Chevrolet Tahoe 2005–2014 car dimensions: 5131 mm long, 2007 mm wide and 1955 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,374 kg. Braked towing is 3,493 kg.
The cabin seats up to nine with flexible bench or bucket options across three rows. Tri-zone climate control is standard, with manual controls on base trims and automatic on higher ones. Cruise control is standard with steering wheel buttons. Ultrasonic rear parking assist is available or standard on upper trims. A rear vision camera is available on LT and LTZ, displaying on the optional navigation touchscreen. No modern driver aids like automatic emergency braking, blind spot warning or lane keep appear in the equipment lists.
Cargo volume is 479 litres behind the third row. It rises to 1708 litres with the third row folded or removed and second row up. Maximum space reaches 3084 litres with second and third rows folded or removed.
Maximum braked towing capacity is 3493 kg on properly equipped 4WD models and 3266 kg on 2WD. Base payload is approximately 847 kg on 2WD with third-row seat or 800 kg on 4WD. A trailer hitch platform and 7-wire harness are standard.
Z71 package adds off-road suspension. LTZ includes Autoride load-leveling suspension. These support work and towing use when the vehicle is equipped accordingly.
The cabin offers a quieter, more refined feel than prior models with softer materials, better fit and finish, and supportive seats. Front seats include power adjustment standard as six-way, with twelve-way plus memory and heat on higher grades. Heated rear seats come on top trims. Dual-zone climate control is available, and a power sunroof is optional. Second-row seats fold or power-release for third-row access, though the third row suits children best. Overall it feels spacious and car-like for a large SUV.
EPA fuel economy 15-16 city/20-22 highway with Active Fuel Management on 5.3L V8. flex-fuel available.
Oil changes per oil-life monitor system, at least yearly.
NHTSA ratings 5 stars frontal, 5 stars side, 3 stars rollover.
Standard StabiliTrak stability control with rollover mitigation, four-wheel ABS disc brakes, dual-stage front airbags. head-curtain airbags standard on LTZ and optional lower.
The 5.3-liter V8 with Active Fuel Management deactivates cylinders under light load for better economy, delivering the noted EPA figures on regular fuel. A flex-fuel version runs on E85 or gasoline. A 4.8-liter V8 is also offered on base models.
Servicing follows the oil-life system that monitors conditions and signals when a change is due, with a minimum of once per year. Tire rotations and other checks align with that schedule. The vehicle uses a four-speed automatic.
Safety starts with standard StabiliTrak that includes rollover sensing and brake intervention, plus ABS and dual-stage front airbags. Head-curtain airbags covering all rows are standard on LTZ models and optional elsewhere. OnStar is standard for the first year. Crash tests yield five stars in frontal and side impacts with three stars for rollover.
Living with the Tahoe means ample cargo space when seats fold, strong towing capability, and a quieter ride from improved sealing and damping. Higher trims add power liftgate and load-leveling for easier daily use. Keep up with the oil-life prompts and basic inspections to maintain it.
Length 5131 mm, Width 2007 mm, Height 1955 mm, Wheelbase 2946 mm (Tahoe 2005–2014)
Sources: manufacturer data, brochure.