2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Consumer Reviews

Great 2007 Tahoe

Written by: chilshock on 06/27/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Great Vehicle. MPG is around avg 15 city and 19 highway. I have been able to get 22-23 hwy on many long trips if your not heading into the wind. Even while towing it gets around 17-18 mpg and it's so quiet on the highway too.

Favorite Features

Power liftgate is a must.

Suggested Improvements

Fold flat rear seats but taking them out isn't that bad, saves on weight too.

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Awesome

Written by: JP on 06/14/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

My husband just bought me this '08 LTZ in the white diamond appearance pkg.w/ 20" wheels. It's a definite head turner. After driving a Toyota for 10years with no real issues I was set on getting another Toyota. However you can't beat the Tahoe in price and all the options. With a family of 4 we can't ask for anything more. And gas mileage is pretty good for such a large SUV. It's pretty comparable to the minivans we looked at. I'm getting about 16mpg in the city and about 21mpg on interstate driving. The Tahoe is the way to go!

Favorite Features

2nd row captain's chairs, power 2nd row seats, love the power liftgate

Suggested Improvements

No power folding 3rd row seats like the Sequioa has.

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Fantastic SUV

Written by: Shane on 06/05/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I went from a 07 Rendevouz to a 08 Tahoe this past January. That was the best move ever. I now have room for 3 kids + 5 more adults to sit comfortably. Chevy has outdone themselves with the nice exterior look and comfortable ride.

Favorite Features

Active fuel management and flexfuel capabilities.

Suggested Improvements

None

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Smooth

Written by: Sam on 05/27/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Smooth SUV! Got the LT2 package with 20" wheels. The Granite blue paint turns heads on the road. Plenty of power and you can't beat the price. Gas mileage is on average 15-16mpg. Drove the Yukon and you can get the same package in a Chevy for a few thousand less.

Favorite Features

Nice leather, wheels, paint, dual climate zone, nice stereo and the back up sensors.

Suggested Improvements

I can't afford the hybrid!

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1st Tahoe of many more!

Written by: SUVmebaby on 05/19/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I love my new Tahoe! The ride and styling are awesome! Rides better than the car I traded. I have an LT3 with the Z71 package. I considered the LTZ, but felt I was getting a lot of expensive features that don't add much resale value. Save yourself the $2K for 20" wheels on the LTZ and get the Z71's 18 inchers. The Z71 also has all the chrome accents of an LTZ. I agree with another post that the Active Fuel Mgmt is a gimmick, but E85 is awesome. So what if mileage goes down, the fuel is cheaper and Made in the USA!

Favorite Features

XM, OnStar, beautiful interior that's whisper quiet, remote start, heated leather, lots of power, FlexFuel,

Suggested Improvements

Lamp under the hood, 6-speed auto, dividers in center armrest, fold flat 2nd and 3rd rows.

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My 3rd Tahoe...this is the best by far

Written by: scootermc on 05/07/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Bought the LTZ with Sun/Fun and Entertainment package. I must say we love the car. This is my 3rd "current generation" Tahoe...had an '01, '04, and now the '08. A few "fit and finish" issues with seat covering pulling away from cushion...but nothing too tragic. They did fix a service bulletin item on my first service visit...problem with spring over left rear tire being slightly eskew caused a weird klunk when you went over speed bumps. Fixed at no charge...about 1/2 hr work. We've been very happy with the car. Gas mileage is better than a Honda Odyssey with lots of room, comfort, and luxury. Recommend highly...but haggle cause everybody's dumping their SUV's these days.

Favorite Features

XM integration, rear seat DVD with wireless headphones, power liftgate, remote engine start, auto folding middle seats (got the Captains Chair second row...highly recommend). Rear seat heaters. Navigation is easy to use

Suggested Improvements

BlueTooth! Navi doesn't allow waypoint changes while vehicle is in motion, must pull over...what a pain in the backside.

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Fun Ride

Written by: hammer760 on 05/04/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

I've had my LTZ now for about 2 months and am pretty happy with it. Had an '03 Sequoia and was about to pull the trigger on an '08 but decided to test drive the Tahoe...thank God I did. Better looking, more features, and a better price than the Toyota. Only thing the Seqouia had which I wish the Tahoe has is fold flat 3rd row seating and a little more rear storage room. I've towed our boat and the automatic rear leveling suspension (which I guess is only available on the LTZ) works great. I wish I would have bought this a few months earlier to try the 4x4 out. By the way the guy who wrote that he's getting 18.3 mpg 70% city is a liar. I'm getting 14-15 mpg in 50/50 city/hwy driving.

Favorite Features

Overall exterior appearance is beautiful! 20" wheels (although they are a rip-off at an option price of $1500), Nav, DVD player, XM, power rear lift gate, comfy seats, overall power but GM needs to ditch the old 4 speed and go with a more modern 5 or 6 speed.

Suggested Improvements

Terrible front storage room with no dividers inside the middle arm rest. Where do I put my change? Ipod jack should be placed at the bottom of the center console. No bluetooth is a joke. Verizon wants $15 for 100 minutes. Backseat windows only roll half way down. Plastic woodgrain looks cheap.

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Extremely Impressed - '08 Tahoe LTZ

Written by: Mike on 04/30/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

After 1.5 years of SUV research and actually targeting the Denali, we found the White Diamond LTZ and were totally impressed over the Denali! Purchased this beautiful SUV w/White Diamond Pkg, 20" Wheels, Sun/Dest Ent Pkg, Titanium Interior 2 weeks ago for my wife and we both absolutely love it! I cannot say enough about being so impressed with how far GM has come in their interior design, dead-silent cabin, feature rich appointments, and overall comfort. With 2 kids, bags/laptop cases, a stroller, and almost daily trips to the store, this SUV is the most awesome and fitting vehicle we have owned to date. We intend to use the OnStar, as it will incoporate family shared plans on Verizon.

Favorite Features

Customizable settings set by driver for pwr locks, pwr mirrors (curbtilt in reverse), daytime lights, driver seat exit feature - just to name a few. Bucket seats offer excellent comfort and pwr options, int door panels appear to be made of excellent, long- lasting materials (no fade or peel anticipated)

Suggested Improvements

Seriously cannot think of any, as I continue to be impressed every time I climb into this american made SUV.

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Now we go in a Tahoe

Written by: dwightex on 04/28/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Bot this car since we commute 1x week 200 miles back and forth from home to work through the mountains of western Maryland. This truck is a dream to drive on the highway. We bought the car because of 0% finance and GM rebate. The $49,000 sticker was really the same price as a $36K car, so it was a good value. We are pleased, except that the car is so big and heavy it is a little tough in the city. Gas mileage for us is 16.9 combined over the past 5000 miles.

Favorite Features

Comfortable drive, just like first class on an airplane. Great seating position, sound, XM, visability.

Suggested Improvements

3rd row seats are taken out manually and weight a ton. I never would have bought them, except they were in the car. We hate them, they are in the garage. Also, storage area has plastic rails and slots for the seat, so you need a plastic cover for them. Also, Nav system screen is too bright, won't dim

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08 Tahoe purchase

Written by: D S W on 04/21/2008

Vehicle

2008 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 4A)

Review

Compaired Tahoe and Toyota Sequoia, bought the Tahoe. A lot more equiptment for the money, nicer interior and better gas mileage. New 100K/5yr warranty also helped with decission. I have the LTZ with all the toys and they all work as advertised. Ride is very smooth,the V8 to V4 modes are seamless. Biggest negative is rear seating, especially the 3rd row and the lack of independant rear suspension. The Toyota is the winner in these areas. The 08 Tahoe appears larger than my 03 Tahoe Z71 , but it has the same dimentions. The 08 is less truck like than the 03 with a lower dash. The 03 did have more storage areas than the 08.

Favorite Features

OnStar system, nav system, rear backup sensors and camera, side airbags for all passenger areas.

Suggested Improvements

Better 3rd row seating, also should have independent rear suspension. More storage areas would be welcome. Needs a 5 or 6 speed auto transmission like many of the other makes.

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