Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
15 City / 21 HWY
Horsepower
320
Seats
4 -9
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Ashley B
Amazing 2012 z71 Chevrolet Tahoe features.
I have had no issues with my 2012 z71 Chevrolet Tahoe. This vehicle is very realizable, it is my daily driver. The leather, heated seats are very comfortable and make clean up super easy when necessary. The bucket seats with third row made getting in and out even easier. My Tahoe has a touch screen radio with Bluetooth options as well as a backup camera to make backing up easier. This Tahoe also has a DVD player for the comfort of your passengers with wireless Bluetooth headphones for noise control.
accountCircle Alicia L
A very great family vehicle Chevrolet Tahoe 2012.
My vehicle it is a Chevrolet Tahoe 2012 it is excellent it has a 3 row seating large enough to fit an entire family the ac works great it is an awesome family car and couldn’t be anymore satisfied with our purchase. It is great on mileage and gas and a very long lasting vehicle to rely on. Nice interior great radio and one of the best quality vehicles out here in 2020.
accountCircle Miranda R
My vehicle has a candy apple paint job that I absolutely love.
My Chevrolet Tahoe has been a great SUV so far. I've only had to do oil changes and put a new fuel pump and I've had it since 2015. It's my daily driver it came fully loaded with system stereo. Gas mileage is great to be a big SUV I'm very happy with my purchase of vehicle. It fits me my husband my 2 sons and we still have room for our 3 dogs as well in the back when we go camping. It's got 4wd for mudding and I off roading.
accountCircle Cindy L
My Tahoe review, good and bad.
I love my Tahoe. It is so spacious and being able to change the position of the seats really helps when carrying cargo or dogs. It's high off the road which I love but I tend to clip curbs and have to have alignments done. The heated seats are the best and I could do without them now.
accountCircle Constantine P
Chevrolet Tahoe LT My experience as a owner.
The Chevrolet Tahoe LT is a great SUV. Minor problems was replacing the belt and a tensioner pulley other then that it has been a very reliable SUV. It also has great comfort on long distances very roomy with 3 row seats makes it especially well for the long hauls Very happy to own it
accountCircle Denise T
Go Tahoe to make a difference in your family's life.
Haven't had much problems with my truck. Very reliable and dependable. The maintenance is easy and affordable. The Tahoe runs well, and stable even diving. The space inside is more than enough that u can comfortably put 7 passengers and still have room for storage. Great starter SUV. Or extension to your vehicle family.
accountCircle Angela S
Heated steering and heated and cooled seats.
I love my Tahoe. There's plenty of space for my three children and it is easy for my oldest two to get in and out. I absolutely love my remote start that automatically turns ac/heat on depending on the temperature outside. Heated and cooled seats are now something I am not sure I could live without in a vehicle. Having a heated steering wheel is also such a huge luxury. I am not sure I could own anything other than a Tahoe now.
accountCircle Laura B
It's a really nice car, is very spacey and dependable.
Love everything about my Tahoe except my growing kids wish there was more leg room in the back seat.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Viridiana A
It is a a good size car that needs gas on a frequent basis.
Things I like, it is very spacious. Things I don't like it uses up a lot of gas. Things I like it a family car. Things I don't like it was bought used, needs work.
accountCircle Amanda K
2012 Tahoe good but hungry
My SUV is generally a smooth ride. Reliable in inclement weather and trustworthy enough to trek in up 2ft of snow. Perfect for large families however it hogs gas like crazy. I spend about 100 bucks every week or so. Poor gas mileage. However vehicle is reliable with minimal issues over the years.
accountCircle Pete R
Others should know that I love my truck very much and I wouldn't trade it for nothing
I hate that it drinks so much fuel. Because it so big but I love to size and the room of the vehicle
accountCircle Imani J
All in all she's still a good truck with little kinks she needs worked out.
My 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe drives smooth. If the exterior is not taken care of the paint will chip and rust. The meters on the dash act up from time to time and the wheel alignment frequently has to be checked. The check engine light may come on even when there isn't a problem. There isn't too many miles on her.
accountCircle Jennifer W
It's a good solid car with room, gets ok gas mileage for an suv.
I love the Tahoe's wish I had a newer one but they are too expensive for me. I hate my car doesn't have captain chairs in the backseat. I like that is 4 wheel drive
accountCircle David K
Great vehicle mechanically, but many unfunctional features.
This is a very reliable vehicle mechanically which is most important. No problems there. However the entertainment features, CD and DVD player does not work and cost more to fix or replace than it is worth. The GPS system is outdated and there is no way to update, I also bought the vehicle because of the third row, but it is not very functional. No leg room.
accountCircle Ms J
After having a truck can never go back to a car.
Love the space good for road trips as well as kids into sports. Only thing gas guzzler. Not great gas mileage.
accountCircle Victoria W
2012 Chevrolet Tahoe - decent vehicle.
I like that my vehicle has plenty of room on the inside for my family. I like that it sits high. I have leather seats, which are really easy to clean up if my son makes a mess. I have a sunroof. They are black seats, so they get really hot in the summer. We recently had to replace the transmission after having it for 3 years. This is the first major issue that I have had with this vehicle.

Chevrolet Tahoe Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Commercial
320 HP 17 MPG 6-9 Seats
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LS
320 HP 17 MPG 6-9 Seats
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LT
320 HP 17 MPG 4-8 Seats
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LTZ
320 HP 17 MPG 7-8 Seats
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2012 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner Reviews

4.54
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5 stars 61%
4 stars 33%
3 stars 7%
2 stars 0%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Emily S on May 22, 2021
Great car for your family!
My Chevy Tahoe is great! I love that it is big enough to hold my family and groceries but not so big that it is difficult to drive or park. The leather seats are easy to clean which is a necessity with kids. After a few years the dashboard did crack which I hear is common in Chevys. The aux port also stopped working after a while which is really unfortunate. Even with these flaws, I am extremely happy with my Tahoe.
accountCircle James S on April 29, 2021
The quality the put into the vehicle which gives you a reason to keep.
Purchased it used but definitely love my Tahoe very roomy and great to take on the road and will be getting another one once this one gives up on me. I have not had to do any major repairs and I keep all the maintenance up to date to help with that. Also keep the tires rotated.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Patricia L.

Large seating. Spacious and leather heated seats. Great for pulling boats and other large equipment. Sound system is amazing too. Four wheel drive is great in the snow for New York. The skis are easily put on the top as well as the kayak. All around great vehicle.

likeFilled Rk S.

I really appreciate and like the size and safety of the Tahoe. I feel safe given all the horrible drivers out there, particularly with my children in the car. In addition it's nice to have the extra room for other family on short trips out. It is also a very comfortable ride for extended trips, good sound and movie system.

likeFilled Michelle B.

I have kids that are in several sports. Easy in and out. Spacious vehicle. Comfortable. We feel safe in it. Easy to drive. Honestly the only negative is gas. I will drive a Chevy Tahoe as long as I am able to drive. Low maintenance beautiful truck.

likeFilled Tiffany M.

It has a lot of extras! Heated seats in front and back, front seats also have a cooling system. Self starter, DVD player, Bose stereo system, 4x4, seats 7, and is very comfortable to drive. I REALLY love my Tahoe!

likeFilled Wanda J.

Safety is the number one pro. It has a stylish interior. Bose speakers and a elegant exterior. Navigation and XM radio make it a complete package. Only con is gas tank size and refueling cost, also the cost of tires is a little expensive.

likeFilled Hannah L.

It is roomy, safe, comfortable. Has all sorts of bells, whistles. It is an eight passenger so we can bring lots of friends. The sound system is Bose speakers. Great for a long ride. It is four wheel drive which is great for going camping or visiting friends who like to live out in the woods.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Patricia L.

The gas mileage could be a little bit better. It is quite expensive to take on the long trips for travel. I am a Chevrolet girl so for those times I just hope in the other Chevrolet and go. The 3rd row seating could have a little more leg room and be made easier to fold up and down.

dislikeFilled Rk S.

Quality of interior is just okay in comparison to others. Feels a bit dated, needs some updates. Also, of course my dashboard eventually cracked. A known issue that Chevy refuses to address. Leaves much to be desired for its customers and our expectations of quality for a vehicle at this price level and for future purchases.

dislikeFilled Michelle B.

Gas. She's a gas guzzler. I am at the gas station every 7-10 days @ $60-75 a pop. We have found my Tahoe to be a low maintenance vehicle. Just the usual check ups. Other that gas I absolutely love my Chevy Tahoe.

dislikeFilled Tiffany M.

It is a large vehicle so can be hard to fit in one stall garage. It can be costly with gas. Not a very cheap vehicle also so payments can be high. I really cannot think about any other cons for this vehicle.

dislikeFilled Wanda J.

The preventive management schedule is a bit expensive but well worth the dollars. The cost of tires will catch you off guard. I highly recommend this model. It takes up a lot of parking space too.

dislikeFilled Hannah L.

The trunk is small when all eights seats up. It does have the ability to have a roof rack put on the top of the car. The sound system has glitches so it switches between aux, CD, and band on its own. And the front drivers side headlight goes out randomly.

Ranks #2 Full Size SUV by Owners

The 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe has an average owner rating of 4.54 out of 5 which ranks it #2 of 9 other Full Size SUVs.

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Ranks #2 Full Size SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe has a combined MPG of 23 which ranks it #2 of 9 other Full Size SUVs.

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Is The 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe A Good Car?

Yes. It quite dependable. It has a strong engine and electrical system. It also rides very well. The body style is sleek and stylish.
Sanoya A.
Yes the vehicle is a good vehicle to drive around. It is also nice in sizing. The Tahoe is very spacious.
Nishq M.
Yes it is rides great on long trips good gas mileage and plenty of room I would recommend this vehicle to anyone looking for a durable strong SUV
Skyler W.
Yes, I love my Tahoe. It is big enough to take my family of 5 wherever we need to go with plenty of room to bring all out things with us.
Naomi R.

How Reliable Is The 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe?

It is very reliable. We have not experienced huge problems, only a few blown cigarette lighter fuses every now and then. We have close to 170, 000 miles on it, and it is still going strong.
Sanoya A.
The Chevy Tahoe is a very reliable vehicle. Haven't had problems out of the Chevy Tahoe yet. If any problems hoping they are minor.
Nishq M.
Knock on wood, no major issues try to keep her maintained the only issue I have is water inside my back door panels when it rains hard or drive thru the car wash
Kevin S.
Yes it's reliable. No major problems I have replaced a serpentine belt and a pulley also the wipers. As I mentioned before it's been a reliable vehicle
June D.
It is extremely reliable and I have not experienced any problems other than the normal car issues, for example dead batteries, etc
Sherry W.

Is The 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe A Good Value?

We didn't buy ours new. We, however, paid a good value for it. We paid under $30,000 for it. I would imagine a brand new one would cost a lot more, but we believe we got a good deal for ours.
Sanoya A.
I am not sure if I want to disclose the price of the Chevy Tahoe. It is a good value costing car/SUV/vehicle.
Nishq M.
It’s runs about 18,000 Which I think it’s too much for a 7 year old vehicle, if you try to sell on your own nobody would give you that for this truck
Meredith S.
We gave around 12k for it. This was a good value. Was bought out of town in a larger city seems the price was a lot more a good value
Matt L.
I don't remember. I pay $488 a month and have been since I bought it used in 2014. It is too expensive
Ben G.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the 2012 chevy tahoe fuel filter located?

Answer: The 2012 Chevy Tahoe fuel filter location is on the fuel line on the passenger side. Having the fuel burn optimally is crucial to maximizing Your miles per gallon. Your gas tank needs to be in the best of...

What are the 2012 chevy tahoe transmission problems?

Answer: The 2012 Chevy Tahoe transmission problems are hard shifts and shudders. The transmission is one of the most important parts of the vehicle. You will come into problems at some point. Hard shifts may arise and...

2012 Chevrolet Tahoe: What is the size of the trunk and cargo space?

Answer: The 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe is a fairly big car that features fantastic build quality, great performance and efficiency and offers a ton of utility to its owners. Given its size, some might be surprised to hear...

2012 Chevrolet Tahoe: What is the tire size and pressure, and wheel size?

Answer: The 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe came in three trim levels and used two tire sizes. The LTZ model has P275/55R20 tires that are mounted on 8.5 wide rims that are 20 inches in diameter. The LS and LT models both use a...

2012 Chevrolet Tahoe: What is the oil type and capacity?

Answer: Chevrolet recommends using SAE 5w30 as the best viscosity grade engine oil for the 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe. The engine oil capacity iS6.0 us quarts It is recommended to change Your oil every 7,500 miles or 1...

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Safety & Reliability

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