Chevrolet Tahoe
23 model years from 2005 to 2027, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2005–2027
- Class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD
- Latest engines
- 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 6.2L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl
- Best MPG
- 16–24 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- ★★★★★ (2025)
- Recalls
- 57 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2007 (748)
- Fewest problems
- 2020
- Interest
- 18,800 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 Tahoe in brief
The 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe is a standard SUV offered with 3 engines (3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 6.2L 8-cyl and 5.3L 8-cyl) and rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive.
It measures about 211 inches long and 81 inches wide on a 121-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,545 lb (4dr SUV AWD).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 24 MPG combined (22 city / 26 highway), 11% better than the 2026 standard SUV average of 21.7 MPG, for an estimated $3,950 a year in fuel.
It has 3 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the engine.
The Chevrolet Tahoe has 23 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2027, classed as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD.
Its most efficient year was 2027 at 24 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 16 to 24 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the unknown or other (1,299), air bags (1,229), engine (681).
Buying used? 2020 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2015 is the year to avoid.
2021 has the most recalls (16); all years together count 57 campaigns and 5,074 owner complaints.
How the 2005 Tahoe compares
The 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe is a SUV - offered with 2 engines (4.8L 8-cyl and 5.3L 8-cyl) and rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
It measures about 199 inches long and 79 inches wide on a 117-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,828 lb.
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.
From the Wikipedia article "Chevrolet Tahoe", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2026 Tahoe pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
- Lots of standard safety tech4 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
Watch out for
- "Do not drive" recallCheck that the recall repair was done before buying or driving.
Best and worst years to buy used
2020 Tahoe
57 owner complaints · 3 recalls · 4 crash reports
NHTSA overall: ★★★★★
Year to avoid2015 Tahoe
651 owner complaints · 16 recalls · 2 fire reports · 29 crash reports
Most reported: Service Brakes
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 10 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
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Tahoe changes by model year
- 2025
- NHTSA overall rating up from 4 to 5 stars
- 2021
- New body dimensions: 6.7 in longer, wheelbase +4.8 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
- New diesel version
- Engine added: 3.0L 6-cyl turbo
- Best combined MPG up from 18 to 24
- 2018
- Engine added: 6.2L 8-cyl
- 2017
- Now crash-tested by NHTSA: 4 stars overall
- 2015
- Lightest version 159 lb lighter
- 2014
- No hybrid version any more
- Engine dropped: 6.0L 8-cyl
- Best combined MPG down from 21 to 17
- 2013
- Lightest version 203 lb heavier
- 2010
- Engines dropped: 4.8L 8-cyl and 6.2L 8-cyl
- 2008
- New hybrid version
- Engines added: 6.0L 8-cyl and 6.2L 8-cyl
- Best combined MPG up from 17 to 21
- Lightest version 179 lb lighter
- 2007
- New body dimensions: 3.2 in longer — most likely a redesign or new generation
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 23 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 6.2L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl | 24 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 6.2L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl | 24 MPG | 210.6 in | 5,545 lb | Not rated | 3 | 27 |
| 2025 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 6.2L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl | 24 MPG | 210.6 in | 5,545 lb | ★★★★★ | 1 | 51 |
| 2024 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl | 24 MPG | 210.6 in | 5,545 lb | ★★★★★ | 3 | 69 |
| 2023 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl | 24 MPG | 210.6 in | 5,545 lb | ★★★★★ | 5 | 233 |
| 2022 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl | 24 MPG | 210.6 in | 5,545 lb | ★★★★★ | 4 | 197 |
| 2021 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl | 24 MPG | 210.6 in | 5,545 lb | ★★★★★ | 16 | 461 |
| 2020 | 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl | 18 MPG | 203.9 in | 5,545 lb | ★★★★★ | 3 | 57 |
| 2019 | 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl | 18 MPG | 203.9 in | 5,545 lb | ★★★★★ | 2 | 109 |
| 2018 | 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl | 19 MPG | 203.9 in | 5,545 lb | ★★★★★ | 3 | 105 |
| 2017 | 5.3L 8-cyl | 19 MPG | 203.9 in | 5,545 lb | ★★★★★ | 4 | 174 |
| 2016 | 5.3L 8-cyl | 19 MPG | 203.9 in | 5,545 lb | Not rated | 10 | 257 |
| 2015 | 5.3L 8-cyl | 18 MPG | 203.9 in | 5,545 lb | Not rated | 16 | 651 |
| 2014 | 5.3L 8-cyl | 17 MPG | 202 in | 5,695 lb | Not rated | 4 | 90 |
| 2013 | 6.0L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl | 21 MPG | 202 in | 5,695 lb | Not rated | 5 | 226 |
| 2012 | 6.0L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl | 21 MPG | 202 in | 5,525 lb | Not rated | 4 | 173 |
| 2011 | 6.0L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl | 21 MPG | 202 in | 5,525 lb | Not rated | 6 | 422 |
| 2010 | 6.0L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl | 22 MPG | 202 in | 5,525 lb | Not rated | 4 | 280 |
| 2009 | 6.0L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl | 21 MPG | 202 in | 5,525 lb | Not rated | 4 | 241 |
| 2008 | 6.0L 8-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl | 21 MPG | 202 in | 5,525 lb | Not rated | 3 | 414 |
| 2007 | 5.3L 8-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl | 17 MPG | 202 in | 5,443 lb | Not rated | 3 | 748 |
| 2006 | 4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl | 16 MPG | 198.8 in | 4,978 lb | Not rated | 1 | 26 |
| 2005 | 4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl | 16 MPG | 198.8 in | 4,828 lb | Not rated | 1 | 63 |
Alternatives to the 2026 Tahoe
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 GMC Yukon | 23 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2026 Ford Expedition | 19 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Toyota Sequoia | 22 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Hyundai Palisade | 34 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2026 Nissan Armada | 18 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Jeep Wagoneer | 294 mi | Not rated | 2 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Chevrolet. How we calculate this →





