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4 out of 5 stars

Luxurious Tahoe

Dan, 04/17/2016
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
39 of 39 people found this review helpful

We traded for our Tahoe LTZ after owning a 2012 GMC Yukon XL wanting a more nimble size and updated technology. The Tahoe has really met and exceeded our expectations. It is a very luxurious vehicle and is loaded with technology that exceeds any large SUV from Ford or Lincoln. In fact is has the luxury and technology of most expensive luxury cars. The Tahoe is extremely quiet inside and the front and second row seats are quite comfortable. For four people, the Tahoe is a perfect touring vehicle, comfortable, capable and usable. The third row seating is useless however. Not only is there no room between the second row and third row seats, but the floor is also about 4-5 inches below the seat cushion. I question why GM did not utilize an independent rear suspension system like the Ford Expedition and the Lincoln Navigator to alleviate this problem. Also by building the foldable third row seat on top of the solid rear axle, they also lifted the floor of the cargo area in the back of the Tahoe to a ridiculous height to where it is difficult to lift luggage in and out. It also limits the amount of volume you actually have for luggage and cargo. Ford and Lincoln have been building their SUV's with independent rear suspensions for years and the result is lots of usable space with an actual comfortable third row seat. That is the biggest complaint we have with the Tahoe. But for driving, comfort for four and all the luxury they have, it is a hard SUV to beat. We test drove Expeditions and Navigators right along with the Tahoe and we chose the Tahoe. It drove and handled better and was much quieter on the inside. Also the unique ability to have OnStar and Wifi only cinched the deal for us. A close to perfect SUV but limited by design.

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4 out of 5 stars

The TAhoe Owner

The Tahoe Owner, 02/22/2016
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
18 of 18 people found this review helpful

I have to admit GM did a good job with creating this 16 Tahoe, I originally had it is cousin the 2010 Yukon but got rid of it and I love it but figured it was time for a change; so I bought 2016 Tahoe LS; the other models were out of my budget. Overall, I am happy with the 16 Tahoe. I would have bought the 15 Tahoe but for a some reason General Motor thought it was a good idea to have a cell phone like screen in the LS models and not a screen that we can actually see plus the fact that in order to really utilize a navigation app (which I may add did not come with) had to plug your phone into the cigarette lighter to project the navigation tool you want to use on this IPhone like screen. By far, in my opinion was FUBAR design. The 2016 Model however has a bigger screen and the navigation system however the navigation system is offered through ONSTAR which in a way is crazy because it forces you to really have a contract with ONSTAR; so in discovering this, I asked the question after the fact, what if you don't want to afford ONSTAR, there (dealership) said you can can plug it into a USB defice and project the visual on the BIGGER screen the comes with the LS models. Overall, that is the only flaw that I have with the 2016 models; however I did give it a passing thought about getting the LT and LTZ models but after really thinking about it and test driving the other two, there was not really a whole lot of differences, except for leather seats, a couple extra speakers and a tow package.

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5 out of 5 stars

LS Model is a perfect fit for most people

Saleem, 05/05/2016
updated 05/16/2017
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
25 of 26 people found this review helpful

UPDATE: One of the black plastic pieces on the outside of the door popped off from the wind. It was easily fixed with a stronger glue. No other issues since then. This is still a great vehicle and still recommend to others interested in buying a Tahoe. ORIGINAL: Before buying this SUV you should really come to grips that you are not purchasing a sports car or sports type SUV. With that being said, I have purchased 11 vehicles over the years and I am completely satisfied with my purchase of the 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe LS. The only difference between the base LS and the top of the line models is basically leather and a few extra gimmicks such as heads-up display. If you can live without the extras, the LS is the way to go for price point. Superior comfort and the cabin is surprisingly quiet. I'm 6'4" and have plenty leg room in the front and rear seat of my Tahoe. If you're in the market for a nice large SUV with plenty of room and towing capacity, I recommend looking at all trim levels of the Tahoe before jumping at the LTZ or LT because the LS might be able to satisfy what you need and save you over $20,000.00.

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2 out of 5 stars

Very disappointed

Andre, 09/17/2017
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful

The driver's seat is VERY uncomfortable. It's not something you notice on a 10 min. test drive, but you sure do the first week you own the truck and really start driving it in traffic. You can feel the side seat frame rails shallowly under the seat cushion protruding up. I complained to the dealership about it a week after having the truck and was told "that's normal." I also contacted GM about it and never even got a reply. Aside from the seats, my truck also had to have the motor mounts replaced at around 5k miles to stop it from vibrating at idle. Now the transmission is starting to shift roughly too, so I have bring it back in for that now. This is my 3rd full size GM SUV and is the worst by far in terms of physical comfort and cargo room. Very disappointed.

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1 out of 5 stars

Worst Decision We Ever Made

Andy, 09/14/2016
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
42 of 47 people found this review helpful

My wife wanted to upgrade to a full size SUV from a Honda Pilot. We did some research and test driving, and she concluded that the Tahoe was the one. She loved the look, and like the amenities. The problems started on the test drive, the radio kept freezing up and acting weird. The dealer was made aware of the issue and we were told we needed to use a factory iphone cable and the problem should be resolved. We swapped our iphone cable for a brand new factory cable, and for the next day the problem went away. We purchased the truck the following day. After the purchase on the drive home, the problem returned. We called the dealer, and they said, well it needs a software update, it's a known issue. So in to the dealership to a software update. Software flashed, tested, they say you are good to go. A few days later, the problem returns, we contact the dealer, now the story changed. They knew almost instantly it was a human interface controller board and the part was back ordered from Chevrolet for an unknown amount of time. They kept the vehicle for the week to fix a few other issues and then we received it back knowing the problem was there, but the part was ordered, and the regional chevrolet rep was in the mix to try and expedite this service request. At this point we are fairly upset with the whole situation. Brand new car, and not once has it been right. Over the next 2 months, roughly 10 electrical gremlins have reared their ugly head in this truck. Here are a few: headlights randomly switch to high beams, pedals won't adjust, front and rear parking sensors randomly think we are going to hit something even when nothing is around, front camera errors constantly, hvac control back lighting failures, memory seats haven't worked since day one, all of which has been communicated to my dealership and to chevrolet directly, we basically were going to wait for this inteface controller part to come in and try to tackle everything at that time, thinking that the part should fix most of the issues. Then after 2 months of dealing with all these problems, finally a glimpse of hope... I received a call from my dealer that the controller board arrived from chevy. Hooray for now!!! The dealer was nice enough to pickup my truck at my work, and drop me off another Tahoe as a loaner until mine was fixed. I received a call that night, everything was fixed, they will keep it one additional day for testing, then they will drop it off for me at work. I got scared that next morning when the loaner tahoe had the same radio problem that my tahoe has... I was assured by my dealer that everything is fixed, and that between the controller and software updates everything is 100%! On my drive home the parking sensors went crazy on me. This was 10 miles down the road after being told it's all fixed. The radio seemed ok at least, so we decided to give it a few more days before it goes back in. Well the next morning, the radio went crazy again. We sent video to the dealer showing the problem, and now we are apparently waiting to see what Chevy and the dealer want to do. So here we are, MSRP of $64k, and the truck has multiple major systems failing, all electrical. My recommendation is to wait until the bugs are out of this vehicle!!!!! I know multiple people with 2015 and 2016 Tahoes, Yukons, and Escalades, all of them have had major electrical issues.

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4 out of 5 stars

Overall A Great Vehicle, But Needs Improvement

Alex M, 08/03/2016
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful

Overall, we have been impressed with our 2016 Tahoe. We are especially impressed with the design of the interior and the technology packaging. The infotainment is very easy to use and is very responsive. Although we would rate this vehicle at 5 out of 5 stars, we have had some interior quality and safety tech issues. Within the first month of owning our Tahoe, the lane keeping assist and forward collision alert simply quit working. We took it in to our dealership where they kept out Tahoe for at least 2 weeks and were very thorough with the investigation and solution to the problem. Our interior quality problem is very minor, but we have never had this problem with any Ford, Toyota, or Mazda we have owned. The problem is the plastic pieces in the bottom of the door pulls keep popping out and is very annoying. We have had them replaced to try to solve the issue of them fitting, but they keep popping out. As far as performance and road manners, the Tahoe seems to be stable and has ample power. Our only complaint about the powertrain is the transmission, which is very quick to upshift when accelerating. The main issue is when we want to take off with a certain amount of throttle, then add more throttle, which causes the transmission to seemingly hesitate and jerk into the next gear when the transmission should hold the previous gear longer. Overall, the 2016 Tahoe is a practical and useful full size SUV, but GM needs to make powertrain and interior quality improvements. An 8 speed transmission may be the solution to the transmission issue over the current 6 speed.

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4 out of 5 stars

tahoe

maxx, 08/09/2018
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful

air conditioner has big repair bill GM knows they have problem why dont they pay for problem ??

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Don’t Buy!!

Jon, 06/25/2018
updated 06/26/2019
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful

Absolutely Awful!! Rides rougher than a sled, electronics lethargic! Transmission shifting weird! Last Chevy I’ll purchase after forty yrs of loyalty I’m just disgusted! It rides so rough it broke the ac condenser and is beginning to develope squeaking in the cabin after 20k miles! Please avoid for your own sake!

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2 out of 5 stars

"unsatisfied buyer to many problems"

tina gomez, 02/01/2017
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

all electrical issues major radio went out 3x finding out their is a recall, transmission jerky feels like goin to die when coming to a stop, replaced head light, air condiotning system went out and water drips heavily from right gear shift when using air conditioning, air filter is directly facing right gear shift not normal i believe is a factory defect, top interior filters fall out often not sure why or maybe because they do not fit properly the battery to this extra large vehicle is only good for 3 years or 36,000 miles was told cannot handle all tahoe elecrtical system (dont know what that means) to much and they have seen a lot of vehicles come in, needed a software update for radio if radio doesnt work back camera doesnt ignition can be affected doors, top right exterior fin had to be replaced became loose from driving on the freeway flapping all the way home.. can go on and on but im sure everyone has same problems

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3 out of 5 stars

OMG! What were they thinking!

Kimberly, 03/03/2016
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
39 of 48 people found this review helpful

Where do I begin!! I traded my Sequoia in for the 2016 fully loaded, every option available, Tahoe LTZ. After having it for a couple of days, I had a chance to really see the "non-thought" that went into this vehicle. This really is not a 7 passenger vehicle. I can honestly say it is a 4 vehicle passenger with very little leg room for whoever is sitting in the 2nd row. The outside of the vehicle is awesome. It's the inside that has it's faults! I have 5 kids that need to get in and out of this vehicle. (Mostly 4 of them ride with me when they need to. I have 6 kids total and thank goodness when I had them all riding with me I had the Sequoia. Tons of room and all seats were adjustable, including the third row in the Sequoia!) The seats in the Tahoe are stationary and DO NOT MOVE forward or backward to allow for ANY legroom whatsoever or even to allow passengers to get in and out of the car easily. My kids hate getting in and out of the vehicle because it is so ridiculous and they end up tripping inside the car getting to the back seat. The 2nd row seating (I have bucket seats) has NO legroom at all. The bucket seats do not adjust to sit up completely straight, so there is a lean to the seat and if you rest your back on the seat it feels like you are laying down a little bit. There is just a few inches of leg room behind the driver's seat and the front passenger seat. And if the driver adjusts his seat all the way back, well, forget it, you're down to just a couple inches of room with your knees hitting the back of the driver's seat. Not to mention, whoever gets in the second row seats has to squeeze in to begin with. NO ROOM AT ALL for passengers behind the driver and front passenger. The third row seat is pretty useless unless you have extremely small kids. It is very uncomfortable as well. The floor where the backseat is, has a platform, so you feel like your knees are up to your chin when sitting back there. If this was just a married couple with no kids, this car is perfect! You must have the headrests up when sitting in the 3rd row as well. If the headrests are up and the dvd screen is down, there is NO visibility in the rear hatch window. If the kids get out of the car and leave the headrests up, you have the blind spots in the back window, which is a pain for the driver. Also, the headrests are a little difficult to get down. Definitely would be for little kids. The lighting in this car is not very good. It is ok, very shadowy kind of lighting, but my main complaint is that there is no light in the trunk area. It is almost hard to believe Chevy did not think to put a light in the trunk. Even my sister's GMC Acadia (which cost half of the Tahoe) has a trunk light when the hatch is opened. (The back seats on the GMC are adjustable, too) The Tahoe is so dark at night in the trunk, you cannot see anything. Literally. This has been a real problem, especially coming home and I have a bunch of groceries in the back. There is not a lot of storage places, etc. in this vehicle. The storage areas in the doors are very thin and hard to get things out of if you put something in them. Not a lot of convenient storage, period. Could use more cup holders, too. If you are taking a vacation and do not have the third row seat folded down, there is room for just a couple small suitcases. My Tahoe has been to the dealership several times now regarding the radio, bluetooth and lane departure features. It would take way too long to describe the problems, but the dealership is fixing them with no questions asked and hopefully soon it will once and for all be fixed. Mainly did this review to give you a feel for the interior of the vehicle, especially if you have kids. This is a great looking vehicle and would be great for when the kids are grown up and not riding with me anymore, but until then, there are other SUV's that would have been more comfortable and more convenient than the Tahoe!!

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5 out of 5 stars

Goodbye old Sequoia, Hello new Tahoe!! Very Happy

Scott Smetana, 02/04/2016
updated 02/06/2017
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
15 of 19 people found this review helpful

First American car I've owned in 20 years and after 1 year, I couldn't be happier. Loved my Sequoia, but the "new" version is ugly and WAY outdated already with a terrible interior. The Tahoe feel solid, drives quiet and smooth, and has great tech, looks great inside and out. Pro's: Quality, ergonomic controls, great tech/options for the price, super comfortable, looks great! Con's: Fair MPG, I'm getting about 16 with mostly city driving. Can't get a grey leather interior (the best) with the LTZ model. Can't set temperature to hot on heater when remote starting (isn't that the point?!). Back cargo area is OK, but would be fantastic if floor wasn't raised up 5 inches.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best SUV in its class out there.

Texas Mom, 10/08/2016
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
14 of 18 people found this review helpful

I was deciding between a Land Rover LR4, Toyota Land Cruiser or Sequoia, Mercedes GL series, Volvo XC90 and BMW X5. So, a wide range of choices. I test drove them all except the Mercedes. I have owned 2 Mercedes vehicles before, and I know what I am getting. I really couldn't get past the looks of the Mercedes. I hate, I mean HATE the minivan-ification of most SUVs. I owned a Honda Pilot when they first came out and they now look like an ugly sister to the Odyssey. My SUV of choice since 2005 has been a 2005 and a 2010 XC90, both top of the line decked out when purchased. Here is why I did not buy the other models and chose the Trailblazer. LAND ROVER: LR4, their sales people are freaks and they are super paranoid about selling to someone who will export to China. They made me sitter for 45 minutes while they googles by house and e-mail address. Then, they had so many in stock, but only offered MSRP, unlike dealerships a bit further away with half their inventory. They also lowballed my on my trade-in. No thank you. Car itself was cute, but even more of a gas guzzler than the Tahoe. Controls were okay, technology was not intuitive or very thoughtful. TOYOTA SEQUIOA: I loved the cargo space, but that was about it. Cheap controls and interior, the engine is super loud when accelerating fast. The Land Cruiser 3rd row seats doesn't even fold!!! I need cargo space. BMW SUV love that it comes in diesel, but try to find one, and the cargo space SUCKS! Finally, the Volvo. My local dealership's service department has gone way downhill fast, but mostly I drove the new XC90 and HATED IT!!! I was very surprised because I was this close to ordering one sight unseen like I had my other two Volvos. The interior contains no remnants of the Volvo button system. It is all digital and not intuitive at all. They few buttons that do remain are super cheap looking, I mean very ugly. Even the new remote key is cheap and ugly looking. My one I traded in was the last year it had a V8, and the acceleration was mediocre. I was very disappointed. The Tahoe plusses: GREAT INTERFACE!!!! I don't think you need to be tech savvy to get it, but there are two modes in my LTZ and you just need to choose one or the other. There are still enough knobs and buttons so you don't feel like you are a slave to the touchscreen. The bells and whistles are wonderful. The interface can connect with your iPhone and you can see and hear and send (verbal) messages, etc. The 2016 seats are truly COOLING (unlike the BMW). I think the display and controls are really well laid out and look durable and classy. I needed a vehicle with AWD/4WD and this has it. The cargo space is good but it is a bit high, and I am short. I LOVE the second row captains chairs that have hated seats!!! And, it doesn't look like a freaking minivan!!! I was surprised that they XC90 won the awards that it has, it really sucks. I was also supposed at the Tahoe's bad review. There is no accounting for taste. I suggest you test drive and price them out according to your own must haves. I LOVE my Tahoe.

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Feels like home.

Happy TX Grandma, 08/04/2016
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Thought I would try a smaller SUV for more economic efficiency, so I traded in my 2009 Suburban (at 186,000 miles) a year ago for a Toyota 4-Runner, Limited Edition. While it was a nice vehicle, it never got over 18 mph. My suburban routinely got 20+ mpg hwy. Also, the 4-Runner didn't have near the "creature comforts" tht my new Tahoe has. Chevrolet tech gadgets, comfort, and control panel is far superior to the 4-Runner. My new 2016 Tahoe LT feels like home!

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2 out of 5 stars

Problems that GM wont fix.

tahoe in texas, 10/05/2016
updated 10/08/2019
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I have had a rough idle since about 8,000 miles. I have had it worked on at the dealership and they added shims to the motor mounts. That didn't change anything. It seemed like it might even be worse after they shimmed the motor mounts. They say there's nothing else wrong or it would show up on the computer. After months of no answers from the dealer I searched online and found that it is a common problem with GM SUV's. The bottom line is that GM says there's nothing wrong and it runs fine. When you spend over $50,000 for a vehicle you don't want something that idles rough. I've had passengers that commented on the rough idle because they thought something was wrong. Everybody thinks something is wrong except GM. I also had to have all of the window appliques replaced and now there is a recall on the air bags. One other issue is that you cannot recycle cabin air unless you are using AC. Any other setting will pull outside air which is gross when you are stuck in traffic and there is a lot of exhaust. It's like having the windows down. Other than those issues it's a pretty nice vehicle.

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4 out of 5 stars

Good SUV

Ayde Cantu, 04/25/2016
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful

the safety assist features take time to get used to. The AC fan noise even at the lowest level is loud. I know that in prior vehicles if we have the AC at the lowest fan setting you will not be able to hear it going.

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4 out of 5 stars

First new chevy

Jimmy, 12/12/2016
updated 06/19/2017
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Research before you buy. We rented the model we wanted for a week and put some miles on it. We haven't owned the Tahoe long enough for a indepth review. What we have learned is the audio system has issues like ,when listening through USB and a device and driving on a ruff road the music will skip like a CD would and the system is more complicated then it should be. I haven't towed anything yet but the outside mirrors seem like they're a little smallish compared to the 2014 model. The one we rented had both of the wires that attach to the rear window defogger broken. When you open the rear window on a Tahoe you will see the bad design. Lastly the biggest problem is that you have to learn how to use the gas pedal to accelerate smoothly. I get the complaints about how the transmission can be jumpy/jerky.

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4 out of 5 stars

Bad radio/ bluetooth

Kathryn Root, 09/13/2018
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

The only problem that I keep having is the radio and bluetooth do not work together. I was traveling in a rain storm traveling through the mountains when the radio including the mapping system went black and never came back on until the next day. I was able to call my husband and he talked me in to our land. On our trip down to Florida from Tennessee due to the hurricane, my radio mapping went black again as soon as I answered the phone. It came back after getting off the phone. Towards the end of the trip, the bluetooth stopped working with my iPhone. I could not call out while being tethered/ plugged into the vehicle.

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1 out of 5 stars

Too many vehicle failures

M. Kaufman, 11/19/2020
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

Ok...32000 miles and the mag lev shocks failed, costing.....ready for this? 1000.00 a piece! Following week, A/C compressor! The Radio navigator had to be replaced, the car battery failed, the rear hatch motor failed...The Mountainview Chervrolet dealership in Upland Ca. is not competitive, very expensive! 580.00 for an oil change, fuel injection service and cabin filter! And they don't put all your parts back on when they service! Still waiting for bumper pads on the rear hatch they lost a year ago!!! Now I've owned over 6 Tahoe's and believe me..I'M DONE BUYING GM PRODUCTS! Never buy a Tahoe!!!

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3 out of 5 stars

great as a lease vehicle

LA Driver, 07/09/2018
updated 07/13/2023
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful

Purchased Certified pre owned Tahoe. Fuel injectors replaced after 10k miles injector 5 and 6 replaced and repaired under warranty. Master Brake cylinder replaced - repaired under warranty. AC Belt broke at 44k miles. Repair from dealer pricey. Parts are double in price through dealer vs amazon. I would recommend leasing these vehicles. Too many issues for long term. Pros: Amazingly comfortable vehicle I owned.

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2016 Tahoe is junk

tahoe2016, 09/18/2016
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
8 of 13 people found this review helpful

This Tahoe is not well built at all. It had problems from day one when purchased may 2016. It came from the factory with the doors the the out side not even at all and the dealership we bought it from could not figure out how to fix it. Also there was defected trim peices and the leather seats had spots in it as well as the rear door plastic pannel. I had the lt z71 package with texas edition package. Also it had A/C problems when it was above 90 f out the compressor would cut off and a low pitch rumble sound when it went to v4 mode. Two Chevy dealerships could not figure out how to fix the probems and GM did not have a fix and the customer service department does not care either. It took them over a month to contact me back after a case number was set and none of the issues ever got fixed with the vehicle. After owning it for 4 months with 6500 miles on it and the chevy delaerships and GM not caring to fix the problem or buy back the vehicle I decided it was best that I take a loss on it instead of it being in the shop all the time and dealing with dealerships and GM customer service that does not care at all. I traded it for a Toyota product and have been very happy with it so far. I have owned a 2001 4wd LS and 2012 4wd LTZ tahoe but this one was the worst. I can see why the 2015 and newer models were on the top 20 unreliable vehicles this year. The older tahoes that I had were much better build. I would not recommend this vehicle at all until GM decided to spend the time and Produce the vehicle right. Also I lost over 20% of the value when I traded it in as well cause it is marked up to much and it even cost more that a Lincoln navigator.

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This is a nice SUV

Andrew Roberts, 07/17/2016
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Get multiple bids and make the dealers fight for your business. Don't settle for the first price they throw out.

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Finally a Tahoe owner

Basketball Mom, 05/31/2019
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

My previous purchase 4 months ago was a Tahoe LT. Unfortunately it was totaled. So I upped my game to the Tahoe LTZ on my replacement. The extra safety features like the blind spot indicator lights on the side mirrors has been so helpful when traveling. The rear parking assist makes parking much easier. The AC option for the front seats works great and I am sold on this upgrade. Our biggest reason for the Tahoe was to accommodate our growing basketball player. The tilt and telescoping feature will give him room in the drivers seat once he gets his permit.

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2016 Tahoe

G.Garner, 07/08/2019
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

Over all it's a nice truck. The only problem I'm have after not even having it a year my sensor went out which causes my seat to vibrate every the whole time I'm driving. Which is going to cost me $3800.00 out of pocket to fix.

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Disappointed:(

Jon, 07/18/2016
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful

I traded in a 2012 Tahoe with 115k miles which I loved. Expectations were high with new 2016 Tahoe but as with our Presidential candidates I'm feeling a little uninspired!! Electronics and command response is lethargic. There is a annoying delay in response with all commands even the door locks take longer than they should. Changing radio channels with steering wheels controls has a much longer delay than the 2012 Tahoe. The key remote needs to be simplified, the rear window and rear door buttons look too similar which is confusing to operate. I want to open rear door and the darn window pops open " Just put W for window and D for door!!" Not some cute symbols that look alike; if people can't read they shouldn't be driving! Also the computer has the motor reving up to unreasonable rpms before shifting. I thought they sold me a 6cyl by accident!! If you mildly accelerate the thing revs up like an Indy car! Its embarrassing leaving a stop light, everyone under 30 thinks I'm trying to drag race them!! Maybe my standards have been elevated owning a BMW but come on chevy your trending backwards!:-(

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Usb and wireless charging

joe dilucia, 05/08/2016
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
5 of 9 people found this review helpful

Radio and blue tooth not easy to use when smart phone plugged in. Wireless charging not good

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Mylink the terrible

Lawrence, 05/09/2016
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
15 of 35 people found this review helpful

Do not buy this car! The infotainment system, if you could call it that, is the absolute worst on the market. Not only does bluetooth prevent me from receiving texts, it also takes over my phone preventing its use. Further, the my link system looks great. Thats about it! It is almost completely inoperable while driving! Your better off buying a garmin, its cheaper and it actually works. You could use on star, but that will run you $400.00 per year! Further, in a even greater insult, when starting the car the system must warn me not to take my eyes off the road. No kidding!! What am I three years old? Further, you have to click a check symbol to acknowledge this little gem of information! This is liberalism at its worst. Save your money if you buy this car. Get video displays, etc, placed after market so that they may actually work. Further, do not expect any help from Chevy. They are the most unhelpful group of people in the customer service industry I have ever encountered. Bottom line, you are wasting your money on this car.

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i feel safe and comfortable holds value

Carl Eberts, 05/20/2016
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Great family car safe for my grandaughter I traded my 09 it was worth1/2 of what i paid forit. The new one i only had to belly up 1/2 the new price for a 2016 plus trade. A great American Product

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Love my Tahoe

Dan Stage, 08/16/2017
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Had 2014 Escalade that I enjoyed but like 2016 Tahoe better. Better gas mileage, and handles very nicely with great road comfort.

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Great all purpose SUV

D, 07/25/2018
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

If your looking for a great people hauler with awesome cargo capacity, excellent tow vehicle, this is a great vehicle.

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Manly yes, but I like it too!

Sji, 10/03/2018
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful

We love the Tahoe. We were looking for a strong vehicle to pull our boat as well as comfort and safety for travel. Test drove Ford Expedition, but the ceiling height was too low for my husband. The brakes on this Tahoe are amazing- have had to come to a couple sudden stops at high speeds and the vehicle handled really well. Feels very safe. Very, very quiet ride. As a woman, it is too big for me and too high for loading and navigating in parking lots. I am giving this to my husband and will look for something smaller for me. In two years, have never had one problem or any recalls.

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Great SUV

victor fuentes, 06/20/2016
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

I have had three Tahoe trucks. This years Tahoe is the best yet. I got 23 gallons on a 14 hour trip. Great look inside. The only thing I wish this truck had was the push button start on standard models. It come with the upgraded package.

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switching from rwd Tahoe to 4X4 Tahoe

Kathryn Root, 01/30/2019
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

My Tahoe is pearl colored with the two-tone Cocoa and mahoghany interior. There is a dash cover on the dash and custom floor mats and cargo mat in it. The Tahoe I am purchasing will have the bigger engine and 4X4, due to moving to TN from FL. The incline on our land calls for a 4X4.

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Slug

James, 04/18/2021
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

This is the most underpowered slug of a brick I have ever owned. LTZ fully loaded. Power side step Doesn’t work half the time. Gotta leave it all Up to cruise controls and endure what ever happens. Takes two days to stop The thing give it no less that 100 feet once your on the break and 0-60 in five days. 4wheel Drive but can’t go in snow. Hardly ok in rain. I wouldn’t think of towing anything with this. No way it would do it. Death trap if you need get up in a hurry your out of luck. Third row on the floor. Useless. Power seats with no room for storage. And you have to be at the rear access to operate the folding seats. Major blind spots. So big it won’t fit in a space. Back up camera... I have to open the door and look down to see if I’m really in the space. Front collision warning goes off for no reason. Heads up display unexpectedly quit then came back on. This land boat is a pimp mobile that shouldn’t be driven faster that 15 mph.

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The right one

Randy Thomas, 12/22/2022
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I like the color and the way it handles and performs. The price was fair and the salesman did a fantastic job on selling the vehicle

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Some Issues with less than 36K miles

LPM, 01/23/2023
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

My LTZ has been a joy to drive for the first 33,000 miles. This is early 2023 and I have less than 36,000 miles. Both warranties expired and my infotainment started having intermittent phantom issues in 2021 after an oil change. I didn't want to take it to the dealership because I couldn't guarantee the same issue would show itself. My lumbar deflates after driving for 10 minutes and I like it fully inflated so I often have to reach down and inflate it. For the price I paid for this luxury vehicle, I would expect it to function without issue. I was told the infotainment needs a firmware update $149. It started leaking oil in my garage and was told a bolt needed to be replaced and they have never seen this issue and must have happened during manufacturing $325. The front light started leaking and filled with condensation a year after I purchased it. The warranty paid for this repair, thankfully. I have yet to hit 36,000 miles and wondering if I should get rid of it before it begins to cost more for repairs.

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Best SUV I’ve ever owned

Brigett, 05/21/2023
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I love ❤️ my truck. I feel safe and secure in my truck. As long as you keep up the maintenance, it will not give you problems. Also, the value holds up in this vehicle.

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Well this purchase didn’t go as planned 😑

Lyndsey , 01/12/2024
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Got our 2016 Tahoe a little under 2 years ago. In that time I have put almost $6,000 into it and the value decreased so much I’ll lose 8k at the very least to get rid of it. Had to change out the transmission (a client of mine with the same vehicle had his go out too) then something with the brakes that cost me over $800 and I don’t even know what all the other crap was because I’m a chick and I don’t know cars. I do know when I’m wasting my money, though. Maybe I have a lemon but this has been the biggest money pit I have ever owned. Pros I guess are that when it is running it runs well, comfortable seating, except the third row where my teen’s knees are in their necks because they have about 6 inches from the seat to the floor. About 18 mpg in town and 22 in the highway. Rides well even at high speeds. The d@mn thing just keeps falling apart. Now we need a new catalytic converter after I just put $300 into it for Ty rods and something else 3 weeks ago. So, all in all owning this car is like dating the high school football star. Pretty to look at, nice ride, but overall it’s an [non-permissible content removed] that will break your heart over and over again. Next car is going to be a homely nerd that is at least loving and reliable.

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Great car

Alessandra Mi, 06/17/2016
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
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Tahoe Test Drive

Patty Cason, 01/25/2017
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
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Great ride and great space

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Tahoe

Chris, 07/03/2016
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 6A)
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