Chevrolet Tahoe Generation 1 (1996–2006)

Chevrolet Tahoe Generation 1 (1996–2006) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Chevrolet Tahoe — body generations

Generation Produced Facelift
Generation 1 1996–2006 —
Generation 2 2007–2010 —
Generation 3 2011–2014 —
Generation 4 2015–2020 —
Generation 5 2021–2024 —
Generation 6 2025–present —

Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.

Engines used in the Tahoe

Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.

Engine Years in this model Also used in VIN builds ⓘ
GM 5.3L Vortec / EcoTec3 V8 2000–2026 32 models 366
Chevrolet 3.0L 6-cylinder 2004–2026 17 models 67
GM 6.2L V8 (L86/L87/LS3) 1988–2026 31 models 55
GM 5.7L V8 (350 / Vortec 5700) 1995–2000 53 models 32
Chevrolet 4.8L 8-cylinder 2000–2009 10 models 22

Chevrolet Tahoe fuel economy: every year & engine (EPA) →

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Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
1996 5 342 Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Visibility
1997 2 432 Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Steering
1998 4 275 Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Visibility
1999 3 576 Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Steering
2000 10 302 Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Tires
2001 8 521 Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Parking Brake
2002 6 463 Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Steering
2003 7 534 Electrical System, Service Brakes, Steering
2004 5 466 Electrical System, Service Brakes, Steering
2005 7 291 Electrical System, Power Train, Service Brakes
2006 4 114 Structure, Electrical System, Latches/Locks/Linkages

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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