![]() | 2-Wheel Drive | ![]() | 4-Wheel Drive |
![]() | Front Wheel Drive | ![]() | All Wheel Drive |
![]() | Front Wheel Drive | ![]() | All Wheel Drive |
| Passenger | |
| Cargo | |
| Cutaway (3500 and 4500) |
| 135" | |
| 139" | |
| 155" | |
| 159" | |
| 177" |
![]() | 2-Wheel Drive | |
![]() | All Wheel Drive |
![]() | Regular | |
![]() | Extended | |
![]() | Crew |
![]() | Short | |
![]() | Standard | |
![]() | Long |
![]() | 2-Wheel Drive | |
![]() | 4-Wheel Drive |
![]() | Regular | |
![]() | Extended | |
![]() | Crew |
![]() | 2-Wheel Drive | |
![]() | 4-Wheel Drive |
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Vehicle Key Features
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LS | LT | LTZ | HYBRID(2) |
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Vortec 5.3L V8 engine Generates 320 horsepower and 335 lb.-ft. of torque. Offers an EPA est. 15 MPG city, 21 highway when running on gasoline. |
Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available |
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Vortec 6.0L V8 engine Generates 332 horsepower and 367 lb.-ft. of torque. Offers an EPA est. 21 MPG city, 22 highway. |
Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard |
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FlexFuel Capability4 Use E85, gasoline or any combination of both. |
Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available |
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Premium Smooth Ride suspension Enjoy the drive without feeling every bump. |
Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard |
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Autoride Suspension Monitors numerous variable to maximize handling and comfort. |
Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available |
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Z71 Off-Road Suspension Package The ultimate off-road equipment for Tahoe. |
Not Available | Available | Not Available | Not Available |
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Automatic locking rear differential Provides more grip and less slip. |
Available | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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Heavy-Duty Trailering Package Tow up to 8,500 lbs. with Tahoe 2WD, up to 8,200 with Tahoe 4WD5. |
Available | Available | Available | Not Available |
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New transfer case Active, single-speed, electronic Autotrac with rotary controls (4WD only). |
Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available |
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Transfer case Active, two-speed, electronic Autotrac with rotary controls (4WD only). |
Available | Available | Available | Standard |
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Air bags6: frontal (driver and right-front passenger) and head-curtain side-impact (driver, right-front passenger and rear outboard-seating positions) Includes rollover sensor |
Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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Air bags6: seat-mounted, side-impact (driver and right-front passenger) For thorax and pelvic protection. |
Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available |
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StabiliTrak with Traction Control Helps improve vehicle stability, particularly during emergency maneuvers. |
Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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Proactive Roll Avoidance Helps to reduce the tendency to roll over in an emergency situation. |
Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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4-wheel antilock brakes Helps reduce wheel lockup and maintain steering control during hard braking. |
Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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Side Blind Zone Alert Helps alert you when objects are hard to see. |
Not Available | Not Available | Available | Not Available |
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Rearview camera system See certain stationary objects behind you while moving in Reverse at low speeds. |
Available | Available | Standard | Standard |
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Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist Notifes the driver with an audible warning of stationary obstacles behind the vehicle while traveling in Reverse at low speeds. |
Available | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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OnStar7 Safe & Sound Plan standard for the first year A feeling of security during your travels. |
Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
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OnStar Directions & Connections Plan with Turn-by-Turn Navigation8 standard for the first year All the great things OnStar offers, plus directions. |
Available | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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XM Radio9 with three trial months Over 170 digital channels of music, entertainment, sports, news, talk and more, coast to coast. |
Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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XM NavTraffc10 (three trial months on LT and LTZ; 3-year subscription on Hybrid) Provides real-time traffc updates when you need them most – while you drive. |
Available | Available | Standard | Standard |
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Bluetooth® wireless technology11 for select phones Hands-free calling. |
Available | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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New USB port12 Plug your MP3 player or even a music-loaded flash drive and scroll through your songs using the steering wheel-mounted controls. |
Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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AM/FM stereo, MP3-compatible with CD player and touch-screen navigation radio13 Use it with OnStar Destination Download13 to have directions sent directly to your nav screen. |
Available | Available | Standard | Standard |
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Rear-seat DVD entertainment system Entertain mile after mile. |
Available | Available | Available | Available |
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Power sunroof Let the outside in. |
Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Powertrain | LS | LT | LTZ | HY 1HY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Engine | Gas/Ethanol V8 | Gas/Ethanol V8 | Gas/Ethanol V8 | Gas/Electric V8 |
| Displacement (liters/ cu in.) | 5.3L/323 | 5.3L/323 | 5.3L/323 | 6.0L/366 |
| Transmission | 6 Automatic w/OD | 6 Automatic w/OD | 6 Automatic w/OD | 4 Automatic w/OD |
| Horsepower @ RPM | 320 @ 5400 | 320 @ 5400 | 320 @ 5400 | 332 @ 5100 |
| Torque @ RPM | 335 @ 4000 | 335 @ 4000 | 335 @ 4000 | 367 @ 4100 |
| Front Suspension | Coil springs | Coil springs | Coil springs | Coil springs |
| Rear Suspension | Coil springs | Coil springs | Coil springs | Coil springs |
| Drivetrain | 4-Wheel Drive | 4-Wheel Drive | 4-Wheel Drive | 4-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel Injection | Sequential Fuel Injection | Sequential Fuel Injection | Sequential Fuel Injection | Sequential Fuel Injection |
| Axle Ratio | 3.08 | 3.08 | 3.08 | 3.08 |
| 4- wheel ABS | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 4-wheel Disc Brakes | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control System | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Turning circle | 39.0 ft | 39.0 ft | 39.0 ft | 39.04 ft |
| Battery Cold Cranking Amps | 600 | 600 | 600 | 730 |
| Alternator (amps) | 160 | 160 | 160 | Not Available |
| Dimensions | LS | LT | LTZ | HY 1HY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Length | 202.0 in | 202.0 in | 202.0 in | 202.0 in |
| Overall Width | 79.0 in | 79.0 in | 79.0 in | 79.0 in |
| Overall Height | 76.9 in | 76.9 in | 76.9 in | 76.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 116.0 in | 116.0 in | 116.0 in | 116.0 in |
| Front Head Room | 41.1 in | 41.1 in | 41.1 in | 41.1 in |
| Second Row Head Room | 39.2 in | 39.2 in | 39.2 in | 34.1 in |
| Third Row Head Room | 37.9 in | 37.9 in | 37.9 in | 37.9 in |
| Third Row Shoulder Room | 61.7 in | 61.7 in | 61.7 in | 61.7 in |
| Third Row Hip Room | 49.1 in | 49.1 in | 49.1 in | 49.1 in |
| Third Row Leg Room | 25.6 in | 25.6 in | 25.6 in | 25.6 in |
| Front Hip Room | 64.4 in | 64.4 in | 64.4 in | 64.4 in |
| Second Row Hip Room | 60.6 in | 60.6 in | 60.6 in | 60.6 in |
| Front Leg Room | 41.3 in | 41.3 in | 41.3 in | 41.3 in |
| Second Row Leg Room | 39.0 in | 39.0 in | 39.0 in | 39.0 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 65.3 in | 65.3 in | 65.3 in | 65.3 in |
| Second Row Shoulder Room | 65.2 in | 65.2 in | 65.2 in | 65.2 in |
| Seating Capacity | 9 | 8 | 7 | 8 |
| Cargo Volume | 108.9 ft³ | 108.9 ft³ | 108.9 ft³ | 108.9 ft³ |
| Inside Bed Width, Between Wheelhousing | 49.10 in | 49.10 in | 49.10 in | Not Available |
| Ground To Top Of Rear Load Floor | 31.6 in | 31.6 in | 31.6 in | 32.7 in |
| Ground Clearance, Front | 10.5 in | 10.5 in | 10.5 in | 10.2 in |
| Ground Clearance, Rear | 9.1 in | 9.1 in | 9.1 in | 9.8 in |
| Curb Weight | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5387.00 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 7300.00 lbs | 7300.00 lbs | 7300.00 lbs | 7300.00 lbs |
| Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) | 11500 lbs | 11500 lbs | 11500 lbs | 12000 lbs |
| Maximum Payload | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | 1913.00 lbs |
| Maximum Trailering Capacity | 5700.00 lbs | 5700.00 lbs | 5700.00 lbs | 5900.00 lbs |
| Axle Capacity - Front | 3600 lbs | 3600 lbs | 3600 lbs | 3600 lbs |
| Axle Capacity - Rear | 4100 lbs | 4100 lbs | 4100 lbs | 4100 lbs |
| Exterior | LS | LT | LTZ | HY 1HY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Fog Lamps | Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available |
| Power Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Trunk Release | Not Available | Available | Standard | Not Available |
| Power Driver Side Mirror | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Power Passenger-Side Mirror | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Heated Exterior Driver Mirror | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Heated Exterior Passenger Mirror | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors | Available | Available | Standard | Standard |
| Privacy Glass | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Intermittent Wipers | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard |
| Traction Control System | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Aluminum Wheels | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Chrome Wheels | Available | Available | Available | Not Available |
| Tires - Front All-Season | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard |
| Tires - Front On/Off Road | Not Available | Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Tires - Rear All-Season | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard |
| Tires - Rear On/Off Road | Not Available | Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Full Size Spare Tire | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available |
| Front Tow Hooks | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available |
| Running Board | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Luggage Rack | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available |
| Interior | LS | LT | LTZ | HY 1HY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Air Bag | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Passenger Air Bag | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Passenger airbag suppression system | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Seat Mounted Side Impact Airbag | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available |
| Front Head Curtain Side Impact Air Bags | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Head Curtain Side Impact Air Bags | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rearview Camera | Available | Available | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Parking Assist | Available | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Automatic Climate Control | Available | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Dual Zone Climate Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Single Zone Climate Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Climate Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Seat Heat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Power Windows | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Vehicle Start | Available | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Power Tilt/Sliding Sunroof | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Sunroof Wind Deflector | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Power Driver Seat | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Power Passenger Seat | Available | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Heated Driver Seat | Available | Available | Standard | Standard |
| Heated Passenger Seat | Available | Available | Standard | Standard |
| Cloth Seats | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Leather-Appointed Seats | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Split Bench Seats | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Bucket Seats | Available | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front & Rear Bucket Seats | Not Available | Available | Available | Not Available |
| Additional Rear Seat | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Pass-Through Rear Seat | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Driver Lumbar Support | Available | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Passenger Lumbar Support | Not Available | Available | Standard | Not Available |
| Seat Memory | Not Available | Available | Standard | Not Available |
| AM/FM Stereo | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| CD Player | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Premium Sound System | Available | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| XM Satellite Radio With 3 Trial Months | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| MP3 Playback | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Seat Audio Controls | Available | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary-Audio Input Jacks | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Entertainment System | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Navigation System | Available | Available | Standard | Standard |
| Bluetooth® connectivity | Available | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| OnStar® with One Year Safe & Sound Plan | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Vehicle Anti-Theft System | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Universal Home Remote | Available | Available | Standard | Standard |
| Power Steering | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adjustable Steering Wheel | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available |
| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Electrochromic, Automatic-Dimming Rearview Mirror | Available | Available | Standard | Standard |
| Driver Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Passenger Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Passenger Visor Vanity Mirror | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Power Lift Gate | Not Available | Available | Standard | Not Available |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adjustable Pedals | Available | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Pwr Outlet | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Floor Mats | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Floor Mats | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Head up Display | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
| Cooled Driver Seat | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available |
| Cooled Passenger Seat | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available |
| Safety | LS | LT | LTZ | HY 1HY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Air bags | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Passenger Air bags | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Passenger Air Bag On/Off Switch | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Thorax Side Impact | Standard | Standard | Standard | Not Available |
| Front Head Curtain Side Impact Air Bags | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Head Curtain Side Impact Air Bags | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| OnStar Automatic Crash Response | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| OnStar Remote Door Unlock | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| OnStar Emergency Services | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| OnStar Roadside Assistance | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| OnStar Vehicle Diagnostic | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lamps | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control System | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control System | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Vehicle Anti-Theft System | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 4- Wheel ABS | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 4-Wheel Disc Brakes | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Parking Assist | Available | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Fog Lamps | Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available |
| Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tire Pressure Monitor | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Fuel Efficiency | LS | LT | LTZ | HY 1HY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPA Est. Fuel Economy City | 14 (2009) MPG | 14 (2009) MPG | 14 (2009) MPG | 20 (2009) MPG |
| EPA Est. Fuel Economy Highway | 20 (2009) MPG | 20 (2009) MPG | 20 (2009) MPG | 20 (2009) MPG |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 26 gal | 26 gal | 26 gal | 24.0 gal |
| Warranty | LS | LT | LTZ | HY 1HY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty | 3 Years/36,000 Miles | 3 Years/36,000 Miles | 3 Years/36,000 Miles | 3 Years/36,000 Miles |
| Powertrain/Drivetrain Limited Warranty | 5 Years/100,000 Miles | 5 Years/100,000 Miles | 5 Years/100,000 Miles | 5 Years/100,000 Miles |
| Rust Warranty | 6 Years/100,000 Miles | 6 Years/100,000 Miles | 6 Years/100,000 Miles | 6 Years/100,000 Miles |
| Roadside Assistance Program | 5 Years/100,000 Miles | 5 Years/100,000 Miles | 5 Years/100,000 Miles | 5 Years/100,000 Miles |