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2017 Chevrolet Tahoe

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2017 models.

Chevrolet Tahoe
Pictured: 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe RST, front 3.7.22. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Class
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Body styles
4dr SUV AWD, 4dr SUV RWD
Engines
5.3L 8-cyl
Transmission
6-speed automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel Drive
Seats
7–8
Fuel
Regular Gasoline, FFV
MPG (best)
19 combined · 16 city / 23 hwy
Length
203.9 in
Curb weight
5,309–5,545 lb
NHTSA rating
★★★★★
Recalls
4 campaigns

Pros & cons

What's good

  • AWD / 4WD available
  • Seats up to 83 rows of seating.

Watch out for

  • Higher rollover riskNHTSA estimates a 22.9% chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash.
  • "Do not drive" recallCheck that the recall repair was done before buying or driving.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 12 similar 2017 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe is a standard SUV offered with a 5.3L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive.

It measures about 204 inches long and 80 inches wide on a 116-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,545 lb (4dr SUV AWD).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 19 MPG combined (16 city / 23 highway), 1% worse than the 2017 standard SUV average of 19.1 MPG, for an estimated $3,550 a year in fuel.

In NHTSA crash testing it earned a 4-star overall rating.

It has 4 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 174 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the power train.

What changed for 2017

  • Now crash-tested by NHTSA: 4 stars overall

Compared with 2016; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2016 Tahoe →

Trims, performance & features

Engine–5.3L 8-cyl
Transmission6-speed automatic
DriveAWD/4WD
Seating7–8 seats · 3 rows

Trims

LTPremierLS

Safety & driver-assist features

Automatic emergency brakingSome trims
Forward collision warningSome trims
Blind-spot monitoringSome trims
Lane departure warningSome trims
Lane keeping assistSome trims
Adaptive cruise controlOptional
Backup cameraStandard
Automatic high beamsStandard
Adaptive driving beamSome trims
Keyless startSome trims

Built in: Arlington, Texas

NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 5 2017 Tahoe configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →

Dimensions & weight

BodyLengthWidthHeightWheelbaseTrack F / RCurb weightWeight F/R
4dr SUV AWD203.9 in80.3 in74.4 in116.1 in68.1 / 68.1 in5,545 lb52/48
4dr SUV RWD203.9 in80.3 in74.4 in116.1 in68.1 / 68.1 in5,309 lb52/48

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

VersionEngineTransmissionDriveCity / Hwy / Combvs. classFuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Tahoe C1500 2WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 6-spdRear-Wheel Drive16 / 23 / 19-1%$3,550477
Tahoe C1500 2WD FFV5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 6-spdRear-Wheel Drive16 / 23 / 19-1%$3,550477
Tahoe K1500 4WD5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 6-spd4-Wheel Drive16 / 22 / 18-3%$3,700497
Tahoe K1500 4WD FFV5.3L 8-cylAutomatic 6-spd4-Wheel Drive16 / 22 / 18-3%$3,700497
4/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)
4/10EPA greenhouse gas score
Spend $5,750Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car
19.1 MPG2017 Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2017 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

VersionOverallFrontalDriver / passengerSideSide poleRolloverRollover risk
2017 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV 4WD★★★★★★★★★★5★ / 5★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★22.2%
2017 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV RWD★★★★★★★★★★5★ / 5★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★22.9%
StandardElectronic stability control
OptionalForward collision warning
OptionalLane departure warning
Frontal crash test — 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV 4WD
Frontal crash test — 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV 4WD. Photo: NHTSA.
Side crash test — 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV 4WD
Side crash test — 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV 4WD. Photo: NHTSA.

Similar 2017 standard SUVs

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2017 Chevrolet Tahoe (this car)19 MPG★★★★★4
2017 Toyota Land Cruiser15 MPGNot rated1
2017 Ford Explorer22 MPG★★★★★14
2017 GMC Yukon19 MPG★★★★★3
2017 Ford Expedition18 MPG★★★★★4
2017 Nissan Pathfinder23 MPGNot rated2
2017 Dodge Durango21 MPG★★★★★2

Recalls (4)

Safety advisory: 1 recall for this model year carries a "Do Not Drive" or "Park Outside" warning. Check your VIN now.
Power Train › Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) · May 7, 2026 Do not drive

NHTSA campaign 26V289000 · 66 vehicles

Problem
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 vehicles. A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver.
Risk
Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
Fix
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, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N262557620. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 7, 2026.
Service Brakes · Oct 24, 2019

NHTSA campaign 19V761000 · 652,967 vehicles

Problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.
Risk
Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192261050.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Vacuum · Sep 6, 2019

NHTSA campaign 19V645000 · 3,456,719 vehicles

Problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
Risk
As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192268490.
Seat Belts › Pretensioner · Sep 8, 2016

NHTSA campaign 16V651000 · 3,640,162 vehicles

Problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Risk
A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.
Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

174Complaints to NHTSA since 2015
3Involved a crash
1Involved a fire
5Injuries reported
50,000 miTypical mileage at failure
Power Train52
Service Brakes41
Engine26
Unknown Or Other23
Electrical System19
Air Bags10
Fuel/Propulsion System9
Structure › Body7
Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)
24/04: 124/05: 124/06: 324/07: 124/09: 224/11: 124/12: 225/01: 125/02: 325/03: 125/04: 425/05: 425/06: 225/07: 225/08: 125/11: 126/01: 126/02: 326/03: 226/04: 226/05: 126/06: 126/07: 526/10: 124/0424/0724/1225/0325/0625/1126/0326/06max 5

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe buyer's checklist

  1. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 4 recalls this year — ask for proof of repairs.
  2. Safety-critical recall. At least one recall carries a "Do Not Drive" or "Park Outside" warning. Do not buy until the VIN shows it was repaired.
  3. Power Train — 52 owner reports. Test-drive through all gears, including reverse; note slipping, harsh or delayed shifts.
  4. Service Brakes — 41 owner reports. Brake firmly from speed; check for pulling, pulsing pedal or ABS warning light.
  5. Engine — 26 owner reports. Cold-start the engine, listen for knocking, and watch for warning lights or hesitation on acceleration.
  6. Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 50,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
  7. Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other Tahoe years

Compare all years →
YearMPG (best)LengthOverallRecallsComplaints
2027 Tahoe24–Not rated00
2026 Tahoe24210.6 inNot rated327
2025 Tahoe24210.6 in★★★★★151
2024 Tahoe24210.6 in★★★★★369
2023 Tahoe24210.6 in★★★★★5233
2022 Tahoe24210.6 in★★★★★4197
2021 Tahoe24210.6 in★★★★★16461
2020 Tahoe18203.9 in★★★★★357
2019 Tahoe18203.9 in★★★★★2109
2018 Tahoe19203.9 in★★★★★3105
2016 Tahoe19203.9 inNot rated10257
2015 Tahoe18203.9 inNot rated16651

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Chevrolet. How we calculate this →