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2005 Chevrolet Tahoe

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$35,820

starting MSRP

Key specs

Base trim shown

SUV

Body style

9

Seating capacity

Rear-wheel drive

Drivetrain

Overview

(54 reviews)

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

3 trims

Starting msrp listed lowest to highest price

  • LS

    $35,820

  • LT

    $35,915

  • Z71

    $35,915

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Our 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe trim comparison will help you decide.

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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

Consumer reviews

(54 reviews)
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.4
  • Performance 4.6
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.4
  • Reliability 4.8
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Most recent consumer reviews

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!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Does recommend this car
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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.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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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.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Warranty

New car and Certified Pre-Owned programs by Chevrolet
New car program benefits
Bumper-to-bumper
36 months/36,000 miles
Corrosion
72 months/100,000 miles
Powertrain
36 months/36,000 miles
Roadside assistance
36 months/36,000 miles
Certified Pre-Owned program benefits
Maximum age/mileage
5 model years or newer/up to 75,000 miles
Basic warranty terms
12 months/12,000 miles bumper-to-bumper original warranty, then may continue to 6 years/100,000 miles limited (depending on variables)
Powertrain
6 years/100,000 miles
Dealer certification required
172-point inspection
Roadside assistance
Yes
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