General Motors introduced an all-new fifth generation for the Chevrolet Tahoe nameplate last December, offering three rows of seating for passengers and loads of cargo room. But while the latest 2021 Chevy Tahoe is only offered as a three-row model, what if there was an option to delete the third row?
2021 Chevy Tahoe pictured here.
The idea certainly isn’t without precedent. In fact, General Motors offered a third row delete option for the previous K2-generation Tahoe via the Tahoe Custom. Intended for customers looking for greater capability and practicality, the last-gen Chevy Tahoe Custom came with just two rows of seating, enhancing cargo room behind the second row by a massive 54 cubic feet, while also making it easier to pack more stuff into the SUV.
But there’s more to this story as well. As exclusively reported by our sister publication, Ford Authority, FoMoCo is about to introduce a new package for the Ford Expedition that deletes the third-row bench, most likely for the 2021 model year. The new package will be offered on the standard-length Expedition model, but not the extended-length Expedition Max.
2021 Chevy Tahoe pictured here.
With all that in mind, it may make sense to offer a third row delete option for the latest 2021 Chevy Tahoe.
As GM Authority has covered previously, the all-new 2021 Chevy Tahoe offers more cargo room overall compared to the previous-generation vehicle, including an extra 28.2 cubic-feet behind the first row, an extra 21 cubic-feet behind the second row, and an extra 10.2 cubic feet behind the third row. With a possible new third row delete option, customers will be able to maximize all that extra room and more easily fill the rear cargo hold with whatever they need.
So then, the question is this – should General Motors offer a third row delete option for the 2021 Chevy Tahoe? Let us know by voting in the poll below, and make sure to subscribe to GM Authority for more Chevrolet Tahoe news, Chevrolet news, and around-the-clock GM news coverage.
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you then wouldn’t have a flat load floor…. unless you take the truck in for an upfit….
We need the option for 2row as not all of us need a 8 pass family car.we like Tahoe short wb 120.9 /210.7 overall length like inclosed cargo area ,instead of a crew cab 6 ‘ box 155.95 wb, 241.21 over all length can’t park it in a garage Space. to long
With how space efficient the new design is, this option is not worthwhile unless it is for Government or police upfitting purposes.
Without the 3rd row, GM could lower the load floor by about .5-1″ (because there still is a slight slope), as well as increase underfloor storage.
People forget that a lot of fleet and business owners buy these trucks. With underfloor storage increased, one could put tools, straps, backpacks, luggage….maybe even a cooler, the options are endless!
What I really wish GM would do, is offer the cargo management system from the XT5 and Blazer in these SUV’s.
I haven’t seen anybody use these for tools and backpacks, i.e. fleet hauling. Too big and costly versus a compact van (Transit Connect), too small and can’t stand up like a full size van.
Ever since the Avalanche was discontinued, the Tahoe and Suburban twin became the new “bosses truck”. I know a lot of business owners (including my dad) that drive em. Many of those guys would love more hidden storage for tools.
terific is right. The current one in his 16 Tahoe is as useless at t!ts on a nun! A few hand tools at best.
the “toolbox in my 2017 is pretty useless-it can hold a couple dog leashes!! IA pull out ramp would be more beneficial and would help solve the loading height of this vehicle!
Send the poll and the comments to gm ….. if I could get a Z71 diesel 3rd row delete my ideal overlander
If you don’t need the seating room why pay for it? Use that space for a hidden safe storage with a simple locking cover, foreign manufacturers are always including hidden storage
Yes.
Like the Burger King commercial slogan, Have it your way, and if a buyer is investing over $50K; the buyer should be able to configure the 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe any way they want.. from the number of seats to the color of the vehicle as those over 6-foot would welcome more legroom even if it came at the sacrifice of a third row; although, Chevrolet can introduce seating similar to a minivan where seats can be removed completely to accommodate more rear passenger legroom or increasing cargo capacity.
GM is far from Burger King and instead more like Granny’s kitchen, if you don’t like how she wants to make your food then F off she says.
Yes.
Yes I have not seen my third row since I folded it down when we got home from the dealer.
GMC offered a delete in the Acadia All Terrain. You could get the 6 seat, 7 seat or 4 seat version.
The rear with out the seat is given a top to give you flat cargo and hidden cargo under it.
The bottom line is I have no need for a third row and less weight, lower cost and more cargo would be appreciated.
Duh – Absolutely!!
Most definitely!! My beloved 2005 had no 3rd row. However, they need to offer the delete option for all levels, not just the lowest end level, losing all the creature comforts! Not all of us have families, more importantly DOGS to travel with! I’m ready to trade, I hope this happens and soon or maybe the expedition…
Definitely, options are always good. I took the 3rd row out of my 2013 Tahoe in the first hour it was in the driveway. Seven years and 168,000 miles later those seats never made it back inside that Tahoe. It’s still running strong but as I look forward to buying a 2021, I’ll prob use that 3rd row more since I now have 2 kids, but I still vote it as being an option (and price savings) too!
Yes, definitely!
I feel like this is unnecessary. 1st this tahoe is larger and has more storage capacity than last gen, 2nd if you need more space just upgrade to the suburban but if enough people are willing to buy it I guess they might as well make it an option
I have a Mercedes GL 350 and the 2nd and 3rd row seats fold flat to load all the way to the front seats. Although I leave the 3rd row folded flat most times I have used them a dozen times in 3 years or so. Great solution. I had a Yukon with 3rd row seats and took them out and never put them back in because they were such a pain and would end up using multiple vehicles when occasionally needed to carry more than 5 people.
Add the delete and keep the entry models priced competitively with the brands own 4 door pickups of similar trim. I’d buy the SUV over the pickup any day.
Yes please offer a 3rd row seat delete option. My wife is a realtor and wants an SUV but we don’t need the third seat. She hauls her signs and stuff for staging and would never need that third row. We were going to buy a custom last year but wanted to wait and get the new version.
Fold down the 3rd row and forget that its there. GM got rid of that raised platform and the rear is now more functional with the 3rd row folded. The old Tahoe had that 3-4 inch raise to make the rear “flat” but it cut down on loading entry size/height. Custom trim solved that problem, and the new one eliminated the need to delete the 3rd row thanks to the IRS suspension allowing for lowering the load floor.
The new 2021 Tahoe is only 1 1/2″ lower from a 2017 tahoe. Still higher than the previous versions.
Yes!!!!! My parents had 2 row wagons ,the under floor trunk was huge in the 70s, put stuff ,it should be all trim , mine would be z71 diesel no 3rd row ideal overlander car camper 3rd row delete could be the next hot sigment hope Toyota offers it in the sequoia it’s already on the over priced land cruiser heritage edition and Lexus LX570
Yes, Have a delete for the 3rd row just as for the sunroof… no need to pay for what is not wanted. I have my Tahoe ready to order except for the 3rd row delete… won’t order until I can get a delete. When you pay $60 or $70,000 for a rig, you ought to be able to get exactly what you want. Let the green-shades go to pasture.
I owned a 2001 Tahoe w/no 3rd row but a 2nd row bench and that functionally served our family needs with 3 kids. Sold it when gas got over 3.50/gal back in mid 2005. Since then, I purchased a 2019 Traverse Premier that comes standard w/a 3rd row and v6. I have used the 3rd row maybe 3 times carrying guests. Other than that, the 3rd row is flat for storage. Did a great job carrying 6 adults but now limited my storage capabilities. In order to get maximum use and space of a 3rd row and luggage for 5 people for a 5 day vacation, we rented a Suburban. Not only capable with great gas mileage but very roomy with coolers in the cab area for drinks during a 12 hour oneway drive. So IMO, if you want a 3rd row, buy a Suburban that was designed to carry 6 adults and luggage for 6. Don’t screw up the Tahoe to “justify” putting in a 3rd row…
Just my opinion owning a Tahoe, Traverse, and renting a Suburban for a Colorado Rockies vacation with 5 adults and luggage with 2nd row captain seats.
Yes. But make it available for every trim level.
Did the 80% who said yes forget that they re-designed the Tahoe and it now has a proper flat load floor with the 3rd row folded down? The load floor was lowered and they got rid of that stupid raised platform they did on K2, eliminating the need to “delete” the 3rd row.
absolutely
When you have a 3d row seating you have a mini-bus and lose the SUV effect by not being able to carry camping , fishing or hunting gear, that’s why the Suburban is made.
Why not go all the way back like my 1973 K5 Blazer? The only seat it came with was the drivers seat. The front passenger seat and the rear seat were options. But then again, the roof was an option too.
Since most people like the option of no 3rd row, why by a car with a row of seats you will most likely never use, I have a 2004 Tahoe loaded LT and have only used the third row 1 time, the seats stay in my garage, love the tahoe but don’t want third row….should be an option , maybe good for
Suburban should be option for tohoe…..
Get rid of the third row seats and lose 2 rear doors. Make it the old K5 Blazer
I bought a 2019 Tahoe without the rear bench but ordered the front bench so still have six seats and lots of luggage room. Would have loved some more options on it.
I agree with being able to have the option to delete the 3rd row. You pay for what you want and I don’t want being forced to buy something that I don’t like or need.
I would have bought one if I had the option to delete the 3rd row. Went with a pickup instead. Need to bring it back
stupidity, if you wanna delete the third row, then buy a pick up truck. The tahoe is just perfect.
I’m not a farmer, why would I want a useless pickup?
Delete the weight of the unused 3rd row, give me clean, dry , safe storage.
Lot of us like the short wheel base and overall length of a Tahoe over the crew cab with a 6 foot box , we don’t have to buy a topper / shell , can tow more with a truck but they can’t fit lot of parking spots or in a garage
Gm..are listening..five me the option oftwo rows
All our needs are different… why not give people the option to delete if they want… instead of shoving something they don’t want down their throats AND having to pay for it… makes no sense.
I was looking at the Tahoe, but no more. Do not want the third row and refuse to pay for something I don’t want.
YES! All three row SUV’s should offer third row delete. Lose the weight, space, and cost of that third row for many who do not want it or need it.
Ford now has a xl stx 2 row 5pass expedition ,Dodge Durango stx has a base model 2row 5pass good luck finding one on the dealer lot
We got the2018 Custom without the 3rd. Seat, and we are looking at getting a new one again, we like the same options that we have on the 2018.
No Need to have something and Never use it!
In 2018 I joked with the salesman, that we only needed the two front bucket seats, as that’s all that will ever be in there.