2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Specifications

2WD 4-Door 1500 LS
MSRP based on 2WD 4-Door 1500 LS
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 14 mpg City/19 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas V8, 4.8L
EPA Class No Data
Style Name 2WD 4dr 1500 LS
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 6
Passenger Doors 4
Body Style Sport Utility
Transmission Transmission, 4-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode

Dimensions

Vehicle
Rear Door Type Liftgate
Weight Information
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs) 7100
Curb Weight - Front (lbs) 2672
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs) 3200
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) 10000
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) 2467
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs) 4100
Interior Dimensions
Front Hip Room (in) 64.4
Third Head Room (in) NA
Front Leg Room (in) 41.3
Second Shoulder Room (in) 65.2
Third Hip Room (in) NA
Passenger Capacity 6
Second Head Room (in) 39.2
Third Leg Room (in) NA
Front Shoulder Room (in) 65.3
Second Hip Room (in) 60.6
Front Head Room (in) 41.1
Second Leg Room (in) 39.0
Third Shoulder Room (in) NA
Exterior Dimensions
Overhang, Front (in) - TBD -
Rear Door Opening Height (in) - TBD -
Step Up Height - Side (in) NA
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 79.0
Ground Clearance, Front (in) 10.5
Side Door Opening Width (in) NA
Wheelbase (in) 116.0
Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in) - TBD -
Rear Door Opening Width (in) - TBD -
Height, Overall (in) 76.9
Ground Clearance, Rear (in) 9.1
Step Up Height - Front (in) NA
Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in) 202.0
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in) 31.7
Side Door Opening Height (in) NA
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 4 (in) NA
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³) 60.3
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in) 49.4
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) 41.7
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console (in) - TBD -
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in) - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³) NA
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in) NA
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³) 108.9
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in) 81.4
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) 49.10
Cargo Volume to Seat 4 (ft³) NA

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Location - TBD -
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 26
Aux Fuel Tank Location NA
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) NA
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 14
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 19

Performance Specs

Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 295 @ 5600
Displacement 4.8L/293
Engine Order Code LY2
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 305 @ 4800
Fuel System SFI
Engine Type Gas V8
Engine Oil Cooler NA
Transmission
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans PTO Access NA
Trans Type 4
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Clutch Size (in) NA
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low NA
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.06
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Transfer Case Model NA
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.70
Trans Power Take Off NA
Transfer Case Power Take Off NA
Trans Order Code M30
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.63
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.29
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High NA
Brakes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line) NA
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Brake Type Pwr
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 13.0 x 1.18
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 13.5 x 0.79
Steering
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock 17.75
Steering Type Pwr
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 39.0
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center 17.75
Tires
Rear Tire Size P265/70R17
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front - TBD -
Spare Tire Order Code ZVL
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs) 2135
Front Tire Order Code QGI
Spare Tire Size P265/70R17
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear - TBD -
Front Tire Size P265/70R17
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs) - TBD -
Rear Tire Order Code QGI
Front Tire Capacity (lbs) 2135
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare - TBD -
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in) 17 x - TBD -
Front Wheel Size (in) 17 x 17.5
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in) 17 x 17.5
Suspension
Axle Type - Front Independent
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear 3.23
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs) 3250
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs) 4100
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) 1.41
Suspension Type - Front Coil springs
Axle Type - Rear Semi-floating
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) 46.0
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs) 4100
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front NA
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) 1.1
Suspension Type - Rear Coil springs
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs) 3200
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) 46.0

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front No
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear Yes
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks No
Daytime Running Lights Yes
Traction Control Yes
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps No
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor Yes
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control Yes
Other Features StabiliTrak, stability control system with Proactive Roll...
Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc, VAC power
OnStar, 1-year of Safe and Sound plan. Includes Automatic...
Air bags, dual-stage frontal, driver and right-front passenger...
Air bags, head curtain side-impact, first and second row...
Safety belts, 3-point, driver and right-front passenger
LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren), for...

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 36,000
Basic Years 3
Corrosion Miles/km 100,000
Corrosion Years 6
Drivetrain Miles/km 100,000
Drivetrain Years 5
Roadside Assistance Miles/km 100,000
Roadside Assistance Years 5

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 14.4
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 160
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 600
Maximum Alternator Watts - TBD -
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd) NA
Trailering
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 4500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 5000
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 675
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 500
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