Chevrolet Tahoe towing capacity by year
The Chevrolet Tahoe has tow data across 31 model years, from 1995 through 2025. The most recent 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe carries a maximum tow rating of 8,000 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 2001 model year at 8,700 lb. The nameplate has been in continuous production long enough to span the pre-SAE J2807 and post-J2807 eras of towing capacity testing.
Pick a year below to open the full Chevrolet Tahoe page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.
Chevrolet Tahoe max tow rating, last 5 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the Chevrolet Tahoe, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.
Recent Chevrolet Tahoe years (2021–2025)
Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe | 6 | 8,000 |
| 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe | 7 | 8,200 |
| 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe | 7 | 8,200 |
| 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe | 7 | 8,200 |
| 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe | 4 | 8,600 |
Older Chevrolet Tahoe years (1995–2020)
Earlier model years for the Chevrolet Tahoe, going back to 1995. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe | 4 | 8,600 |
| 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe | 4 | 8,600 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe | 4 | 8,600 |
| 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe | 4 | 8,600 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe | 6 | 6,600 |
| 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe | 6 | 6,500 |
| 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe | 6 | 5,500 |
| 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe | 6 | 5,500 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe | 6 | 5,500 |
| 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe | 6 | 5,500 |
| 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe | 6 | 5,400 |
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 10 | 5,900 |
| 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | 6 | 6,500 |
| 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe | 6 | 7,200 |
| 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe | 8 | 6,500 |
| 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe | 6 | 6,500 |
| 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe | 5 | 7,700 |
| 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe | 5 | 7,700 |
| 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe | 5 | 8,100 |
| 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe | 6 | 8,700 |
| 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe | 8 | 8,700 |
| 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe | 10 | 7,013 |
| 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2 | 7,500 |
| 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2 | 7,000 |
| 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2 | 7,000 |
| 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2 | 7,000 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.