Chevrolet
Tahoe
Chevrolet Tahoe: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
Licensed photo · Photo creditMakeChevrolet
ClassStandard SUV
Model years (US)2000–2027
New registrations (EU)2006–2008, 2016–2017, 2019–2021, 2023–2025
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Chevrolet Tahoe – GMT1UC2020–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | May 2020 – present |
| Model years | 2021–present 2022–2025 (South Korea) |
| Body styles | 4-door SUV |
| Layout | Front engine rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive |
| Platform | GMT T1XX |
| Engines | 5.3 L (325 cu in) L84 EcoTec3 V8 6.2 L (378 cu in) L87 EcoTec3 V8 (Yukon Denali; Tahoe High Country) 3.0 L Duramax I6 engine turbodiesel 2.7 L TurboMax I4 GM L3B engine (China) |
| Transmissions | 10-speed Hydra-Matic 10L80 automatic |
| Wheelbase | 3,071 mm |
| Length | Tahoe: 5,352 mm Yukon: 5,334 mm |
| Width | 2,060 mm |
| Height | 1,923 mm |
| Assembly | United States: Arlington, Texas |
Chevrolet Tahoe – GMT K2UC/G2014–2020
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | January 2014 – December 2019 |
| Model years | 2015–2020 |
| Body styles | 4-door SUV |
| Layout | Front engine rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive |
| Platform | GMTK2XX K2UC: Chevrolet Tahoe K2UG: GMC Yukon/Yukon Denali |
| Engines | 5.3 L Ecotec3 FlexFuel V8 6.2 L Ecotec3 FlexFuel V8 |
| Transmissions | 6-speed 6L80 automatic (2015-2017) 8-speed 8L90 automatic (Denali)(mid 2015-2017) 10-speed 10L80 automatic (2018-2020) |
| Wheelbase | 2,946 mm |
| Length | 5,179 mm |
| Width | 2,045 mm |
| Height | 1,890 mm Denali: 1,958 mm |
| Assembly | United States: Arlington, Texas Belarus: Minsk |
| Designer | Ed Welburn (2011) |
Chevrolet Tahoe – GMT9002005–2014
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | December 2005 – 2014 |
| Model years | 2007–2014 |
| Body styles | 4-door SUV |
| Platform | GMT921/922 (GMT920) |
| Engines | gasoline 4.8 L LY2 V8 5.3 L LY5 V8 6.2 L L92 V8 gasoline / E85 5.3 L LMG V8 6.2 L L9H/L94 V8 hybrid gasoline / electric 6.0 L LFA/LZ1 V8 |
| Transmissions | 4-speed 4L60-E automatic 6-speed 6L80 automatic 4-speed automatic CVT 2ML70 |
| Wheelbase | 2,946 mm |
| Length | 5,131 mm |
| Width | 2,007 mm |
| Assembly | United States: Arlington, Texas (Arlington Assembly); Janesville, Wisconsin (Janesville Assembly: 2006–2009) Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor) Venezuela: Valencia, Carabobo (Valencia) |
| Designer | Wayne Cherry (2002) |
Chevrolet Tahoe – LSSV2001–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years | 2001–present |
| Body styles | 2-door SUV 4-door SUV 2-door pickup 4-door pickup |
| Platform | GM GMT880 platform |
| Engines | 5.3 L V8 (Tahoe) LSSV 6.0L V8 (Suburban) LSSV 6.6L Duramax turbo diesel V8 (pickup) LSSV |
| Transmissions | 4-speed 4L60-E/4L80-E automatic 5-speed Allison 1000 automatic |
Chevrolet Tahoe – GMT8001999–2006
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | November 1999 – December 2005 |
| Model years | 2000–2006 |
| Body styles | 4-door SUV |
| Platform | GM GMT800 platform |
| Engines | 4.8 L 275 hp Vortec 4800 V8 5.3 L 285 hp Vortec 5300 V8 5.7 L 255 hp V8 (Mexico only) 6.0 L Vortec 6000 (Yukon Denali) |
| Transmissions | 4-speed 4L60-E automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,946 mm |
| Length | 1999–01 Tahoe & 1999–06 Yukon & Denali: 5,052 mm 2001–03 Tahoe: 5,001 mm 2003–06 Tahoe: 5,050 mm |
| Width | 2,004 mm |
| Assembly | United States: Janesville, Wisconsin; Arlington, Texas Mexico: Silao, Guanajuato Russia: Kaliningrad, Kaliningrad Oblast |
| Designer | Wayne Cherry, Ken Sohocki (1996) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–2027 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 10-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Diesel |
| 2021–2027 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl | 10-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Diesel |
| 2021–2027 | 5.3 L, 8 cyl | 10-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2021–2027 | 5.3 L, 8 cyl | 10-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2018–2027 | 6.2 L, 8 cyl | 10-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2018–2027 | 6.2 L, 8 cyl | 10-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2015–2020 | 5.3 L, 8 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2010–2020 | 5.3 L, 8 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Four-wheel drive | Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel) |
| 2009, 2015–2020 | 5.3 L, 8 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2009–2020 | 5.3 L, 8 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel) |
| 2010–2013 | 6.0 L, 8 cyl hybrid | CVT (continuously variable) | Four-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2008–2013 | 6.0 L, 8 cyl hybrid | CVT (continuously variable) | Rear-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| +14 more configurations |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–2027 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 10-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 9.0–9.8 L/100 km |
| 2021–2027 | 3.0 L, 6 cyl · 10-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.7–11.2 L/100 km | 8.4–9.0 L/100 km |
| 2021–2027 | 5.3 L, 8 cyl · 10-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 13.1–14.7 L/100 km | 14.7–16.8 L/100 km | 11.8–13.1 L/100 km |
| 2021–2027 | 5.3 L, 8 cyl · 10-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 13.1–13.8 L/100 km | 14.7–15.7 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| 2018–2027 | 6.2 L, 8 cyl · 10-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 13.8–14.7 L/100 km | 16.8–18.1 L/100 km | 10.7–13.1 L/100 km |
| 2018–2027 | 6.2 L, 8 cyl · 10-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 13.8–14.7 L/100 km | 15.7–16.8 L/100 km | 10.2–11.8 L/100 km |
| 2010–2020 | 5.3 L, 8 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Four-wheel drive | 13.1–13.8 L/100 km | 14.7–15.7 L/100 km | 10.7–11.2 L/100 km |
| 2009–2020 | 5.3 L, 8 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 12.4–14.7 L/100 km | 14.7–16.8 L/100 km | 10.2–11.8 L/100 km |
| 2010–2013 | 6.0 L, 8 cyl hybrid · CVT (continuously variable) · Four-wheel drive | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2–11.8 L/100 km | 10.2–10.7 L/100 km |
| 2008–2013 | 6.0 L, 8 cyl hybrid · CVT (continuously variable) · Rear-wheel drive | 10.7–11.2 L/100 km | 11.2–11.8 L/100 km | 10.2–10.7 L/100 km |
| 2000–2009 | 4.8 L, 8 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive | 14.7–16.8 L/100 km | 16.8–18.1 L/100 km | 12.4–13.8 L/100 km |
| 2009 | 5.3 L, 8 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 14.7 L/100 km | 16.8 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| +9 more configurations |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–2025 | Petrol | 5328 cm³ | 265 kW (360 PS) | 2661–2710 kg | 335 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2024–2025 | Petrol | 6162 cm³ | 313 kW (426 PS) | 2726–2772 kg | 280–397 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2024–2025 | LPG (bi-fuel) | 6162 cm³ | 313 kW (426 PS) | 2733–2833 kg | 296–356 g/km (WLTP) |
| 2024 | E85 flex-fuel | 6162 cm³ | 313 kW (426 PS) | 2726–2735 kg | – |
| 2020 | Petrol | 6162 cm³ | 309 kW (420 PS) | 2725–2735 kg | 390 g/km (WLTP) |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Standard SUV, SUV |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2027 |
| Powertrains | Petrol, Diesel, Flex-fuel, Hybrid |
| Engine displacement | 3.0–6.2 L |
| Cylinders | 6, 8 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, CVT |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive, Four-wheel drive, Four-wheel or all-wheel drive, Two-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (premium), Petrol (regular), Diesel, Petrol or E85 (flex-fuel) |
| Configurations listed | 168 |
| Forced induction | Turbocharged (on some versions) |
| Start-stop system | On some versions |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol, LPG (bi-fuel), E85 flex-fuel |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 5,328–6,162 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 265–313 kW (360–426 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 2,661–2,833 kg |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2027 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2006–2008, 2016–2017, 2019–2021, 2023–2025 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 1509 | 2007, 2008, 2011 |
| Electrical system | 1374 | 2003, 2004, 2007 |
| Brakes | 1342 | 2001, 2002, 2015 |
| Engine and cooling | 979 | 2021, 2022, 2023 |
| Body and structure | 879 | 2007, 2010, 2011 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 686 | 2015, 2017, 2021 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 514 | 2003, 2015, 2021 |
| Steering | 378 | 2002, 2003, 2015 |
| Speed control and cruise | 219 | 2003, 2004, 2007 |
| Latches and locks | 204 | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2025: 8402 complaints, 323 with a crash and 102 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.
Recalls
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