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2012 Chevrolet Tahoe review

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Mileage (EPA estimate)

15 city, 21 highway, 17 combined

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What is new for the 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe?

  • Tahoe trims have been upgraded with Heated Steering Wheel and Blind Spot Monitor as standard equipment this year.
  • The LT trim now comes with Front Seat Heaters as standard equipment.
  • The LS trim now comes with Tow Hitch as standard equipment.

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RepairPal reliability rating

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RepairPal gave the Chevrolet Tahoe an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Chevrolet Tahoe 27th out of 32 among Midsize SUVs.

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Chevrolet Tahoe features and specs

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Base 2WD 4D Sport Utility

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • CD Audio
  • Cloth Seats
  • Cruise Control
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Air Conditioning
  • Rear Defroster
  • Running Boards
  • Tow Hitch

Optional Features

  • Alloy Wheels
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Full Roof Rack
  • Parking Sensors
  • Remote Start
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Third Row Seat
  • Vinyl Seats

Drive Wheels

Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

5.3L

Horsepower

320

Torque (ft-lbs)

335

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

26

Wheelbase

116"

Overall length

202"

Width

79"

Height

76.9"

Leg room

F 41.3"/M 39"/R 25.6"

Head room

F 41.1"/M 39.2"/R 37.9"

Front tires

P265/70R17

Rear tires

P265/70R17

Seating capacity

9

Max towing capacity

825/5500 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

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