First Impressions of the Chevrolet Tahoe for 2003
The Tahoe LT is equipped with a General Motors 5.3 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Vortec engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.
The Tahoe uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The truck uses torsion bar and coil springs front and rear respectively.
Tahoe LT Statistics
The Tahoe is 196.90 inches long, 78.90 inches wide, and 76.50 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 116.00 inches. It is able to seat 6 comfortably.
There is a 36,000 mile, 36 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 36,000/36 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
The listed retail price in 2003 (MSRP) was $34,200, with an invoice cost of $29,925. This price is above average of the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2003 Tahoe is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 26.00 gallons.
The Tahoe LT received a miles-per-gallon rating of fourteen in-city driving and 18 - 19 when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green truck, this was subpar.
Conclusion
The 2003 model year was unsuccessful for the Chevrolet Tahoe. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the LT version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..