2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Features and Standard Equipment

EXTERIOR FeaturesLSLT w/1LTLT w/2LTLTZ
Assist steps, Black 
Assist steps, Black (Not available with (Z71) Off-Road Suspension Package.)   
Door handles, Black   
Door handles, chrome   
Fascia, front color-keyed
Fascia, rear color-keyed 
Fascia, rear color-keyed with chrome strip and integrated trailer hitch cover   
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 with liftglass rear door system with rear-window wiper/washer
Liftgate, rear power-operated   
Luggage rack center rails, roof-mounted, Black 
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.)  
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. Includes memory function with (AN3) front bucket seats.)   
Moldings, color-keyed bodyside 
Moldings, color-keyed bodyside (Unique design with chrome strip included on LTZ.)   
Tire carrier, lockable outside spare winch-type mounted under frame at rear
Tire, spare P265/70R17
Tires, P265/65R18 blackwall, TL AL2 (Requires 2WD models and (XFE) XFE - Xtra Fuel Economy.)  
Tires, P265/70R17 all-season, blackwall   
Tires, P265/70R17 all-season, blackwall (Requires (K5L) Heavy-Duty Trailering Package on 2WD models. Not available with (Z71) Off-Road Suspension Package.)   
Tires, P265/70R17 all-season, blackwall (Requires (K5L) Heavy-Duty Trailering Package on 2WD models.)   
Tires, P275/55R20 all-season, blackwall   
Wheel, 17" (43.2 cm) full-size, aluminum spare (Included and only available with (XFE) XFE - Xtra Fuel Economy.)  
Wheel, 17" (43.2 cm) full-size, steel spare   
Wheel, 17" (43.2 cm) full-size, steel spare (Not available with (XFE) XFE - Xtra Fuel Economy.) 
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 (Requires (K5L) Heavy-Duty Trailering Package on 2WD models. Standard on 4WD models and 2WD models without (XFE) XFE - Xtra Fuel Economy.)   
Wheels, 4-17" x 7.5" (43.2 cm x 19.1 cm) aluminum, 5-spoke with smooth surface and rectangular pockets (Requires (K5L) Heavy-Duty Trailering Package on 2WD models. Standard on 4WD models without (Z71) Off-road Suspension Package and 2WD models without (XFE) XFE - Xtra Fuel Economy.)   
Wheels, 4-18" x 8" (45.7 cm x 20.3 cm) aluminum (Included and only available with (Z71) Off-Road Suspension Package or (XFE) XFE - Xtra Fuel Economy.)   
Wheels, 4-18" x 8" (45.7 cm x 20.3 cm) aluminum (Requires 2WD models and (XFE) XFE - Xtra Fuel Economy.)   
Wheels, 4-20" x 8.5" (50.8 cm x 21.6 cm) polished aluminum   
Wiper, rear intermittent with washer
Wipers, front intermittent, RainSense   
INTERIOR FeaturesLSLT w/1LTLT w/2LTLTZ
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 handles, color-keyed  
Door locks, power programmable with lockout protection
Floor covering, color-keyed carpeting
Floor mats, color-keyed carpeted front 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   
Mirror, inside rearview manual day/night 
Pedals, power-adjustable for accelerator and brake (Includes memory function with (AN3) front bucket seats.)  
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 adjuster, driver power
Seat adjuster, passenger power 
Seat release, second row, power release only   
Seats, front 40/20/40 split-bench , with Premium 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 Perforated leather-appointed seating, (AG1) 12-way power driver and (AG2) front passenger seat adjusters, power lumbar control, heated and cooled seats, 2-position driver memory (including lumbar), adjustable head restraints, storage pockets and floor console   
Seats, heated and cooled driver and front passenger   
Seats, heated second row   
Seats, second row 60/40 split-folding bench 3-passenger with center armrest with 2 cup holders 
Seats, second row bucket with leather-appointed seating, reclining   
Seats, third row 50/50 split-bench 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
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/2LTLTZ
4-wheel drive
Alternator, 160 amps
Automatic Air Level Control   
Battery, heavy-duty 600 cold-cranking amps, maintenance-free with rundown protection and retained accessory power
Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc, VAC 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] @ 4600 rpm), iron block (Requires 2WD models.)   
Engine, Vortec 5.3L V8 SFI FlexFuel with Active Fuel Management, capable of running on unleaded or up to 85% ethanol (310 hp [231.1 kW] @ 5200 rpm, 335 lb-ft of torque [452.3 N-m] @ 4400 rpm), aluminum block (Requires 2WD models and (XFE) XFE - Xtra Fuel Economy.)  
Engine, Vortec 5.3L V8 SFI FlexFuel with Active Fuel Management, capable of running on unleaded or up to 85% ethanol (with gas-320 hp [238.6 kW] @ 5200 rpm, 340 lb-ft of torque [459.0N-m] @ 4200 rpm, with E85 ethanol-326 hp [243.1 kW] @ 5300 rpm, 350 lb-ft of torque [472.5 N-m] @ 4400 rpm), iron block (Standard on 4WD models. 2WD models require (K5L) Heavy-Duty Trailering Package.)
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.)   
GVWR, 7000 lbs (3175 kg) (Included and only available with (XFE) XFE - Xtra Fuel Economy.)  
GVWR, 7100 lbs. (3221 kg) (Standard on 2WD models. Not available with (XFE) XFE - Xtra Fuel Economy.)   
GVWR, 7100 lbs. (3221 kg) (Standard on 2WD models.)   
GVWR, 7300 lbs. (3311 kg) (Standard on 4WD models.)
Rear axle, 3.08 ratio (Requires 2WD models, (LC9) Vortec 5.3L V8 SFI FlexFuel engine with Active Fuel Management and (XFE) XFE - Xtra Fuel Economy.)  
Rear axle, 3.08 ratio (Requires 2WD models. Not available with (K5L) Heavy-Duty Trailering Package or (L9H) 6.2L V8 engine.)   
Rear axle, 3.23 ratio (Requires 2WD models and (LY2) 4.8L V8 engine.)   
Rear axle, 3.42 ratio (Standard on 4WD models. Required with (K5L) Heavy-Duty Trailering Package on 2WD models. 2WD models require (L9H) 6.2L V8 engine.)   
Rear axle, 3.42 ratio (Standard on 4WD models. Required with (K5L) Heavy-Duty Trailering Package on 2WD models.) 
Rear wheel drive
Recovery hooks, front, frame-mounted (Requires 4WD models. Included and only available on 2WD models when (Z71) Off-Road Suspension Package is ordered.)   
Recovery hooks, front, frame-mounted (Requires 4WD models.) 
Steering, power
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  
Suspension Package, Premium Smooth Ride (Not available with (Z71) Off-Road Suspension Package.)   
Suspension, front coil-over-shock with stabilizer bar
Suspension, rear multi-link with coil springs
Trailering equipment 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 (Requires 2WD models and (LY2) 4.8L V8 engine.)   
Transmission, 6-speed automatic electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode 
Transmission, 6-speed automatic electronically controlled with overdrive and tow/haul mode (Standard on 4WD models. Included and only available with (LMG) Vortec 5.3L V8 SFI FlexFuel engine with Active Fuel Management or (XFE) XFE - Xtra Fuel Economy on 2WD models.)   
PACKAGE FeaturesLSLT w/1LTLT w/2LTLTZ
XFE - Xtra Fuel Economy (2WD models only. Requires (GU4) 3.08 ratio rear axle, (LC9) Vortec 5.3L V8 SFI FlexFuel engine with Active Fuel Management, (N87) 4 - 18" x 8" (45.7 cm x 20.3 cm) aluminum wheels and (QMG) P265/65R18 blackwall tires. Not available with (K5L) Heavy-Duty Trailering Package.)   
XFE - Xtra Fuel Economy (Requires 2WD models, (GU4) 3.08 ratio rear axle, (LC9) Vortec 5.3L V8 SFI FlexFuel engine with Active Fuel Management, (N87) 4 - 18" x 8" (45.7 cm x 20.3 cm) aluminum wheels and (QMG) P265/65R18 blackwall tires. Not available with (K5L) Heavy-Duty Trailering Package and (Z71) Off-Road Suspension Package.)   
SAFETY FeaturesLSLT w/1LTLT w/2LTLTZ
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 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.)
Daytime Running Lamps with automatic exterior lamp control
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 Crash Notification, Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment, Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance, a link to all 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. For a list of vehicles with Automatic Crash Notification visit onstar.com.) 
OnStar, 1-year of Safe and Sound plan. Includes Automatic Crash Notification, Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment, Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance, a link to all Emergency Services, Roadside Assistance, Remote Door Unlock, OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, Hands-Free Calling and Remote Horn and Lights (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. For a list of vehicles with Automatic Crash Notification visit onstar.com.)   
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 traction control
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (does not apply to spare tire)
ENTERTAINMENT FeaturesLSLT w/1LTLT w/2LTLTZ
Audio system controls, rear with 2 headphone jacks (headphones not included), power outlet and controls for volume, station selection and media 
Audio system feature Bose Centerpoint Surround Sound 10-speaker system   
Audio system feature, 6-speaker system 
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  
Bluetooth for phone personal cell phone connectivity to vehicle audio system and HMI (Human Machine Interface) with specific steering wheel controls
XM Radio. XM Radio includes 3 trial months of service. XM turns your world on with commercial-free music channels from Rock to Jazz, Country to Classical, Latin Pop to Hip Hop, and virtually everything in between, all in amazing digital sound. Turn on your favorite Sports with every Major League Baseball game from Opening Day until the World Series, NHL Hockey, the PGA TOUR and college football and basketball. Plus XM brings you the biggest names in news and talk, outrageous comedy, award-winning family programming -- wherever you go from coast to coast. Exclusive live concerts, Oprah and Friends, Radio Disney, and so much more. Find what turns you on (Not available with (U3U) AM/FM stereo with MP3 compatible CD player and multimedia navigation or (UVB) AM/FM stereo with MP3 compatible CD/DVD player and DVD-based navigation. Available only in the 48 contiguous United States. Required $12.95 monthly subscription sold separately after 3 trial months. Visit gm.xmradio.com for more details)

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