The Chevrolet Tahoe full-size SUV receives various updates and changes for the 2017 model year, which represents the third model year of the fourth generation model.
To note, the 2017 Tahoe updates mirror those of the 2017 Chevrolet Suburban.
Pictures of the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe are currently not available. However, here are photos of the 2016 model, which is identical to the 2017 Tahoe, except for the exterior color selection:
[nggallery id=796]The 2017 Tahoe replaces the LTZ trim level name with Premier — Chevy’s new range-topping trim. But the change is in name only, as the new Premier trim level inherits all of the LTZ’s features, equipment, and options, without becoming any more premier premium. The 2017 Tahoe’s trim level changes are rounded out by the removal of the LS badge from the exterior of the LS trim.
On the outside, the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe doesn’t see styling changes. It does, however, add (and delete) colors, wheels, and badges.
Deleted Colors:
- Slate Grey Metallic
- Sable Metallic
- Green Envy Metallic
- Brownstone Metallic
New Colors:
- Blue Velvet Metallic
- Pepperdust Metallic
Two new 22-inch wheel choices are added to the 2017 Chevy Tahoe lineup:
- 22-inch Ultra Bright machined aluminum wheels with Bright Silver finish available exclusively on the Premier (1LZ) trim
- 22-inch, 7-spoke Silver wheels with Chrome inserts available on all trims
In addition, another set of 22-inch premium painted wheels with Chrome inserts are now available on 1LT and 1LZ trim levels, but will not be available at the start of 2017 Tahoe production.
Continuing the exterior updates is the addition of black roof rack cross rails to the Texas Edition Package and All-Season Package and the addition of front active aero shutters as a standard feature across all 2017 Tahoe trim levels. The shutters are designed to improve aerodynamics by closing automatically during high-speed driving then opening when the powertrain needs air for cooling purposes. To note, the active shutters are not visible from the outside.
The remaining updates and changes to the 2017 Tahoe are to its in-vehicle technology:
- The heated and cooled seats are replaced with heated and vented seats on the Premier (1LZ) trim level
- The MyLink infotainment systems (IO5 and IO6) gets these new features and changes:
- Pandora is removed as an embedded app
- Teen Driver feature is added
- App Shop is added
- Rear Seat Reminder customization added
- Low Speed Forward Automatic Braking is included with Enhanced Driver Alert Package on the 1LS trim. The feature is standard on LT (1LT) and on Premier (1LZ) trim levels when Adaptive Cruise Control is not ordered.
- The Rear Seat Entertainment System is overhauled:
- RCA audio/video jacks and SD card slot are removed
- New video voiceover feature for the visually and hearing impaired
- HDMI/MHL connector added to attach devices to project on the in-vehicle screens
- Digital headphones added
- In-vehicle Wi-Fi system allows devices to wirelessly project onto their vehicle screens on the in-vehicle screens through Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA). Only one device can wirelessly project at a time.
- 2nd USB port with capability of charging up to 2.1-amp (such as for an Apple iPad) is added to the back of console
Those hoping to see the 2017 Tahoe offer GM’s 6.2L L86 V8 engine and 8-speed 8L90 transmission (like some of us here at GM Authority) will be disappointed to find out that the options are not in the cards… at least for the 2017 model year. Alas, the Tahoe continues on with the less powerful 5.3L L83 V8 and now-archaic 6-speed automatic transmission.
Following are GM’s official RPO-level changes to the 2017 Chevy Tahoe:
Deletions
- (G1C) Slate Grey Metallic exterior color
- (G7U) Sable Metallic exterior color
- (GC8) Green Envy Metallic exterior color
- (GWX) Brownstone Metallic exterior color
- (S1V) LPO, Rear seat headphones
- RCA audio/video jacks and SD card slot when equipped with (U42) rear sear entertainment system
- Pandora removed as an embedded app within the (IO5) and (IO6) audio systems
New Features
- (G1M) Blue Velvet Metallic exterior color
- (GMU) Pepperdust Metallic exterior color
- (UHY) Low Speed Forward Automatic Braking. Included with (PCW) Enhanced Driver Alert Package on 1LS; standard on 1LT and on 1LZ when (Y66) Adaptive Cruise Control is not ordered
- (SIY) 22″ Ultra Bright machined aluminum wheels with Bright Silver finish (available on 1LZ)
- (RXN) LPO, 22″ 7-spoke Silver wheels with Chrome inserts (available on all trims)
- (TDM) Teen Driver enabled on (IO5) and (IO6) audio systems
- If equipped with (U42) rear seat entertainment system, new video voiceover feature to benefit the visually and hearing impaired
- Front active aero shutters (standard on all trims)
Changes
- “Premier” badge replaces “LTZ” badge
- “LS” badge removed from exterior of LS trim
- (KQV) Heat/vented seats replace (KB6) heated/cooled seats on 1LZ trim
- (IO5) and (IO6) audio systems add Shop and Rear Seat Reminder customization
- (U42) Rear Seat Entertainment upgrades, adding:
- HDMI/MHL connector to attach devices to project on the in-vehicle screens
- Digital headphones
- Wi-Fi allows devices to wirelessly project onto their vehicle screens on the in-vehicle screens through Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) (can only wirelessly project from one device at a time)
- 2nd USB on back of console, with capability of charging up to 2.1-amp for an iPad
- MyLink start up animation change on (IO5) and (IO6) audio system screen
- (SGF) 22″ premium painted wheels with Chrome inserts now available on 1LT and 1LZ (not available at Start of Production)
- (PDA) Texas Edition Package and (PDP) All-Season Package now also includes (VQQ) Black roof rack cross rails, LPO.
Download the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe order guide (PDF format).
The 2017 Chevy Tahoe is available in two models and three trim levels:
Models:
- 2WD (CC15706)
- 4WD (CK15706)
Trim Levels:
- LS (1LS)
- LT (1LT)
- Premier (1LZ); new for 2017; replaces LTZ
At the time of this writing, 2017 Chevy Tahoe pricing has not been released. We will update this section when it becomes available.
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Following are our expectations of the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe prior to official information about the vehicle:
- Replacement of 6L80 6-speed automatic transmission with 8L90 8-speed automatic transmission
- Possible addition of 6.2L V8 L86 engine
- New, range-topping trim level to slot above the Tahoe LTZ
- New exterior colors
- Revisions to equipment groups and options
Note: it’s possible that the 2017 Tahoe will receive a mid-cycle enhancement, also known as an MCE, refresh, or facelift. However, we don’t expect the Tahoe MCE until the 2018 model year.