Chevrolet Tahoe MPG by Year & Engine (EPA)
EPA fuel-economy ratings for every rated Chevrolet Tahoe model year from 1995 to 2026 — each engine and transmission with its official city, highway and combined figures. Over these years the Tahoe has been offered with 3.0L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl, 6.0L 8-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl engines; the most efficient version is the 2026 (up to 24 MPG combined). Data: U.S. Department of Energy & EPA, fueleconomy.gov; prices are live medians from VehiSales listings.
Chevrolet Tahoe fuel economy by year
| Year | Combined | Engines | Median used price | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16–24 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl | $76,770 | 14,058 listings |
| 2025 | 16–24 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl | $67,258 | 1,338 listings |
| 2024 | 16–24 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl | $54,499 | 2,839 listings |
| 2023 | 16–24 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl | $53,000 | 3,516 listings |
| 2022 | 16–24 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl | $47,500 | 1,774 listings |
| 2021 | 16–24 MPG | 3.0L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl | $41,959 | 2,947 listings |
| 2020 | 17–18 MPG | 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl | $27,995 | 894 listings |
| 2019 | 17–18 MPG | 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl | $25,855 | 978 listings |
| 2018 | 17–19 MPG | 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl | $24,132 | 798 listings |
| 2017 | 18–19 MPG | 5.3L 8-cyl | $21,010 | 707 listings |
| 2016 | 18–19 MPG | 5.3L 8-cyl | $19,623 | 810 listings |
| 2015 | 18 MPG | 5.3L 8-cyl | $17,412 | 622 listings |
| 2014 | 17 MPG | 5.3L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2013 | 17–21 MPG | 6.0L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2012 | 17–21 MPG | 6.0L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2011 | 17–21 MPG | 6.0L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2010 | 17–22 MPG | 6.0L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2009 | 14–21 MPG | 6.0L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2008 | 14–21 MPG | 6.0L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2007 | 16–17 MPG | 5.3L 8-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2006 | 14–16 MPG | 4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2005 | 14–16 MPG | 4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2004 | 14–15 MPG | 4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2003 | 13–15 MPG | 5.3L 8-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2002 | 14–15 MPG | 4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2001 | 14–15 MPG | 4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 2000 | 13–15 MPG | 4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1999 | 13–15 MPG | 6.5L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1998 | 13–15 MPG | 6.5L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1997 | 14–15 MPG | 6.5L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1996 | 14–15 MPG | 6.5L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | — | — |
| 1995 | 12–14 MPG | 6.5L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl | — | — |
2026 Chevrolet Tahoe: engines & MPG
The 2026 Tahoe was EPA-rated in 6 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 24 MPG. Used 2026 models currently list for a median of $76,770 on VehiSales (14,058 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe 2WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 10-spd | Diesel | 22 | 26 | 24 MPG |
| Tahoe 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 10-spd | Diesel | 20 | 24 | 22 MPG |
| Tahoe 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 10-spd | Regular | 15 | 19 | 17 MPG |
| Tahoe 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 10-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Tahoe 2WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 10-spd | Premium | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Tahoe 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 10-spd | Premium | 14 | 18 | 16 MPG |
2025 Chevrolet Tahoe: engines & MPG
The 2025 Tahoe was EPA-rated in 7 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 24 MPG. Used 2025 models currently list for a median of $67,258 on VehiSales (1,338 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe 2WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 10-spd | Diesel | 22 | 26 | 24 MPG |
| Tahoe 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 10-spd | Diesel | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Tahoe 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 10-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Tahoe 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 10-spd | Regular | 15 | 19 | 17 MPG |
| Tahoe 2WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 10-spd | Premium | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Tahoe 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 10-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 16 MPG |
| Tahoe 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 10-spd | Premium | 14 | 18 | 16 MPG |
2024 Chevrolet Tahoe: engines & MPG
The 2024 Tahoe was EPA-rated in 7 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 24 MPG. Used 2024 models currently list for a median of $54,499 on VehiSales (2,839 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe 2WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 10-spd | Diesel | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Tahoe 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 10-spd | Diesel | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Tahoe 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 10-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Tahoe 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 10-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Tahoe 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 10-spd | Premium | 14 | 18 | 16 MPG |
| Tahoe 2WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 10-spd | Premium | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| Tahoe 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 10-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 16 MPG |
2023 Chevrolet Tahoe: engines & MPG
The 2023 Tahoe was EPA-rated in 7 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 24 MPG. Used 2023 models currently list for a median of $53,000 on VehiSales (3,516 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe 2WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 10-spd | Diesel | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Tahoe 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 10-spd | Diesel | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Tahoe 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 10-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Tahoe 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 10-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Tahoe 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 10-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 16 MPG |
| Tahoe 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 10-spd | Premium | 14 | 18 | 16 MPG |
| Tahoe 2WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 10-spd | Premium | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
2022 Chevrolet Tahoe: engines & MPG
The 2022 Tahoe was EPA-rated in 7 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 24 MPG. Used 2022 models currently list for a median of $47,500 on VehiSales (1,774 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe 2WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 10-spd | Diesel | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Tahoe 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 10-spd | Diesel | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Tahoe 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 10-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Tahoe 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 10-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Tahoe 2WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 10-spd | Premium | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| Tahoe 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 10-spd | Premium | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Tahoe 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 10-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
2021 Chevrolet Tahoe: engines & MPG
The 2021 Tahoe was EPA-rated in 10 versions (3.0L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 24 MPG. Used 2021 models currently list for a median of $41,959 on VehiSales (2,947 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe 2WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 10-spd | Diesel | 21 | 28 | 24 MPG |
| Tahoe 4WD | 3.0L 6-cyl | Automatic 10-spd | Diesel | 20 | 26 | 22 MPG |
| Tahoe 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 10-spd | Regular | 16 | 20 | 18 MPG |
| Tahoe 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 10-spd | Regular | 16 | 20 | 18 MPG |
| Tahoe 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 10-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Tahoe 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 10-spd | Regular | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Tahoe 2WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 10-spd | Premium | 15 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Tahoe 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 10-spd | Premium | 13 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Tahoe 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 10-spd | Premium | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Tahoe 2WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 10-spd | Premium | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
2020 Chevrolet Tahoe: engines & MPG
The 2020 Tahoe was EPA-rated in 4 versions (5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 18 MPG. Used 2020 models currently list for a median of $27,995 on VehiSales (894 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe C1500 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Tahoe K1500 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
| Tahoe K1500 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 10-spd | Premium | 14 | 22 | 17 MPG |
| Tahoe C1500 2WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 10-spd | Premium | 14 | 23 | 17 MPG |
2019 Chevrolet Tahoe: engines & MPG
The 2019 Tahoe was EPA-rated in 4 versions (5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 18 MPG. Used 2019 models currently list for a median of $25,855 on VehiSales (978 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe C1500 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 15 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Tahoe K1500 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
| Tahoe C1500 2WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 10-spd | Premium | 14 | 23 | 17 MPG |
| Tahoe K1500 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 10-spd | Premium | 14 | 22 | 17 MPG |
2018 Chevrolet Tahoe: engines & MPG
The 2018 Tahoe was EPA-rated in 4 versions (5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 19 MPG. Used 2018 models currently list for a median of $24,132 on VehiSales (798 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe C1500 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Tahoe K1500 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Tahoe C1500 2WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 10-spd | Premium | 14 | 23 | 17 MPG |
| Tahoe K1500 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 10-spd | Premium | 14 | 22 | 17 MPG |
2017 Chevrolet Tahoe: engines & MPG
The 2017 Tahoe was EPA-rated in 2 versions (5.3L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG. Used 2017 models currently list for a median of $21,010 on VehiSales (707 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe C1500 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Tahoe K1500 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe: engines & MPG
The 2016 Tahoe was EPA-rated in 3 versions (5.3L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 18 to 19 MPG. Used 2016 models currently list for a median of $19,623 on VehiSales (810 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe C1500 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 19 MPG |
| Tahoe K1500 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
| Tahoe C1500 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
2015 Chevrolet Tahoe: engines & MPG
The 2015 Tahoe was EPA-rated in 2 versions (5.3L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 18 MPG. Used 2015 models currently list for a median of $17,412 on VehiSales (622 for sale).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe C1500 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 23 | 18 MPG |
| Tahoe K1500 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 16 | 22 | 18 MPG |
2014 Chevrolet Tahoe: engines & MPG
The 2014 Tahoe was EPA-rated in 2 versions (5.3L 8-cyl), with combined economy of 17 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe C10 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
| Tahoe K10 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
2013 Chevrolet Tahoe: engines & MPG
The 2013 Tahoe was EPA-rated in 4 versions (6.0L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe Hybrid 4WD | 6.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 20 | 23 | 21 MPG |
| Tahoe Hybrid 2WD | 6.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 20 | 23 | 21 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
2012 Chevrolet Tahoe: engines & MPG
The 2012 Tahoe was EPA-rated in 4 versions (6.0L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe Hybrid 4WD | 6.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 20 | 23 | 21 MPG |
| Tahoe Hybrid 2WD | 6.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 20 | 23 | 21 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
2011 Chevrolet Tahoe: engines & MPG
The 2011 Tahoe was EPA-rated in 4 versions (6.0L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe Hybrid 4WD | 6.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 20 | 23 | 21 MPG |
| Tahoe Hybrid 2WD | 6.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 20 | 23 | 21 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
2010 Chevrolet Tahoe: engines & MPG
The 2010 Tahoe was EPA-rated in 4 versions (6.0L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 17 to 22 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe Hybrid 2WD | 6.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 21 | 22 | 22 MPG |
| Tahoe Hybrid 4WD | 6.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 21 | 22 | 21 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe: engines & MPG
The 2009 Tahoe was EPA-rated in 8 versions (6.0L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe Hybrid 2WD | 6.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 21 | 22 | 21 MPG |
| Tahoe Hybrid 4WD | 6.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 20 | 20 | 20 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 XFE 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 15 | 21 | 17 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 2WD | 4.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 2WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 12 | 19 | 15 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 4WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 12 | 19 | 14 MPG |
2008 Chevrolet Tahoe: engines & MPG
The 2008 Tahoe was EPA-rated in 6 versions (6.0L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 21 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe Hybrid 2WD | 6.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 21 | 22 | 21 MPG |
| Tahoe Hybrid 4WD | 6.0L 8-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Regular | 20 | 20 | 20 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 2WD | 4.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 2WD | 6.2L 8-cyl | Automatic 6-spd | Premium | 12 | 19 | 14 MPG |
2007 Chevrolet Tahoe: engines & MPG
The 2007 Tahoe was EPA-rated in 4 versions (5.3L 8-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 16 to 17 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe 1500 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 17 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 2WD | 4.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 20 | 16 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
2006 Chevrolet Tahoe: engines & MPG
The 2006 Tahoe was EPA-rated in 6 versions (4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 16 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe 1500 2WD | 4.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 15 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 14 MPG |
2005 Chevrolet Tahoe: engines & MPG
The 2005 Tahoe was EPA-rated in 8 versions (4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 16 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe 1500 4WD | 4.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 2WD | 4.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 16 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 19 | 15 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 AWD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 AWD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 14 MPG |
2004 Chevrolet Tahoe: engines & MPG
The 2004 Tahoe was EPA-rated in 6 versions (4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 15 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe 1500 4WD | 4.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 15 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 15 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 2WD | 4.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 AWD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 14 MPG |
2003 Chevrolet Tahoe: engines & MPG
The 2003 Tahoe was EPA-rated in 8 versions (5.3L 8-cyl, 4.8L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 15 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe 1500 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 15 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 AWD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 16 | 14 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 2WD | 4.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 4WD | 4.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 14 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 AWD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 13 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 13 MPG |
2002 Chevrolet Tahoe: engines & MPG
The 2002 Tahoe was EPA-rated in 5 versions (4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 15 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe 1500 2WD | 4.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 16 | 14 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 4WD | 4.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 16 | 14 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 14 MPG |
2001 Chevrolet Tahoe: engines & MPG
The 2001 Tahoe was EPA-rated in 4 versions (4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 15 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe 1500 2WD | 4.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 16 | 14 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 16 | 14 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 4WD | 4.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 16 | 14 MPG |
2000 Chevrolet Tahoe: engines & MPG
The 2000 Tahoe was EPA-rated in 7 versions (4.8L 8-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 15 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe 1500 2WD | 4.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 2WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 18 | 15 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 4WD | 5.3L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 16 | 14 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 4WD | 4.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 16 | 14 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 2WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 14 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 2WD | 4.8L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 4WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 15 | 13 MPG |
1999 Chevrolet Tahoe: engines & MPG
The 1999 Tahoe was EPA-rated in 4 versions (6.5L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 15 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe 1500 4WD | 6.5L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Diesel | 13 | 17 | 15 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 2WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 14 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 4WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 15 | 13 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 2WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 13 MPG |
1998 Chevrolet Tahoe: engines & MPG
The 1998 Tahoe was EPA-rated in 4 versions (6.5L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 13 to 15 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe 1500 4WD | 6.5L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Diesel | 13 | 17 | 15 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 2WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 14 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 2WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 13 | 17 | 14 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 4WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 15 | 13 MPG |
1997 Chevrolet Tahoe: engines & MPG
The 1997 Tahoe was EPA-rated in 3 versions (6.5L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 15 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe 1500 4WD | 6.5L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Diesel | 14 | 17 | 15 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 2WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 14 | 17 | 15 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 4WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 14 MPG |
1996 Chevrolet Tahoe: engines & MPG
The 1996 Tahoe was EPA-rated in 3 versions (6.5L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 14 to 15 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe 1500 4WD | 6.5L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Diesel | 14 | 17 | 15 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 4WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 14 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 2WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 12 | 16 | 14 MPG |
1995 Chevrolet Tahoe: engines & MPG
The 1995 Tahoe was EPA-rated in 4 versions (6.5L 8-cyl, 5.7L 8-cyl), with combined economy from 12 to 14 MPG.
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe 1500 4WD | 6.5L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Diesel | 13 | 16 | 14 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 4WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | Manual 5-spd | Regular | 11 | 15 | 12 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 2WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 14 | 12 MPG |
| Tahoe 1500 4WD | 5.7L 8-cyl | Automatic 4-spd | Regular | 11 | 14 | 12 MPG |
Frequently asked questions
What MPG does a Chevrolet Tahoe get?
Depending on year and engine, EPA combined ratings for the Tahoe range from 14 to 24 MPG. The most efficient rated version is the 2026 model year.
What engines does the 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe have?
The 2026 Tahoe was EPA-rated with 3.0L 6-cyl, 5.3L 8-cyl, 6.2L 8-cyl engines — see the 2026 table above for each version's exact city/highway figures.
Does the Chevrolet Tahoe require premium gas?
Some versions do: EPA lists diesel and regular gasoline and premium gasoline depending on year and engine — check your year's table above.
Is there a hybrid or electric Tahoe?
Yes — the ratings above include hybrid versions; look for them in the per-year tables.
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