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2012 Chevrolet Tahoe LS
SUV · 320 hp · 17 mpg combined
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$38,755Factory MSRP, base configuration
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Track what yours is worthA fresh estimate every month, in one short email. Not an offer to buy.Start tracking16 factory options, from $75 to $2,155.
All-Star Edition$2,155
Texas Edition$2,155
20" x 8.5" Polished Aluminum Wheels$1,795
Convenience Package$1,060
Heavy-Duty Locking Rear Differential$295
Heavy Duty Trailering Package$230
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller$200
Engine Block Heater$75
California Emissions Override—
California Emissions Requirements—
Federal Emissions Override—
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Front License Plate Bracket—
Northeast Emissions Requirements—
Premium Cloth Front 40/20/40 Split-Bench Seat—
State Specific Emissions Override—
Which Tahoe is right for you?
Four trims, $38,755 to $52,970. Tap one to open it.
Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $8,065, from LT to Base.
The numbers.
Two configurations: rear-wheel or four-wheel drive, 6-speed automatic.
320hp5.3L eight-cylinder
335lb-ftTorque
17mpgCombined · 15 city · 21 highway
RWD / 4WD6-speed shiftable automatic
8Seats
16.9 cu ftCargo volume
5,448–5,567 lbsCurb weight
7,100–7,300 lbsGVWR
8,200–8,500 lbsMax towing
1,652–1,733 lbsMax payload
134 standard items.
Five groups, sized by how much is in each.
- tilt-adjustable steering wheel
- Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
- power steering
- 12V cargo area power outlet(s)
- cruise control
- front, rear and 3rd row cupholders
- front door pockets
- front seatback storage
- retained accessory power
- leather steering wheel
- Three zone air conditioning
- rear ventilation ducts with fan control
- Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
- Rear floor mats
- cargo area light
- simulated alloy trim on dash
- simulated alloy trim on doors
- front and rear reading lights
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Rear hip room
- Split-folding rear seatback
- folding with storage center armrest
- manual folding split-bench third row seats
- trip computer
- compass
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- low fuel level warning
- 1 one-touch power windows
- remote keyless power door locks
- Power mirrors
- Heated mirrors
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- Front hip room
- premium cloth
- bucket front seats
- 6-way power driver seat
- 2-way manual driver seat adjustments
- height adjustable driver seat
- Driver seat with manual adjustable lumbar support
- 6-way power passenger seat
- 2-way manual passenger seat adjustment
- height adjustable passenger seat
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Valve timing
- cylinder deactivation
- alloy wheels
- 17 x 7.5 in. wheels
- All season tires
- P265/70R17 tires
- Steel spare wheel
- fullsize non-matching spare tire
- underbody mounted spare tire
- Transmission
- Drive type
- Length
- Overall width without mirrors
- Height
- Wheelbase
- Front track
- Rear track
- Cargo capacity, all seats in place
- Maximum cargo capacity
- Turning circle
- Ground clearance
- Angle of approach
- Angle of departure
- Drag Coefficient
- Curb weight
- Maximum towing capacity
- Maximum payload
- Gross weight
- Country of final assembly
- front independent suspension
- short and long arm front suspension
- Front and rear stabilizer bar
- multi-link rear suspension
- post-collision safety system
- dual front side-mounted airbags
- front, rear and third row head airbags
- Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation
- stability control
- traction control
- child seat anchors
- Rear door child safety locks
- 4-wheel ABS
- Front and rear ventilated disc brakes
- electronic brakeforce distribution
- tire pressure monitoring
- dusk sensing headlamps
- auto delay off headlamps
- daytime running lights
- 2 front headrests
- Front height adjustable headrests
- 2 rear headrests
- Rear height adjustable headrests
- Rear center 3-point belt
- front seatbelt pretensioners
- remote anti-theft alarm system
- engine immobilizer
- AM/FM stereo
- 6 total speakers
- USB connection
- auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
- satellite radio satellite radio
- 3 months of provided satellite radio service
- radio data system
- adjustable speed sensitive volume control
- separate rear audio
- element antenna
- Emergency Service
- Airbag Deployment Notification
- Stolen Vehicle Tracking/Assistance
- Hands-Free Calling
- Roadside Assistance
- Concierge Service
- Destination guidance (also Turn-by-Turn Navigation)
- Destination Download
3 interiors
- Light Cashmere/Dark Cashmere
- Ebony (Fleet)
- Ebony
Premium cloth or vinyl.
9 factory paints
- Black
- Crystal Red Tintcoat
- Blue Topaz Metallic
- Gold Mist Metallic
- Silver Ice Metallic
- Summit White
- Mocha Steel Metallic
- Black Granite Metallic
- Graystone Metallic
8 of the 9 are shown on the car at the top.
Safety and recalls
3 recall campaigns on file.
Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.
NHTSA crash-test ratings for the 2012 Tahoe.
NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026
Factory coverage.
It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.
Basic
3 yr / 36,000 mi
Powertrain
5 yr / 100,000 mi
Rust
6 yr / 100,000 mi
Roadside
5 yr / 100,000 mi
Sold2 yr4 yr6 yr
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