2018 Chevrolet Tahoe Updates, Changes, New Features

The Chevrolet Tahoe receives various updates and changes for the 2018 model year.

2018 Chevy Tahoe Updates, Changes, New Features

• 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, which includes:
  • 22″ Gloss Black aluminum wheels with custom silver inserts
  • Front and rear black bowties
  • Unique Gloss Black Sport grille with body-color surround
  • Body-color door handles
  • Body-color headlamp accents
  • Black mirror caps
  • Black beltline moldings
  • Black roof rails
  • Black nameplate badging
• Addition of Custom Edition on the LS trim level, which includes:
  • 18″ painted aluminum wheels
  • P265/65R18 all-season blackwall tires
  • Chrome grille insert (LPO)
  • Third row passenger seat delete
• 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 for the 2017 model year Tahoe
  • 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:
    • Power-adjustable pedals
    • Forward Collision Alert
    • IntelliBeam headlamps
    • Low Speed Forward Automatic Braking
    • Lane Keep Assist
    • Safety Alert Seat
• 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

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

The 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe Police Pursuit Vehicle (PPV) and 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe Special Service Vehicle (SSV) also receive various minor updates and changes for the 2018 model year, including:

• 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:
    • Power-adjustable pedals
    • Forward Collision Alert
    • IntelliBeam headlamps
    • Low Speed Forward Automatic Braking
    • Lane Keep Assist
    • Safety Alert Seat