2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Features And Specs
Year
Style, Configuration, Engine Options
Trim
Tahoe 2WD 4dr 1500 LS Package Includes
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Interior
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Seats, front 40/20/40 split-bench with Custom Cloth 3-passenger, includes (AG1) 6-way power driver seat adjuster, (AM1) driver manual lumbar control, driver and front passenger manual reclining, center fold-down armrest with storage, lockable storage compartments in seat cushion (includes auxiliary power outlet), adjustable outboard head restraints and storage pockets
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Floor covering, color-keyed carpeting
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Floor mats, color-keyed carpeted first and second row, removable
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Seats, second row 60/40 split-folding bench with, 3-passenger with center armrest
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Steering column, Tilt-Wheel, adjustable with brake/transmission shift interlock
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Steering wheel, leather-wrapped
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Steering wheel controls, mounted audio and cruise controls
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Instrumentation, analog with speedometer, odometer with trip odometer, fuel level, voltmeter, engine temperature, oil pressure and tachometer
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Warning tones, headlamp on, key-in-ignition, driver and right-front passenger safety belt unfasten and turn signal on
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (does not apply to spare tire)
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Windows, power with driver Express-Down and lockout features
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Door locks, power programmable with lockout protection
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Remote vehicle starter prep package, includes Remote Keyless Entry (Remote vehicle starter fob available through GM Accessories.)
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Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed
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Theft-deterrent system, vehicle, PASS-Key III
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Heater, rear auxiliary with rear passenger heating ducts
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Air conditioning, dual-zone manual climate control with individual climate settings for driver and right-front passenger
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Air conditioning, rear auxiliary
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Defogger, rear-window electric
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Power outlets, 3 auxiliary, 12-volt, includes 2 on the instrument panel and 1 in the cargo area
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Mirror, inside rearview auto-dimming with 8-point compass and outside temperature display
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Headliner, cloth
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Visors, driver and front passenger illuminated vanity mirrors, padded with cloth trim, extends on rod
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Assist handles, front passenger and second row outboard
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Lighting, interior with dome light, driver- and passenger-side door switch with delayed entry feature, cargo lights, door handle or Remote Keyless Entry-activated illuminated entry and map lights in front and second seat positions
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Exterior
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Wheels, 4 - 17\ x 7.5\ (43.2 cm x 19.1 cm) aluminum, 5-spoke with radial grooves
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Tires, P265/70R17 all-season, blackwall
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Tire, spare P265/70R17 (Upgradeable to (4JP) P265/70R17 on-/off-road, blackwall spare tire.)
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Wheel, 17\ (43.2 cm) full-size, steel spare
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Tire carrier, lockable outside spare, winch-type mounted under frame at rear
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Luggage rack side rails, roof-mounted, Black
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Fascia, front color-keyed
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Fascia, rear color-keyed
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Moldings, color-keyed bodyside
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Assist steps, Black
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Headlamps, dual halogen composite with automatic exterior lamp control and flash-to-pass feature
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Daytime Running Lamps, with automatic exterior lamp control
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Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable, manual-folding (Mirror caps are Black.)
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Glass, Solar-Ray deep-tinted (all windows except light-tinted glass on windshield and driver- and front passenger-side glass)
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Wiper, rear intermittent with washer
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Door handles, Black
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Body, liftgate with liftglass, rear door system with rear-window wiper/washer
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Entertainment
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Audio system, AM/FM stereo with MP3 compatible CD player seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, Radio Data System (RDS), speed-compensated volume, TheftLock and auxiliary audio input jack
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Audio system feature, 8-speaker system
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XM Satellite Radio. With a wide variety of programming, XM has something to excite any driver. Whether you want to be entertained or informed, to laugh, think, or sing, XM has the perfect channel for you - coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality sound. 3 trial months - no obligation (Available in the 48 contiguous United States. Required $12.95 monthly subscription sold separately after 3 trial months. All fees and programming subject to change. Subscription subject to customer agreement. For more information, visit gm.xmradio.com.)
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Engine
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Engine Order Code
LY2
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Engine Type and Required Fuel
Gas V8
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Displacement (liters/cubic inches)
4.8L/293
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Fuel System
SFI
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Maximum Horsepower @ RPM
295 @ 5600
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Maximum Torque @ RPM
305 @ 4800
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Cooling System Capacity (quarts)
14.4
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Engine Oil Cooler
NA
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Electrical
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Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd)
NA
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Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F
600
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Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
160
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Safety
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StabiliTrak, stability control system with Proactive Roll Avoidance
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Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc, VAC power
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OnStar, 1-year of Safe and Sound plan. Includes Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment, Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance, Emergency Services, Roadside Assistance, Remote Door Unlock, OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, Hands-Free Calling, AccidentAssist and Remote Horn & Lights (Not available with order type FDR. OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery), wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance and Remote Door Unlock success varies with conditions. OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics available on most 2004 MY and newer GM vehicles. Diagnostic capability varies by model. Visit onstar.com or call 1-888-466-7827 for system limitations and details.)
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Air bags, dual-stage frontal, driver and right-front passenger with Passenger Sensing System (right-front passenger air bag status on overhead console) (Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your childs age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with air bags and the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. See the vehicles Owners Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.)
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Air bags, head curtain side-impact, first and second row outboard seating positions with rollover sensor, includes third row seating positions with (AS3) 3-passenger third row 50/50 split-bench seat or (AW2) 2-passenger third row 50/50 split-bench seat (Head curtain side air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of head and neck injuries to front and rear seat occupants on the near side of certain side-impact collisions. Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your childs age and size, even in vehicles equipped with air bags. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. See the vehicles Owners Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.)
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Safety belts, 3-point, driver and right-front passenger
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LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren), for child safety seats
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Steering
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Steering Type
Pwr
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Steering Ratio (:1)
NA
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Turning Diameter / Radius, curb to curb (feet)
39.0
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Turning Diameter / Radius, wall to wall (feet)
NA
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Mechanical
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Engine, Vortec 4.8L V8 SFI (295 hp 220.0 kW @ 5600 rpm, 305 lb-ft torque 411.8 N-m @ 4800 rpm), iron block (Standard on 2WD models only. Not available on 4x4 models or with (NHT) Max Trailering Package.)
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Transmission, 4-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode
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Rear wheel drive
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Battery, heavy-duty 600 cold-cranking amps, maintenance-free with rundown protection and retained accessory power
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Alternator, 160 amps
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Trailering equipment, heavy-duty, includes trailering hitch platform, 7-wire harness with independent fused trailering circuits mated to a 7-way sealed connector and (VR4) 2\ trailering receiver
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GVWR, 7100 lbs. (3221 kg) (Standard on 2WD models.)
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Suspension, front coil-over-shock with stabilizer bar
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Suspension, rear multi-link with coil springs
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Steering, power
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Suspension
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Front Suspension Type
Coil springs
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Rear Suspension Type
Coil springs
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Front Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)
46.0
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Rear Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)
46.0
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Front Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)
1.41
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Rear Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)
1.1
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Towing
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Maximum Towing Capacity (pounds)
NA
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Maximum Trailer Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)
5000
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Maximum Tongue Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)
500
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Maximum Trailer Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)
4500
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Maximum Tongue Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)
675
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Transmission
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Transmission Order Code
M30
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Transmission Description
Automatic w/OD
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Number of Transmission Speeds
4
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First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.06
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Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.63
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Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
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Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.70
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Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.29
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Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
NA
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Transfer Case Model
NA
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Transfer Case Gear Ratio, high (:1)
NA
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Transfer Case Gear Ratio, low (:1)
NA
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Clutch Size
NA
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Vehicle
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Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
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Warranty
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3 Basic Years / 36,000 Basic Miles
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5 Drivetrain Years / 100,000 Drivetrain Miles
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6 Corrosion Years / 100,000 Corrosion Miles
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5 Roadside Assistance Years / 100,000 Roadside Assistance Miles
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Brakes
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Brake Type
Pwr
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Anti-Lock-Braking System
4-Wheel
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Front Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)
13.0 x 1.18
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Rear Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)
13.5 x 0.79
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Rear Drums, diameter x width (inches)
NA