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Truck of the Year for 2000: The Chevrolet Tahoe

August 17th, 2010

Chevrolet Tahoe

Frequently you will find that buyers of the Chevrolet Tahoe are very excited about their new truck. The Tahoe has held a place among the top of the Tahoe line of truck for a long time. It is an important automobile, and the 2000 model is no different in that respect. The Chevrolet Tahoe comes under the heading of sport utility models that are fun to drive.

Chevrolet Tahoe Engine Specs

Chevrolet Tahoe Engine Specs: The Tahoe Base comes outfitted with a Vortec 4.8 liter, 8-cylinder motor that uses 16 valves. The engine, manufactured by General Motors, is teamed up with a General Motors 4-speed transmission. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style 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.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the Tahoe Base are 78.90 inches wide by 198.90 inches long. It sits a comfortable 74.20 inches off the ground. It seats a standard six passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 116.00 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $24,929 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $21,813. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sport Utility.

Fuel Efficiency

For the 2000 Tahoe, the fuel delivery system is a electronic SFI, using gasoline for fuel. A fuel-injected MFI configuration. The gas tank holds 26.00 gallons.

The 2000 Tahoe gets 18 miles/gallon on the highway and only 14 in the city. This is exceptional for a sport utility truck.

Conclusion

There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Tahoe Base sold well in 2000. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Chevrolet, specifically a Tahoe.

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  1. August 21st, 2010 at 08:22 | #1

    My cousin had bad luck with this sport utility. Sours me to the whole Chevrolet line.

  2. Paul Brown
    August 24th, 2010 at 18:04 | #2

    My wife screamed at me when I bough one. lol

  3. Lightning216
    August 29th, 2010 at 02:03 | #3

    Chevrolets are my favorite

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