Specs
Research 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe specs for the trims available. Choose the desired trim / style from the dropdown list to see the corresponding specs.
1500 2dr
Brakes
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
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| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
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| Brake ABS System |
Four Wheel |
| Brake Type |
Power |
| Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) |
10.0 x 2.25 |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
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| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
11.57 x 1.25 |
Cargo Area Dimensions
| Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) |
39.7 |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in) |
74.6 |
| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console (in) |
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| Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³) |
99.4 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³) |
51.6 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 4 (ft³) |
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| Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in) |
61.4 |
| Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) |
49.7 |
| Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³) |
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| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 4 (in) |
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| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in) |
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| Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in) |
38.8 |
Cooling System
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) |
17.0 |
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) |
23.2 |
Doors
Electrical
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd) |
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| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
600 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
100 |
| Maximum Alternator Watts |
1200 |
| Maximum Alternator Watts |
1680 |
| Maximum Alternator Watts |
1260 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
140 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
105 |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd) |
600 |
Engine
| Engine Type |
Diesel V8 |
| Engine Order Code |
L56 |
| Engine Order Code |
L31 |
| Engine Type |
Gas V8 (Vortec) |
| Displacement |
6.5L/400 |
| Displacement |
5.7L/350 |
| Fuel System |
Turbo-Charged EFI |
| Fuel System |
SFI |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
180 @ 3400 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
250 @ 4600 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
360 @ 1700 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
325 @ 2800 |
| Engine Oil Cooler |
Yes |
| Engine Oil Cooler |
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Exterior Dimensions
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) |
77.1 |
| Wheelbase (in) |
111.5 |
| Overhang, Front (in) |
35.4 |
| Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in) |
41.1 |
| Ground to Top of Load Floor (in) |
28.6 |
| Ground Clearance, Front (in) |
- TBD - |
| Ground Clearance, Rear (in) |
7.2 |
| Rear Door Opening Height (in) |
34.2 |
| Rear Door Opening Width (in) |
61.4 |
| Side Door Opening Height (in) |
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| Side Door Opening Width (in) |
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| Step Up Height - Front (in) |
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| Step Up Height - Side (in) |
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| Height, Overall (in) |
72.7 |
| Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in) |
188.0 |
Frame
Fuel Tank
| Aux Fuel Tank Location |
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| Fuel Tank Location |
Behind Rear Axle |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
30 |
Interior Dimensions
| Front Hip Room (in) |
60.0 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) |
65.4 |
| Front Leg Room (in) |
41.9 |
| Front Head Room (in) |
39.9 |
| Passenger Capacity |
5 |
| Passenger Capacity |
6 |
| Second Hip Room (in) |
60.7 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) |
66.0 |
| Second Leg Room (in) |
36.4 |
| Second Head Room (in) |
37.8 |
Mileage
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) |
14 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) |
17 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) |
18 |
Steering
| Steering Type |
Power |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) |
38.1 |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) |
42.5 |
| Steering Ratio (:1), On Center |
16.5 |
| Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock |
15.6 |
Summary
| Body Code |
ZW9 |
| Body Style |
2-Door 1500 |
| Vehicle Name |
Chevrolet Tahoe |
| Body Code |
E55 |
Suspension
| Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear |
3.42 |
| Suspension Type - Front |
Indep Coil Spring |
| Suspension Type - Rear |
2-Stage Multi-Leaf |
| Spring Capacity - Front (lbs) |
3200 |
| Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs) |
3750 |
| Axle Type - Front |
Independent |
| Axle Type - Rear |
Semi-floating |
| Axle Capacity - Front (lbs) |
3600 |
| Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs) |
3750 |
| Axle Ratio (:1) - Front |
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| Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear |
3.73 |
| Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear |
3.08 |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) |
32 |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) |
32 |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) |
1.25 |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) |
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Tires
| Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare |
721 |
| Rear Tire Size |
P235/75R15 |
| Front Tire Size |
P235/75R15 |
| Spare Tire Order Code |
QFL |
| Spare Tire Order Code |
QFN |
| Rear Tire Order Code |
QFL |
| Rear Tire Order Code |
QFN |
| Front Tire Order Code |
QFL |
| Front Tire Order Code |
QFN |
| Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear |
721 |
| Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front |
721 |
| Spare Tire Capacity (lbs) |
1763 |
| Rear Tire Capacity (lbs) |
1843 |
| Front Tire Capacity (lbs) |
1763 |
| Spare Tire Size |
P235/75R15 |
Trailering
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
4000 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
2000 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
400 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
7000 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
2000 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
840 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
240 |
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
N/A |
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
N/A |
Transmission
| Drivetrain |
Rear Wheel Drive |
| Transfer Case Power Take Off |
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| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low |
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| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High |
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| Transfer Case Model |
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| Trans PTO Access |
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| Trans Power Take Off |
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| Clutch Size (in) |
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| Reverse Ratio (:1) |
2.29 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) |
2.08 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) |
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| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
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| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.70 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.75 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.00 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.63 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.48 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) |
3.06 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) |
2.48 |
| Trans Description Cont. Again |
Electronic |
| Trans Description Cont. |
Automatic w/OD, |
| Trans Type |
4 |
| Trans Order Code |
M30 |
| Trans Order Code |
MT1 |
Vehicle
| Rear Door Type |
Panel Doors |
| Rear Door Type |
Tailgate |
Weight Information
| Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) |
10,000 |
| Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) |
12,000 |
| Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) |
11,000 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs) |
6100 |
| Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) |
- TBD - |
| Curb Weight - Front (lbs) |
- TBD - |
| Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs) |
3686 |
| Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs) |
3200 |
Wheels
| Front Wheel Size (in) |
15 x 7 |
| Rear Wheel Material |
Steel |
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum |
| Front Wheel Material |
Steel |
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) |
15 x 7 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) |
15 x 7 |
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel |
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