The Chevrolet Tahoe has been a mainstay of the SUV market for many years. It is a robust and reliable four-wheel-drive vehicle built on a truck chassis that gives it a leg up in the off-road capability market. In short, the Tahoe has been one of the most powerful SUVs from a major brand since the 1991 model year.
Birthed from the legacy of the cool and unique features of the K5 Blazer , Chevrolet envisioned the truck as offering something more. The K5 was rough and ready, and the Tahoe needed to be the same, but with a nod toward driver comfort and luxury. But not all Tahoes are created equal.
The nameplate has been around for over thirty years and seven generations. Despite constant improvement and development, some generations don't live up to the hopes and expectations of their fanbase. One of the best SUVs on the market, the Chevrolet Suburban , inspired the original Tahoe.
American families realized that the SUV format could perform just as well as a minivan or station wagon while allowing drivers to tow a boat, a camper, or plow a snowy street. The Tahoe nameplate has endured since 1991, and the used market is filled with options for the discerning buyer. However, not every Tahoe purchase is a slam dunk.
As an amateur gear monkey and passionate four-by-four enthusiast, I've been enjoying four-wheel drive off-road vehicles for decades. Coupling that experience with research into the used market, consumer reports, NHTSA and IIHS statistics, and government recall data, we'.