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 |