Truck Trend is the source for official specifications, payload, towing capacity, and other information that matters to real truck users. Check out the latest info for the 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe full-size SUV. The Tahoe has four engine options; Vortec 4.8L V-8, Vortec 5.3L V-8, Vortec 5.3L V-8, and Vortec 6.2L V-8 with a Hydra-Matic 4L60, 4-speed automatic or Hydra-Matic 6L80, 6-speed automatic transmission.
| 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe Technical Specifications |
| Overview |
| Models: | Chevrolet Tahoe LS, LT, LTZ and Hybrid |
| Body style / driveline: | 4-door sport utility vehicle, front-engine, 2- or 4-wheel drive, half-ton models |
| Construction: | body on frame |
| EPA vehicle class: | full-size sport utility vehicle |
| Manufacturing locations: | Janesville, Wis. and Arlington, Texas |
| Engines |
| | Vortec 4.8L V-8 (LY2) | Vortec 5.3L V-8 (LY5, LMG) | Vortec 5.3L V-8 (LC9) | Vortec 6.2L V-8 (L9H) |
| Type: | 4.8L V-8 | 5.3L V-8 | 5.3L V-8 | 6.2L V-8 |
| Displacement (cu in / cc): | 293 / 4807 | 325/ 5328 | 325 / 5328 | 376 / 6162 |
| Bore & stroke (in / mm): | 3.78 x 3.27 / 96.01 x 83 | 3.78 x 3.62 / 96 x 92 | 3.78 x 3.62 / 96 x 92 | 4.06 x 3.62 / 103.25 x 92 |
| Block material: | cast iron | cast iron | cast aluminum | cast aluminum |
| Cylinder head material: | cast aluminum | cast aluminum | cast aluminum | cast aluminum |
| Valvetrain: | overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder | overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder | overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder | overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder, variable valve timing |
| Ignition system: | coil near plug ignition, iridium electrode tip/ iridium core spark plugs, low resistance spark plug wires | coil-near-plug ignition, iridium electrode tip/ iridium core spark plugs, low resistance spark plug wires | coil-near-plug ignition, iridium electrode tip/ iridium core spark plugs, low resistance spark plug wires | coil-near-plug ignition, iridium electrode tip/ iridium core spark plugs, low resistance spark plug wires |
| Fuel delivery: | sequential fuel injection | Active Fuel ManagementTM technology; sequential fuel injection | Active Fuel ManagementTM technology; sequential fuel injection | sequential fuel injection |
| Compression ratio: | 9.1:1 | 9.9:1 | 9.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Horsepower (hp/ kW @ rpm): | 295 / 220 @ 5600* | 320 / 239 @ 5200* | 320 / 239 @ 5200* | 395 / 295 @ 5600* |
| Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm): | 305 / 414 @ 4800* | 340 / 461 @ 4200* | 340 / 461 @ 4200* | 417 / 565@ 4300* |
| Fuel: | regular unleaded | regular unleaded (LY5), E85-capable (LMG) | regular unleaded | premium recommended, but not required; E-85-capable |
| Maximum engine speed (rpm): | 6000 | 6000 | 6000 | 6000 |
| Emissions controls: | close-coupled catalytic converter, Quick Sync 58X ignition, returnless fuel rail, fast-response O sensor | close-coupled catalytic converter, Quick Sync 58X ignition, returnless fuel rail, fast-response O sensor | close-coupled catalytic converter, Quick Sync 58X ignition, returnless fuel rail, fast-response O sensor | close-coupled catalytic converter, Quick Sync 58X ignition, returnless fuel rail, fast-response O sensor |
| EPA estimated fuel economy (city / hwy): | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Transmissions |
| Type: | Hydra-Matic 4L60, 4-speed automatic | Hydra-Matic 6L80, 6-speed automatic |
| Gear ratios (:1): |
| First: | 3.06 | 4.03 |
| Second: | 1.63 | 2.36 |
| Third: | 1 | 1.53 |
| Fourth: | 0.7 | 1.15 |
| Fifth: | -- | 0.85 |
| Sixth: | -- | 0.67 |
| Reverse: | 2.29 | 3.06 |
| Final drive ratio: | 4.8L:3.23:1(std.), 3.73:1 (opt.) | 5.3L: 3.08 (std.); 3.42 (opt.)
6.2L: 3.42 |
| Chassis/Suspension |
| Front: | Independent, coil over shock; Autoride real-time damping (opt.) |
| Rear: | five-link with coil springs |
| Traction assist: | all-speed traction control |
| Steering type: | power-assisted rack-and-pinion |
| Steering ratio: | 17.75:1 |
| Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock: | 3 |
| Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft / m): | 39.04 / 11.9 |
| Brakes |
| Type: | 4-wheel disc, 4-wheel ABS |
| Rotor diameter x thickness (in / mm): | front: 13 x 1.18 / 330.2 x 30
rear: 13.5 x .787 / 345 x 20 |
| Wheels/Tires |
| Wheel size and type: | 17 x 7.5-inch steel (fleet, Police Pursuit)
17 x 7.5-inch machined cast aluminum, silver sparkle accent (LS, LT)
18 x 8.0-inch polished aluminum (Z71 package)
20 x 8.5-inch polished aluminum (opt. LT, std. LTZ) |
| Tires: | P265/70R17 blackwall Bridgestone AL2 (all-season) steel belt radials;
P265/70R17 white letter Goodyear AL2 (all-season) steel belt radials;
P265/70R17 blackwall Bridgestone OOR (on-off-road) steel belt radials (export only)
P265/60R17 blackwall Goodyear AL3 (higher performance) steel belt radials (Police Pursuit)
P265/65R18 blackwall Bridgestone OOR (on-off-road) steel belt radials (Z71 package)
P265/65R18 blackwall Bridgestone AL2 (all-season) steel belt radials (export only)
P275/55R20 blackwall Bridgestone AL2 (all-season) steel belt radials |