2022 Chevy Tahoe Review

Name: 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe Review
Brand: Chevrolet
Price: 44989 USD

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The redesigned Tahoe has big improvements in ride comfort, technology and convenience features. But overly firm seats and a puzzling interior layout mean there's less useful storage than you might expect for such a big vehicle. Still, family haulers don't get much more modern and capable than this.

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2022 Chevrolet Tahoe Review

byAlex Nishimoto^{Correspondent
Alex Nishimoto has worked in the automotive industry since 2007 and has written more than 2,500 car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Alex is a correspondent for Edmunds and has also written for MotorTrend, Automobile, Hot Rod, Super Street, CNET, PRI Magazine, AutoWise and other publications. When he’s not writing about cars, he’s wrenching on his E30-generation BMW 325is, which he’s owned since college and plans to restore one day.}

Pros

Roomy interior for passengers and cargo
Smooth ride
Easy-to-use touchscreen
Robust diesel engine option

Cons

Uncomfortable front and second-row seats
Interior control layout isn't particularly intuitive
Some interior materials seem downmarket for the price
Low handling limits

What's new

Minor changes to package contents and names throughout lineup
Lane keeping assist and front and rear parking sensors are now standard
Enhanced Google-based voice controls for 10.2-inch infotainment system
Part of the fifth Tahoe generation introduced for 2021

Overview

The Chevrolet Tahoe is a large three-row SUV with seating for seven to nine people. The current-generation Tahoe was introduced for 2021, and with it came the first independent rear suspension in the model's history. Besides improving ride comfort and handling, that major upgrade makes the third-row seating more livable. But rest assured, the Tahoe's newfound refinement hasn't diminished this SUV's stout towing and hauling capabilities.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe Fleet 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 10A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

$254/mo

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Large SUV competitors for the Tahoe are few but include the Ford Expedition, its corporate sibling the GMC Yukon, the new Jeep Wagoneer and the Nissan Armada. There's also the Chevrolet Suburban, which is a long-wheelbase version of the Tahoe that has additional cargo space. Which SUV should you get? Learn more about the Chevy Tahoe by checking out our test team's Expert Rating below.

Edmunds Expert Rating

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Average

7.4

out of 10

edmunds TESTED

Rated for you by America's best test team.

Performance

7.0/10

How does the Tahoe drive? Considering its size, the Tahoe does all right for itself under acceleration and braking. We tested a 4WD Tahoe with the 5.3-liter V8 engine and recorded a 0-60 mph sprint of 7.7 seconds, which is an average time for a large SUV. But for higher-speed passing maneuvers, you'll need a lot of throttle and some patience since the Tahoe's smaller V8 engine simply runs out of steam once you're past 65 mph or so. The somewhat soft brake pedal is our only complaint with the otherwise smooth and capable braking system.

Navigating city streets with the Tahoe is easy thanks to its tight turning circle and light steering. The 10-speed automatic transmission shifts promptly and unobtrusively. But the Tahoe's light steering is vague, especially at higher speeds, and the Tahoe makes it clear that you're driving a large SUV and should probably take it easy around corners.

When equipped with the optional Z71 package, the Tahoe benefits from its height-adjustable air suspension and good approach and departure angles. It's quite capable in moderate off-roading situations.

Comfort

7.0/10

How comfortable is the Tahoe? The Tahoe's new independent rear suspension has cured many issues that plagued the last generation. Our test vehicle was equipped with a fully adaptive suspension and easily soaked up bumps big and small. The Tahoe could have scored higher in this category, but the first- and second-row seats are overly hard and lack the support and padding needed for long-distance driving. The Tahoe's third-row seats at least offer better padding and support than the third rows in most of the competition.

The Tahoe's multi-zone climate control system's effectiveness does not disappoint; heating and cooling are effective for all three rows. We're less fond of the smaller climate control buttons in the front and the excessive noise of the rear climate system, especially if you're sitting in the third row. Another source of elevated noise is the windshield. It produced a distinct roar at highway speeds.

Interior

7.5/10

How’s the interior? The wide-opening doors offer easy access to front and rear seats, and even third-row passengers have ample headroom to get to their seats. The driver's seat and steering wheel have a wide range of adjustment to suit a variety of drivers. Visibility is generally good, though the tall front end can make it nearly impossible to see obstacles closer than 6 feet away. Thankfully, the Tahoe offers an excellent multi-view camera system to make parking in tight spots a breeze.

Our biggest complaint is the Tahoe's inefficient use of space. The dash-mounted push-button shifter has forced many secondary controls to be relocated and bunched together, for example, and the redundant controls for the audio system and touchscreen take up too much prime dashboard real estate. The Tahoe's steering wheel-mounted controls aren't very intuitive either.

Technology

7.5/10

How’s the tech? Our test vehicle was equipped with a 10.2-inch screen and navigation. We're fans of Chevrolet's latest touchscreen interface — it offers crisp graphics, an easy-to-understand menu structure and quick response times. It also has wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility.

You'll find plenty of charging ports through the cabin, but if you opt for the power center console, those charge ports are moved to the same bin that holds the wireless charging pad. That creates a somewhat inconvenient mess of wires.

Our Z71-equipped test vehicle did not offer adaptive cruise control, which is a bit of an oversight for a nearly $70,000 SUV. We also found the lane-keeping assist system to be slow to respond and inconsistent. Another disappointment: Our test Tahoe's stability control system was poorly calibrated. It was prone to overreacting when going around turns and dramatically reduced the vehicle's speed far beyond what we thought was necessary.

Storage

8.0/10

How’s the storage? Thanks to the independent rear suspension and larger overall dimensions, the new Tahoe can hold 25.5 cubic feet of stuff behind the third-row seats compared to the predecessor's 15.3 cubic feet. The maximum capacity grows to 122.9 cubic feet.

The driver and front passenger have little in the way of small-item storage, with only two cupholders and a bin that, depending on your options, may or may not be a wireless charging pad. The center console isn't as big as we expected either and is lined with hard plastic. Chevrolet did give the Tahoe a lot of door pocket storage, with the front doors getting three tiers for your personal items. Second-row passengers lack a center console but also get ample storage in the door pockets.

When properly equipped, the Tahoe can tow up to 8,400 pounds. Our 4WD Z71-equipped test vehicle was rated to tow 8,200 pounds, though we think the 5.3-liter V8 might be pretty strained doing so. Consider getting the more powerful 6.2-liter V8 or more frugal diesel six-cylinder if you plan on doing a lot of towing. For comparison, Ford's Expedition can tow up to 9,000 pounds.

Fuel Economy

7.5/10

How’s the fuel economy? The EPA estimates a 4WD Tahoe with the 5.3-liter V8 will get 16 mpg combined, which is an average figure for a big SUV. On our 115-mile evaluation route, our test Tahoe returned 17.8 mpg

It should also be noted the 5.3-liter engine in the Tahoe does not require premium gasoline, while the Ford Expedition's turbocharged engine recommends it. Chevrolet offers a more powerful 6.2-liter V8 engine that's also estimated to get 16 mpg combined. There's also an available diesel engine that's good for an impressive 24 mpg.

Value

7.5/10

Is the Tahoe a good value? Packing a full-size SUV with technology and luxury isn't going to result in a low price tag. The Tahoe starts at just over $50K and can easily exceed $80K if you like your options. Our fairly well-equipped Z71 test vehicle came in at $68,940, and for the most part it looked every bit worth that price. There are some areas of unimpressive hard plastic, but the overall fit and finish is generally good. It's definitely a match for Ford's equally pricey and capable Expedition.

The Tahoe's bumper-to-bumper and powertrain warranties are fairly standard at three years/36,000 miles and five years/60,000 miles, respectively. More impressive are Chevy's five years/60,000 miles of roadside assistance and year of free scheduled maintenance.

Wildcard

7.5/10

People expect comfort, capability and convenience with a large SUV, and the Chevrolet Tahoe delivers. Its redesigned rear suspension offers better interior space, increased cargo volume and a smoother ride over a wide variety of surfaces. In short, it does a better job at being the family workhorse.

Which Tahoe does Edmunds recommend?

The base Chevrolet Tahoe comes with a generous assortment of standard features, but your options really open up when you choose the RST trim. That model gets a unique exterior and special seats, and it's also the cheapest Tahoe you can get with the potent 6.2-liter V8 and Magnetic Ride Control adaptive suspension.

2022 Chevrolet Tahoe models

The 2022 Tahoe is offered in six trim levels: the LS, LT, RST, Z71, Premier and High Country. The standard engine on the Tahoe is a 5.3-liter V8 (355 horsepower, 383 lb-ft) mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission. Four-wheel drive is available on all trim levels and standard on the Z71. Two other engines are also available.

Available on the RST, Z71 and Premier and standard on the High Country is a 6.2-liter V8 (420 hp, 460 lb-ft). There's also an optional turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder diesel engine (277 hp, 460 lb-ft). Chevy offers it on every Tahoe trim except the Z71.

Here's a rundown of the Tahoe's main features. But note that certain features may or may not be available on a particular vehicle due to the chip shortage and international supply chain issues.

LS
Starts you off with features such as:

LED headlights
18-inch wheels
Eight-passenger seating (2-3-3); front-row bench seat is optional on LS only
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
8-inch infotainment touchscreen
Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
Lane keeping assist (steers the Suburban back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
Parking sensors

LT
Adds to the LS with:

Hands-free liftgate
Wireless charging pad
Leather upholstery
Nine-speaker Bose audio system
Driver's seat memory settings and heated front seats
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Digital instrument cluster
10.2-inch infotainment touchscreen

RST
Includes these features:

22-inch wheels
Unique front fascia and black exterior trim
Special RST seats with contrasting stitching

Z71
Adds extra off-road capability with:

Unique front fascia to improve the Tahoe's approach angle
Standard 4WD with two-speed transfer case (for low-range gearing)
Hill descent control
All-terrain tires
Front skid plate and tow hooks

Premier
Steps up the standard equipment by including:

Magnetically controlled shock absorbers (better ride and handling capabilities)
10-speaker Bose audio system
Heated and ventilated front seats
Second-row bucket seats (drops capacity to seven passengers)
Blind-spot monitor (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)

High Country
Adds more luxury with:

420-horsepower 6.2-liter V8
Surround-view parking camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Tahoe and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)
Special grille with bronze accents

Many of the features on the higher trim levels are available as options on the lower trims. Other significant options, depending on the trim level, include:

Max Trailering package
Panoramic sunroof
Rear entertainment system
Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the Tahoe and the car in front)
Air suspension (can raise or lower the ride height of the vehicle)

Reliability Ratings by RepairPal

3.5/5Above Average

#27 out of 32 among Midsize SUVs

RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.

Cost

^{The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of the Chevrolet Tahoe from 2008-2022.}

$623/yr

vs. $485/yr
for Average Midsize SUV

Frequency

^{The average number of times this model is brought into the shop for unscheduled repairs and maintenance in a single year. RepairPal calculates this metric by tracking millions of unique vehicles over multiple years to determine an average number of visits per year (omitting small routine visits, e.g., oil changes).}

1.14x/yr

vs. 1.18x/yr
for Average Midsize SUV

Severity

^{The probability that a repair will be a major issue, meaning the repair costs 3x the average annual repair cost for all models. This threshold will be higher for vehicles that have higher labor rates and parts costs (such as a premium brand).}

17.4%

vs. 13.5%
for Average Midsize SUV

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Let me start off by saying I Love Tahoes and have purchased 4 and traded in my 2017 for the newly 2021 model. My truck had been in the shop 8 times to say it took 45 days to get here because it was in quality assurance. I understand the recalls as they come with any vehicles, especially new ones. However, my constant problem has been with the engine light coming on every day, and I …

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2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Premier 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 10A)

Purchased a 2021 Tahoe Premier in early October, it has already been in the shop once and is about to go back in. With this new model, there are several issues and bugs already popping up. The first issue we had was an improperly installed front bumper sensor that was not seated flush on the bumper. When you pushed it with your finger, it pushed all the way into the bumper. Chevy had to …

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2021 Chevrolet Tahoe RST 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 10A)

We purchased our 2021 Tahoe RST in November. This SUV is babied more than my toddler. We absolutely love everything other than the completely useless Rear Entertainment System. Also, the fact that you are “sold” all of these features such as Navi, two screen rear-entertainment, etc. but then to use the features, it’s an ONStar monthly costs as well to have the word-if, certain packages, …

Total LEMON!!!

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Bought 2 months ago. Been in shop 1 month. 9 problems after driving off the lot!!! 2021 Tahoe: 1. Brakes recall 2. Key fob not found while driving 3. Right rear door handle cable broken 4. Service Safety Restraint System light on 5. Steering column box replaced 6. Rear power outlet not working 7. Title or vin number incorrect. Shows preowned!! 8. Rear window sensor out 9. Rear wipers …

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2022 Tahoe Highlights

Trim:

Fleet

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$48,400
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	17 MPG
Cost to Drive	$254/month
Seating	9 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	25.5 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the Tahoe models:

Forward Collision Alert: Warns you to take action to avoid colliding with a vehicle or other object in front of the SUV.
Lane Keep Assist: Alerts you when the SUV drifts out of its lane and delivers steering input to keep the vehicle in its lane.
Safety Alert Seat: Vibrates the driver's seat cushion when the crash avoidance tech detects a situation that may need your attention.

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
Overall4 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger4 / 5
Side Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front Seat5 / 5
Back Seat5 / 5
Rollover
Rollover3 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of Rollover21.2%

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What's new

Overview

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe Fleet 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 10A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.

Edmunds Expert Rating

Performance

Comfort

Interior

Technology

Storage

Fuel Economy

Value

Wildcard

Which Tahoe does Edmunds recommend?

2022 Chevrolet Tahoe models

Reliability Ratings by RepairPal

Cost

Frequency

Severity

Most helpful consumer reviews

Many Malfunctions with NO resolutions

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2021 Tahoe RST Engine Failure

Total LEMON!!!

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