					✓
Speed Limiter					✓					✓
Auto Door Lock					✓			✓	✓	✓
Spare Wheel					✓			✓	✓	✓
Door Mirrors with Side Turn Signal					✓			✓	✓	✓
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)					✓					✓
Seatbelt pretensioner - Front Only					✓				✓	✓
EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution)					✓				✓	✓
Traction Control System (TCS / ASR, etc.)					✓
Active braking					✓	✓	✓		✓	✓
Rollover stability control						✓	✓
Passive Pedestrian Protection						✓	✓
Crash Auto Door Unlock									✓
Chassis & Steering
Drive Type	Four-Wheel Drive	Four-Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	Four-Wheel Drive	Four-Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive	All Wheel Drive
Adaptive Suspension Package			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Air Suspension					✓
Off-Road Damper					✓
Dynamic Damper Control					✓					✓
Center Differential Structure						Electronic Limited Slip Differential (Active Reponse 4WD)
Transmission
transmission case	AT	AT				AT	AT
Number of gears	10	10				10	10
Transmission type	10AT	10AT	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	10AT	10AT	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Differential Lock					✓	Electronic Limited Slip Differential (Active Reponse 4WD)	Electronic Limited Slip Differential (Active Reponse 4WD)			✓
Infotainment
Touch Screen Size	8	8				8	8
Voice Recognition Control System	✓	✓				✓	✓		✓
USB	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
SD Card	✓	✓				✓	✓
AUX	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Infotainment Head Unit	✓	✓				✓	✓
Bluetooth	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓		✓	✓
Android Auto	✓	✓				✓	✓
Apple CarPlay	✓	✓				✓	✓
MP3			✓	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
CD Player			✓	✓	✓			✓	✓	✓
Premium Brand Audio System				✓		BOSE	BOSE
HDMI					✓			✓	✓	✓
Wireless Headphone					✓
Touchscreen					✓				✓	✓
Rear Seat Entertainment System					✓
Rear Audio Control					✓
Multi Information Display					✓
Rear Screen					✓
Number Of Speakers						9	9
Wheels/brakes
Disc Brakes - Front			✓	✓	✓
Off-Road tires					✓
Wheels - Chrome					✓					✓
Rear Brakes - Ventilated Discs					✓				✓	✓
Front Brakes - Ventilated Discs					✓			✓	✓	✓
Aluminum Wheels					✓			✓	✓	✓
Lighting configuration
Semi-LED Headlights					✓					✓

⋅configuration information is for reference only, please refer to the actual vehicle for specifics.

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FAQs about Chevrolet Tahoe

It's advisable to stay away from the 2000-2002 Chevy Tahoe models due to reported issues with engine reliability and transmission problems.
The Chevrolet Tahoe typically has between 355 and 420 horsepower depending on the engine option.
The Tahoe is available with both V6 and V8 engine options.
The Chevrolet Tahoe RST and Premier trims offer the 6.2 L/V-8 engine.

Chevrolet Tahoe Specifications Comparison By Trims

Engine

Dimensions

Car Information

Engine / Motor

Fuel Economy

Technologies

Exterior

Interior

Comfort

Safety

Chassis & Steering

Transmission

Infotainment

Wheels/brakes

Lighting configuration

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FAQs about Chevrolet Tahoe

What Chevy Tahoes to stay away from?

How much horsepower is a Tahoe?

Is the Tahoe a V6 or V8?

Which Tahoe has a 6.2 L/V-8?