When it comes to reliability and dependability, it can be hard to beat a full-size, body-on-frame SUV. Designed from the ground-up to take any abuse, it comes as no surprise that the Chevy Tahoe has been ranked as one of the longest-lasting vehicles on the road today.
In a study performed by iSeeCars, the Chevy Tahoe ranks seventh on the list of 20 cars with the greatest potential lifespan, with a potential mileage of 250,338 miles or more. In fact, only four Toyotas and two GM products ranked higher, with the Toyota Sequoia capping off the list with a potential mileage of almost 300,000 miles.
On a list of just SUVs, the Chevy Tahoe ranks fifth overall, only beaten by the GMC Yukon XL and Chevy Suburban, as well as two Toyotas.
To obtain the data used in this study, iSeeCars analyzed more than two million vehicles sold for at least 10 years in the past 20 model years, and then ranked each model by its highest mileage-achieving example. All vehicles that were ranked had at least two percent of units surpass 200,000 miles, while the top one percent of these vehicles drove between 230,000 and just under 300,000 miles over the past two decades.
“What we see is a list of highly-durable vehicles, capable of more than a quarter-million miles of use if properly maintained,” said Karl Brauer, iSeeCars Executive Analyst. “And to be clear, this study isn’t reporting the maximum lifespan of these vehicles. This is simply a measure of current odometer readings. Most of these cars are still in use and going strong.”
The current 2023 Chevy Tahoe is available with three powerplant options. The first engine is the atmospheric 5.3L V8 L84 producing 355 horsepower and 383 pound-feet of torque. Next is the atmospheric 6.2L V8 L87 gasoline engine developing 420 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque, while the third engine is the 3.0L I6 LM2 turbodiesel Duramax engine, which churns out 277 horsepower and 460 pound-feet of torque.
As for structure, the 2023 Tahoe, as well as the 2023 Chevy Suburban, rides on the GM T1 platform, while production takes place at the GM Arlington plant in Texas.
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There’s a reason why all of the black cars in NYC and Uber blacks switched to these over the past 5 years.
Same drivetrain as the Silverado.
Uhhh same engines yes, but that’s where the buck stops. The rear independent suspension no longer gives them the ability to use the same transmission parts and obviously suspension. Wouldn’t say the drivetrain is the same.
Ummm not with the lifter blowing V8s.
Now with the Duramax I6 maybe.
At that mileage you may put a couple trannys in it.
Turn that death-on-demand crap off when the warranty expires and if it still fails install the delete kit.
Or or or just don’t buy that engine in the 1st place.
We used to do that back in the days when the American consumer was much smarter.
You do realize how rare lifter failures are right? We are talking low single digit percent’s and maybe even decimals of a percent. Outside of the bad batch it is pretty rare, just gets more noise because of some disgruntled people and it being a fuel saving measure. They are still extremely reliable motors, more so than the Ecoboosts or anything Dodge has.
And yet both Toyota & Nissans V8s are more reliable than GM’s V8’s.
2nd lifters blowing up isn’t rare. It’s common especially before 150,000 miles.
Scotty the Japanese apologist.
What is your source of the low single digit. So you’re saying 1 or 2% of the motors fail because of the lifters in their lifetime? Know of a lot of people in the 1% club. What about all the oil burning as a result of death on demand. How about the effects of thermal expansion in the differences of running hot and cold cylinders?
Lifter failure on 2016 Suburban LTZ at 100k, all services performed by Dealerships with 5k oil changes, very disappointed in this GM product. Also 2 transmission replacements, but those were at 60k and 80k covered under warranty…did not tow. 2010 Toyota Tundra, tons of towing above capacity, 210k ….alternator and radiator replacements.
They talk about it like it’s a toyota land cruiser…joke.
Do you want to know a joke? toyotatards like you actually attempt to think that the land cruiser beats the Suburban. The Suburban is America’s number one full-size SUV, sooooooo
The Land Cruiser is much better built than any Tahoe Or Suburban outside the GMT 800 chassis.
Your blind live for junky Mary GM vehicles is noted.
The Suburban and Tahoe are WAY better than any toyota. So you can cry in your mommy’s basement about it, soooooo
Most GM’s will go 200k without major issues if you maintain them properly (no more that 5k between oil changes regardless of what the oil life system tells you).
That stupid oil change monitor is a big part of the problem.
Agreed don’t follow that thing change the oil no latter than 5K
You can’t beat a V8 for the long haul.
A V8 and rear wheel drive.
OK, 250,000 miles .how many engines and transmissions does that include ????
GM vehicles can EASILY make it to 250,000, 300,000, and even half a million miles without any repair of the transmission, or the engine, sooooooo
Says the guy that doesn’t own a newer GM vehicle with that age & mileage.
Find me a GM vehicle that lasts that long without having the engine & tranny apart in 250,000 Miles’s. You won’t.
The GMT 800s were the last of that high quality tank build.
Do you wanna know what GM vehicle can go beyond 250K with out any repair of the transmission, or engine? Any GM vehicle. Any ford or dodge would rust out, break down, or need a MAJOR repair at not even 10k. GM makes the best, and most strongest tank-like vehicles in the world. What are you gonna say now, huh? That’s what I thought.
I had a 1999 Buick Regal LS with 219K when I purchase it for almost nothing after trading it in on another Buick. That’s all that family would buy is Buick. They handed me every receipt for the car from the day they purchased it with 12,000 miles used. Never a trans or engine. All original.
I put 11,000 miles on it and then my buddy purchased it from me, who had a 1997 Pontiac GP with 260,000 miles that needed a new catalytic converter and front suspension repairs. I sold him my Regal for less than the repairs would have been on the Pontiac. He drove that Buick for several more years and it had 300K the last time I heard before the rust got the best of it.
So Scotty Japan man, there are many GM vehicles that will run the miles.
Both daughters ran their gm v-6’s to 200k (GrandAm-3.4 and Malibu 3.1). Zero transmission issues and the Malibu got intake gaskets. The Grand Am (2000) rusted away here in snow country but the Malibu (97) body was surprisingly solid. They were great college cars that were dependable and easy/cheap to maintain.
250k is about what you should expect on any gasoline engine. At 250k it has served its purpose. Beyond 250k it has outlived its capacity and will probably need an overhaul and transmission rebuild at some point which is normal. At this point send it to the junk yard or sell it.
Why would you want to continue to drive a vehicle that has outlived its expected lifespan? Time for a new vehicle.
I still run around with my 2001 suburban with 335,000 on it and only 1 tranny replacement due to fact I tow boat during summer months. Original engine.
That’s fantastic and it saves you money. For most people, they’ll need a newer vehicle well before or by the time it approaches that 2-250 mark.
Only 250.000 miles, for what they cost ? I sold my last bought new ’03 Chevy Astro wagon when it reached 480.000 miles, and regretted selling that van, it’s new owner live just 2 miles away. Replaced it with a Ford Flex, like the Flex good enough, but it wasn’t a Astro. And the Astro … cost less than 1/2 of a base Tahoe. There are a lot of 2010 Ford Transit Connects “workIng” today with close to 600.000 miles on the close. yeah they are rough, but for about $17K when bought new they have more than served their owners well. GM, bring back the Astro … it’s be a winner all over again !
Yup I had a 91 and loved it, when my kids were young. Much better than a crossover due to removable seats and high headroom, perfect for traveling with kids.
I have a 1999 (new body style/ Motor Trend Truck of the Year) Silverado with 335K miles and running strong. Same motor and tranny. Regular maintenance and Zero issues. The damn thing is so nice they tried to steal it several times. New alarm and The Club are working just fine. Not opposed to new but I couldn’t be happier with this truck!
Brother’s Sequoia is nearing 350k miles and still going strong!
i had a 2004 Chevy Avalanche X66 package the transmission was rebuilt at 200,000 due to clutch wear from 2nd to 3rd. a typical problem for these since it was a long ratio stretch. The 5.3 Engine went at 285,000 miles. lifter calapsing due to just wearing out. original owner and changed oil every 5000 miles. Was a great truck, daily driver, and never left me stranded anywhere. It now has a rebuilt 2006 Cadillac 6.0 liter in it… what a difference!
Im the original owner of a 2006 Tahoe with 260,000 miles and it runs like the day I purchased it. Never had to touch the engine or transmission. In fact I have never done a tune up either. Just change the oil every 3,000 miles. It may have some dash cracks and worn leather seats, but it’s reliable. It has been on many road trips and is still my daily driver.
Not sure when “250,000” became the standard but I can say at this writing that I have owned 6 Tahoes and 1 Suburban and ALL of them have exceeded 250,000 before I sold them. 2 of them crept past 300,000.
I still own my 1st, 5th and 6th and they all have over 250,000 on them. I’ve had 3 transmissions to replace, 1 torque converter, 1 rear end but NEVER had an engine to go!
My son was a fleet manager for our local sheriff’s office in the early 2000’s. They had a fleet of Tahoe PPV’s and Tahoe Special Service they kept for years! Average mileage was like 290,000 miles!
I believe GM utility vehicles are the best product the General has ever built! Even better than the pickups!
if they rate the new tahoes til 250k miles with crappy 10 speeds & touch screens that start acting up after 4 years. what did they rate the early 2000’s gm to? they run to 250k miles with zero maintenance on 3qt’s of oil and lifter tick
Only on the back of a flatbed or tow truck
I have a 2006 chevy silverado 4.8 with 347000 miles on it right now with the original motor and transmission and i still drive it everyday
You just have to drive like there’s an egg under the gas pedal and keep them full of hood fresh oil and you will be rewarded. I have been driving and maintaining vehicles for 48 years and can say it works.
“Egg under the gas pedal” is the same advice we were given when we purchased our 1955 Oldsmobile Super 88 in 1990! At 125k miles the original engine is still running great but the trans has been replaced.
1994 Chevy Suburban K1500 Silverado. Over 400,000 miles. I bought it new and still runs like new. Transmission is the only issues I’ve had. 1 owner, 1 driver. Lost 1st transmission suddenly at 200,000 miles after lifetime of pulling a 19ft ski boat.
My 02 Tahoe ls has 360,000 miles. Bought it with 200k miles. Drives great it’s my 2nd Tahoe. Had a 99 I regretfully sold. Wanting a 2010 now.