The 2025 Chevy Tahoe and 2025 Chevy Suburban will introduce a mid-cycle refresh for both full-size SUV nameplates, plus a long list of updates and changes as well. Despite this, the refreshed Tahoe and Suburban won’t offer a dual mode exhaust system, despite reports indicating otherwise. Now, GM Authority is reporting the reason why.
For readers who may be unaware, a dual mode exhaust system, also known as an active exhaust system, offers a throatier exhaust tone on demand in conjunction with a specific driving mode. Such a system is available for the 2024 Chevy Silverado 1500 when equipped with the naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 L87 gasoline engine, as GM Authority covered previously.
However, a dual mode exhaust won’t be available for the refreshed 2025 Chevy Tahoe or 2025 Chevy Suburban. To find out why, GM Authority Executive Editor Alex Luft recently spoke with program engineering manager Steve Kersh.
“The Tahoe and Suburban represent a different customer base and what they’re asking for is different [than what Silverado customers are asking],” Kersh told GM Authority.
“We see this from the take-rate on our exhaust accessories that we offer. We do still have the RST Sport package, so there is an offering for those that do want a more sporty sound, sporty offering,” Kersh added.
Currently, the Sport Performance Package is available in conjunction with the 6.2L V8 L87 gasoline engine and features a dual-outlet exhaust system, as well as magnetic ride control suspension. GM also offers the LPO-level (dealer-installed) Cat-Back Performance Exhaust system (RPO code WBC), which includes enhanced sound, plus more power and torque (11 horsepower, 6 pound-feet) and a 30-percent reduction in back pressure. There’s also an optional Borla exhaust system with through-fascia tips.
As a reminder, the refreshed 2025 Chevy Tahoe and 2025 Chevy Suburban will introduce new styling, an overhauled cabin, and the new 3.0L I6 LZ0 turbodiesel Duramax engine as a replacement for the outgoing LM2 Duramax.
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Growing up in a family devoted to GM vehicles since 1961 and ready to purchase the replacement to my 2019 Yukon Denali nobody in our family has ever been asked by GM via any method as to what we thought of our vehicles or what we would like in the future. So when a GM talking head comes on and states what the customers want I call BS. They don’t really care and actually have no idea. If they did, I’d be ordering my 2025 Yukon LT4 later this year.
Translation, why give 2 exhaust sound modes when we can put one in a higher priced trim package? Oh yeah and we are listening to our customers, we just aren’t doing what they are asking for. And this is coming from a life long GM buyer since 2003
I guess it was the same customer bases “wants” that has pushed GM towards dropping Apple and Android CarPlay because really, really want GM to develop its own system that will be far superior than anything Apple etc have come up with.
In the past I could start my truck from my phone without an extra monthly package payment. Now I see GM is looking to drop Android Auto and force customers into paying monthly fees …on top of the $70k vehicle price. Getting greedy.
OnStar and Sirius should be included at no charge for first 3 years.
If GM actually listens to its customers, they would be able to more customize their vehicles to them, especially trucks and full-size SUV’s. Instead they are mostly prepackaged they GM wants them with bundled packages that makes for huge profits for GM . It doesn’t matter wether you have use for it or not, or the fact that the interior quality sucks . That’s the biggest reason for Cadillac being at bottom of the luxury vehicles, along with poor reliability.
Just to add my Two Cents, I have also been a loyal. Grew up in a Chevrolet family, grandfather was a dealer owner. My father is now retired corporate Chevrolet and multiple uncles in business with different dealers. SO with regard to the total 100% BS “We listen to our customers in the 38 years I’ve been buying GM products along with multiple family members including in-laws and all their side NOT ONCE has anyone ever been contacted, spoken to, filled out surveys or questionnaires. SO AGAIN THIS WE LISTEN TO OUR CUSTOMERS IS TOTAL COMPLETE BS.
In the past I could start my truck from my phone without an extra monthly package payment. Now I see GM is looking to drop Android Auto and force customers into paying monthly fees …on top of the $70k vehicle price. Getting greedy.
OnStar and Sirius should be included at no charge for first 3 years.