Chevrolet Tahoe 2000–2006 car dimensions: 5050 mm long, 2002 mm wide and 1943 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,190 kg. Braked towing is 3,810 kg.
Tri-zone climate control is standard, with manual controls on most models and automatic available or standard on higher trims like LT. Cruise control is standard on LS, LT and Z71. A touch-screen navigation radio is available on later models. Rear parking assist is available on some trims. No Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot warning or lane keep. The cabin seats five to nine with power seats on higher trims, overhead console and available rear entertainment.
Cargo volume is 460 liters behind the rear seats. Folding the rear seats expands it to 2920 liters for a flat load floor. An available cargo package adds a shade, net and mat.
Maximum braked towing capacity reaches 3810 kg when properly equipped with heavy-duty trailering equipment that includes a hitch platform, seven-lead wiring and transmission oil cooler. Payload is up to 721 kg. All models have a four-speed automatic with Tow/Haul mode.
The Z71 package adds reinforced off-road suspension with gas-pressurized shocks, skid plates and locking rear differential for work or rough use. Heavy-duty cooling comes with the trailering package on select trims.
The cabin seats up to nine with cloth or leather surfaces and offers a smooth, quiet ride. Power seats with lumbar adjust for long trips while tri-zone climate control lets front and rear passengers set their own temperatures. Optional second-row buckets and a power sunroof add flexibility and light. Bose audio is available on higher grades for clearer sound.
EPA fuel economy roughly 14-16 city / 18-20 highway mpg depending on V8 and 2WD/4WD.
Oil-life monitor signals changes typically every 3,000-7,500 miles. max 7,500 miles or 12 months.
Spark plugs rated for up to 100,000 miles. coolant for 5 years/150,000 miles.
NHTSA frontal crash 4 stars. rollover 3 stars.
Standard dual front airbags, front side airbags, 4-wheel ABS disc brakes. StabiliTrak standard by 2006. OnStar available or standard later.
Vortec 4.8L or 5.3L V8s deliver adequate power for daily use and towing but return modest fuel economy in the mid-teens combined. Real-world figures often fall lower when loaded or in 4WD.
Long-life fluids and the oil-life system keep routine service simple. Follow the monitor and Owner’s Manual intervals. dusty conditions call for earlier oil changes. Transmission fluid and other items also use extended schedules.
Standard safety includes dual front and front side airbags plus ABS. Stability control became standard late in the run. Frontal crash scores are solid at 4 stars. rollover risk rates 3 stars. OnStar adds emergency connectivity on many examples.
These trucks are straightforward to keep on the road with common parts and known durability. Regular fluid checks, rust inspection in salt areas, and timely maintenance of the oil-life and brake systems help them last well past 150,000 miles.
Length 5050 mm, Width 2002 mm, Height 1943 mm, Wheelbase 2946 mm (Tahoe 2000–2006)
Sources: manufacturer data, 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe Canadian brochure, GM Canada 2001 Tahoe, new-cars.com 2002/2005 Tahoe.