Back in December of 2019, General Motors unveiled the all-new 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2021 Chevrolet Suburban, both of which rock ground-up overhauls and next-generation features. Part of the overhaul includes fresh styling, and now, GM Authority has learned that both full-sizers will offer the new look in conjunction with illuminated black Chevrolet badges.
Illuminated badge on the Chevrolet E-10 Concept.
The illuminated Black front Chevrolet Bow Tie emblem is marked with RPO code R88, and will be offered as an LPO (dealer-installed) option. The option also includes a Black non-illuminated rear Bow Tie emblem.
Note that this is a departure from the previous-generation models, which offered both Black and Gold illuminated Chevrolet Bow Tie emblems. Moving ahead with the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2021 Chevrolet Suburban, customers will now only be offered black emblems.
In addition, the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2021 Chevrolet Suburban will also offered with Black nameplates. This option is tagged with the RPO code RIK, and is offered as an LPO (dealer-installed) extra. The nameplate is a script that spells out the model name (as in “Tahoe” or “Suburban,” depending on the model), and can be found on the liftgate and the front doors.
Finally, the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and 2021 Chevrolet Suburban will also be offered with simple Black Chevrolet Bow Tie emblems, front and rear. These are tagged with RPO code SFZ, and are also offered as LPO (dealer-installed) extras.
Note that both the RST and the Z71 trim levels are equipped as standard with the Black nameplates (RIK) and Black Bow Tie emblems (SFZ).
Check out the full availability for these aesthetic upgrades in the table below:
| Fleet | LS | LT | RST | Z71 | Premier | High Country | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R88 | A1 | A1 | A1 | A1 | A1 | A1 | A1 |
| SFZ | A2 | A2 | A2 | N/A3 | N/A3 | A2 | A2 |
| RIK | A | A | A | N/A3 | N/A3 | A | A |
- Not available with (SFZ) Black bowtie emblems, LPO.
- Not available with (R88) Black illuminated front bowtie emblem, LPO.
- Equipped as standard.
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Comments
Had dealer install illuminated black bow tie on my 2017 Suburban, but I was very disappointed how dim the light is even at night. Can hardly see it. $450 down the money hole…
All of these updates for the 2021 Tahoe are great but I really only have 1 question. When is the delivery date to dealerships? I have been waiting for the 2021 release so I can trade in my 2014 Tahoe, but if it doesn’t come soon then I will have to move on and buy something else. I can only wait 2-3 more weeks at most before I need to conquer this frontier and move on with my life. I’ve heard rumors that they are still on track for June delivery. If that is true I can wait. If it won’t be until August or September… I need to get something else and move on.
They just hit the lot today 🙂
Bought a brand new 2020 Lexus GX about a month ago and I haven’t looked back.