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2005 Chevrolet Tahoe Features and Standard Equipment

EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS FeaturesLSLTZ71
City 14/hwy 18 (5.3L flex-fuel engine/4-speed auto trans)
City 15/hwy 19 (5.3L engine/4-speed auto trans)
City 15/hwy 19 (5.3L flex-fuel engine/4-speed auto trans)
City 15/hwy 20 (5.3L engine/4-speed auto trans)
City 16/hwy 20 (4.8L engine/4-speed auto trans)  
EXTERIOR FeaturesLSLTZ71
Air dam, Dark Gray, unique  
Air dam, Gray 
Assist steps, Black, mounted between front and rear wheels at bottom of rocker panel 
Assist steps, tubular, mounted between front and rear wheels at bottom of rocker panel  
Bumper, front, chrome (Refer to Color Compatibility chart for Matte Black vs. color-keyed top pad) 
Bumper, front, painted  
Bumper, rear, chrome step, includes pad 
Bumper, rear, painted step, includes pad  
Daytime running lamps, includes automatic exterior lamp control
Door handles, color-keyed 
Door handles, Matte Black  
Fog lamps, front, rectangular, halogen 
Fog lamps, front, round, halogen  
Glass, Solar-Ray deep tinted (all windows except light tinted glass on windshield, driver and front passenger)
Grille, chrome surround 
Grille, color-keyed  
Headlamps, dual halogen composite, includes flash-to-pass feature and automatic lamp control
Luggage rack, roof-mounted, Black, includes cross rails and integral roller to assist in loading items when in park  
Luggage rack, roof-mounted, Black, side rails only  
Luggage rack, roof-mounted, Black, side rails only (Center rails available in (PDC) Cargo Package)  
Mirrors, outside rearview, foldaway, power adjustable, heated  
Mirrors, outside rearview, power folding, power adjustable, heated, color- keyed, driver side electrochromic (light-sensitive auto dimming), turn signal in glass, with ground illumination and curb-tilt 
Moldings, bodyside (Bodyside moldings are Matte Black)  
Moldings, bodyside (Refer to Color Compatibility chart for Matte Black vs. color-keyed moldings)  
Moldings, lower rocker  
Wheel flares, front and rear (refer to Color Compatibility chart for Matte Black vs. color-keyed wheel flares)  
Wipers, intermittent, front wet-arm with pulse washers
INTERIOR FeaturesLSLTZ71
Air conditioning, tri-zone, automatic, individual climate settings for driver, right front passenger and rear passengers, includes front and rear HVAC systems  
Air conditioning, tri-zone, manual, individual climate settings for driver, right front passenger and rear passengers, includes front and rear HVAC systems (Upgraded to (CJ2) Air conditioning, tri-zone, automatic when (CF5) Sunroof, power is ordered)  
Air conditioning, tri-zone, manual, individual climate settings for driver, right front passenger and rear passengers, includes front and rear HVAC systems (Upgraded to (CJ2) Air conditioning, tri-zone, automatic when (CF5) Sunroof, power or (U42) Entertainment system is ordered)  
Assist handles, front passenger and outboard 2nd row seats
Cargo Package includes (RYJ) Cargo shade, (AP9) Cargo net, (B39) Cargo mat and (V1K) Luggage rack center rails. When (AS3) Seats, rear 3rd row 50/50 split-bench is ordered, package does not include (RYJ) Cargo shade or (B39) Cargo mat  
Cargo Package, includes (AP9) Cargo net and (V1K) Luggage rack center rails  
Console, floor, includes storage area, map pocket, cupholders and integrated 2nd row audio controls 
Console, overhead mini, includes map lights and rear seat HVAC controls (Includes sunroof controls when (CF5) Sunroof is ordered)
Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed, includes telltale in instrument panel cluster
Defogger, rear-window, electric
Door locks, power programmable includes lockout protection
Driver Information Center, monitors numerous systems depending on vehicle equipment
Floor covering, color-keyed carpeting
Floormats, color-keyed, carpeted front and 2nd row, removable
Headliner, cloth
Instrumentation, analog, includes speedometer, odometer with trip odometer, fuel level, voltmeter, engine temperature, oil pressure and tachometer
Key, single, 2-sided
Keyless entry, remote, includes 2 transmitters, panic button and content theft alarm
Lighting, dome lamp, driver and passenger side door switch with delayed entry feature, cargo lamps, door handle or keyless remote activated illuminated entry, map lights in front and 2nd seat positions
Mirror, inside rearview, 8-point compass, outside temperature indicator and right front passenger air bag status
OnStar, 1-year Safe and Sound Service, includes automatic notification of air bag deployment, stolen vehicle tracking, emergency services, roadside assistance, remote door unlock, remote horn and lights, GM Goodwrench remote diagnostics, AccidentAssist and online concierge. Drivers can also obtain the available voice-activated, hands-free Personal Calling service and Virtual Advisor that provides location-based traffic and weather reports and other personalized information (Not available with FDR order types. Not available with a ship-to of Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands. If the order type is FDR, (UE0) OnStar, delete will be forced on. Visit www.onstar.com for system information and details.)
Pedals, power adjustable 
Power outlets, auxiliary, 2 on instrument panel, 1 in cargo area, 12-volt
Seats, front Custom Cloth 40/20/40 split-bench, 3-passenger, driver and passenger manual reclining, outboard head restraints, center fold-down storage armrest, 6-way power adjustable driver seat and rear storage pockets  
Seats, front leather seating surfaces power reclining full-feature buckets, includes driver and passenger adjustable head restraints, power lumbar, 10-way power adjustable, inboard armrests, heated seat cushion and seatbacks, 2-position driver-side memory, storage pockets and floor console 
Seats, middle Custom Cloth 60/40 split-folding bench, 3-passenger with center armrest (Upgradeable to (AT5) Seats, middle leather appointed 60/40 split-folding bench)  
Seats, middle leather appointed 60/40 split-folding bench, 3-passenger with center armrest (Upgradeable to (AL4) Seats, middle leather appointed buckets. Not available on CC15706.)  
Seats, middle leather appointed 60/40 split-folding bench, 3-passenger with center armrest (Upgradeable to (AL4) Seats, middle leather seating surfaces buckets.)  
Seats, middle leather appointed buckets, reclining (Included on CC15706. For CK15706, requires (AS3) Seats, rear 3rd row vinyl 50/50 split-bench.)  
Seats, rear 3rd row vinyl 50/50 split-bench, 3-passenger, removable  
Seats, rear 3rd row vinyl 50/50 split-bench, 3-passenger, removable (Included on CC15706. For CK15706, requires (AL4) Seats, middle leather appointed buckets. Includes (C5U) GVWR, 6800 lbs. (3084 kg).)  
Sound system feature, 8-speakers  
Sound system feature, Bose Premium speaker system, 9 speakers, includes subwoofer in center console 
Sound system feature, rear audio controls, includes dual headphone jacks (headphones not included), power outlet and controls for volume, station selection and media 
Sound system feature, XM Satellite Radio features 67 channels of 100% commercial-free music included in its over 150 channels of the best in music, news, sports, talk, comedy, XM Instant Traffic and Weather, and more. Digital quality sound with coast-to-coast signal coverage. Three trial months - no obligation. (Subscription fees apply. Available only in the 48 contiguous U.S.)  
Sound system, ETR AM/FM stereo with CD and cassette player, includes seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, speed-compensated volume, TheftLock, random select, auto-reverse cassette and Radio Data System (RDS) (Upgradeable to (UC6) Sound system, ETR AM/FM stereo with in-dash 6-disc CD changer.)  
Sound system, ETR AM/FM stereo with in-dash 6-disc CD changer, includes seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, speed-compensated volume, TheftLock and Radio Data System (RDS) (Upgradeable to (UM8) Sound system, ETR AM/FM stereo with CD player, Touch-screen Navigation Radio (TNR). 
Steering column, Tilt-Wheel, adjustable includes brake/transmission shift interlock
Steering wheel, leather-wrapped rim, Black
Steering wheel, mounted controls includes audio and driver information center controls
Theft-deterrent system, PASSLock II
Tire pressure monitoring system (does not apply to spare tire)
Universal transmitter, HomeLink, includes garage door opener, programmable 
Visors, padded, driver and passenger side with cloth trim, extenders, illuminated vanity mirrors and corner storage pockets on back of visors
Warning tones, headlamp on, key-in-ignition, driver and right front passenger safety belt unfasten, turn signal on
Windows, power, includes driver express-down and lockout features
MECHANICAL FeaturesLSLTZ71
4-wheel drive
Air cleaner, high-capacity  
Alternator, 160 amps
Battery, heavy-duty, 600 cold-cranking amps, includes rundown protection and retained accessory power
Body, liftgate with liftglass, rear door system, includes rear-window wiper/washer
Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc, hydroboost
Cooling, external transmission oil cooler, auxiliary, heavy-duty air-to-oil 
Differential, locking, heavy-duty, rear  
Engine, Vortec 4800 V8 SFI (285 HP [212.3 kW] @ 5200 rpm, 295 lb.-ft. [398.2 N-m] @ 4000 rpm) (Upgradeable to (LM7) Engine, Vortec 5300 V8 SFI.)  
Engine, Vortec 5300 V8 SFI (295 HP [219.7 kW] @ 5200 rpm, 335 lb.-ft. [452.3 N-m] @ 4000 rpm) 
Fuel capacity, approximate, 26 gallon (98 liters)
GVWR, 6500 lbs. (2948 kg) (Requires 2WD Model - Included and only available when (AS3) Seats, 3rd row 50/50 split-bench is not ordered.)  
GVWR, 6800 lbs. (3084 kg)  
GVWR, 6800 lbs. (3084 kg) (2WD Models only)  
GVWR, 6800 lbs. (3084 kg) (Included and only available with 2WD Model when (AS3) Seats, rear 3rd row 50/50 split-bench is ordered. - Included and only available with 4WD Model when (AS3) Seats, rear 3rd row 50/50 split-bench is not ordered)  
GVWR, 6900 lbs. (3130 kg) (4WD Models only)  
Rear axle, 3.23 ratio (Requires 2WD Models. Upgradeable to (GT4) Rear axle, 3.73 ratio.)
Rear axle, 3.42 ratio (Requires 4WD Models. Upgradeable to (GT5) Rear axle, 4.10 ratio.)
Rear wheel drive
Recovery hooks, front, frame-mounted  
Recovery hooks, front, frame-mounted (Requires 4WD Models) 
Skid Plate Package, off-road, with aluminum front underbody shield starting behind front bumper and running to 1st cross-member protecting front underbody, oil pan, differential case and steel transfer case frame- mounted shields  
StabiliTrak, vehicle stability enhancement system
StabiliTrak, vehicle stability enhancement system (Standard on CC15706. Required and only available on CK15706 with (LM7/L59) Engine, Vortec 5300 V8 SFI.) (Not standard on Commercial Fleet orders)  
Steering, power
Suspension Package, Off-Road includes 1.81" (46 mm) gas shocks, off-road jounce bumpers, (NZZ) Skid Plate Package and (K47) Air cleaner, high capacity (Not available on CC15706.)  
Suspension Package, Premium Smooth Ride (Not available on CK15706.)  
Suspension Package, Premium Smooth Ride (Upgradeable to (Z55) Suspension Package, Autoride) 
Suspension, front, independent torsion bar, and stabilizer bar
Suspension, rear, multi-link with coil springs
Tire carrier, lockable, outside spare, winch-type mounted under frame at rear
Tire, spare, full-size, 16" (40.6 cm) steel wheel located at rear underbody of vehicle, blackwall
Tires, P265/70R16, all-season touring, blackwall (Upgradeable to (QMK) Tires, P265/70R16, all-season touring, white outlined-letter)  
Tires, P265/70R17, all-season, blackwall (Upgradeable to (QAS) Tires, P265/70R17, all-season, White outlined-letter. Included and only available with (P25) Wheels, 4 - 17" x 7.5" (43.2 cm x 19.1 cm) 5-spoke premium aluminum.)  
Tires, P265/70R17, on-/off-road, blackwall  
Trailering equipment, heavy-duty, includes trailering hitch platform, 7-lead wiring connector, auxiliary transmission oil cooler, trailer brake pre-wire harness and 7-way to 4-way adapter 
Trailering wiring harness, 7-wire
Transfer case, electronic Autotrac, includes push-button controls (Requires 4WD Models)
Transmission, 4-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode
Wheels, 4 - 16" x 7" (40.6 cm x 17.8 cm) 6-lug cast aluminum, includes steel spare  
Wheels, 4 - 17" x 7" (43.2 cm x 17.8 cm) cast aluminum, machined, includes 16" (40.6 cm) steel spare  
Wheels, 4 - 17" x 7.5" (43.2 cm x 19.1 cm) 5-spoke aluminum, includes 16" x 6.5" (40.6 cm x 16.5 cm) steel spare  
SAFETY FeaturesLSLTZ71
Air bags, frontal, dual-stage driver and right front passenger, includes Passenger Sensing System (front passenger air bag status on inside rearview mirror) (Always use safety belts and proper child restraints, even with air bags. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. See the Owner's Manual for more safety information.)
LATCH system, (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for Children), for child safety seats
Safety belts, 3-point, driver and front passenger, in all seating positions except center seating position in 1st and 3rd row which are lap only

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