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2008 Chevrolet Tahoe Features and Standard Equipment

EXTERIOR FeaturesLSLT w/1LTLT w/2LTLT w/3LTLTZ
Assist steps, Black   
Assist steps, Black (Not available with (Z71) Off-Road Suspension Package.)   
Assist steps, Black (Upgradeable to (BRS) power-retractable assist steps. Not available with (STX) White Diamond Edition.)    
Body, liftgate with liftglass, rear door system with rear-window wiper/washer
Daytime Running Lamps, with automatic exterior lamp control
Door handles, Black    
Door handles, chrome    
Door handles, color-keyed    
Door handles, color-keyed (Not available with (Z71) Off-Road Suspension Package.)   
Fascia, front color-keyed
Fascia, rear color-keyed
Fog lamps, front, halogen 
Glass, Solar-Ray deep-tinted (all windows except light-tinted glass on windshield and driver- and front passenger-side glass)
Grille insert, bright chrome    
Headlamps, dual halogen composite with automatic exterior lamp control and flash-to-pass feature
Liftgate, rear power-operated    
Luggage rack side rails, roof-mounted, Black
Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable, manual-folding (Mirror caps are Black.)    
Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable, manual-folding (Mirror caps are color-keyed. Mirror caps are satin chrome with (Z71) Off-Road Suspension Package.)    
Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable, manual-folding (Mirror caps are color-keyed.)    
Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable, power-folding and driver-side auto-dimming with integrated turn signal indicators, ground illumination and curb-tilt (Mirror caps are bright chrome.)    
Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable, power-folding and driver-side auto-dimming with integrated turn signal indicators, ground illumination and curb-tilt (Mirror caps are color-keyed. Mirror caps are satin chrome with (Z71) Off-Road Suspension Package.)    
Moldings, color-keyed bodyside 
Moldings, color-keyed bodyside (((B85) color-keyed bodyside moldings will be chrome-accented when (STX) White Diamond Edition is ordered.)    
Recovery hooks, front, frame-mounted (Not available on 2WD models, except when (Z71) Off-Road Suspension Package is ordered. Included and only available with (Z71) Off-Road Suspension Package.)   
Recovery hooks, front, frame-mounted (Requires 4WD models.)  
Tire carrier, lockable outside spare, winch-type mounted under frame at rear
Tire, spare P265/70R17 (Upgradeable to (4JP) P265/70R17 on-/off-road, blackwall spare tire.)
Tires, P265/70R17 all-season, blackwall   
Tires, P265/70R17 all-season, blackwall (Not available with (Z71) Off-Road Suspension Package.)   
Tires, P275/55R20 all-season, blackwall    
Wheel, 17" (43.2 cm) full-size, steel spare
Wheels, 4 - 17" x 7.5" (43.2 cm x 19.1 cm) aluminum, 5-spoke with radial grooves    
Wheels, 4 - 17" x 7.5" (43.2 cm x 19.1 cm) aluminum, 5-spoke with smooth surface and rectangular pockets    
Wheels, 4 - 17" x 7.5" (43.2 cm x 19.1 cm) aluminum, 5-spoke with smooth surface and rectangular pockets (Not available with (QJM) P265/70R17 on-/off-road, White outlined-letter tires or (QJP) P265/70R17 on-/off-road, blackwall tires.)   
Wheels, 4 - 20" x 8.5" (50.8 cm x 21.6 cm) polished aluminum    
Windshield washer fluid system, heated    
Wiper, rear intermittent with washer
Wipers, front intermittent, RainSense    
INTERIOR FeaturesLSLT w/1LTLT w/2LTLT w/3LTLTZ
Air conditioning, dual-zone manual climate control with individual climate settings for driver and right-front passenger   
Air conditioning, rear auxiliary
Air conditioning, tri-zone automatic climate control with individual climate settings for driver and right-front passenger  
Assist handles, front passenger and second row outboard
Console, floor with storage area, cup holders and integrated second row audio controls  
Console, floor with storage area, cup holders and integrated second row audio controls (Includes woodgrain covered forward storage.)    
Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed
Defogger, rear-window electric
Door locks, power programmable with lockout protection
Floor covering, color-keyed carpeting
Floor mats, color-keyed carpeted first and second row, removable
Headliner, cloth
Heater, rear auxiliary with rear passenger heating ducts
Instrumentation, analog with speedometer, odometer with trip odometer, fuel level, voltmeter, engine temperature, oil pressure and tachometer
Lighting, interior with dome light, driver- and passenger-side door switch with delayed entry feature, cargo lights, door handle or Remote Keyless Entry-activated illuminated entry and map lights in front and second seat positions
Mirror, inside rearview auto-dimming with 8-point compass and outside temperature display
Pedals, power-adjustable for accelerator and brake  
Power outlets, 3 auxiliary, 12-volt, includes 2 on the instrument panel and 1 in the cargo area    
Power outlets, 5 auxiliary, 12-volt, includes 2 on the instrument panel, 1 in the cargo area, 1 inside the center console and 1 at the back of the console.) 
Rear Parking Assist, Ultrasonic with rearview LED display and audible warning  
Remote vehicle starter prep package, includes Remote Keyless Entry (Remote vehicle starter fob available through GM Accessories.)   
Remote vehicle starter system includes Remote Keyless Entry  
Seat release, second row, power release only    
Seats, front 40/20/40 split-bench with Custom Cloth 3-passenger, includes (AG1) 6-way power driver seat adjuster, (AM1) driver manual lumbar control, driver and front passenger manual reclining, center fold-down armrest with storage, lockable storage compartments in seat cushion (includes auxiliary power outlet), adjustable outboard head restraints and storage pockets    
Seats, front bucket with (AG1) 6-way power driver and (AG2) front passenger seat adjusters, adjustable head restraints, (AM1) driver manual lumbar control, floor console and rear storage pockets   
Seats, front bucket with leather-appointed seating, 10-way power driver and front passenger seat adjusters, including power lumbar control, heated seat cushion and seatbacks, 2-position driver memory, adjustable head restraints, storage pockets and floor console   
Seats, heated second row    
Seats, second row 60/40 split-folding bench with, 3-passenger with center armrest   
Seats, second row bucket with leather-appointed seating, reclining    
Seats, third row 50/50 split-bench with 3-passenger, removable, all-belts-to-seat    
Steering column, Tilt-Wheel, adjustable with brake/transmission shift interlock
Steering wheel controls, mounted audio and cruise controls
Steering wheel, leather-wrapped
Theft-deterrent system, vehicle, PASS-Key III
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (does not apply to spare tire)
Universal Home Remote includes garage door opener, programmable  
Visors, driver and front passenger illuminated vanity mirrors, padded with cloth trim, extends on rod
Warning tones, headlamp on, key-in-ignition, driver and right-front passenger safety belt unfasten and turn signal on
Windows, power with driver Express-Down and lockout features
MECHANICAL FeaturesLSLT w/1LTLT w/2LTLT w/3LTLTZ
4-wheel drive
Alternator, 160 amps
Battery, heavy-duty 600 cold-cranking amps, maintenance-free with rundown protection and retained accessory power
Differential, heavy-duty locking rear    
Engine, Vortec 4.8L V8 SFI (295 hp [220.0 kW] @ 5600 rpm, 305 lb-ft torque [411.8 N-m] @ 4800 rpm), iron block (Standard on 2WD models only. Not available on 4x4 models or with (NHT) Max Trailering Package.)    
Engine, Vortec 5.3L V8 SFI FlexFuel with Active Fuel Management capable of running on unleaded or up to 85% ethanol (320 hp [238.6 kW] @ 5200 rpm, 340 lb-ft of torque [459.0 N-m] @ 4200 rpm), iron block (Standard on 4WD models. Available on 2WD models. Not available with (MYC) 6-speed automatic transmission.)    
Engine, Vortec 5.3L V8 SFI FlexFuel with Active Fuel Management capable of running on unleaded or up to 85% ethanol (320 hp [238.6 kW] @ 5200 rpm, 340 lb-ft of torque [459.0 N-m] @ 4200 rpm), iron block (Standard on 4WD models. Available on 2WD models.) 
Engine, Vortec 5.3L V8 SFI with Active Fuel Management (320 hp [238.6 kW] @ 5200 rpm, 340 lb-ft of torque [459.0 N-m] @ 4200 rpm), iron block (Requires 2WD models. Not available on 4WD models. Not available with (MYC) 6-speed automatic transmission.)    
Engine, Vortec 5.3L V8 SFI with Active Fuel Management (320 hp [238.6 kW] @ 5200 rpm, 340 lb-ft of torque [459.0 N-m] @ 4200 rpm), iron block (Requires 2WD models. Not available on 4x4 models.)  
GVWR, 7100 lbs. (3221 kg) (Standard on 2WD models.)
GVWR, 7300 lbs. (3311 kg) (Standard on 4WD models.)
Rear axle, 3.42 ratio (Requires 2WD models and (LY5) Vortec 5.3L V8 SFI engine or (LMG) Vortec 5.3L V8 SFI FlexFuel engine. Upgradeable to (GT4) 3.73 rear axle ratio. Not available with (NHT) Max Trailering Package.) 
Rear axle, 3.73 ratio (Standard on 4WD models. Available on 2WD models with (NHT) Max Trailering Package or (LY2) Vortec 4.8L V8 SFI engine.)
Rear wheel drive
Steering, power
Suspension, front coil-over-shock with stabilizer bar
Suspension, rear multi-link with coil springs
Trailering equipment, heavy-duty, includes trailering hitch platform, 7-wire harness with independent fused trailering circuits mated to a 7-way sealed connector and (VR4) 2" trailering receiver
Transfer case, electronic Autotrac with rotary controls (Not available on 2WD models.)
Transmission, 4-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode 
Transmission, 4-speed automatic, electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode (Not available with (L92) Vortec 6.2L V8 SFI engine.)    
PACKAGE FeaturesLSLT w/1LTLT w/2LTLT w/3LTLTZ
Suspension Package, Autoride, bi-state variable shock dampening and rear air-assisted load-leveling includes (G69) automatic air level control    
Suspension Package, Premium Smooth Ride 
SAFETY FeaturesLSLT w/1LTLT w/2LTLT w/3LTLTZ
Air bags, dual-stage frontal, driver and right-front passenger with Passenger Sensing System (right-front passenger air bag status on overhead console) (Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your childs age and size. Even in vehicles equipped with air bags and the Passenger Sensing System, children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. Never place a rear-facing infant restraint in the front seat of any vehicle equipped with an active frontal air bag. See the vehicles Owners Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.)
Air bags, head curtain side-impact, first and second row outboard seating positions with rollover sensor, includes third row seating positions with (AS3) 3-passenger third row 50/50 split-bench seat or (AW2) 2-passenger third row 50/50 split-bench seat (Head curtain side air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of head and neck injuries to front and rear seat occupants on the near side of certain side-impact collisions. Always use safety belts and the correct child restraints for your childs age and size, even in vehicles equipped with air bags. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat. See the vehicles Owners Manual and child safety seat instructions for more safety information.)
Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc, VAC power
LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Top tethers for CHildren), for child safety seats
OnStar, 1-year of Directions and Connections plan. Includes the innovative easy to use Turn-by-Turn Navigation services which provide voice-guided directions (where available). Also includes Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment, Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance, Emergency Services, Roadside Assistance, Remote Door Unlock, OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, Hands-Free Calling, AccidentAssist, Remote Horn and Lights, Information and Convenience Services, and Driving Directions (Not available with order type FDR. OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery), wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance and Remote Door Unlock success varies with conditions. OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics available on most 2004 MY and newer GM vehicles. Diagnostic capability varies by model. Turn-by-Turn Navigation requires ABS and is not available in certain areas. Visit onstar.com or call 1-888-466-7827 for system limitations and details.   
OnStar, 1-year of Directions and Connections plan. Includes the innovative easy to use Turn-by-Turn Navigation services which provide voice-guided directions (where available). Also includes Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment, Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance, Emergency Services, Roadside Assistance, Remote Door Unlock, OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, Hands-Free Calling, AccidentAssist, Remote Horn and Lights, Information and Convenience Services, and Driving Directions (OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery), wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance and Remote Door Unlock success varies with conditions. OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics available on most 2004 MY and newer GM vehicles. Diagnostic capability varies by model. Turn-by-Turn Navigation requires ABS and is not available in certain areas. Visit onstar.com or call 1-888-466-7827 for system limitations and details.)   
OnStar, 1-year of Safe and Sound plan. Includes Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment, Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance, Emergency Services, Roadside Assistance, Remote Door Unlock, OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, Hands-Free Calling, AccidentAssist and Remote Horn & Lights (Not available with order type FDR. OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery), wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance and Remote Door Unlock success varies with conditions. OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics available on most 2004 MY and newer GM vehicles. Diagnostic capability varies by model. Visit onstar.com or call 1-888-466-7827 for system limitations and details.)    
Safety belts, 3-point, driver and front passenger in all seating positions 
Safety belts, 3-point, driver and right-front passenger    
StabiliTrak, stability control system with Proactive Roll Avoidance
ENTERTAINMENT FeaturesLSLT w/1LTLT w/2LTLT w/3LTLTZ
Audio system controls, rear with 2 headphone jacks (headphones not included), power outlet and controls for volume, station selection and media 
Audio system feature, 8-speaker system  
Audio system feature, Bose premium 9-speaker system with subwoofer in center console   
Audio system, AM/FM stereo with MP3 compatible 6-disc in-dash CD changer seek-and-scan, digital clock and auto-tone control and auxiliary audio input jack (Not available with (PCJ) Sun, Entertainment and Destinations Package or (STX) White Diamond Edition.)    
Audio system, AM/FM stereo with MP3 compatible 6-disc in-dash CD changer seek-and-scan, digital clock and auto-tone control and auxiliary audio input jack (Not available with (PCJ) Sun, Entertainment and Destinations Package.)   
Audio system, AM/FM stereo with MP3 compatible CD player seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, Radio Data System (RDS), speed-compensated volume, TheftLock and auxiliary audio input jack   
XM Satellite Radio. With a wide variety of programming, XM has something to excite any driver. Whether you want to be entertained or informed, to laugh, think, or sing, XM has the perfect channel for you - coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality sound. 3 trial months - no obligation (Available in the 48 contiguous United States. Required $12.95 monthly subscription sold separately after 3 trial months. All fees and programming subject to change. Subscription subject to customer agreement. For more information, visit gm.xmradio.com.)

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