2001 Chevrolet Tahoe Base specs & colors
Sport Utility
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MSRP
- 4dr Base $24,941
- 4dr LS $24,941
- 4dr LT $24,941
- 4dr 4WD Base $27,857
- 4dr 4WD LS $27,857
- 4dr 4WD LT $27,857
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Taupe
Graphite
Pewter Gray
Packages
Specifications
| Rear Door Type | Cargo Doors |
| Spare Wheel Size | 16 x 7.0 in |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Front Wheel Material | Steel |
| Rear Wheel Size | 16 x 7.0 in |
| Front Wheel Size | 16 x 7.0 in |
| Rear Wheel Material | Steel |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 600 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 130 |
| Engine Oil Cooler | Yes |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 275 @ 5200 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 290 @ 4000 |
| Engine Type | Gas V8 |
| Displacement | 4.8L/293 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 15 MPG |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Cruising Range - City | 390.00 mi |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 520.00 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 20 MPG |
| Trans Type | 4 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.06 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD, |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Electronic |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 2.29 |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High | Not Available |
| Transfer Case Model | Not Available |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.63 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.70 |
| Trans Power Take Off | Not Available |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | N/A |
| Transfer Case Power Take Off | Not Available |
| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low | Not Available |
| Suspension Type - Front | Torsion Bar |
| Axle Type - Rear | Semi-Floating |
| Axle Type - Front | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Coil |
| Frame Type | Ladder |
| Side Door Type | Not Available |
| Brake Type | Power |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 12.6 x 0.79 in |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | Not Available |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 12.0 x 1.14 in |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 26 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | Not Available gal |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 38.3 ft |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | N/A |
| Steering Type | Pwr Recirculating Ball |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | 41.9 ft |
| Rear Tire Size | P245/75R16 |
| Front Tire Size | P245/75R16 |
| Spare Tire Size | P245/75R16 |
| Maximum Trailering Capacity | N/A lbs |
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 6900 lbs |
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 1000 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 600 lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 5000 lbs |
| Gross Axle Weight Rating | 6900.00 lbs |
| Maximum Payload Capacity | 1672.00 lbs |
| Curb Weight - Front | 2453 lbs |
| As Spec'd Payload | 1672.00 lbs |
| Curb Weight | 4828.00 lbs |
| Gross Combined Wt Rating | 11,000 lbs |
| As Spec'd Curb Weight | 4828.00 lbs |
| Option Weight - Front | 0.00 lbs |
| Option Weight - Rear | 0.00 lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | N/A lbs |
| Total Option Weight | 0.00 lbs |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | 6500.00 lbs |
| Curb Weight - Rear | 2375 lbs |
| Front Shoulder Room | 65.2 in |
| Overhang, Rear w/o bumper | N/A in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Floor | N/A in |
| Cargo Box (Area) Height | 41.5 in |
| Side Door Opening Height | Not Available in |
| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline | 49.2 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 | 84.2 in |
| Rear Door Opening Width | N/A in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 | 49.8 in |
| Passenger Capacity | 6 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 | 63.6 ft³ |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console | N/A in |
| Ground Clearance, Front | 9.8 in |
| Height, Overall | 76.5 in |
| Length, Overall | N/A in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 | Not Available ft³ |
| Ground Clearance, Rear | 8.4 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 78.9 in |
| Second Leg Room | 38.6 in |
| Overhang, Front | 37.0 in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 | 104.6 ft³ |
| Step Up Height - Side | Not Available in |
| Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume | N/A ft³ |
| Rear Door Opening Height | N/A in |
| Front Leg Room | 41.3 in |
| Tailgate Width | N/A in |
| Front Hip Room | 61.4 in |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 4 | Not Available ft³ |
| Length, Overall w/rear bumper | 196.9 in |
| Front Head Room | 40.7 in |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 | Not Available in |
| Second Head Room | 39.4 in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings | 49.1 in |
| Step Up Height - Front | Not Available in |
| Cargo Volume | N/A ft³ |
| Wheelbase | 116.0 in |
| Ground to Top of Load Floor | 31.5 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 65.1 in |
| Cab to End of Frame | N/A in |
| Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear | N/A in |
| Second Hip Room | 61.3 in |
| Side Door Opening Width | Not Available in |
| Rear wheel drive | Standard |
| Dual cloth sunshades w/LH storage clip, passenger vanity mirror | Standard |
| Brake/transmission shift interlock | Standard |
| Intermittent windshield wipers w/washers | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system | Standard |
| P245/75R16 all-season SBR BSW tires | Standard |
| 7-wire trailering harness | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system | Standard |
| Brake/transmission shift interlock | Standard |
| Tilt steering column | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags | Standard |
| Dark argent air dam | Standard |
| Lap safety belt at all inboard seat positions | Standard |
| Programmable pwr door locks | Standard |
| Rear door child security locks | Standard |
| Driver message center which monitors 18 different systems-inc: transmission temp, low fuel, engine coolant, oil temp, oil level, oil pressure, security | Standard |
| Smooth Ride suspension | Standard |
| Automatic headlamp control | Standard |
| 60/40 split second row bench seat | Standard |
| Daytime running lights | Standard |
| City 15/hwy 20 (4.8L engine/4-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| Solar Ray light tinted glass | Standard |
| Dual composite halogen headlamps | Standard |
| Chrome rear bumper w/matte black step pad | Standard |
| Matte black door handles | Standard |
| 6500# GVWR (3150 front/3750 rear), springs (3150 front/3750 rear), axles (3400 front/4000 rear) | Standard |
| Dual black foldaway manual mirrors | Standard |
| 4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD-inc: tow/haul mode | Standard |
| Rear cargo doors | Standard |
| Vinyl seat trim | Standard |
| Single 2-sided key | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger front airbags | Standard |
| Passlock security system | Standard |
| ETR AM/FM stereo-inc: seek-scan, digital clock | Standard |
| Multi-link rear suspension w/coil springs | Standard |
| (4) 16" silver-painted steel wheels w/argent center caps | Standard |
| 4.8L (293) SFI V8 (Vortec) engine | Standard |
| Front stabilizer bar | Standard |
| Reclining 40/20/40 split front bench seat | Standard |
| Front passenger/dual rear seat assist handles | Standard |
| Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes | Standard |
| Full-size spare tire w/lockable winch-type carrier mounted under rear frame | Standard |
| Black vinyl floor covering | Standard |
| Matte black molded grille w/argent center bar | Standard |
| Dual covered instrument panel/single cargo area pwr outlets | Standard |
| Cargo area door lock switch | Standard |
| Lights-inc: dome w/dual door switches, ashtray, glove box, underhood, delayed entry feature | Standard |
| Pwr recirculating ball steering | Standard |
| Independent short & long arm front suspension w/torsion bars | Standard |
| Daytime running lights | Standard |
| Instrumentation-inc: tachometer, trip odometer, voltmeter, engine temp, oil pressure, analog speedometer, engine hour meter | Standard |
| 26 gallon fuel tank | Standard |
| 600-CCA battery | Standard |
| Simulated leather steering wheel | Standard |
| Chrome front bumper w/matte black top pad | Standard |
| Warning tones-inc: key-in-ignition, safety belt, headlamps-on, turn signal | Standard |
| Full color-keyed cloth headliner | Standard |
| Lap/shoulder safety belts at all outboard seat positions w/all-belts-to-seat | Standard |
| 130-amp alternator | Standard |
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