2005
Chevrolet Tahoe

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  • 4dr 1500 Commercial
    Starts at
    $35,820
    16 City / 20 Hwy
    MPG
    9
    Seat capacity
    -
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr 1500 LS
    Starts at
    $35,915
    16 City / 20 Hwy
    MPG
    9
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr 1500 Z71
    Starts at
    $35,915
    15 City / 19 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr 1500 LT
    Starts at
    $35,915
    15 City / 19 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
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    Rear Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr 1500 4WD Commercial
    Starts at
    $38,195
    16 City / 20 Hwy
    MPG
    9
    Seat capacity
    -
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr 1500 4WD LS
    Starts at
    $38,290
    16 City / 20 Hwy
    MPG
    9
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr 1500 4WD Z71
    Starts at
    $39,515
    14 City / 18 Hwy
    MPG
    8
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
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  • 4dr 1500 4WD LT
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    $39,515
    14 City / 18 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Gas V8
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    Four Wheel Drive
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Notable features

Two V-8 choices
Available Autotrac 4WD
Maximum nine-passenger seating
7,700-pound towing capacity, when properly equipped
Considerably shorter than Suburban

The good & the bad

The good

Easy to drive
Interior space
Maneuverability
Seat comfort
Resale value

The bad

Exterior dimensions
Fuel economy
Difficult entry and exit
Ride comfort of Z71
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5 model years or newer / up to 75,000 miles
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12 months / 12,000 miles bumper-to-bumper original warranty, then may continue to 6 years / 100,000 miles limited (depending on variables)
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172-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

98% of drivers recommend this car
4.7 / 5
Based on 54 reviews
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Comfort 4.8
Interior 4.4
Performance 4.6
Value 4.6
Exterior 4.4
Reliability 4.8

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  • By Carl
    Owns this car
    August 12, 2024

    By far the best car I've owned.

    By far the best car I've owned. I've had my Tahoe since 2011, it has around 80k miles when I purchased. It's been run as an emergency vehicle in the years since, used hard and driven like a bat out of xxxx... The transmission finally gave out at 315,000 miles. Definitely can't complain about getting 13 years of 911 lights and sirens response out of it!
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By 5.3 lover from Bainbridge Georgia
    Owns this car
    March 15, 2024

    A very reliable vehicle

    My thaoe has been in my family for a while she was bought used I can’t remember how many miles but it now has 260k miles and it has been the most reliable vehicle we have owned it has never broken down on the side of the road or left me stranded it always crank up first try it never complains when I get on the gas pedal it’s always responsive and only recently I have had engine problems the aluminum heads cause problems sometimes with the spark plug threads and after putting a new head on the truck has since blew it’s radiator even after it blew up on me the truck still drove 10 miles home going highway speed and only barely overheated when I pulled in my driveway the truck has always towed my tractors heavy loads of scrap metal and other things it’s a good tow rig family vehicle and over all just good vehicle it does what it needs and is very reliable it has never done me wrong not left me stranded so it’s a very reliable vehicle and really good first vehicle just be careful with the pedal since the 5.3l is not the easiest on gas usage.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Tahoe Trev from Lancaster ca
    Owns this car
    November 22, 2023

    Chevy built to Last a lifetime!!!!!

    One of the Best Chevy Trucks Ever Built! 200,000 + miles and still going strong . Very good on gas ⛽️ 👍👍 Braking system is superb stops on a dime . Double ply steel Body for extra protection, shatter proof windshield ac front rear & 3rd row seats cruise control . Hands down the Best Chevy Built SUV out there.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Rick_in_STL from St Louis, MO
    Owns this car
    May 19, 2023

    Well built 5.3L 4wd tahoe that stands up @115k

    18 years and still going strong. We got our LS Tahoe 4WD new and it's been really reliable. The kids are grown up and gone and my wife still wants to keep it because she feels safe. The tahoe still looks great, drives nicely down the road. About 115k miles and we have had to do some work over the years. The typical tires replaced at 30-35k miles, brake service 2x. Recently we dealt with the brake lines rusting. That was expensive about 3k to redo all the lines/calipers/rotors. This year was probably the most expensive with the brake lines than we have spent in 10 years. Hopefully we can get another 10 years out of the Tahoe!
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By Hunter from Qatar
    Owns this car
    December 9, 2020

    Most Realizable car its still run even in dune san

    the car need to change the Fuel Pump starting is a mess every time i start i have to overcome the vibration after a few seconds it will accelerate perfectly
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By Don34 from Swansboro,NC
    Owns this car
    March 1, 2020

    Overall, this car has been an exceptional suv

    I bought my 2005 Tahoe Z71 while the we’re trying to get rid of last year models. So I got a really good deal on it. The z71 package was super loaded with just about ever feature you would want. The ride is comfortable and has great pick up with the 5.3 liter V8. It also gets about 17.8 miles per gallon while driving. The best thing about the car was that it was just so dependable and I have never had second thoughts on its purchase. I would buy another one if I could, it’s been a great suv with 230000 miles and still ticking.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Power Family from Boise ID
    Owns this car
    January 21, 2020

    Worth the money!

    This car is very reliable. It gets good gas mileage for being a big SUV, we have had it ever sense it was brand new. Its turn is very good for its size. And it got to 273,867 miles before i had small engine problems. The seats are very nice.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Rob Fm WV from WV
    Owns this car
    December 13, 2019

    Best SUV to buy cash - No CAR PMT!!!

    Bought the Tahoe to replace the Family Minivan as I needed Towing Capacity for a scout trailer. A little thirsty avging about 16 MPG in mixed driving, but starts up every time, the little bit Ive needed to fix, takes no time and parts are cheap. It dosent have ALL the technology but hey, when in the end you have a 0$ a month car note... Its worth it!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By NoBS from Roy, UT
    Owns this car
    December 7, 2019

    Best Vehicle I've Owned...

    I just gotta say that no vehicle has brought me as much owner satisfaction as my 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe... by far the best vehicle I have ever owned! Just wish my 2015 Tahoe performed as well!
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 2.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By Chevy Girl from Charleston, South Carolina
    Owns this car
    October 22, 2019

    Love my Tahoe!

    I bought my 2005 Tahoe LS 2WD used with 84,000 miles on it in 2012. It is now 2019 and she has 126,000 miles on her. I love this truck and hope to drive it until it falls apart under me. It's comfortable, roomy, drives like a road car, and doesn't argue with me when I hit the gas pedal. Gas mileage is what I expected in a vehicle this big. Surprisingly, the seats and interior fittings (except the headliner and center console lid as noted below) still look brand-new. ALL vehicles will need items repaired/replaced over time and you're kidding yourself if you think yours won't. This one is no exception. Aside from regular maintenance, I've had to replace the water pump, the brakes, the belts, and I've been through two replacement center console lids. Currently the EVAP system needs service (going to the mechanic next week), the rear passenger window motor needs replacing (we just don't use it for the time being), an airbag sensor needs to be replaced (I drove cars w/o airbags for many years before this and I'll be just fine until it's fixed), the headliner needs to be re-glued around the edge of the windshield (easy repair). None of which turns me off of this truck or prevents me from driving it. All of that will be repaired for a lot less money than what the repair of any of the useless bells and whistles in a new car would cost. What's more important to me is the engine and transmission which have been flawless. When I was shopping for a vehicle back in 2012 and I asked my trusted mechanic which he would recommend, he said to buy anything with this engine in it. He was right.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Maine Mom from South Portland, Maine
    Owns this car
    October 7, 2019

    Great Family Car!

    This has been a great car for our family and she has more life in her! Excellent in the snow, lots of interior space. Would be great as first car or spare vehicle for a family.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By Lmcgee39206 from Jackson,Ms
    Owns this car
    September 25, 2019

    Most Reliable car I’ve owned

    This car meet all my needs. Very dependable truck. I love everything about this truck. I would highly recommend this truck to any family or friend
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe?

The 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe is available in 4 trim levels:

  • Commercial (2 styles)
  • LS (2 styles)
  • LT (2 styles)
  • Z71 (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe?

The 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe offers up to 16 MPG in city driving and 20 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe reliable?

The 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe has an average reliability rating of 4.8 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe owners.

Is the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe a good SUV?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe. 98.1% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.7 / 5
Based on 54 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.8
  • Interior: 4.4
  • Performance: 4.6
  • Value: 4.6
  • Exterior: 4.4
  • Reliability: 4.8

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