Specifications by model year
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Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 16.8 | 13.07 | 14.7 |
| 2025 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 16.8 | 13.07 | 14.7 |
| 2024 | 14 | 20 | 16 | 16.8 | 11.76 | 14.7 |
| 2023 | 14 | 20 | 16 | 16.8 | 11.76 | 14.7 |
| 2022 | 14 | 20 | 16 | 16.8 | 11.76 | 14.7 |
| 2021 | 14 | 19 | 16 | 16.8 | 12.38 | 14.7 |
| 2020 | 14 | 23 | 17 | 16.8 | 10.23 | 13.84 |
| 2019 | 15 | 21 | 17 | 15.68 | 11.2 | 13.84 |
| 2018 | 14 | 22 | 17 | 16.8 | 10.69 | 13.84 |
| 2017 | 16 | 22 | 18 | 14.7 | 10.69 | 13.07 |
| 2016 | 16 | 23 | 18 | 14.7 | 10.23 | 13.07 |
| 2015 | 16 | 23 | 18 | 14.7 | 10.23 | 13.07 |
| 2014 | 15 | 21 | 17 | 15.68 | 11.2 | 13.84 |
| 2013 | 15 | 21 | 17 | 15.68 | 11.2 | 13.84 |
| 2012 | 15 | 21 | 17 | 15.68 | 11.2 | 13.84 |
| 2011 | 15 | 21 | 17 | 15.68 | 11.2 | 13.84 |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | suv | 8 | 6.2 | Premium | Automatic 10-spd | 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2025 | suv | 8 | 6.2 | Premium | Automatic 10-spd | 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2024 | suv | 8 | 6.2 | Premium | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 2023 | suv | 8 | 6.2 | Premium | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 2022 | suv | 8 | 6.2 | Premium | Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 2021 | suv | 8 | 6.2 | Premium | Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2020 | suv | 8 | 6.2 | Premium | Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 2019 | suv | 8 | 5.3 | Gasoline or E85 | Automatic 6-spd | 4x2 |
| 2018 | — | 8 | 6.2 | Premium | Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2017 | — | 8 | 5.3 | Regular | Automatic | 4-Wheel Drive |
| 2016 | suv | 8 | 5.3 | Gasoline or E85 | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 2015 | suv | 8 | 5.3 | Gasoline or E85 | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 2014 | suv | 8 | 5.3 | Gasoline or E85 | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 2013 | suv | 8 | 5.3 | Gasoline or E85 | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 2012 | suv | 8 | 5.3 | Gasoline or E85 | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| 2011 | suv | 8 | 5.3 | Gasoline or E85 | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | pricing | Trim | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — |
| 2025 | Trim: Z71 | Z71 | — |
| 2024 | Trim: High Country | High Country | — |
| 2023 | Trim: Premier | Premier | — |
| 2022 | Trim: High Country | High Country | — |
| 2021 | Trim: LT | LT | — |
| 2020 | Trim: Premier | Premier | — |
| 2019 | Base price: $52,295, Trim: LT | LT | $52,295 |
| 2018 | Base price: $62,200, Trim: LT | LT | $62,200 |
| 2017 | Base price: $52,345, Trim: LS | LS | $52,345 |
| 2016 | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | Seat rows | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 4 | 3474 | 122.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | — | Standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 8 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 3 | — | Standard | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 8 | 4 | 722 | 25.5 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 120.9, Front wheel: 22, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | 3 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 120.9 | 22 | 18 |
| 2020 | 8 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 116, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 20 | Standard | 3 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 116 | 18 | 20 |
| 2019 | 8 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 116, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | 3 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 116 | 18 | 18 |
| 2018 | 7 | 4 | 433 | 15.3 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 116, Front wheel: 20, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | 3 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 116 | 20 | 18 |
| 2017 | 7 | 4 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Optional, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 3 | Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 116, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Optional | 3 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 116 | 18 | 18 |
| 2016 | 9 | 4 | 2682 | 94.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 8 | 4 | 2682 | 94.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Overall rating | Frontal crash | Side crash | Rollover | Rated vehicle | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | blindSpotIntervention | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | parkAssist | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2026 CHEVROLET TAHOE SUV N/A 4WD | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| 2024 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| 2023 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | optional | — | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | standard | standard |
| 2022 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV 2WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | standard | optional | — | standard | standard | optional | — | — | standard | standard |
| 2021 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | — | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | optional | — | standard | standard | standard |
| 2020 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | — | optional | — | standard | standard | standard | — | — | standard | standard |
| 2019 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV RWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | — | standard | — | standard | standard | — | — | — | standard | standard |
| 2018 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV RWD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | — | optional | — | optional | standard | — | — | — | optional | standard |
| 2017 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV 4WD | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | optional | optional | — | optional | — | standard | standard | — | — | — | optional | standard |
| 2016 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV 4WD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV RWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV RWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV RWD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV 4WD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV 4WD | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe earns an average reliability rating.
2025
The 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to significant early-life issues reported in its **engine** and **service brakes**.
2024
The 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe earns a 'Below Average' reliability verdict, primarily due to significant critical safety issues identified in its engine and brake systems.
2023
The 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to a significant number of critical engine failures reported at low mileage.
2022
The 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe is rated below average for reliability, primarily due to significant engine and powertrain concerns.
2021
The 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to significant engine and fuel system concerns.
2020
The 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant safety-related recalls and a concerning pattern of critical component failures.
2019
The 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant concerns with its **powertrain** and **steering systems**.
2018
The 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe presents a below-average reliability outlook, primarily due to significant concerns with its **service brakes** and **engine** systems.
2017
The 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant powertrain concerns, specifically transmission failures.
2016
The 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant concerns with its **service brakes**.
2015
The 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant issues with its **service brakes** and **electrical system**.
2014
The 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to significant safety recalls concerning airbags and electrical system failures.
2013
The 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe earns a 'Below Average' reliability verdict, primarily due to significant concerns with **dashboard cracking** and **airbag safety**.
2012
The 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe presents a mixed ownership proposition.
2011
The 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe presents a below-average reliability profile, primarily due to widespread Takata airbag recalls and numerous complaints about dashboard cracking near airbag modules.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Chevrolet Tahoe?
Carfocal currently has 16 published Tahoe reports, covering 2011 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe earns an average reliability rating.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Chevrolet Tahoe reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Chevrolet Tahoe. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 chevrolet tahoe earns an average reliability rating. and the 2026 chevrolet tahoe's value proposition hinges on its average reliability and the substantial number of tsbs. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
16 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Chevrolet Tahoe?
Across Carfocal's published Tahoe guides, recurring problem areas include Engine, Electrical System, and Transmission. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Engine, Electrical System, and Transmission.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 16
- Years tracked
- 16
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints