Chevrolet · model year 2016
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe
Specifications and certified data for the 2016 model year. All Chevrolet Tahoe model years →
2016 US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5.3 L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Gasoline or E85 | 18 | 481 | 360 | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 5.3 L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 19 | 480 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 5.3 L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Gasoline or E85 | 18 | 498 | 330 | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 5.3 L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic 6-spd | Regular | 18 | 498 | — | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
US NHTSA safety ratings
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV 4WD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
| 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV RWD | ★★★★☆ (4/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★★★ (5/5) | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) | NHTSA ↗ |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (US government, public domain). US-market versions; not the same tests as Euro NCAP.
US safety recalls
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26V289000 2026-05-07 · model years 2016, 2017, 2019, 2026
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Tahoe…
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18,…
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
Sources
- US EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtmlUS Government public domain
- NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API — https://api.nhtsa.gov/SafetyRatingsUS Government public domain
- NHTSA recalls database — https://www.nhtsa.gov/recallsUS Government public domain
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.