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Chevrolet Tahoe 1500 4WD

1995–2013 · 38 configurations

Lowest
12
Average
15
Best
17
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The Chevrolet Tahoe 1500 4WD has been tested by the EPA across 38 different configurations spanning model years 1995 through 2013. Over this period, the Tahoe 1500 4WD has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 12 MPG to 17 MPG, with an overall average of 15 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2013
5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spd • Gasoline or E85
$3,500152117MPG
2012
5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spd • Gasoline or E85
$3,500152117MPG
2011
5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spd • Gasoline or E85
$3,500152117MPG
2010
5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spd • Gasoline or E85
$3,500152117MPG
2009
5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spd • Gasoline or E85
$3,750142016MPG
2009
6.2L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 6-spd • Gasoline or E85
$4,300121914MPG
2008
5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Gasoline or E85
$3,750141916MPG
2007
5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Gasoline or E85
$3,750141916MPG
2006
5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,000131815MPG
2006
5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Gasoline or E85
$4,300131714MPG
2005
4.8L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$3,750141916MPG
2005
5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,000131815MPG
2005
5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Gasoline or E85
$4,300131714MPG
2004
4.8L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,000131715MPG
2004
5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,300131714MPG
2004
5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Gasoline or E85
$4,300131714MPG
2003
4.8L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,300121614MPG
2003
5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,600121613MPG
2003
5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Gasoline or E85
$4,300131714MPG
2002
4.8L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,300131614MPG
2002
5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,300131614MPG
2002
5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Gasoline or E85
$4,300121614MPG
2001
4.8L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,300131614MPG
2001
5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,300131614MPG
2000
4.8L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,300131614MPG
2000
5.3L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,300131614MPG
2000
5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,600111513MPG
1999
5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,600111513MPG
1999
6.5L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Diesel
$5,400131715MPG
1998
5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,600121513MPG
1998
6.5L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Diesel
$5,400131715MPG
1997
5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,300121614MPG
1997
6.5L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Diesel
$5,400141715MPG
1996
5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$4,300121614MPG
1996
6.5L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Diesel
$5,400141715MPG
1995
5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Regular
$5,000111412MPG
1995
5.7L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spd • Regular
$5,000111512MPG
1995
6.5L 8-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spd • Diesel
$5,800131614MPG

Historical Efficiency

2013
17
2012
17
2011
17
2010
17
2009
16
2008
16
2007
16
2006
15
2005
16
2004
15
2003
14
2002
14
2001
14
2000
14
1999
15
1998
15
1997
15
1996
15
1995
14

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Tahoe 1500 4WD) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Chevrolet Tahoe 1500 4WD. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Chevrolet Chevrolet Fullsize Blazer/Tahoe grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
4,311
Total Deaths
2,380

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
28.6%
Fire Occurrence
2.9%
Speeding Involved
18.4%
DUI Involved
21.4%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

82%
Front
10%
Side
7%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes361
Fatalities
203
Deaths/Crash
0.56
2022
Fatal Crashes429
Fatalities
246
Deaths/Crash
0.57
2021
Fatal Crashes466
Fatalities
242
Deaths/Crash
0.52
2020
Fatal Crashes421
Fatalities
223
Deaths/Crash
0.53
2019
Fatal Crashes362
Fatalities
199
Deaths/Crash
0.55
2018
Fatal Crashes370
Fatalities
191
Deaths/Crash
0.52
2017
Fatal Crashes404
Fatalities
213
Deaths/Crash
0.53
2016
Fatal Crashes532
Fatalities
307
Deaths/Crash
0.58
2015
Fatal Crashes515
Fatalities
300
Deaths/Crash
0.58
2014
Fatal Crashes451
Fatalities
256
Deaths/Crash
0.57
Query NHTSA FARS Database

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2013
2
2012
1
2011
3
2010
2
2009
2
2007
7
2006
2
2005
4
2003
3
2001
1
2000
8
1999
1
1998
2
1995
8
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