Chevrolet Tahoe 1995–2000 car dimensions: 5057 mm long, 1941 mm wide and 1829 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,445 kg. Braked towing is 3,175 kg.
The cabin seats up to six with a 60/40 split rear bench and optional front buckets plus console. Air conditioning is available and standard on higher trims like LT, with optional rear air for passengers. Cruise control is optional. Higher grades add leather, power windows, heated seats and self-dimming mirrors. No electronic driver aids beyond standard ABS and airbags appear in the equipment lists.
Four-door models offer about 70 cubic feet behind the rear seats, expanding to 123 cubic feet with the split bench folded. Two-doors hold just under 100 cubic feet max. Tie-downs and an optional cargo mat or shade help secure loads.
Properly equipped models tow up to 7000 pounds braked, or 3500 pounds unbraked. Ratings depend on axle ratio, 2WD or 4WD and the heavy-duty trailering package that adds a hitch platform, wiring and enhanced cooling. Payload runs around 1500 to 1670 pounds depending on configuration.
The optional Z71 package adds off-road suspension tuning, skid plates and heavier shocks for work or rough use. Base leaf-spring rear and coil or torsion-bar front setup handles everyday hauling.
The cabin feels roomy and refined for a full-size truck-based SUV, with contoured seats that support three-across seating comfortably on long trips and muted road plus engine noise. Optional power seats with lumbar adjustment and heated leather front seats on higher trims add convenience, while the overall layout offers easy reach for controls and a smoothly compliant ride even when lightly loaded.
4-wheel ABS standard
Driver airbag standard. dual front airbags from 1997
Daytime running lights standard from 1996
Regular unleaded gasoline or optional diesel
30-gallon fuel tank
The Tahoe runs on regular unleaded gasoline with the 5.7-liter V8 or optional diesel fuel with the 6.5-liter turbodiesel. Fuel economy figures from testing land around 11 city and 14 highway mpg for gas models.
Standard safety equipment includes four-wheel ABS and a driver airbag, with dual front airbags added later in the generation along with daytime running lights. The ladder frame and independent front suspension contribute to stable handling.
Servicing follows the maintenance schedule in the owner's manual for fluids, filters, and inspections. Keeping the vehicle involves routine checks on the powertrain, brakes, and 4WD system where equipped to maintain reliability over high miles.
Length 5057 mm, Width 1941 mm, Height 1829 mm, Wheelbase 2985 mm (Tahoe 1995–2000)
Sources: manufacturer data, Motor Trend 1996 TOY tech data, Drom.ru GMT400, Wikipedia.