Verdict
B
Full-size SUV · USA · 2007-present
Chevrolet Tahoe
Body-on-frame, V8, three rows. The American family hauler default.
Years
2007-present
Generations
1
Segment
Full-size SUV
The Tahoe is what people who actually need to tow a boat and seat seven buy. It's body-on-frame (unlike the Ford Explorer), V8-powered (unlike most rivals now), and rides like a truck because it is one. The GMT900 (2007-2014) was honest. The K2UC (2015-2020) added magnetic ride control on Premier and Z71 trims. The current T1XX (2021-) finally has independent rear suspension and rides massively better. Fuel economy is brutal. Resale is excellent.
Generations
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2007-2014
GMT900
Body-on-frame, V8, three rows of seats. The American family hauler default.
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Known issues by generation
Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.
2007-2014 · GMT900
- AFM lifter collapse (top-end damage)
- Throttle body actuator failure
- Instrument cluster fade (chrome rings)
- Rear differential whine
Rivals
Ford Expedition · Toyota Sequoia · Nissan Armada