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Chevrolet Tahoe
Car and Driver says the Tahoe was just updated for the 2025 model year, so it expects no significant changes for 2026, and that based on the Silverado pickup truck, the Tahoe is a family-friendly people hauler with off-road capability and stout towing capacity. MotorTrend agrees, saying fresh from last year's major update, it expects the 2026 Tahoe to carry over with only slight changes, carrying on a legacy of size and spaciousness with the same interior dimensions as the prior model year. Drive Sense says the 2026 Tahoe remains one of those vehicles that makes immediate sense when your lifestyle includes towing, hauling, snow trips, long highway runs, or simply moving people comfortably without turning every vacation into luggage Tetris inside a midsize crossover.
Silverado-based, unchanged for 2026
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says the Tahoe was just updated for the 2025 model year, so it expects no significant changes for 2026, and that based on the Silverado pickup truck, the Tahoe is a family-friendly people hauler with off-road capability and stout towing capacity.
Carrying over the 2025 refresh
MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says fresh from last year's major update, it expects the 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe to carry over with only slight changes, carrying on a legacy of size and spaciousness with the same interior dimensions as the prior model year.
Who it's built for
Drive Sense (opens in a new tab) says the 2026 Tahoe remains one of those vehicles that makes immediate sense when your lifestyle includes towing, hauling, snow trips, long highway runs, or simply moving people comfortably without turning every vacation into luggage Tetris inside a midsize crossover.
Questions buyers ask
What truck platform is the Chevrolet Tahoe based on?
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says the Silverado pickup truck.
Is the 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe changing from 2025?
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) and MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) both say no significant changes are expected after the major 2025 refresh.
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The 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe is built around 5.3L V8, 6.2L V8 or 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel, rated at 355 / 420 / 305 horsepower across its full-size SUV body style.
Explore this topic →02Trims and equipmentThe 2026 U.S. lineup has 6 trims.
Explore this topic →03Towing and capabilityThe most the 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe is published to tow is up to 8,400 lb (5.3L RWD with Max Trailering Package, properly equipped).
Explore this topic →04Safety and ownershipNHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2026 Tahoe.
Explore this topic →Current model year
2026 Chevrolet Tahoe
MY2026 is a light, sourced carryover year following the Tahoe's 2025 mid-cycle refresh: new 24-inch wheel designs, an RST Dark Essentials blackout package, and an enhanced second-generation 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel. The core engine lineup, 10-speed automatic and trim ladder carry over unchanged from MY2025.
Read specifications, trims, answers and sourcesModel-year archive
4 indexed Chevrolet Tahoe model years.
| Model year | Trims | Open record |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2027 record → | |
| 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2026 record → | |
| 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2025 record → | |
| 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2021 record → |
Background and safety record
What public sources say about the Chevrolet Tahoe.
The Chevrolet Tahoe () is a line of full-size SUVs from Chevrolet, marketed since the 1995 model year. Marketed alongside the GMC Yukon for its entire production, the Tahoe is the successor to the Chevrolet K5 Blazer, while the Yukon replaced the full-sized GMC Jimmy. Both trucks derive their nameplates from western North America, with Tahoe referring to Lake Tahoe and Yukon referring to the Canadian Yukon.
- Engines
- General Motors redesigned the Tahoe and Yukon on the new GMT900 platform for the 2007 model year. A hybrid version of the Tahoe/Yukon, which uses the shared GM/Chrysler Advanced Hybrid System 2, followed with the 2008 models. The GMT900-based Tahoe and Yukon exceeded initial sales expectations and continued to sell well despite a weakening market for large SUVs.
Source: Chevrolet Tahoe (Wikipedia); safety and recall figures from NHTSA.
Chevrolet Tahoe at a glance
- Production
- 1991–present (Yukon), 1994–present (Tahoe)
- Class
- Full-size SUV
- Layout
- Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive / four-wheel-drive
- Chassis
- Body-on-frame
- Predecessor
- Chevrolet K5 Blazer/GMC K5 Jimmy
- Related models
- Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Suburban/GMC Yukon XL, Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra, Hummer H2
NHTSA rated the 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe overall 5 of 5 stars, front crash 5 of 5 stars, side crash 5 of 5 stars, rollover 3 of 5 stars.
Recent recalls (3 campaigns across the latest model years)
- May 2026, Wheels:Hub. General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2025–2026 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban 1500, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with 24-inch wheels. Incorrect bolts may have been installed on the left and right front wheel hubs, which can result in… Consequence: A bolt that loosens or breaks during vehicle operation can result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- May 2026, Power Train:Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive). General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escalade ESV… Consequence: Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
- February 2026, Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual. General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette… Consequence: Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Owners filed 48 complaints with NHTSA for the 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe, most often about engine (28), forward collision avoidance (10), service brakes (10).
Year by year
The Chevrolet Tahoe across 13 model years.
| Model year | Combined MPG/MPGe | EPA annual fuel cost | EPA records | NHTSA recalls | NHTSA complaints | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Chevrolet Tahoe | 16–24 | $3,800–$5,000 | 6 | |||
| 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe | 16–24 | $3,650–$4,850 | 6 | 3 | 5 stars | |
| 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe | 16–24 | $3,650–$4,850 | 7 | 1 | 46 | 5 stars |
| 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe | 16–24 | $3,650–$4,850 | 7 | 3 | 63 | 4 stars |
| 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe | 16–24 | $3,650–$4,850 | 7 | 5 | 211 | 4 stars |
| 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe | 16–24 | $3,650–$4,850 | 10 | 4 | 184 | 4 stars |
| 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe | 16–24 | $3,450–$4,850 | 10 | 16 | 443 | 4 stars |
| 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe | 17–18 | $3,450–$4,550 | 6 | 3 | 55 | 4 stars |
| 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe | 17–18 | $3,450–$4,550 | 6 | 2 | 105 | 4 stars |
| 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe | 17–19 | $3,300–$4,550 | 6 | 3 | 103 | 4 stars |
| 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe | 18–19 | $3,300–$3,450 | 4 | 4 | 173 | 4 stars |
| 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe | 18–19 | $3,300–$3,450 | 4 | 8 | 257 | 4 stars |
| 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe | 18 | $3,450 | 4 | 14 | 661 | 4 stars |
Year-to-year changes
What changed in the Chevrolet Tahoe, one model year at a time.
| Step | EPA records | Combined MPG/MPGe, midpoint | Added | No longer listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 to 2026 | 7 to 6 | |||
| 2024 to 2025 | Engines: 5.3L 8-cyl SIDI; Municipal | |||
| 2023 to 2024 | Engines: 5.3L 8-cyl SIDI; Stop-Start | |||
| 2022 to 2023 | 10 to 7 | Engines: 5.3L 8-cyl SIDI; Municipal | Engines: 6.2L 8-cyl SIDI; Stop-Start | |
| 2020 to 2021 | 6 to 10 | 17.5 to 20.0 | Labels: Tahoe 2WD, Tahoe 4WD; Engines: 3L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl SIDI; Stop-Start, 6.2L 8-cyl SIDI; Stop-Start; Fuels: Diesel | Labels: Tahoe C1500 2WD, Tahoe K1500 4WD; Engines: 5.3L 8-cyl SIDI; FFV; Transmissions: Automatic 6-spd; Fuels: Gasoline or E85 |
| 2018 to 2019 | 18.0 to 17.5 | |||
| 2017 to 2018 | 4 to 6 | 18.5 to 18.0 | Engines: 6.2L 8-cyl SIDI; Transmissions: Automatic 10-spd; Fuels: Premium | |
| 2015 to 2016 | 18.0 to 18.5 |
Buying used
What the Chevrolet Tahoe recalls and complaints are about.
| Model year | Campaigns | Systems recalled | Warnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | equipment (other); power train (transfer case (4-wheel drive)); wheels (hub) | 1 stop-driving or park-outside |
| 2025 | 1 | wheels (hub) | None |
| 2024 | 3 | service brakes, hydraulic (brake fluid low warning); engine and engine cooling; fuel system, diesel (storage) | 1 fixable over the air |
| 2023 | 5 | exterior lighting (lighting control module); suspension (rear); service brakes, hydraulic (brake fluid low warning); 2 more | 2 fixable over the air |
| 2022 | 4 | seat belts (critical fasteners); exterior lighting (lighting control module); engine and engine cooling; 1 more | 1 fixable over the air |
| 2021 | 16 | seats; seat belts; fuel system, gasoline (storage); 11 more | 3 fixable over the air |
| 2020 | 3 | service brakes, hydraulic (antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip); fuel system, gasoline (delivery); tires | None |
| 2019 | 2 | service brakes, hydraulic (antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip); power train (transfer case (4-wheel drive)) | 1 stop-driving or park-outside |
| 2018 | 3 | service brakes, hydraulic (power assist); service brakes, hydraulic (antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip) | None |
| 2017 | 4 | air bags (frontal); service brakes, hydraulic (power assist); service brakes, hydraulic (antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip); 1 more | 1 stop-driving or park-outside |
| 2016 | 8 | suspension (front); air bags (frontal); seat belts (front); 3 more | 2 stop-driving or park-outside |
| 2015 | 14 | power train (automatic transmission); steering (linkages); electrical system (software); 8 more | 1 stop-driving or park-outside |
Recalls that told owners to stop driving or park outside
- 2015, campaign 14V-246 (May 2014): steering (linkages). An improperly tightened tie rod attachment may allow the tie rod to separate from the steering rack, resulting in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- 2016, campaign 16V-256 (Apr 2016): suspension (front). Inadequate welds may allow the control arm to separate from the bushing, compromising steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
- 2016, campaign 26V-289 (May 2026): power train (transfer case (4-wheel drive)). Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
- 2017, campaign 26V-289 (May 2026): power train (transfer case (4-wheel drive)). Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
- 2019, campaign 26V-289 (May 2026): power train (transfer case (4-wheel drive)). Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
- 2026, campaign 26V-289 (May 2026): power train (transfer case (4-wheel drive)). Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
| System | Complaints | Share of all complaints | Worst model year |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine | 512 | 22% | 2021 (166) |
| service brakes | 421 | 18% | 2015 (199) |
| power train | 404 | 17% | 2021 (86) |
| electrical system | 377 | 16% | 2015 (135) |
| unknown or other | 286 | 12% | 2015 (90) |
| fuel/propulsion system | 240 | 10% | 2021 (93) |
Trim by trim
Every 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe trim side by side.
| Trim | Drive | Engine | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Combined mpg | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS | 4WD | 5.3-liter V8 (EcoTec3) | 355 | 383 | 5,705 | 8,000 | 17 | $63,495 |
| LT | 4WD | 5.3-liter V8 (EcoTec3) | 355 | 383 | 5,705 | 8,000 | 17 | $66,495 |
| RST | 4WD | 5.3-liter V8 (EcoTec3) | 355 | 383 | 5,705 | 8,000 | 17 | $71,495 |
| Z71 | 4WD | 5.3-liter V8 (EcoTec3) | 355 | 383 | 5,705 | 7,600 | 17 | $73,495 |
| Premier | 4WD | 5.3-liter V8 (EcoTec3) | 355 | 383 | 5,705 | 8,000 | 17 | $78,395 |
| High Country | 4WD | 6.2-liter V8 (EcoTec3) | 420 | 460 | 5,877 | 8,000 | 16 | $83,495 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for the 2026 model year; base price is KBB's national base price where its list carries the trim by the same name. A dash means KBB lists no figure.
Specifications by year
Power, weight and towing for every Chevrolet Tahoe model year.
| Model year | Trims | Engines | Horsepower | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Fuel tank (gal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 5.3-liter V8 (EcoTec3) / 6.2-liter V8 (EcoTec3) | 355–420 | 5,705–5,877 | 7,600–8,000 | 24 |
| 2025 | 6 | 5.3-liter V8 (EcoTec3) / 6.2-liter V8 (EcoTec3) | 355–420 | 5,705–5,877 | 7,600–8,000 | 24 |
| 2024 | 7 | 5.3-liter V8 (EcoTec3) / 6.2-liter V8 (EcoTec3) | 355–420 | 5,473–5,845 | 7,600–8,200 | 24 |
| 2023 | 7 | 5.3-liter V8 (EcoTec3) / 6.2-liter V8 (EcoTec3) | 355–420 | 5,473–5,845 | 7,600–8,200 | 24 |
| 2022 | 7 | 5.3-liter V8 (EcoTec3) / 6.2-liter V8 (EcoTec3) | 355–420 | 5,473–5,845 | 7,600–8,200 | 24 |
| 2021 | 7 | 5.3-liter V8 (EcoTec3) / 6.2-liter V8 (EcoTec3) | 355–420 | 5,473–5,661 | 8,400–8,600 | 24 |
| 2020 | 4 | 5.3-liter V8 (EcoTec3) | 355 | 5,355–5,602 | 8,400–8,600 | 26 |
| 2019 | 4 | 5.3-liter V8 (EcoTec3) | 355 | 5,355–5,602 | 8,400–8,600 | 26 |
| 2018 | 4 | 5.3-liter V8 (EcoTec3) | 355 | 5,355–5,602 | 8,400–8,600 | 26 |
| 2017 | 4 | 5.3-liter V8 (EcoTec3) | 355 | 5,356–5,631 | 8,400–8,600 | 26 |
| 2016 | 4 | 5.3-liter V8 (EcoTec3) | 355 | 5,355–5,602 | 8,400–8,600 | 26 |
| 2015 | 4 | V8, EcoTec3, FF, 5.3L | 355 | 5,308–5,545 | 8,300–8,500 | 26 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for each model year. A range covers every trim KBB lists that year; a dash means KBB lists no figure.
Owning it
Oil, fluid and wheel-nut figures for the Chevrolet Tahoe.
| Model year | Engine oil | Brake fluid | Wheel-nut torque | A/C refrigerant | Key-fob battery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 0W-20 (8.0 qt) | – | 140 lb-ft | – | – |
| 2026 | 0W-20 (8.0 qt) gasoline engines; 0W-20 (7.0 qt) 3.0L Duramax Diesel | – | 140 lb-ft | – | – |
| 2025 | 0W-20 | DOT 4 | – | – | – |
| 2024 | 0W-20 | DOT 4 | – | – | – |
| 2023 | 0W-20 | DOT 4 | – | – | – |
| 2022 | 0W-20 | DOT 4 | – | – | – |
| 2021 | 0W-20 | DOT 4 | – | – | – |
| 2020 | 0W-20 | DOT 3 | – | – | – |
| 2019 | 0W-20 | DOT 3 | – | – | – |
| 2017 | 0W-20 | DOT 3 | – | – | – |
| 2016 | 0W-20 | DOT 3 | – | – | – |
Source: the manufacturer's owner's manual for each model year. A dash means that year's manual gave no single value for it, for instance one that lists two oil grades or two key types.
Model-year recall record
Chevrolet Tahoe: which model years carry more or fewer federal safety recalls.
Fewer recalls than this model’s own average
- 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe : 1 recall on file (average across published years is 5.5).
- 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe : 2 recalls on file (average across published years is 5.5).
More recalls than this model’s own average
- 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe : 16 recalls on file, most commonly affecting seat belts and fuel system.
- 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe : 14 recalls on file, most commonly affecting steering and airbags.
| Model year | Federal recalls on file | Complaints on file | Recalls most commonly affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | not available | equipment, powertrain, wheels |
| 2025 | 1 | 46 | wheels |
| 2024 | 3 | 63 | brakes, engine cooling, fuel system |
| 2023 | 5 | 211 | exterior lighting, suspension, brakes, engine cooling |
| 2022 | 4 | 184 | seat belts, exterior lighting, engine cooling, powertrain |
| 2021 | 16 | 443 | seat belts, fuel system, powertrain, steering |
| 2020 | 3 | 55 | tires, fuel system, brakes |
| 2019 | 2 | 105 | brakes, powertrain |
| 2018 | 3 | 103 | brakes |
| 2017 | 4 | 173 | brakes, airbags, powertrain |
| 2016 | 8 | 257 | seat belts, brakes, airbags, suspension |
| 2015 | 14 | 661 | steering, airbags, seat belts, brakes |
Method: recall counts and their affected components come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Recalls API, queried by exact make, model and model year. Complaint counts come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Complaints API, same query pattern. Data pulled 2026-09-04.
Known gap: the NHTSA complaints API did not return data for Chevrolet Tahoe model year 2026 when queried for this page: the request itself failed upstream, not returning a genuine zero. Those years are marked "not available" above instead of shown as clean; recall counts for those years are unaffected and come from the separate recalls API, which returned data for every year listed.
Check open recalls by VIN for one particular vehicle.
Q01Is there a best year to buy a Chevrolet Tahoe?
Recall count alone can't answer that: it says nothing about a specific vehicle's price, mileage, accident history or maintenance record. What federal data can say: 2025, 2019 carried fewer recalls than this model's own average, while 2021, 2015 carried more. See the model-year table on this page for the exact counts and what they cover.
Q02Which Chevrolet Tahoe model years should I watch for recalls?
The 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe has 16 federal recalls on file, most commonly affecting seat belts, fuel system, powertrain; The 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe has 14 federal recalls on file, most commonly affecting steering, airbags, seat belts. Always confirm the open/completed status of every campaign for the specific VIN: a recall on this list may already be repaired on the vehicle in front of you.
Q03Which Chevrolet Tahoe model years have the cleanest federal recall record?
The 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe has 1 recall on file; The 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe has 2 recalls on file: below this model's own average of 5.5. A shorter list on file as of this page's data pull is not a guarantee against a future recall.
Q04What are common recall-related problems on the Chevrolet Tahoe by model year?
2026: equipment, powertrain, wheels. 2025: wheels. 2024: brakes, engine cooling, fuel system. 2023: exterior lighting, suspension, brakes, engine cooling. 2022: seat belts, exterior lighting, engine cooling, powertrain. 2021: seat belts, fuel system, powertrain, steering.
Q05Why do some Chevrolet Tahoe model years show "not available" for complaints?
The NHTSA complaints API did not return data for Chevrolet Tahoe model year 2026 when queried for this page: the request itself failed upstream instead of the count genuinely being zero. Recall counts for those years are unaffected; they come from a separate NHTSA endpoint that returned data for every year listed.
Diagnosing one of these symptoms? The recalled systems above map to this site’s own ownership desks: general, evidence-first guidance that applies regardless of whether the specific vehicle in front of you was ever part of a recall campaign: Brakes, tires and steering, Buying, records and recalls, Transmission and drivetrain, Engine and cooling, Climate and electrical.
2021 Chevrolet Tahoe owners specifically: see Buying, records and recalls and Engine and cooling and Transmission and drivetrain and Brakes, tires and steering.
2015 Chevrolet Tahoe owners specifically: see Brakes, tires and steering and Buying, records and recalls.
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Frequent questions
Answers with their conditions intact.
Q01How many trims does the 2026 Tahoe come in?
The 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe (full-size SUV) comes in 6 trims: LS, LT, RST, Z71, Premier, High Country.
Q02What are the 2026 Tahoe trims?
The 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe trims are LS, LT, RST, Z71, Premier, High Country, listed from the entry LS up to the top High Country.
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2026 Tahoe use?
The 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe is built around 5.3L V8, 6.2L V8 or 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel, rated at 355 / 420 / 305 horsepower across its full-size SUV body style.
Q04How much horsepower does the 2026 Tahoe have?
The 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe is rated at 355 / 420 / 305 horsepower (5.3L V8, 6.2L V8 or 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel).
Q05Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2026 Tahoe?
The 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe is offered with RWD / 4WD.