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2012 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ
SUV · 320 hp · 17 mpg combined
Sticker from
$52,970Factory 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 $1,985.
Sun, Entertainment & Destinations Package$1,985
Power Retractable Assist Steps$1,095
Power Sunroof$995
20" x 8.5" Chrome Wheels$700
Heavy Duty Trailering Package$230
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller$200
Engine Block Heater$75
2nd Row 60/40 Split-Folding Leather Bench Seat—
California Emissions Override—
California Emissions Requirements—
Federal Emissions Override—
Federal Emissions Requirements—
Front License Plate Bracket—
Northeast Emissions Requirements—
State Specific Emissions Override—
Sun, Entertainment & Destinations Package Discount Not Desired—
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
7Seats
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
155 standard items.
Five groups, sized by how much is in each.
- Rear head room
- Rear leg room
- Rear shoulder room
- Rear hip room
- Folding rear seatback
- reclining rear seats
- folding center armrest
- multi-level heated
- manual folding split-bench third row seats
- Front head room
- Front leg room
- Front shoulder room
- Front hip room
- premium leather
- bucket front seats
- 8-way power driver seat
- height adjustable driver seat
- Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
- 2 memorized driver seat settings
- 8-way power passenger seat
- height adjustable passenger seat
- Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
- multi-level heated driver seat
- multi-level heated passenger seat
- driver cooled seat
- passenger cooled seat
- trip computer
- compass
- external temperature display
- tachometer
- clock
- low fuel level warning
- 1 one-touch power windows
- remote keyless power door locks
- Power mirrors
- Reverse tilt dual mirrors provides curb view when vehicle in reverse
- Heated mirrors
- tilt-adjustable steering wheel
- Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel
- power steering
- rear view camera
- rear parking sensors
- 12V rear and 12V cargo area power outlet(s)
- cruise control
- adjustable pedals
- universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
- front, rear and 3rd row cupholders
- front door pockets
- front seatback storage
- retained accessory power
- leather and simulated alloy steering wheel
- heated steering wheel
- Three zone climate control
- rear ventilation ducts with fan control
- Sun sensor
- Dual illuminating vanity mirrors
- electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
- turn signal in mirrors
- Rear floor mats
- cargo area light
- simulated wood and simulated alloy trim on dash
- simulated wood trim on center console
- simulated wood trim on doors
- front and rear reading lights
- front independent suspension
- short and long arm front suspension
- Front and rear stabilizer bar
- multi-link rear suspension
- Fuel type
- EPA city/highway MPG
- EPA combined MPG
- Range in miles (city/hwy)
- Fuel tank capacity
- polished alloy wheels
- 20 x 8.5 in. wheels
- All season tires
- P275/55R20 tires
- Steel spare wheel
- fullsize non-matching spare tire
- underbody mounted spare tire
- Base engine size
- Cylinders
- Base engine type
- Horsepower
- Torque
- Valves
- Cam type
- Valve timing
- cylinder deactivation
- 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
- Transmission
- Drive type
- Rear locking differential
- blind spot warning accident avoidance system
- 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
- front fog/driving lights
- Turn signal mirrors
- 2 front headrests
- Front height adjustable headrests
- 2 rear headrests
- Rear height adjustable headrests
- front seatbelt pretensioners
- remote anti-theft alarm system
- engine immobilizer
- AM/FM stereo
- Bose premium brand speakers
- 10 total speakers
- 1 subwoofer(s)
- USB connection
- auxiliary audio input and USB with external media control
- satellite radio w/real time traffic 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 Titanium/Dark Titanium
- Ebony
- Light Cashmere/Dark Cashmere
All premium leather.
10 factory paints
- Silver Ice Metallic
- Blue Topaz Metallic
- Black Granite Metallic
- Mocha Steel Metallic
- Summit White
- Graystone Metallic
- Gold Mist Metallic
- Crystal Red Tintcoat
- Black
- White Diamond Tricoat
8 of the 10 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
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Other years of the Tahoe LTZ.
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