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

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Jordyn M
Excellent family car, low maintenance.
Problems: door handles are made very cheap. Three have had to be replaced except for driver's side. Dash has been cracked which is a common issue with this model/year. Reliability: I have had little to no issues with the mechanics of my vehicle. The air suspension pump has gone out but does not affect safety or driving of the vehicle. Comfort: we could use extra cargo room in the back but all the seats and ride are exceptional. Features: I wish the seats weren't as heavy in the rear (3rd row) or difficult to remove. It would be nice if they folded down into the vehicle like the newer models. I love the cooled/heated seats, TV for the kids, heated bucket seats and rear view camera. I also use the heck out of the hands-free.
accountCircle Rog L
Chevy Tahoe is a decent car.
Just has a lot of small annoying things that break quite often, besides that the car is outstanding, besides the fact that it's a gas guzzling monster. I have pretty much around one hundred thousand miles on the car yet it still runs smoothly but I had to replace my breaks more often than on a usual vehicle.
accountCircle April S
I love the extending pedals and short person features - lol! I am only 4'11 but my Tahoe is not too big of a car to drive or handle.
My Tahoe is my favorite vehicle I have owned. It is roomy yet easy to drive, fits everything I need and is comfortable for everyone! I would definitely buy Chevy again.
accountCircle Steffany B
2013 Chevrolet Tahoe lt..
Heated seats. 3rd row seating. Rear seats removable. Very clean and smooth driving. No backup camera. CD player. Back up sensors. Rear window wiper. Towing capability. Ac and heater work great. Overall just a great vehicle. Would recommend to anyone looking for a good family vehicle.
accountCircle Zelda C
Chevrolet Tahoe ltz has everything you need and want for a family vehicle!
The Chevrolet Tahoe ltz edition is great. It is an all leather interior with automatic seats and seat warmers and seat coolers. It has a backup camera built in to the navigation system screen. It has XM radio capability. It also has a DVD player in it which is amazing for the kids. They can watch movies whenever they like. The Tahoe comes with a detachable 3rd row. Performance wise we've had no issues with the vehicle. All in all the Chevrolet Tahoe ltz is an amazing family vehicle. Very spacious and very comfortable for large families. I highly recommend it.
accountCircle Kami S
There is a lot of room inside.
I like the third row seating and that the back seats fold up. They can even be taken out if need be. I like how it handles in the snow and four wheel drive. It's a sharp looking vehicle. I love the back up sensor, too.
accountCircle Jeannette W
2013 Tahoe... AWESOME VEHICLE
My 2013 Tahoe LS 4WD is an awesome truck, low gas mileage, the only thing is for some odd reason the bulbs is always going out fast! I would most definitely recommend this vehicle to anyone. The performance is great, it don't let you down, it's a great family vehicle to travel in
accountCircle Kim O
It is a good vehicle to invest in.
I love the space in the vehicle it is roomy for my family and had extra space for storage.. It rides smooth does not shake or bounce much when you hit a bump... It is good on gas.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Barbara W
2013 Chevrolet Tahoe review.
The car itself was exactly what I needed. It has plenty of space and all the bells and whistles of a luxury package. The issue with this particular vehicle is an intermittent electrical issue that causes the car to randomly malfunction, lose power, and leave me stranded. I have had the car looked at several times in many different shops and no one has been able to correct the issue for more than a temporary amount of time. It is incredibly frustrating and I would never buy this car again knowing what I know now.
accountCircle jaime L
Car view for an interested buyer.
It is a big car, it is a lot of gas money. You could get something like this and spend less. Works for my family not many problems, it is reliable for the most part. Very comfortable and that is important. Features would be sunroof for me. The parts are not very expensive to fix which is good for all buying.
accountCircle Wade G
General overview of pre owned Chevrolet Tahoe.
Check Tahoe recalls and common issues that are associated with specific years. Issues include: certain lights on the front rack going on, interior quality issues in some areas, gas mileage can take a hit depending on how/where you drive your vehicle. Overall a solid, reliable car though.
accountCircle Melissa P
Tahoe not so great some people like it some people don't
Love my vehicle. It was perfect for me when I first got it but I am looking to expand so that way when we have a baby we have more than enough room. My check engine light came on about 6 months after I got the vehicle. They said it's due to pumping my gas tank full. Also my speedometer light will just go dark sometimes to where you can barely feel it. I wouldn't recommend the vehicle at this time.
accountCircle Beth H
DVD player I recommend if you have smaller kids the older kids do not use it.
Overall great car, very roomy, only issue is it has Chevy shake issues, I drive a lot and I normally only need to fill up once a week. Love having all the luxuries the car has but many are not necessary. Kids have lots of room in the back, trunk space with the third row is a little too small, definitely may need a luggage rack for big trips.
accountCircle Andy C
Tahoe: great family SUV or offroad.
The brakes and. The tires have been the only problems I've had to deal with since getting the car. Overall I've liked it. It has been pretty reliable the past 5 years or so..And it fits a lot of people. I don't regret buying it. I would love to get the new model actually.
accountCircle John D
No real complaints, pretty good at what it does.
Pretty smooth ride, no engine problems. Pre owned, heavily used, girlfriend loves it. Enough space for my family and more.
accountCircle Kayla V
The gas mileage is terrible!.
I love the room of my vehicle. The room of the vehicle makes it perfect to travel in. I hate the gas mileage of 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 5-9 Seats
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LS
320 HP 17 MPG 5-9 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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2013 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner Reviews

4.54
199 Reviews
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5 stars 64%
4 stars 27%
3 stars 9%
2 stars 1%
1 star 0%
accountCircle Mallory A on June 13, 2021
Kid friendly vehicle. Low gas mileage. Family friendly.
I love this vehicle! I have 3 kiddos and it is very convenient to have when I am towing them around. Two of them are in boosters and one is in a car seat and I still do not have the 3rd row in. It does great on gas mileage and it does very nice in the snow and ice. I feel like I am in a safe vehicle when I drive my children around. I had a jeep wrangler before and I felt like it had horrible gas mileage and that I was always filling it up. Plus all 3 kids did not fit well in it even though it was a four door. The Tahoe is the way to go when you have more than two children.
accountCircle Rog L on June 12, 2021
Chevy Tahoe is a decent car.
Just has a lot of small annoying things that break quite often, besides that the car is outstanding, besides the fact that it's a gas guzzling monster. I have pretty much around one hundred thousand miles on the car yet it still runs smoothly but I had to replace my breaks more often than on a usual vehicle.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Tom W.

Roomy, easy to handle and has a great ride. I have had no issues with the vehicle. Both the exterior and interior have held up very well and still looks great. Have used it to tow a 19 ft bass boat and it handles it very well.

likeFilled Maggie A.

Features, leather seats, sun roof, heated seats, heated steering wheel. Power seats, power windows, four wheel drive, rear controls, DVD player. Back up camera, rear defrost, rear windshield wiper tinted windows.

likeFilled Stanley A.

The Chevy Tahoe is quick in the city and powerful on the interstate, it looks good and has plenty of room for my entire family. It is very comfortable and fun to drive. It handles great and has a very good stereo system in it. The only problem I have with it is that it burns gas during short trips.

likeFilled Justin G.

I love this vehicle. We wish it had more room in the trunk area. That is the only downside. It has over 150000 miles and we haven't had any trouble from it at all. The leather seats have held up nicely. Very easy to clean. We have 4 kids under 16. So that is a big plus.

likeFilled Doug M.

It drives really good, even when towing two jet skis. Plenty of space. Get even more space when taking out third row. With kids we have plenty of space for them to sit in car seats and travel with all needed to cater to our kids.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Tom W.

There are a lot of Tahoes on the road so it is not a real different look if that is what you like. Parking in tight parking lots is somewhat difficult. Fuel economy is not great at about 16 mpg overall.

dislikeFilled Maggie A.

Not enough space when the third row is up. Poor gas mileage in town. Blind spots when driving. Very difficult to replace light bulbs such as headlights and tail lights and blinkers. Some maintenance is spendy.

dislikeFilled Stanley A.

The Chevy Tahoe is hard to maneuver in and out of traffic on narrow streets. It is heavy so that causes it to pick up a lot of speed when you are going downhill and through curves. It is not fun driving it in the rain or snow because it is heavy. Also, it burns a lot of gas during short trips through the neighborhood or short trips.

dislikeFilled Justin G.

The trunk area. We really wish it was bigger. It is plenty of space with the third row put down. But we usually have kids so we cannot put it down and have enough room. The suburban has more space in the trunk area.

dislikeFilled Doug M.

The dashboard cracks. It seems to be a common issue with gm cars in that year. The trim on the doors also rust easy. I have seen it on many other models around years 2012 through 2015. USB port sometimes acts up as well inside the compartment between the driver seat and the passenger seat.

Ranks #2 Full Size SUV by Owners

The 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe has an average owner rating of 4.56 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 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe has a combined MPG of 23 which ranks it #2 of 9 other Full Size SUVs.

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Is The 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe A Good Car?

Yes. It is large enough for our 2 kids and their sports equipment. It also is easy to repair, and safe in the snow.
Kerry H.
Mechanically it has been a good vehicle. However for some reason the dash in the 2013s are having problems with cracking. I have already had it replaced once under warranty and now it is cracked... Read More
Deb M.
I absolutely love it! It is perfect for Minnesota winters and for hauling my teenagers around. I am very happy with it!
Marie B.
Yes very low miles. And in good conditions and it was a lot of space for my kids and I. and very easy to drive. And my kids loved it when we first saw it
Natalia N.
Yes. I have never had a problem with this vehicle. We bought it brand new and it is so comfortable and rides nice. Very smooth ride.
Naomi R.

How Reliable Is The 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe?

Yes it is. No problems other than normal wear and tear. It is a bit less good in the snow than the older models, but better tires helps with that.
Kerry H.
Yes it has been a very reliable vehicle. The only problem I have had is the cracked dash not once but twice and now Chevrolet will not replace it again even though they have admitted it has been a... Read More
Deb M.
Overall it is pretty reliable. Some troubles with the left rear tire lately, but nothing major. I love the 4 wheel drive in the winter here. It has always gotten me where I need to be.
Marie B.
Yes it's very reliable when you have a big family. No problems at all with it and I'm going on 2 years with it .
Beverly P.
Yes it is very reliable. We have never had a problem. However we maintain it constantly like the manual says to.
Michael M.

Is The 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe A Good Value?

We bought ours used for 32,000. It does seem to be a good value for what we needed. I think at full price they are a bit expensive though.
Kerry H.
I am not sure about today's price for a new one but I paid 45,000 for the one I have. I think they are a little pricey but are not most SUVs.
Deb M.
We bought it used for $37,000 a few years ago. It was in excellent condition so we felt the value was wonderful.
Marie B.
Its 23000. I would say no now with the new Tahoes that came out. But I know everything changes and new cars always coming out
Ian D.
We paid 49,000 dollars. I think it’s a pretty good value. It would be nice if the cost would come down a little. Wanted a new one but that’s not in the budget due to the high cost of the new ones.
Kimberly B.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the 2013 chevy tahoe fuel filter located?

Answer: The fuel filter on Your 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe is located under the driver's side door, tucked just a little bit inside the frame. Since the fuel filter itself is only around $8 from places like AutoZone, You're...

What is the 2013 chevy tahoe engine oil type?

Answer: The 2013 Chevy Tahoe uses SAE 5w-30 full synthetic oil. It has a capacity of 6 quarts with a filter. Oil keeps the internal parts of Your car's engine cool and lubricated and it also keeps the moving parts from...

What causes my 2013 chevy tahoe check engine light to come on?

Answer: The check engine light in Your 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe -- or any vehicle for that matter -- can come on for a huge variety of reasons. You'll need to check Your diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) with an OBD-II scan...

What are the 2013 chevy tahoe transmission problems?

Answer: The common 2013 Chevy Tahoe transmission problems are usually either caused by mechanical or computer problems. Each of these will exhibit different symptoms which can make it clear what is wrong. If Your...

2013 Chevrolet Tahoe: What is the size of the trunk and cargo space?

Answer: Want to know what the trunk size f cargo space size is on the 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe The cargo space size on this vehicle is 16.9 ft and108.9 ft with the seating area. If You want a spacious cargo area then this...

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Safety & Reliability

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