Chevrolet Tahoe 2015 Product information

Brand: Chevrolet

Model: Tahoe 2015

Category: Cars

Type: Product information

2015 CHEVROLET TAHOE

Vehicle highlights:

• New inside and out – designed to be quieter, more comfortable and better-

connected

• New EcoTec3 5.3L V-8 is more powerful and more efficient – including nearly

10-percent greater highway efficiency compared to previous models

• Advanced safety technologies including radar- and camera-based – and

segment-first Front Center Air Bag (bucket-seat models)

• Available wireless phone charging

• Available hands-free liftgate operation

• Next-generation MyLink with Text Messaging Alerts and Siri Eyes Free

• OnStar with 4G LTE connectivity and standard built-in Wi-Fi hotspot (includes

3GB/three-month data trial) – late availability

REDESIGNED 2015 CHEVROLET TAHOE IS MORE CAPABLE, MORE

COMFORTABLE AND BETTER-CONNECTED

Redesigned inside and out, the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe was developed to be more

functional and refined, while offering more safety features and a greater range of

advanced technologies for today’s connected customers.

The all-new version of the industry’s best-selling full-size SUV is also more efficient

– including nearly 10-percent greater highway efficiency – thanks to a range of

vehicle-wide enhancements that include more aerodynamic designs and a new,

direct-injected EcoTec3 5.3L engine. Improved aerodynamics also contributes to a

quieter interior.

The new Tahoe was redesigned along with the Chevrolet Suburban. Together they

hold almost 50 percent of the segment and play an important role in the brand’s

success – and General Motors’ profitability.

The 2015 Tahoe is offered in LS, LT and LTZ models, with new functionality and

technology features including:

• Fold-flat second- and third-row seats that enhance cargo convenience –

including an available power-folding feature

• Easier entry/exit

• Available eight-inch color touch screen radio with next-generation MyLink

connectivity

• Wireless phone charging (available on LT and standard on LTZ)

• Hands-free liftgate operation (available on LT and standard LTZ)

• OnStar with 4G LTE and standard built-in WiFi hotspot (includes 3GB/three-

month data trial – late availability)

• Up to six USB ports and six power outlets – including a 110-volt three-prong

outlet – to support electronic devices of all kinds (up to 12 charging

locations)

• Available rear-seat entertainment system with dual screens and Blu-ray DVD

player

• Conversation mirror in the overhead console that provides a panoramic view

of the rear seats

• Keyless entry and push-button start

• Up to 94.7 cubic feet of cargo room behind the front seats (rear seats folded)

• Maximum trailering capacity of 8,600 pounds (2WD).

Chevrolet supports Tahoe customers with two years/24,000 miles (whichever

comes first) of scheduled maintenance, which covers four services of an oil change,

tire rotation and 27-point inspection. It complements the three-year/36,000-mile

(whichever comes first) bumper-to-bumper limited vehicle warranty and five-

year/100,000-mile (whichever comes first) powertrain limited warranty.

Contemporary design

The exterior design of the 2015 Tahoe is more refined and precisely sculpted. New

inlaid doors fit into the body side openings instead of over the top of the body,

significantly improving the quietness of the interior cabin and contributing to

improved aerodynamics – an attribute that helps the vehicles slip through the air

on the highway with less drag for greater efficiency. Lightweight aluminum hood

and liftgate panels also enhance efficiency through reduced overall mass.

Projector-beam headlamps flank the Chevrolet-signature dual-port grille – chrome

on all models – and sweep into the front fenders. High-intensity discharge

headlamps and light-emitting diode daytime running lamps are included on LTZ,

along with an exclusive chrome grille surround.

The new hands-free liftgate feature allows a customer with a keyless entry fob –

and full hands – to open and close the liftgate by waving his or her foot under a

sensor beneath the rear fascia. It is standard on LTZ and available on LT.

Inside, premium materials and enhanced ergonomics demonstrate the Tahoe’s

blend of sophistication, craftsmanship and function. A new instrument panel houses

an available eight-inch color touch screen radio with a secured storage bin behind

the motorized screen The compartmentalized center console is large enough to

store a laptop or iPad.

Additional exterior features include:

• The windshield angle is raked forward more than before and is flattened at

the corners, for better wiper performance

• Laminated windshield and front door glass contribute to a quieter ride

• To accommodate radar-based safety technology, the lower front fascias no

longer include exposed tow hooks, for a more refined appearance

• The B-pillar is moved forward slightly and the C-pillar is straighter, making it

easier to get in and out of the vehicles – especially when climbing into the

third row.

LTZ models feature more bright trim on the fascias, grille, body sides, mirror caps

and more, and the LTZ also offers power-retractable and illuminated side steps.

Nine exterior color choices are available: Plumberry Metallic, Silver Ice, Black,

Crystal Red, Summit White, White Diamond, Champagne Silver Metallic, Tungsten

Metallic and Brownstone (with later availability).

Comfortable and connected interiors

The interior of the new Tahoe has been refined to enhance functionality and

comfort, while delivering the technologies and connectivity that are more important

than ever. Premium materials and enhanced ergonomics demonstrate the SUVs’

blend of sophistication, craftsmanship and function.

The instrument panel, for example, has a straightforward design featuring a large,

easy-to-view cluster. It includes a 4.2-inch color driver information center display in

the center of the cluster, for vehicle, infotainment and other data. There’s also an

eight-inch-diagonal color touch screen radio on LT and LTZ models in the center of

the instrument panel, incorporating secured storage behind the motorized screen.

Additional interior features:

• Keyless entry and push-button start is standard on LTZ and available on LT

• Power-tilting/telescoping steering column is standard on LTZ and available on

• Wireless phone charging is standard on LTZ and available on LT

• Heated steering wheel is standard on LTZ and available on LT

• Sliding cover on the console cupholders is standard on LTZ

• Fold-flat second- and third-row seats, with power folding option.

With the wireless phone charging feature, a magnetic inductive charging system

allows users to simply place their phone on a small mat in the vehicle, where it

charges without the need to plug it in.

The Tahoe’s seats are designed for greater comfort and durability. A new high-wear

cloth seat material is available on LS and LT, and the second-row bench seat now

reclines. Additional seating features include:

• LS – Standard front cloth bucket seats or optional bench seat with 10-way

power-adjustable driver and two-way passenger seats, with power recline

and lumbar; available haptic seat alerts; manual-adjustable second- and

third-row seats.

• LT – Heated, leather-appointed 10-way power-adjustable front bucket seats

with haptic seat alerts; manual-adjustable second- and folding third-row

bench seats standard; manual-adjustable second-row bucket seats available;

heated, power-adjustable second-row bench or bucket and power-folding

third-row seat available.

• LTZ – Standard heated/cooled, perforated leather-appointed 10-way power

bucket front seats with haptic seat alerts; heated, power-release folding

second-row bucket seats or optional bench and power-folding third-row

bench seat.

To give owners the added functionality of going from passenger space to cargo

usage, the third-row seat now folds flat to the floor. The second- and third-row

seats’ available power-release folding option makes it easier to load bulky items

from the rear, and eases entry/exit to the third row. Power-release folding switches

are located at the second-row doors and at the rear liftgate opening.

Tahoe is offered in four interior color combinations: Jet Black, Cocoa/Dune, Jet

Black/Dark Ash and Cocoa/Mahogany.

MyLink and OnStar 4G LTE

The 2015 Tahoe’s next-generation MyLink gives customers the best of both worlds

when it comes to infotainment. It provides easy, intuitive operation of basic

functions, yet it is also highly customizable and capable of linking up to 10 devices

such as smartphones, SD cards and MP3 players, giving customers and their

families more ways of staying connected.

Enhanced connectivity and convenience includes a new Text Messaging Alerts

feature for smartphone users with Bluetooth profile (M.A.P.), which reads incoming

texts through the vehicle’s speakers, and Siri Eyes Free for iPhone iOS 6 and iOS 7

users to enhance connectivity and convenience. Each enables voice-controlled

connectivity, to help keep phones safely stowed and hands on the wheel.

Additional standard and available features include:

• Eight-inch-diagonal color touch screen and multiple USB ports

• New OnStar with 4G LTE and standard built-in Wi-Fi hotspot (later

availability)

• MyLink enhancements with gesture recognition and natural language voice

recognition

• Available navigation.

OnStar with 4G LTE and standard built-in Wi-Fi hotspot provides a mobile hub for

drivers and passengers to stay connected. The hotspot is on whenever the vehicle

is on and comes with a three-month/three gigabyte data trial, after which the

customer can purchase additional data.

4G LTE is the most current and fastest mobile data network – 10 times faster than

3G and 100 times faster than the previous generation of OnStar hardware. And

with OnStar, it also offers stronger, broader coverage than smartphones on the

same network and it’s easy to use: If the vehicle is on, the connection is on.

At the time of purchase, six months OnStar Directions and Connections includes all

of OnStar’s advisor-based safety and security features, including Automatic Crash

Response and Stolen Vehicle Assistance, as well as Turn-by-Turn navigation.

Five years of OnStar Basic Plan includes RemoteLink Key Fob Services, allowing

owners to remotely start and lock/unlock a car (if properly equipped), and activate

the horn and lights from anywhere with a data connection. It also includes OnStar

Vehicle Diagnostics, which runs monthly checks of a vehicle’s engine, transmission,

anti-lock brakes and more, and Dealer Maintenance Notification, which sends a

diagnostic report directly to a preferred dealer to simplify service scheduling.

The OnStar with 4G LTE connection will arrive later in the 2015 model year and will

include a 3GB/three-month data trial.

First-class comfort, capability and driving experience

The 2015 Tahoe is engineered to deliver a quieter, more-controlled ride and

improved steering and braking feel. It all starts on a stronger, fully boxed,

perimeter frame, which supports payload and trailering capability that body-frame-

integral crossovers and SUVs can’t match.

All models – 2WD and 4WD – feature an updated coil-over-shock independent front

suspension design, with forged aluminum upper control arms and cast-aluminum

lower control arms on select models. They are 12 pounds lighter per side and 10

percent stiffer than comparable steel components.

At the rear is a five-link coil-spring suspension design, which enables optimal ride

and handling through more precise tuning. Lateral stiffness was increased at the

frame-side joint of the lateral link with the addition of a cross-axis ball joint, for a

greater feeling of steering precision.

Additional chassis and suspension features include:

• A wider rear track that contributes to a more planted stance

• Stronger body structure with more high-strength steel for a more solid feel

and a quieter cabin

• Shear-style body mounts, which reduce body shake and enhance the feeling

of structural stiffness, improve damping performance when compared with

previous compression mounts

• Third-generation magnetic ride control on LTZ models. Its new, dual-electric-

coil design enabled engineers to tune with more resolution to handle quickly

changing road conditions

• Eighteen-inch standard wheels are a half-inch wider, reducing tire flex for

improved cornering performance. Twenty- and 22-inch wheels are available

• New, electric variable-assist power steering system enhances fuel economy

and tailors steering assist to vehicle speed

• New four-wheel-disc brake system with Duralife™ brake rotors that offer up

to double the service life

• Revisions that improve pedal feel for more-confident braking performance

• Available automatic locking rear differential that provides greater traction

when needed and greater driving comfort when it’s not

• Maximum trailering rating of 8,600 pounds (2WD models).

More powerful and more efficient

Tahoe’s new new EcoTec3 5.3L V-8 engine is rated at 355 horsepower (265 kW)

and 383 lb-ft of torque (519 Nm), and features state-of-the-art technologies

including direct injection, cylinder deactivation, continuously variable valve timing

and an advanced combustion system – all designed to make the most of power,

torque and efficiency across a broad range of operating conditions.

The technologies contribute to EPA-estimated 16 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the

highway (2WD) – a nearly 10-percent increase in highway mileage over the

previous models and 7-percent greater city mileage. Improved engine mounts,

electronic throttle control, adaptive exhaust systems, improved aerodynamics and

other technologies help the engines operate in four-cylinder mode longer with

Active Fuel Management, contributing further to efficiency.

A Hydra-Matic 6L80 six-speed automatic transmission is paired with the new 5.3L

engine and contributes to efficiency with reduced engine speed on the highway. It

also features TapShift control, tow/haul mode and auto grade braking.

360 degrees of safety

Because the safest crash is the one that never happens, the Tahoe is equipped with

standard and available technologies that serve as an extra set of eyes and ears to

the driver, including an available safety alert seat that vibrates if the system

determines the driver is at risk of colliding with another vehicle.

Driver assistance begins with a standard rear vision camera that shows the area

immediately behind the vehicle in the audio screen. The camera is especially helpful

when hooking up a trailer. It also offers the segment’s only Front Center Air Bag

(bucket seat models). This available feature deploys from the inboard side of the

driver’s seat and inflates between the driver and front passenger, providing added

protection for both front occupants in side-impact crashes.

Additional standard and available driver alert technologies include:

• Side blind zone alert – Uses short-range radar sensors in the rear quarter

panels to “look” for other vehicles the driver may not be able to see. If the

system detects a vehicle in the adjacent lane, it will illuminate an amber

symbol in the outside mirror. If the driver signals to change lanes in the

direction of the affected vehicle, the symbol will flash amber. It is standard

on LTZ and available on LT models.

• Lane change alert – Uses the side blind zone sensors to warn drivers of

fast-approaching vehicles up to 230 feet away in the adjacent lane, not just

in the blind zone. It is standard on LTZ and available on LT models.

• Rear cross traffic alert – Uses the side blind zone sensors to warn drivers

of approaching cross traffic while backing up. The system triggers a visual

alert on the navigation screen and pulses the safety alert seat if it detects

approaching vehicles up to 65 feet away from the right or left. It is standard

on LTZ and available on LT models.

• Forward collision alert – A camera mounted behind the inside rearview

mirror detects when a driver is at risk of hitting the vehicle ahead. A visual

alert will display in the instrument cluster and the windshield and the safety

alert seat will pulse several times to warn the driver. It is standard on LT and

LTZ models, and available on LS.

• Lane departure warning – A camera mounted behind the inside rearview

mirror detects when the driver drifts into an adjacent lane without signaling,

displaying a visual alert in the instrument cluster and pulsing the safety alert

seat three times on the side of the lane infraction. It is standard on LT and

LTZ models, and available on LS.

• Adaptive cruise control – Long-range radar detects a vehicle ahead and

automatically adjusts the vehicle’s speed to maintain a pre-selected distance.

It is available on LTZ.

• Crash imminent braking – If an imminent crash is detected, the brakes will

automatically apply to reduce as much vehicle speed as possible to lessen

the effects of the collision.

• Safety alert seat – Pulses the left, right or both seat cushion bolsters to

alert the driver of a dangerous situation. It is standard on LT and LTZ, and is

part of the Driver Alert Package available on LS.

Additionally, Tahoe offers seven standard air bags, including the segment’s only

front-seat center air bag and seat-mounted side-impact air bags help protect the

chest and pelvic regions of the driver and outside front passenger in a side-impact.

From a security standpoint, Tahoe offers an available security system featuring

glass breakage sensors, motion detectors and a self-leveling inclination sensor that

sounds an alarm if a thief attempts to steal wheels or tires, or tow or lift the vehicle

onto a flatbed truck.

The new Tahoe is built at GM’s Arlington, Texas assembly plant, which has received

more than $500 million in upgrades and added more than 1,000 employees.

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2015 CHEVROLET TAHOE SPECIFICATIONS

Overview

Models:

Chevrolet Tahoe LS, LT and LTZ

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 location:

Arlington, Texas

Key competitors:

Ford Expedition, Nissan Armada, Toyota Sequoia

Engine

EcoTec3 5.3L V-8 (L83)

Type:

5.3L V-8

Displacement (cu in / cc):

325 / 5328

Bore & stroke (in / mm):

3.78 x 3.62 / 96 x 92

Block material:

cast aluminum

Cylinder head material:

cast aluminum

Valvetrain:

overhead valve, two valves per cylinder, variable valve timing

Ignition system:

coil near plug, platinum-tipped spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug

wires

Fuel delivery:

direct fuel injection with Active Fuel Management

Compression ratio:

11.0:1

Horsepower (hp / kW @

rpm):

355 / 250 @ 5600 (SAE certified)

Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm):

383 / 519 @ 4100 (SAE certified)

Recommended fuel:

regular unleaded

Maximum engine speed

(rpm):

5800

Emissions controls:

close-coupled catalytic converter, Quick Sync 58X ignition, returnless

fuel rail, fast-response O² sensor

EPA-estimated fuel

economy (city / hwy):

16 / 23 (2WD)

16 / 22 (4WD)

Transmission

Hydra-Matic 6L80, six-speed automatic

Gear ratios (:1):

First:

4.03

Second:

2.36

Third:

1.53

Fourth:

1.15

Fifth:

0.85

Sixth:

0.67

Reverse:

3.06

Final drive ratio:

3.08 (std.)

3.42 (incl. with Max Trailering Package)

Chassis / Suspension

Front:

independent coil-over-shock; twin-tube shock absorbers; 36mm hollow

stabilizer bar; Magnetic Ride Control with LTZ models

Rear:

solid axle with five-link location and coil springs; 28mm hollow stabilizer

bar; Magnetic Ride Control with LTZ models

Traction assist:

all-speed traction control

Steering type:

electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion

Steering ratio:

17.3

Steering wheel turns, lock-

to-lock:

3.4

Turning circle, curb-to-

curb (ft / m):

39 / 11.9

Brakes

Type:

power-assisted, four-wheel disc, four-wheel ABS, with Duralife™ rotors;

vented front and rear rotors

Rotor diameter x

thickness (in / mm):

front: 13 x 1.2 / 330 x 30

rear: 13.6 x 0.8 / 345 x 20

Wheels / Tires

Wheels:

18 x 8.5-in. bright machined aluminum (std. on LS and LT)

20 x 9.0-in. polished aluminum (std. on LTZ; opt. on LT)

20 x 9.0-in. chrome aluminum (opt. on LTZ)

22 x 9.5-in. aluminum (opt. on LTZ)

Tires:

P265/65R18

P275/55R20

P285/45R22

Dimensions

Exterior

Wheelbase (in / mm):

116 / 2946

Overall length (in / mm):

204 / 5181

Overall width (in / mm):

80.5 / 2044

Overall height (in / mm):

74.4 / 1889

Track (in / mm):

front: 68.7 / 1745

rear: 68.7 / 1744

Minimum ground

clearance (in / mm):

2WD: 7.9 / 200

4WD: 7.9 / 200

Step-in height (in / mm):

2WD: 22 / 559

4WD: 22 / 559

Ground to top of load floor

(in / mm):

2WD: 35.9 / 912

4WD: 35.9 / 912

Approach angle (deg):

2WD: 15.5

4WD: 15.5

Departure angle (deg):

2WD: 23.2

4WD: 23.2

Curb weight (lb / kg):

2WD: 5466 / 2479 (with 20-in. wheels)

4WD: 5683 / 2577 (with 20-in. wheels)

Weight distribution

(% front / rear):

52 / 48

Interior

First Row

Second Row

Third Row

Seating capacity (9 total):

2 / 3

Headroom (in / mm):

42.8 / 1087

38.7 / 983

38.1 / 967

Legroom (in / mm):

45.3 / 1150

39 / 990

24.8 / 630

Shoulder room (in / mm):

64.8 / 1646

65.1 / 1653

62.6 / 1590

Hip room (in / mm):

60.8 / 1544

60.3 / 1531

49.3 / 1252

Max cargo volume

(cu ft / L)

94.7 / 2681 (behind

seat with second,

third rows folded)

51.6 / 1462 (behind

seat with third row

folded)

15.3 / 433 (behind

seat)

Note: 3-passenger bench and 2-passenger bucket seats standard or optional depending on the model.

Capacities

EPA interior volume

(cu ft / L):

120.8 / 3420

GVWR: (lb / kg):

2WD: 7100 / 3220

4WD: 7300 / 3310

Payload maximum

(lb / kg):

2WD: 1702 / 772 (with 3rd seat)

4WD: 1760 / 798 (with 3rd seat)

Trailer towing maximum

(lb / kg):

2WD: 8600 / 3900

4WD: 8400 / 3810

Fuel tank (gal / L):

26 / 98.4

Engine oil (qt / L):

8.5 / 8.0

Cooling system (qt / L):

TBD

Note: Information shown is current at time of publication. Visit http://media.gm.com

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Model: Tahoe 2015

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