2006 Chevrolet Tahoe Overview

Introduction

The Chevrolet Tahoe is a purpose-built, full-size four-door and family-oriented SUV. It has better steering and braking response, Displacement on Demand engine technology and enhanced safety features that make it an attractive choice among full-size SUVs.

Chevy Tahoe comes in LS and LT trim with a choice of two V8 engines with rear-wheel-drive or four-wheel drive. A Z71 off-road package is available with 2WD or 4WD. All Tahoes come with a four-speed automatic transmission. The standard engine is a 4.8-liter V8 called the Vortec 4800. The larger, 5.3-liter Vortec 5300 is optional on LS, standard with LT and Z71. The Vortec 5300 is rated 295 horsepower. Safety features include Hydroboost brakes, a tire-pressure monitor, dual frontal air bags, and four-wheel anti-lock brakes with Dynamic Brake Proportioning. StabiliTrak electronic stability control, front side-impact air bags and traction control are available as options. LATCH child safety-seat anchors are provided.

For 2006, the Chevrolet Tahoe only receives minor changes such as the option of an engine that can run off ethanol.

The standard engine is a 290-hp 4.8-liter V8. Tahoe four-wheel drive models come standard with a 320-hp 5.3-liter V8 that features GM's Displacement on Demand technology that turns off four cylinders in many normal driving situations. A version of this engine also can run on either E85 ethanol-blended fuel as well as on regular unleaded gasoline. The LS is the base model and should account for about 15 percent of sales. Standard equipment includes dual-zone air conditioning, cloth seating for five people, 17-inch wheels, a tire-pressure monitoring system, StabiliTrak stability control, and an eight-speaker audio system with CD player and a year of OnStar service.

For 2007, the Chevrolet Tahoe gets largely redesigned.

The Chevrolet Tahoe is a purpose-built, full-size four-door, family-oriented SUV. A sharp, precise driving feel, Active Fuel Management engine technology, and enhanced safety features make it a popular choice among full-size SUVs.

The Tahoe is available in LS, LT, and LTZ trims in both 2WD and 4WD. The standard engine on the rear-wheel drive Tahoe is a 295-hp 4.8-liter V8. Four-wheel drive models come standard with a 320-hp 5.3-liter V8 that features GM's Active Fuel Management technology that turns off four cylinders in many normal driving situations. A version of this engine can run on both E85 ethanol-blended fuel as well as regular unleaded gasoline. A four-speed automatic transmission is standard. Standard equipment includes dual-zone air conditioning, cloth seating for five people, 17-inch wheels, a tire-pressure monitoring system, StabiliTrak stability control with rollover mitigation, and an eight-speaker audio system with CD player and a year of OnStar service.

For 2008, the Chevrolet Tahoe is largely a carryover.

The Tahoe is available in LS, LT, and LTZ trims in both 2WD and 4WD. The standard engine on the rear-wheel drive Tahoe is a 295-hp 4.8-liter V8 matched with a four-speed auto transmission. A six-speed automatic is standard with all other engines. Four-wheel drive models come standard with a 320-hp 5.3-liter V8 that features GM's Active Fuel Management technology that turns off four cylinders in many normal driving situations. A version of this engine can run on both E85 ethanol-blended fuel as well as regular unleaded gasoline. Standard equipment includes dual-zone air conditioning, cloth seating, 17-inch wheels, a tire-pressure monitoring system, StabiliTrak stability control with rollover mitigation, and an eight-speaker audio system with CD player and a year of OnStar service.

For 2009, the Chevrolet Tahoe is largely a carryover.

Available in 2WD or 4WD and in three trims, the Tahoe seats up to nine passengers and is rated to tow up to 8500 pounds when properly equipped. The 2WD LS and LT1 trims have a choice of two 320-hp 5.3-liter V8 engines which are both E85 fuel compatible. One has an iron block and the other has an aluminum block. The LTZ trims and the 4WD LS and LT1 trims offer the iron block version only. Each engine is coupled to an efficient six-speed automatic transmission. Safety features standard on all models include dual-stage front airbags, side curtain airbags, seat-mounted side airbags, four-wheel anti-lock brakes with dynamic rear proportioning, Stabilitrak stability control system with rollover mitigation, tire pressure monitoring system, and OnStar.

The 2010 model features new audio systems equipped with a USB port for all three trims, standard leather seat trim on the LT1, and also a standard navigation system and rear camera display for the LTZ trim.