Options & Specifications

Take the capability of a Chevrolet full-size SUV, complemented by advanced safety and driver control. Then round it out with an exceptionally well-appointed cabin with a host of premium amenities. And personalize it with your preferred trim level. The 2012 Chevy Tahoe.

Safety & Security
| Mechanical
| Exterior
| Interior
| Seats
| Entertainment
| Specifications

S = Standard O = Optional — = Not Available

Safety & Security

	LS	LT	LTZ	Hybrid

Airbags – dual-stage, driver and front-passenger, frontal with passenger detecting system and passenger-side air bag suppression system with status indicator in overhead console	S	S	S	S
Airbags – front-to-rear, head curtain side-impact with rollover sensor (includes third row)	S	S	S	S
Airbags – seat mounted side-impact, driver and right front passenger for thorax and pelvic protection	S	S	S	S
Door locks – rear door, child-security	S	S	S	S
OnStar^® In-Vehicle Communications and Assistance Service – includes 6 months of the Directions & Connections Plan* with Turn-by-Turn Navigation and OnStar RemoteLink™^* OnStar^® System With 6 Months Directions and Connections Plan Automatic Crash Response Emergency Services Crisis Assist Stolen Vehicle Assistance Remote Door Unlock Roadside Assistance Remote Horn and Lights Turn-by-Turn Navigation Hands-Free Calling Vehicle Diagnostics	S	S	S	S
Safety restraints – 3-point belts for all seating positions (when equipped with front bucket seats; lap belt for centre position with front split-bench seat)	S	S	S	S
Safety restraints – LATCH (Lower Anchors and top Tethers for Children)	S	S	S	S
Safety restraints – safety belt pretensioners for driver and front passenger	S	S	S	S
Security system – content theft alarm	S	S	S	S
Security system – electronic immobilizer	S	S	S	S
StabiliTrak^® – electronic stability control system with proactive roll avoidance, electronic trailer sway control and hill hold assist	S	S	S	S
Traction control – electronic, full-function, all-speed	S	S	S	S

Mechanical

	LS	LT	LTZ	Hybrid

Air cleaner – high capacity	S	S	S	—
Brakes – 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) and dynamic rear proportioning (DRP)	S	S	S	S
Brakes – power, 4-wheel vented disc with electronic pedal override	S	S	S	S
Brakes – regenerative braking system, recharges 300-volt Hybrid battery pack	—	—	—	S
Engine – Block heater	O	O	O	O
Engine – Vortec™ 5.3L V8 with Active Fuel Management^® and Variable Valve Timing, capable of running on up to 85% ethanol (E85) Horsepower – 320 @ 5400 rpm; Torque – 335 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm	S	S	S	—
Engine – Vortec™ 6.0L LIVC V8 with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) and Active Fuel Management^® (AFM), Hybrid electric propulsion system with 300-volt Hybrid battery pack and high voltage management module; Horsepower – 332 @ 5100 rpm; Torque – 367 lb.-ft. @ 4100 rpm	—	—	—	S
Locking differential – rear	S	S	S	S
Steering – power, rack-and-pinion	S	S	S	—
Suspension – AutoRide™, road-sensing, electronically controlled shock absorbers with air-assisted automatic rear level control	—	O	S	—
Suspension – Premium smooth ride, front: coil-over-shock with stabilizer bar, rear: multi-link with coil springs	S	S	—	S
Trailer electric brake controller	O¹	O¹	O¹	O
Trailering Equipment – heavy-duty, includes weight-distributing hitch platform with 51 mm (2 in.) hitch receiver, 7-pin sealed wiring connector and provision for an aftermarket trailer brake controller	S	S	S	S
Trailering Heavy-Duty Cooling Package – includes external transmission and engine oil coolers and electronic Autotrac two speed transfer case with rotary controls.	—	—	O	—
Trailering Heavy-Duty Cooling Package – includes external transmission oil cooler and engine oil cooler. 4x4 models also include electronic Autotrac two speed transfer case with rotary controls.	O	O	—	—
Transfer case – 2-speed Autotrac™, with electronic rotary control (included with available Trailering Heavy-Duty Cooling Package or Z71 Off-Road Package) (4x4 models)	O	O	O	S
Transfer case – single-speed, Autotrac™ with electronic rotary control (4x4 models)	S	S	S	—
Transmission – 6-speed electronically controlled automatic with two overdrive gears, Tow/Haul mode and driver shift control	S	S	S	—
Transmission – 4-speed automatic integrated with Hybrid variable electric propulsion system	—	—	—	S
Transmission/Hybrid electronics cooler	—	—	—	S
Vehicle Starter System – Remote, adaptive	S	S	S	S
Z71 Off-Road Package – includes off-road jounce bumpers, gas-charged monotube shock absorbers, specially tuned springs, 18" x 8" Z71 specific aluminum wheels (4), P265/65R18 On-Off road tires (4), front recovery hooks (2WD models), Electronic Autotrac™ two speed transfer case with rotary control knob (4x4 models), skid plate package, colour-keyed wheel flares, Z71 specific front fascia with fog lights, chrome grille insert and tubular assist steps, Z71 specific gauge cluster and brushed metal appearance interior accents	—	O	—	—

Exterior

	LS	LT	LTZ	Hybrid

Assist steps – black	S	S²	S	S
Assist steps – power retractable	—	—	O	—
Bumper – front, colour-keyed fascia	S	S	S	S
Bumper – rear, colour-keyed fascia	S	S	S	S
Door handles – black	S	—	—	—
Door handles – body colour	—	S	—	S
Door handles – chrome	O	O	S	O
Driver Convenience Package (PDE) – includes ultrasonic rear parking assist and power adjustable pedals	O	S	S	S
Front license plate provision – included with vehicles shipped to British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick and Ontario	O	O	O	O
Glass – Solar-Ray, tinted, deep-tinted behind front doors	S	S	S	S
Grille – chrome	O	O	—	—
Grille – chrome surround with chrome mesh insert	—	—	S	—
Grille – chrome surround with dark mesh insert	S	S	—	—
Grille – Hybrid specific for increased cooling	—	—	—	S
Liftgate – includes liftglass	S	S	S	—
Liftgate – power, electric open and close with keyless remote control	—	O	S	—
Liftgate – low mass aluminum with fixed window glass	—	—	—	S
Lights – dual halogen with Daytime Running Lights and automatic light control	S	S	S	S
Lights – fog lights - halogen	—	S	S	—
Mirror caps – chrome	O	O	—	O
Mirrors – manual folding, power remote control, heated, black	S	—	—	—
Mirrors – manual folding, power remote control, heated, body-colour	—	S	—	—
Mirrors – power folding, power remote control, heated, integral turn signal indicators, electrochromic auto-dimming driver's side, ground illumination, body-colour	—	O	—	S
Mirrors – power folding, power remote control, heated, integral turn signal indicators, electrochromic auto-dimming driver's side, ground illumination, chrome	—	—	S	—
Mouldings – bodyside, body-colour	S	S	—	S
Mouldings – bodyside, body-colour with chrome insert	—	—	S	—
Polished exhaust tips	O	O	O	—
Rear Vision Camera – reverse assist for parking or trailer towing (includes interior rear-view mirror with display or displayed on navigation system screen with up-level sound system and DVD-based navigation)	—	O³	S	S
Recovery hooks – 2, front (4x4 models only)	S	S	S	—
Recovery hooks – chrome	O	O	O	—
Roof rack – cross bars, black	O	S	S	—
Roof rack – side rails, black	—	S	S	—
Roof side rails – black	S	—	—	—
Side Blind Zone Alert	—	—	S	—
Skid plates – includes aluminum front underbody shield from front fascia to first cross member, plus oil pan, front differential and transfer case shields	O	O⁴	—	—
Sunroof – power, tilt-sliding glass panel with express-open feature	—	O	S	O
Tire – inflator kit	—	—	—	S
Tires – P265/65R18 all-season^**	—	—	—	S
Tires – P265/65R18 On-Off road	—	O⁵	—	—
Tires – P265/70R17 all-season^**	S	S	—	—
Tires – P275/55R20 all-season^**	—	O	S	—
Trailer hitch closeout	O	O	—	—
Ultrasonic rear parking assist – rear obstacle detection system with audible warning	O	S	S	S
Wheels – 17" x 7.5" aluminum, smooth 5-spoke (P46)	S	S	—	—
Wheels – 18" x 8.0" low mass aluminum (P71)	—	—	—	S
Wheels – 18" x 8.0" Z71-specific aluminum (N87)	—	O⁵	—	—
Wheels – 20" x 8.5" chrome-clad aluminum (S80)	—	—	O	—
Wheels – 20" x 8.5" polished aluminum (RCS)	—	O	S	—
Wheels – full-size 17" spare under rear frame, lockable	S	S	S	—
White Diamond Package - includes polished exhaust tip and chrome recovery hooks	—	—	O⁶	—
Windshield wipers – variable delay (intermittent), flat-blade with wet arm washers	S	S	S	S
Wiper/washer – rear-window (fixed intermittent)	S	S	S	S

Interior

	LS	LT	LTZ	Hybrid

Assist handles – front passenger and outboard 2^nd row seats	S	S	S	S
Climate Control – tri-zone, automatic air conditioning controls with individual settings for driver, front and rear passengers	—	S	S	S
Climate Control – tri-zone, manual air conditioning controls with individual settings for driver, front and rear passengers	S	—	—	—
Console – centre floor, includes storage bin, dual cupholders in front and rear, 2 power outlets, rear-seat audio controls and HVAC controls	—	S	S	S
Console – front organizer, ebony	—	O	O	O
Cruise control	S	S	S	S
Defogger – electric rear-window	S	S	S	S
Driver Convenience Package (PDE) – includes ultrasonic rear parking assist and power adjustable pedals	O	S	S	S
Floor covering – colour-keyed carpet with 1^st- and 2^nd-row removable floor mats	S	S	S	S
Floor mats – all-weather	O	O	O	O
Heater – rear, auxiliary with passenger heating ducts	S	S	S	S
Instrumentation – analogue gauge cluster (includes speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip odometer, fuel level, Hybrid ECO gauge, engine coolant temperature and oil pressure)	—	—	—	S
Instrumentation – analogue gauge cluster (includes speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip odometer, fuel level, voltmeter, engine coolant temperature and oil pressure)	S	S	S	—
Instrumentation – Driver Information Centre, comprehensive multi-language system that displays numerous vehicle functions with both visual and audible reminders/warnings. Enables programmable personalization of features such as automatic locking/unlocking and exit lighting. Includes 8-point compass and exterior temperature display	S	S	S	S
Instrumentation – GM Oil Life Monitoring System	S	S	S	S
Instrumentation – tire pressure monitoring system (except spare)	S	S	S	S
Lighting – overhead, reading and cargo with illuminated entry feature and theatre dimming	S	S	S	S
Locks – power, programmable with lock-out protection	S	S	S	S
Locks – remote keyless entry system with panic button	S	S	S	S
Mirror – rear-view, auto-dimming with integrated dual reading lights	—	O⁷	S	S
Pedals – power adjustable brake and accelerator	O⁸	S	S	S
Power outlet – 120 volt AC 3-prong household outlet in rear cargo area	—	—	—	S
Power outlets – auxiliary 12-volt (2 on instrument panel, 1 in cargo area and 1 in seat storage compartment with front 40/20/40 bench seat or 2 in centre console when equipped with bucket seats)	S	S	S	S
Steering column – tilt adjustable	S	S	S	S
Steering wheel - heated	—	O	S	—
Steering wheel – leather-wrapped with audio system and cruise controls	S	S	S	S
Sunshades – LH and RH, padded, colour-keyed, extendable with illuminated visor mirrors	S	S	S	S
Trim accents – brushed metal, includes instrument panel and doors	S	—	—	—
Trim accents – simulated woodgrain, includes instrument panel and doors	—	S	S	S
Universal home remote – 3-channel transmitter	—	S	S	S
Windows – Power, driver's express-down and passenger lock-out feature	S	S	S	S

Seats

	LS	LT	LTZ	Hybrid

2^nd-row 3-passenger 60/40 split-folding bench with centre armrest	S	S	O	S
2^nd-row heated (outboard seating positions)	—	O⁹	S	—
2^nd-row power release fold-and-tumble	—	O	S	—
2^nd-row reclining bucket seats	—	O	S	—
3^rd-row 3-passenger 50/50 split-bench, removable (3^rd-row is vinyl when leather-appointed seating is specified.	S	S	S	S
Heated and cooled driver and front-passenger seats	—	O	—	—
Heated driver and front-passenger seats	—	S	—	—
Heated front bucket seats	—	—	—	S
Leather-appointed full-feature power reclining front bucket seats with driver and front-passenger power 10-way seat adjusters (including power 2-way lumbar adjusters), heated seat cushions and seatbacks, driver's 2-position memory controls and centre floor console	—	O	—	—
Leather-appointed reclining front bucket seats with power 6-way driver and front-passenger seat adjusters with manual lumbar adjusters and centre floor console	—	S	—	S
Perforated leather-appointed full-feature power reclining front bucket seats with driver and front-passenger power 12-way seat adjusters (including power 4-way lumbar adjusters), multi-setting heated and cooled seats, driver's 2-position memory controls and centre floor console	—	—	S	—
Premium cloth 3-passenger 40/20/40 split-bench reclining front seat with power 6-way driver seat adjuster and manual lumbar adjuster, centre fold-down armrest with storage and lockable storage compartment in centre seat cushion	S	—	—	—
Premium cloth reclining front bucket seats with power 6-way driver and front-passenger seat adjusters, manual lumbar adjusters and centre floor console	—	O	—	—

Entertainment

	LS	LT	LTZ	Hybrid

6-speaker up-level performance sound system	S	—	—	—
AM/FM stereo with Navigation, CD/DVD player with MP3/WMA playback capability, auxiliary audio input jack, seek/scan, digital clock, auto tone control, speed-compensated volume, TheftLock^®, Radio Data System^® (RDS) and USB port. Includes 178 mm (7-inch) touch screen interface display, enhanced DVD based navigation system, voice-based commands, points-of-interest, 80 GB hard drive with 50 GB for media file downloading, time shifting up to 20 minutes and Rear Vision Camera with display in navigation screen.	—	O	S	S¹⁰
AM/FM stereo, CD player with MP3 playback capability, auxiliary audio input jack, seek/scan, digital clock, auto tone control, speed-compensated volume, TheftLock^®, Radio Data System^® (RDS), USB port and 36 cross-band presets	S	S	—	—
AM/FM stereo, CD/DVD player upper slot / CD player lower slot, both with MP3 playback capability, auxiliary audio input jack, seek/scan, digital clock, auto tone control, speed-compensated volume, TheftLock^®, Radio Data System^® (RDS), USB port and Bose^® Premium sound system with subwoofer. Includes rear DVD player, single overhead display, remote control, 2 sets of wireless headphones and auxiliary audio/video input jacks	—	O	—	—
Bluetooth^® – hands-free phone connectivity	S	S	S	S
Bose^® Premium 10-speaker Centre Channel sound system with subwoofer in centre console	—	—	S	—
Bose^® Premium 9-speaker sound system with subwoofer in centre console	—	S	—	S
Rear Seat Entertainment Package – includes DVD player, single overhead display, remote control, 2 sets of wireless headphones and auxiliary audio/video input jacks.	—	O	O	O
Rear-seat audio controls – includes dual headphone jacks, power outlet and controls for volume, station selection and media	—	S	S	S
XM Satellite Radio™^‡	S	S	S	S

Specifications

Engines	Vortec 5.3L V8 VVT FlexFuel (LMG)	Vortec 6.0L V8 VVT (LZ1)

Application:	Tahoe	Tahoe Hybrid
Type:	5.3L V-8	Vortec 6.0L V-8
Displacement (cc / cu. in.):	5,328 / 325	5,967 / 364
Bore & stroke (mm / in.):	96 x 92 / 3.78 x 3.62	101.6 x 92 / 4.00 x 3.62
Block material:	Cast iron	Cast aluminum
Cylinder head material:	Cast aluminum	Cast aluminum
Valvetrain:	Overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder, Variable Valve Timing, Active Fuel Management	Overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder, Variable Valve Timing, Active Fuel Management
Ignition system:	Coil-near-plug ignition, extended life spark plugs, low resistance spark plug wires	Coil-near-plug ignition, extended life spark plugs, low resistance spark plug wires
Fuel delivery:	Active Fuel Management; Sequential Fuel Injection; FlexFuel capable	Active Fuel Management; Sequential Fuel Injection
Compression ratio:	9.9:1	10.8:1
Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm):	320 / 239 @ 5,400	332 / 248 @ 5,100
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm):	335 / 454 @ 4,000	367 / 497 @ 4,100
Recommended fuel:	Regular unleaded or E85	Regular unleaded or E85
Maximum engine speed (rpm):	6000	6000
Emissions controls:	Close-coupled catalytic converter, 58X ignition, returnless fuel rail, fast-response O² sensor	Close-coupled catalytic converter, Quick Sync 58X ignition, returnless fuel rail, fast-response O² sensor
Estimated Fuel Economy

Estimated Fuel Consumption	Vortec 5.3L V8 VVT FlexFuel (LMG)	Vortec 6.0L V8 VVT (LZ1)

Mi. / imp.gal. (city / hwy / combined):	2WD: 20 / 30 / 23 4x4: 20 / 30 / 23	2WD: 28 / 34 / 30 4x4: 28 / 33 / 30
L / 100 km (city / hwy / combined):	2WD: 14.3 / 9.4 / 12.1 4x4: 14.4 / 9.5 / 12.2	2WD: 10.1 / 8.4 / 9.4 4x4: 10.2 / 8.5 / 9.4

Transmissions	Hydra-Matic 6L80	2-Mode

Type:	Six-speed automatic	2-Mode continuous electric ratio hybrid transmission with four fixed gears
Application:	Tahoe	Tahoe Hybrid
Gear ratios (:1)
First:	4.03	3.69
Second:	2.36	1.70
Third:	1.53	1.00
Fourth:	1.15	0.73
Fifth:	0.85	--
Sixth:	0.67	--
Reverse:	3.06	Infinite - 1.70 Infinite - 1.70 (EVT1) 1.70 - .5 (EVT2)
Rear axle ratio:	3.08 or 3.42	3.08

Chassis & Suspension

Front:	Independent, coil over shock; Autoride real-time damping (opt.)
Rear:	Five-link with coil springs
Steering type:	Power-assisted rack-and-pinion
Steering ratio:	17.75:1
Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock:	3
Turning circle, curb-to-curb (m / ft):	11.9 / 39.04

Brakes

Type:	Four-wheel disc with ABS
Rotor diameter x thickness (mm / in.):	front: 330 x 30 / 13.0 x 1.18 rear: 345 x 20 / 13.5 x .787
Wheels & Tires
Wheel size and type:	17 x 7.5 in. aluminum (LS, LT) 18 x 8 in. aluminum (Z71 Package) 18 x 8 in. low-mass aluminum (Hybrid) 20 x 8.5 in. polished aluminum (std. LTZ, opt. LT) 20 x 8.5 in. chrome clad aluminum (opt. LTZ)
Tires:	P265/70R17 all-season (LS, LT) P265/65R18 all-season (Hybrid) P265/65R18 on-off-road (Z71 Package) P275/55R20 all-season (std. LTZ, opt. LT)

Exterior Dimensions	Tahoe	Tahoe Hybrid

Wheelbase (mm / in.):	2,946 / 116.0	2,946 / 116.0
Overall length (mm / in.):	5,131 / 202.0	5,131 / 202.0
Overall width (mm / in.):	2,007 / 79.0	2,007 / 79.0
Overall height (mm / in.):	2WD: 1,953 / 76.9 4x4: 1,953 / 76.9	2WD: 1,895 / 74.6 4x4: 1,901 / 74.8
Track (mm / in.):	front: 1,732 / 68.2 rear: 1,702 / 67.0	front: 1,732 / 68.2 rear: 1,702 / 67.0
Base Curb weight (kg / lb):	2WD: 2,471 / 5,448 4x4: 2,525 / 5,567	2WD: 2,539 / 5,598 4x4: 2,684 / 5,917
Min. ground clearance (mm / in.):	2WD: 231 / 9.1 4x4: 231 / 9.1	2WD: 242 / 9.5 4x4: 250 / 9.8
Step-in height (mm / in.):	2WD: 553 / 21.8 4x4: 558 / 22.0	2WD: 553 / 21.8 4x4: 558 / 22.0
Weight distribution (% front / rear):	2WD: 52 / 48 4x4: 52 / 48	2WD: 50 / 50 4x4: 53 / 47

Interior Dimensions	First Row	Second Row	Third Row

Head room (mm / in.):	1,044 / 41.1	996 / 39.2 866 / 341 (Hybrid)	963 / 37.9
Leg room (mm / in.):	1,049 / 41.3	991 / 39.0	650 / 25.6
Shoulder room (mm / in.):	1,656 / 65.2	1,656 / 65.2	1,567 / 61.7
Hip room (mm / in.):	1,532 / 60.3	1,539 / 60.6	1,247 / 49.1

Capacities	Tahoe	Tahoe Hybrid

Seating capacity:	first row: 3 / 2 second row: 3 / 2 third row: 3	first row: 2 second row: 3 third row: 3
EPA interior volume (L / cu. ft.):	3,084 / 108.9	3,084 / 108.9
Cargo volume (L / cu. ft.):	3,084 / 108.9 (behind 1st row, 2nd row folded no 3rd row) 1,707 / 60.3 (behind 2nd row no 3rd row) 478 / 16.9 (behind 3rd row)	3,084 / 108.9 (behind 1st row, 2nd row folded no 3rd row) 1,707 / 60.3 (behind 2nd row no 3rd row) 478 / 16.9 (behind 3rd row)
Trailer towing maximum (kg / lb):	2WD: 3,856 / 8,500 4x4: 3,720 / 8,200	2WD: 2,812 / 6,200 4x4: 2,676 / 5,900
Fuel tank (L / imp.gal.):	98 / 21.6	92.7 / 20.3
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) , standard (kg / lb):	2WD: 3,221 / 7,100 4x4: 3,311 / 7,300	2WD: 3,221 / 7,100 4x4: 3,311 / 7,300
Payload, base (kg / lb):	2WD: 749 / 1,652 4x4: 786 / 1,733	2WD: 681 / 1,502 4x4: 627 / 1,383

1 - Requires Trailering Heavy-Duty Cooling Package.
2 - Except with Z71 Off-Road Package.
3 - Included with uplevel AM/FM Stereo with Navigation.
4 - Available individually or included with Z71 Off-Road Package on 4x4 models.
5 - Included with available Z71 Off-Road Package.
6 - Requires White Diamond Tricoat (98), available at extra cost.
7 - Included with available rear vision camera.
8 - Included with Driver Convenience Package. .
9 - Requires leather-appointed full-feature front bucket seats.
10 - Includes power flow display on DVD navigation screen.

‡ Available in 10 Canadian provinces and the 48 contiguous United States. Monthly subscription sold separately after trial period. Visit xmradio.ca for details.
* Visit onstar.ca for coverage map, details and systems limitations. Services vary by model and conditions.
** All-season tires may not satisfy winter tire requirements in all regions of the country. Tires specifically designed for severe winter conditions and marked with the "winter tire" symbol may be required during certain months or in certain regions. Contact your Provincial, Municipal or local road authority for information regarding which tires are required in your particular area.

2012 Tahoe