Target Audience:
Full-size SUV buyers, families, and users needing towing and off-road capability; owners performing their own maintenance.
Advantage:
Shares the rugged full-size truck platform of the Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Yukon, with strong towing capacity, body-on-frame durability, and wide parts availability.
Body Styles:
2-door and 4-door SUV configurations
Drivetrain:
Rear-wheel drive or Autotrac four-wheel drive
Sections Included:
Introduction, Instrument Cluster, Entertainment Systems, Climate Controls, Lights, Driver Controls, Locks and Security, Seating and Safety Restraints, Driving, Customer Assistance, Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. only), Cleaning, Maintenance and Specifications, Accessories
Maintenance Topics:
Engine compartment, engine oil, battery, fuel information, air filter(s), part numbers, refill capacities, lubricant specifications
Manual Type:
Owners Manual compiled in digital form from the Original Factory Owners Manual
File Format:
PDF - requires a PDF reader such as Acrobat Reader or Foxit
Delivery Method:
Instant download
Instrument Cluster:
Gauges, warning indicators, and control operation
Entertainment Systems:
Audio system operation and controls
Climate Controls:
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning operation
Lights:
Exterior and interior lamp operation, headlamp switching
Driver Controls:
Windshield wipers, mirrors, steering wheel controls
Locks and Security:
Door locks, keyless entry, anti-theft systems
Seating and Safety Restraints:
Seat adjustment, seat belts, airbag system information
Driving:
Four-wheel drive operation, towing, trailer recommendations, loading
Engine Compartment:
Component identification and underhood checks
Engine Oil:
Checking level, oil change intervals, viscosity recommendations
Battery:
Care, jump starting procedures
Air Filter(s):
Inspection and replacement guidance
Fuel Information:
Fuel requirements and octane recommendations
Cleaning:
Care of interior and exterior surfaces
Reporting Safety Defects:
Procedure for U.S. owners
Detail Level:
Owner-level operation, inspection, and scheduled maintenance; the same content as the printed factory owners manual
Refill Capacities:
Fluid capacities listed in the specifications section
Lubricant Specifications:
Recommended lubricants and fluids by component
Part Numbers:
Part number references for filters and service items
Repair Procedures:
N/A - this is an owners manual, not a service repair manual
Accessories:
Genuine accessory information and part references
Refill Part Numbers:
Listed in the Maintenance and Specifications section
File Format:
PDF (searchable, bookmarked, zoomable)
Compatibility:
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android — any device with a PDF reader
Requirements:
A PDF reader application (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader, free)
Searchability:
Fully text searchable for fast lookup of any topic
Print Quality:
High-resolution digital pages, printable at full clarity
Binding Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical binding
Paper Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical paper
Engine Options:
5.7L V8 (Vortec 5700) gasoline; 6.5L turbo diesel V8 available on some models
Induction:
Sequential fuel injection (gas engine)
Fuel System:
Port fuel injection; gasoline engines designed for unleaded fuel
Performance Figures:
N/A - not specified in the owners manual; refer to factory service literature
Wheelbase:
Approximately 117.5 inches (4-door); approximately 111.5 inches (2-door)
Length:
Approximately 199 inches (4-door)
Configuration:
Full-size body-on-frame SUV
Curb Weight:
Approximately 4,900-5,400 lbs depending on configuration
Towing Capacity:
Refer to the Driving section for trailer weight ratings
Crash Test Information:
N/A - not specified in this owners manual; see Reporting Safety Defects section for U.S. owner procedures
Anti-Lock Brakes:
4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Four-Wheel Drive:
Autotrac 4WD for improved traction
Airbags:
Driver and front passenger airbags with restraint system guidance
Seat Belts:
Three-point belts with detailed usage and child restraint instructions
Security:
Passlock anti-theft system on equipped models
Scheduled Maintenance:
Maintenance schedules with mileage-based service intervals in the Maintenance and Specifications section
Engine Oil:
Oil level checks and oil change intervals with viscosity recommendations
Air Filter:
Periodic inspection and replacement
Refill Capacities:
Listed for all major systems
Lubricants:
Recommended lubricant specifications by component
Battery:
Care and jump starting guidance
Brakes:
ABS operation; inspect pads and fluid per schedule
4WD System:
Autotrac transfer case fluid maintenance
Manufacturer:
General Motors (Chevrolet division)
Platform Lineage:
Derived from the Chevrolet full-size pickup (C/K) platform
Introduction:
Tahoe introduced for 1995 as a full-size SUV successor to the Blazer (full-size)
1998 Position:
Fourth model year of the first generation; 4-door body joined the original 2-door
Assembly Plant:
N/A - not specified in this manual
