Overview & Reviews

For 1996, Tahoe gets 50 additional horsepower and more torque out of a new 5700 V8. Other improvements include rear-seat heating ducts, quieter-riding P-metric tires, improved automatic transmissions and extended interval service schedules. Daytime running lights are new for 1996.

User Reviews:

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  Love this car - 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe
  By BigBrit66 - April 11 - 12:48 am

  As others have said, this too was my first car. Being a typical high school kid this car took a beating, now I am older it is still reliable and I have had few problems with it. One thing I will say is that GM does not build very good drive trains, but the rest of the car makes up for this. It handles great on the road, and unlike most SUVs has very minimal body roll, it can also tow plenty and remain stable. The Z71 editions are great for offroad, decent ground clearnace and skid-plates help, I have taken mine to Moab many times and it works great. Bottom line is these things keep going and going, as long as they are maintained. I have 150K on mine!

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  A dealers delight - 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe
  By steffko - April 7 - 11:35 am

  My wife and I bought this in 2000 with 60K on it. She loves it, and it loves the local Chevy garage. We have replaced the fuel pump at 90K, the alternator at 95K, the tranny at100K (as everyone I know with a 96 has), the old style transfer case solenoid with the new/improved version, and have put two batteries in it. It also has a drinking problem. I top off the coolant about once a month. It now has a leak out of the rear seal of the transfer case (which Ill fix if it ever stops snowing), as well as lifter rattle and high oil pressure readings when first started. The a/c crapped out last year as well. But to borrow an old juice ad, I never have to say, Wow, wish I had a V8 because when the 350 rocks, she rocks!

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  A Classic - 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe
  By 4CHVY - January 22 - 12:43 am

  105K miles on it and the only major repair was a water pump, o2 sensor and serpentine belt. Still looks cool. I still get compliments and offers to buy it.

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  Workhorse - 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe
  By Magnus - July 16 - 7:15 pm

  Ive owned for over 10 years, great for the family, boat and overall workhorse. Only wished I had purchased the larger Suburban. Chevy should build all thier car/trucks this well.

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  We call her "BIG RED" - 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe
  By Deborah - June 28 - 11:58 am

  She is a beauty & a real tall truck with big tires. I love my truck! I can never wait to drive it. We have 4 cars, so this ones dedicated to towing RV. The tires and the huge engine result in some poor mileage from this gas engine when towing. Hwy 2, Washington State is a real hard pull for anything less than a mighty diesel, but Big Red handles the job quite fine. We get about 9 mpg for that tough pull. Hiway we get 14 mpg but the monster tires r 2 blame. This is one sexy truck that gets looks everywhere I go. Both men & women try to catch a glance of what is behind the limo tinted glass with the real big bass. Well invest money in her & keep her 4-ever! This truck rocks.

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  Love my Tahoe - 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe
  By Celtfire - January 17 - 1:24 am

  I have owned my Tahoe for about 2 years. I absolutely LOVE it. The previous owner really rode it hard but she is still truckin. I had to put a rebuilt trany in her when I bought her but Ive had zero problems outside of the normal wear and tear. I just had a baby and I call her my rad mommy wagon. You wont catch me behind the wheel of a minivan. Her interior trim rattles inside at highway speeds and the windshield pops everytime I shut the door. The rear wiper desides when it wants to work and the paint on the top center of the hood is peeling. The CD player will not play when the truck is cold. All very minor problems that are easily corrected.

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  Seems like a "One of a kind" SUV - 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe
  By Rudys - July 21 - 2:48 am

  We bought it new, and it still looks like new, on the outside. Even though its 9 years old, it makes rattling noises like a rattlesnake inside. The exterior looks like a classic, well- built beauty! As for the interior, seems that Chevy ran out of money, and put cheap plastic everywhere. Whats with the sound system anyway? It sounds like all of the speakers are blown. Has anyone had trouble with the rearview mirror? The mirror keeps falling off of the windshield.

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  Nice Vehicle - 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe
  By rick - July 1 - 12:42 pm

  I always wanted a Tahoe, and luck was on my side at my local dealer. An older getleman traded a 1996 Tahoe in for a new one. The vechicle only had 36,000 actual miles! It has been a very good and pleasant experience so far. The mileage is about 17mpg which is pretty good. The only big problem was a miss it developed. It took the dealer several days to find the problem which turned out to be a bad plug and wire. The computer stated it was a misfire and the plug was the last thing checked. It runs fine now and is a joy to drive.

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  Transmission problems - 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe
  By bittle - October 24 - 2:00 am

  Have had to replace parts of the transmission three different times in the last two years. Head gasket replaced twice in same time. Timing chain replaced. EGR valve gone bad twice, and replaced 3 of 4 o2 sensors and still have trouble. Other than that, we like our Tahoe.

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  Reliable - 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe
  By Brad English - September 22 - 2:00 am

  I purchased this truck/suv based on the look, but was soon won over by the power and versatility of this truck/suv. It has done everything I have asked it to do, and more. I regularly pull a 1989 24 travel trailer with it and it has not problems doing so. I thought the Tahoe would have problem with such an old heavy trailer, but it doesnt.