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Best Tahoe ever!
frankm58, 02/01/2012
2011 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
After a short test drive we were sold! so we sold our 2005 Tahoe (older body style) for a new one, after owning our older one for 6 years with no problems, we (Wife and myself) decided it was time for a new one since our 2005 was so reliable. We noticed how much quieter and smoother the ride was one the 2011 and noticeable 45 hp increase for better towing. Although the 2011 offers only 3 MPG HWY better we still got our money's worth and filling the empty space in our garage with a small SUV compared to a full size Tahoe with all its features was well worth the sacrifice especially since we drive it locally anyway. In this price range, there is nothing compared to the Tahoe!
super good!!! So worth buying mine!!
Nick Voisine, 11/19/2017
2012 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
I bout the Chevy Tahoe new back in 2012, And I loved it so much that I went with getting a new 2017 one and id have to say I still kinda miss the older model but i had is for a while so I grew attached to it! I got the lt model and I had all that I needed I had some package that got me the captain chairs and the heated seats and a few other features and I loved it and so did my kids getting to watch movies on long car rides!!! I drove this car probably from Tennesee to Texas at least more than a dozen times and had no issue what so ever!!! traded mine in this year with 130k miles and it was still running strong with no maintenance problems just normal stuff like new tires and oil changes! I would so totally recommend this car to any buyer looking for a full-size SUV especially if you get the lt or ltz model with some more goodies than the base model. So if you are in the market for an SUV with a few years on it I would totally recommend!!! _Nick
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Switched from a Tacoma
Jason, 06/22/2018
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2013 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I have owned this vehicle now for around 6 months. I have around 96k miles on it and it has been, and continues to be, a pleasure to own. Comfortable, stylish, and plenty of power to do the things I need to do. It also has plenty of room for passengers, shopping, etc.
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Could not be happier!
daddybear1, 09/02/2011
2011 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
15 of 17 people found this review helpful
After getting rid of my Silverado and downsizing to a Malibu, I realized that I just was not a car driver. So after looking at all of the large SUV's I drove the Tahoe. I knew immediately it was what I always should have had (I wanted one when I bought the Silverado bought talked myself out of it because of incentives). Anyways, I could not be happier with this SUV. The comfort is amazing, have never found the 'right' driving position until know. I feel completely safe taking my family on a road trip. My MPG is actually better than it was on my truck, I am averaging 16 in mostly LA driving. Dealers are wonderful and actually act like they want your business.
2013 Tahoe LTZ
Lawrence, 05/20/2022
2013 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Great vehicle ... wish I kept it
First Tahoe - Honest thoughts...
jeffmward, 03/28/2012
2011 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
I was a Ford guy growing up. I owned three total fullsize pickups and SUVs over the past 20 years. All three left me on the side of the road. Then I had three different small-midsize European cars (Volvo, Mercedes, Audi). I liked each of them but I was ready to get back into a taller vehicle and I needed something to tow my Jeep & trailer. I bought the Tahoe new in last August. I am completely satisfied with it. I get a combined hwy/city 19-20 MPG on average. Not too bad for such a large vehicle. I was able to get in on a deal with $6k cash back total incentives. My purchase price less TT&L was $32,500. Sure it's an LS but it still has terrific bells and whistles for a base model!
Tahoe Lover
ttinarp80, 10/10/2018
2012 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
17 of 21 people found this review helpful
Chevy Tahoe use to be my favorite but lately I’ve encounter some problems with my suv. Just yesterday, my transmission went out. After coming across this website, I see I am not alone. What I don’t understand is, how could a vehicle, that’s so popular, encounter the same problem on different year model. Why have the same exact problem been going on for so long and GM hasn’t done anything different. I also don’t understand how a transmission go out so suddenly on a.m vehicle that don’t have a lot of miles. My vehicle have 150K miles on it, but yet I still feel as if a major issue as the transmission, shouldn’t have occurred. Even though I’ve always loved Tahoe’s, this will be the last Tahoe I purchase........sorry GM, but in to the next one🤷🏽♀️
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I love it, my 1st SUV
Squaw Pony, 11/22/2018
2012 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
My new used 2012 Chevy Tahoe (6yrs old) is comfortable, cavernous (compared to my Accord coupe and almost every other car I’ve been in). Need space for hauling very large art canvases and possibly towing a camper - this should be more than enough. 13 mpg is exactly as estimated. Easier to maneuver and park than I thought it would be. Had to break hard and it stopped and steered well. Crack in the dash plastic is apparently common. Found the manual online to work the tech (not much tech) and dials, came with aftermarket radio so I’ve got the Bluetooth. Was worried about in & out with bad knees but no trouble with running board. More headroom than I’ll ever need (I’m 5’3”). Only had it two weeks but so far so good so much awesome.
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Steering Column not centered
acanarte, 09/17/2013
2013 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
82 of 116 people found this review helpful
I just purchased a 2013 Chevy Tahoe. After a few days of driving it, I noticed that the steering column was not centered to the seat and consequantly to my body. I took it back to the dealer and they were not able to do anything. I then took it to another dealer where they did agree that it was off-center, but they said this is a problem with all large SUV. Has anyone else experienced this problem? Although, I like the way it rides, I am considering appealing to the lemon law.
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
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.
Love it
O Hill, 06/05/2018
2013 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I was looking for over 6 months and everything I found had over 100 thousand miles on it at a very high price I got my truck at a great deal clean car fax and only 56000 miles patience really paid off
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A December to Remember
Allyson Z, 12/10/2018
2013 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Car was great ! I really liked it !
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Trail Blazer James
James w jr, 04/20/2017
2012 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
This a lot of features inside of this 2012 Tahoe you need to know all it's an excellent car and good for family and traveling and it is excellent with the E85 fuel you get more for your miles
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Some Good, Some Bad
mythsnake, 08/26/2016
2012 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
10 of 15 people found this review helpful
This is the fourth Chevy Tahoe we've owned, with the immediate previous one being a 2004 LTZ. I loved most everything about our 2004, but the 2012...well, it's a love-hate relationship. I love the body style, very sharp looking, and very little metal is visible. However that means lots of plastic, which didn't hold up very well at all in a front end collision a year after getting the vehicle. Radiator busted at low speed impact (about 30 mph) and the truck had to be towed away. Luckily it cost us next to nothing to fix it all, since we were found not-at-fault, otherwise that might have been very costly. This particular iteration of the Tahoe is also a dog in first gear compared to our 2004, but it makes up for that by being a far better towing vehicle than the old one. It powers up the mountain passes while towing our trailer with little trouble whereas with the 2004 we were lucky to do more than 35. Within the first two years, the navigation and entertainment console died and had to be replaced, but that was covered under warranty. The factory tires would squeal when making sharp turns, as if they were rubbing against the lip of the wheel well, but that issue disappeared when we replace those tires with a different brand at 35k miles. And the driver's side of the vehicle sits lower to the ground than the passenger side, though we have yet to investigate the reason. The kids love the rear entertainment system. The fuel economy really sucks, even more so than our 2004, particularly since I use it mostly for taking the kids to and from school. It did very well on our 2k mile camping trip a couple summers ago though, both in gas mileage and reliability.
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Chevy baby
Robert Snyder, 04/22/2017
2013 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
How comfortable this car is . We love this car
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Love this Tahoe!!!!!
Wilson, 06/06/2018
2013 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Great spacious and comfortable vehicle. Great for a growing family.
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Beautiful car with underlying defect
Amy, 04/02/2017
2011 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
10 of 16 people found this review helpful
I purchased my car with 55,000 miles on it and a cracked dash. After being told by the dealer that "those trucks get cracks on their dashes all the time," I decided to do some research. $650 for a new dash in Texas. Local dealership was willing to replace at no cost, even though my truck was out of its warranty period. However, there are thousands of owners who have not been as lucky. There is an entire Facebook page and class action lawsuit in place due to GM'a unwillingness to acknowledge the defect in the 07-13 dashes. The cracks always present behind the instrument panel and in the upper left hand side of the airbag compartment. This will be my last Tahoe until GM does the right thing and recalls these dashes.
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2011 Tahoe LTZ
Mike, 02/19/2018
2011 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Good reliable vehicle for several passengers. Safe and secure. Fuel mileage not great.
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Great vehicle
rgomes, 09/10/2013
2011 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I drove this vehicle for a little less then a year. I bought it with 26k miles and traded it in with 60k. I couldn't have been happier with the truck. It got reasonable gas mileage for its size and was very reliable. I never had a single issue with it. The stock tires were still good when I traded it in and probably had another 10k miles left. I towed a 5k lb boat/trailer with ease. Buy one!!
Great Large SUV... Could Use Some Small Tweaks
jsb_mi, 02/18/2011
2011 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
My wife and I leased a 2011 Tahoe LT 4X4 about two months ago. It replaced a 2006 Grand Cherokee Limited (w/ Hemi) my wife had been driving. As our family is expanding, we needed an SUV with more room and the Tahoe fit the bill. Exterior styling is awesome and the powertrain seems very good. We got the 20-inch wheels as part of the Luxury Package and really adds to the styling. The ride on this SUV is excellent and I cannot wait to take it on a long trip. I would suggest a few interior tweaks, including add storage "bins" on the sides of the truck area and a coin holder in the console (it kills me that a $50k SUV does not have a coin holder) and a larger rear-view mirror.
Like It
John83, 10/01/2010
2011 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
12 of 28 people found this review helpful
Got the new Tahoe to replace my problematic Chrysler Aspen in July. So far the truck has done really well, smooth and quiet ride, leather seats are comfortable, not too bad on the off- roading sector either. I use this vehicle a lot for long distance trips and it is one of the most pleasant drives I've ever experienced. Better mileage would be nice, though what can you do with a 6000 pound car boasting an 8 cylinder. Interior is perfect, with minor flaws. 3rd row seat not folding into the floor has been a traditional trait of this vehicle and I don't understand why GM keeps it that way because it is a repetitive nuisance. Exterior looks bold and intimidating. Overall, a way better truck.
2nd Tahoe
jsnoopy31t, 03/11/2011
2011 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
3 of 8 people found this review helpful
This is my second Tahoe a 2010 model LT. I also owned a 2007 Tahoe LT. I really like both of them. The only reason I traded the 07 is because I wanted a White one and it was grey. My new one is white. I like all the features of my 2010 model and I get very good MPG from it. 19.3 MPG city and highway combined and 23-25 on the highway. However bear in mind I am a vanishing breed in that I drive the POSTED SPEED LIMIT. To those who complain about poor gas mileage I say SLOW DOWN something most people can't accomplish. You certainly don't get good MPG when you travel 70,80,90 MPH. I owned an 05 Toyota Sequoia and it was a piece of junk. Traded it on my 07 Tahoe and never looked back.
My New 2011 Tahoe
Todd, 10/21/2010
2011 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Love it! Fun to drive, best looking Tahoe Chevy has ever made. I "was" a Ford guy, but my new Tahoe makes the Expeditions look ugly. I have more power than I need but..I get the kids to grandma's house in a hurry, without a doubt! I bought a black one and it looks awesome. Highly recommend. Runs like a champ, smooth, quiet, all the extras I need. And I bought an ls model! Simply love it!
Keeps on suv-ing
Donald , 12/28/2021
2012 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
In my 10 years of ownership I’ve only had three things I needed fixed. Daylight running lights, O2 sensor, and alternator. Should I be knocking on wood or got a good one?
sturdy and reliable-old faithful
Liora, 02/20/2024
2011 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is rick solid. It will plow through ten inches of snow on my driveway and holds the road like a mack truck. I love my Tahoe/ only problem is ongoing air conditioning issues -spent a lot of money and it’s still not working properly.
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Topher’s Ride
Jere , 01/29/2023
2013 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Just what we were looking for and in very good condition.
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