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2018 Chevrolet Tahoe

The Chevy Tahoe receives several minor updates and changes for the 2018 model year, representing the fourth model year of the fourth-generation Tahoe.

2018 Chevrolet Tahoe Changes, Updates, New Features (Retail & Fleet Model)

The 2018 Chevy Tahoe receives the following changes, updates, and new features for the 2018 model year:

  • Deletion of Champagne Silver Metallic exterior color
  • Addition of Satin Steel Metallic exterior color
  • Removal of Cocoa / Mahogany interior color combination in conjunction with Pepperdust Metallic exterior color
  • Addition of Tire Fill Alert to Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  • Addition of LED Daytime Running Lamps as standard on LS and LT trim levels
  • Removal of Wireless/Inductive Phone Charging from Luxury Package or Texas Edition Package on LT trim level
  • Addition of Tahoe RST (Rally Sport Truck) package on the LT (1LT) and Premier (1LZ) trim levels
  • Addition of Custom Edition on the LS trim level
  • Addition of various standard and optional features to Tahoe Fleet/Commercial trim level (1FL), including:
    • Addition of steering wheel-mounted audio, cruise and Driver Information Center controls as standard on 1FL trim level; the features were not available for the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe
    • Replacement of single-color Driver Information Center with 4.2-inch diagonal multi-color Driver Information Center as standard equipment on 1FL trim level; it was not available in 2017 model year
    • Addition of LED Daytime Running Lamps as standard equipment
    • Addition of HD Radio as standard on 1FL trim level; it was not available for the 2017 Chevy Tahoe
    • Replacement of IO3 AM/FM stereo with CD player with IO5 Chevrolet MyLink Radio with 8-inch diagonal color touch-screen as standard on 1FL; the IO5 radio was not available on the 1FL trim level in the 2017 Chevy Tahoe
    • Addition of Enhanced Driver Alert Package as an option with the 1FL trim level; the package was not available for the 2017 model year Tahoe 1FL, and includes:
  • Interestingly, the order guide makes no mention of the Tahoe Performance Package, which includes the 6.2L V-8 L86 engine, the new GM 10-speed automatic transmission, and specifically-tuned Magnetic Ride Control

See complete 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe changes, updates, new features

2018 Chevrolet Tahoe PPV & SSV Changes, Updates, New Features

The 2018 Chevy Tahoe Police Package Vehicle and Special Service vehicle receive the following changes, updates, and new features for the 2018 model year:

  • Deletion of Champagne Silver Metallic exterior color
  • Addition of Satin Steel Metallic exterior color
  • Addition of Tire Fill Alert to Tire Pressure Monitoring System
  • Addition of various standard and optional features:
    • Addition of steering wheel-mounted audio, cruise and Driver Information Center controls as standard; the features were not available for the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe PPV/SSV
    • Replacement of single-color Driver Information Center with 4.2-inch diagonal multi-color Driver Information Center as standard equipment; it was not available for the 2017 model year Tahoe PPV/SSV
    • Addition of HD Radio as standard; it was not available for the 2017 Chevy Tahoe PPV/SSV
    • Replacement of IO3 AM/FM stereo with CD player with IO5 Chevrolet MyLink Radio with 8-inch diagonal color touch-screen as standard; the IO5 radio was not available on the 1FL trim level in the 2017 Chevy Tahoe PPV/SSV
    • Addition of LED Daytime Running Lamps as standard equipment
    • Addition of Enhanced Driver Alert Package as an option with the 1FL trim level; the package was not available for the 2017 model year Tahoe 1FL, and includes:

See complete changes and updates information:

The updates and changes described here are specific to the U.S. market and may be different for other markets.

The 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe continues to be offered as a full-size four-door SUV. An extended-length model is available as the Chevrolet Suburban.

Like all fourth-generation units of the Chevrolet Tahoe, the 2018 Tahoe continues to ride on GM’s GMT K2 platform shared with the Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV. The same basic architecture is also used by the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra.

The 2018 Chevy Tahoe is assembled by GM USA at the GM Arlington plant in Arlington, Texas, USA.

2018 Chevrolet Tahoe RST Exterior 001

On April 6th, 2018, Chevrolet officially announced the 2018 Tahoe Rally Sport Truck (RST) special edition, which adds the following exterior features:

  • Body-color trim work, including:
    • Body-color grille surround
    •  Body-color door handles
  • Black trim pieces, including:
    • Gloss-black grille
    • Gloss-black mirror caps
    • Black roof rails
    • Black window trim
    • Black nameplate badging
    • Black Chevy bowties
  • Exclusive 22-inch wheels wrapped in Bridgestone P285/45R 22 tires

A high-performance Borla exhaust and Brembo high-performance front brakes are optional.

The RST package is available only with LT and Premier trim levels. Models equipped with the Tahoe RST can also be equipped with the Tahoe Performance Package.

To note, the Tahoe’s bigger twin — the 2018 Chevrolet Suburban — also offers the same package. See more on the 2018 Chevrolet Suburban Rally Street Truck (RST).

2018 Chevrolet Tahoe RST Live Reveal Exterior 002

On April 6th, 2018, Chevrolet announced the 2018 Tahoe Performance Package in conjunction with the Tahoe RST. The Tahoe Performance Package is defined by the following three key features:

The optional Tahoe Performance Package requires the RST package.

To note, the Tahoe’s bigger twin — the 2018 Chevrolet Suburban — does not offer a Performance Package, making the aforementioned features exclusive to the 2018 Tahoe.

2017 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Package Vehicle PPV

The Tahoe PPV is a police pursuit variant of the Tahoe that, according to Chevrolet, delivers “the ultimate in utility, reliability and safety”.

Sold only to the police and government, the Tahoe PPV is available in 2WD or 4WD, the 2018 Tahoe Police SUV is highlighted by:

  • A reliable package that offers more than just peak performance
  • Cutting-edge safety features
  • Generous interior room
  • Impressive cargo capacity
  • Efficient ownership costs

See more on the 2018 Chevy Tahoe Police vehicle.

2017 Chevrolet Tahoe Special Service Vehicle SSV

The Tahoe SSV 4×4 is a special service variant of the Tahoe that, according to Chevrolet, delivers “a seamless combination of efficiency and versatility”.

Sold only to the police and government, the Tahoe SSV is powered by the 355-horsepower 5.3L V-8 L83 EcoTec3 engine sending power to all four wheels via 4×4/four-wheel-drive, enabling off-road patrols. A 1,670-pound payload capacity and a maximum towing capacity of 8,400 pounds enable the vehicle plenty of pulling power.

The Tahoe SSV is highlighted by:

  • A reliable package that offers more than just peak performance:
    • Cutting-edge safety features
    • Interior room
    • Impressive cargo capacity
    • Efficient ownership costs

See more on the 2018 Chevy Tahoe SSV.

2018 Chevrolet Tahoe Pages

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