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Used 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe Consumer Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
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4.13 out of 5 stars

Hard Seats

Martine, 08/15/2010
2010 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful

I love everything about the Tahoe, except the seats. I am really disappointed with the quality. The seats are flat and hard. I regret our purchase. I don't know how I overlooked this in the "15 minute" test drive. We downsized from a suburban to a Tahoe. I really thought the lack of cargo space would be the problem, but have adjusted. We have plenty of room with third row seats folded up. Still have the option of removing them for even more space. We bought our Tahoe one day and left the next morning for a 12 hour road trip. Arrived at our destination with back and leg pain. This was a yearly road trip we've taken for last 20 yrs. Sadly, it was the most uncomfortable trip ever.

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2.75 out of 5 stars

If you really need an SUV, choose another vehicle

robi3, 02/02/2015
2012 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful

I bought a Tahoe, with the towing package as I go cross country 2x times yearly towing a trailer with a gross wt. of 4500 lbs. (well below the wt rating). I also transport sporting equipment to remote areas but do not go off roading. In 36,000 mi, both differentials and rear shocks have had to be replaced, the Bridgestones that came on it handled poorly in even wet conditions and had to be replaced at 30,000 mi. Mileage without a trailer maxes out on the highway at 15, rated 21. Chevy technicians always seem "miffed" by clear symptoms of issues which require return visits for repairs until they find the issue. 3rd row seats tough to remove and store. Worst of 3 similar vehicles I've owned

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Fantastic SUV

llauck, 12/15/2011
2011 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

This is my best SUV that I have ever owned. I have owned a Suburban and two Explorers. My wife said that it is the most comfortable seat and ride she has been in, much better than the Explorers. It just handles much better. And I enjoy sitting higher too. I do think the internal front door components rattle too much when the music is playing, which I will have fixed. The gas mileage is what it is-16-21 mpg. The extras are nice options.

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4 out of 5 stars

It is what it is

Content 4 now, 08/12/2018
2010 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Strong, powerful, safe and great for family trips which we often take to get away from city life. However a few trips in the brakes started to make a squealing noise, inside molding strangely started to completely come undone and the greatest mystery of all the dash board crack. However the truck still performs at a high level on the high transportating me and the family in pure comfort.

Safety
5 out of 5 stars
Technology
4 out of 5 stars
Performance
4 out of 5 stars
Interior
3 out of 5 stars
Comfort
5 out of 5 stars
Reliability
3 out of 5 stars
Value
4 out of 5 stars
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4.88 out of 5 stars

love it!

bwilly, 01/20/2010
2010 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I just bought my 2010 Tahoe and couldn't be more pleased. I was originally looking at the expedition but after driving one, was not impressed at all. The tahoe feels more solid and well built, both in and out. The ride is better as well. I particularly enjoy the little electronic additions this truck brings, bluetooth phone link. touchscreen nav, and usb port with full access to the ipod menu architecture. My one complaint is the lack of fold away rear seats. Having to remove seats to haul extra stuff is an inconvenience, but one I will surely get used to quickly. I am overall very pleased with my purchase. Can't rate reliability yet.... In 100 miles of my average driving, am getting 15 mp

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