Verified Performance Tests i Updated Jul 2026 · 32 production runs · 3 modified

Chevrolet Tahoe 0–60 Times

The Chevrolet Tahoe 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 32 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and MotorWeek and more. A further 3 modified or prototype runs are listed by year but kept out of every record and average, per our methodology.

The fastest tested production Chevrolet Tahoe is the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe Premier RST Performance Package, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 5.70 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.10 seconds at 100.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested production Chevrolet Tahoe is the 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe LT, which took 9.50 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.10 seconds at 79.7 mph, according to Motor Trend.

Across the 32 verified production tests of the Chevrolet Tahoe, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.55 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.72 seconds at 88.64 mph.

Separately, 3 modified or prototype runs are on record for the Chevrolet Tahoe, led by the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe Callaway Premier RST SC560 at 4.80 seconds. These are not stock configurations and are excluded from the figures above.

Fastest 0–60 5.70sec 2018 Premier RST Performance Package · stock

Average 0–60 7.55sec Across 32 production runs

Fastest Modified 4.80sec 2018 Callaway Premier RST SC560 · modified

Avg ¼ Mile 15.72sec @ 88.6 mph trap

Slowest 0–60 9.50sec 1996 LT

Across 32 verified production runs, the Chevrolet Tahoe ranges from 5.70 to 9.50 seconds 0–60, with a 7.55-second average. 3 modified or prototype runs are recorded separately and excluded from this range.

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Chevrolet Tahoe Performance Overview

Full-size SUV performance defines the Chevrolet Tahoe’s record across 34 verified tests spanning 1996 to 2025. Early GMT400 examples used the 255-hp L31 V8 and established the baseline with the 1996 LT running 0-60 in 8.0 seconds, while the slow end of the data reaches 9.5 seconds in another 1996 LT test. GMT800 models moved to the 285-295 hp LM7 V8, but gains were modest, with a 2002 LT posting 8.3 seconds to 60 mph.

The GMT900 era broadened the Tahoe’s powertrain mix to include both gasoline and hybrid versions, with output rising to 320-332 hp. Its quickest result came from the 2007 Police model at 7.3 seconds. The biggest step arrived with the 2015-2020 K2UC/K2UG generation, which ranged from the 355-hp L83 and 420-hp L86 to the supercharged 560-hp Callaway package. A 2015 LT cut the benchmark to 6.7 seconds, and the 2018 Callaway Premier RST SC560 remains the all-time peak at 4.8 seconds to 60 and a 13.1-second quarter-mile.

Today’s T1UC Tahoe spans gasoline and diesel powertrains, from the 277-hp LM2 Duramax to 420-hp L87 V8 models. The current-generation best is the 2023 RST at 5.9 seconds, placing the modern Tahoe well ahead of its earlier V8-only baseline.

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Chevrolet Tahoe 0–60 Times by Generation: GMT400 to T1UC

5 generations

Generation	Years	Avg 0–60	Fastest 0–60	Production Tests	Notes
T1UC	2021–present	6.99s	5.90s — 2023 RST	9	The T1UC generation (2021–present) averaged 6.99 seconds to 60 mph across 9 production tests, led by the 2023 RST at 5.90 seconds. Output ranged from 277 to 420 hp across 3.0L Turbo Diesel I-6, 5.3L V8, 6.2L V8 configurations.
K2UC/G	2015–2020	6.76s	5.70s — 2018 Premier RST Performance Package	8	The K2UC/G generation (2015–2020) averaged 6.76 seconds to 60 mph across 8 production tests, led by the 2018 Premier RST Performance Package at 5.70 seconds. Output ranged from 355 to 560 hp across 5.3L Supercharger V8, 5.3L V8, 6.2L Supercharger V8, 6.2L V8 configurations. A further 2 results from 2 modified vehicles are recorded but excluded from the average.
GMT900	2007–2014	8.18s	7.30s — 2007 Police	5	The GMT900 generation (2007–2014) averaged 8.18 seconds to 60 mph across 5 production tests, led by the 2007 Police at 7.30 seconds. Output ranged from 320 to 332 hp across 5.3L V8, 6.0L V8 + Elec configurations.
GMT800	2000–2006	8.62s	8.30s — 2002 LT	5	The GMT800 generation (2000–2006) averaged 8.62 seconds to 60 mph across 5 production tests, led by the 2002 LT at 8.30 seconds. Output ranged from 285 to 295 hp across 5.3L V8 configurations.
GMT400	1995–2000	8.70s	8.00s — 1996 LT	4	The GMT400 generation (1995–2000) averaged 8.70 seconds to 60 mph across 4 production tests, led by the 1996 LT at 8.00 seconds. Output was 255 hp across 5.7L V8 configurations. A further 1 result from 1 modified vehicle is recorded but excluded from the average.

T1UC 2021–present

Avg 0–60 6.99s

Fastest 5.90s

Tests 9

2023 RST

The T1UC generation (2021–present) averaged 6.99 seconds to 60 mph across 9 production tests, led by the 2023 RST at 5.90 seconds. Output ranged from 277 to 420 hp across 3.0L Turbo Diesel I-6, 5.3L V8, 6.2L V8 configurations.

K2UC/G 2015–2020

Avg 0–60 6.76s

Fastest 5.70s

Tests 8

2018 Premier RST Performance Package

The K2UC/G generation (2015–2020) averaged 6.76 seconds to 60 mph across 8 production tests, led by the 2018 Premier RST Performance Package at 5.70 seconds. Output ranged from 355 to 560 hp across 5.3L Supercharger V8, 5.3L V8, 6.2L Supercharger V8, 6.2L V8 configurations. A further 2 results from 2 modified vehicles are recorded but excluded from the average.

GMT900 2007–2014

Avg 0–60 8.18s

Fastest 7.30s

Tests 5

2007 Police

The GMT900 generation (2007–2014) averaged 8.18 seconds to 60 mph across 5 production tests, led by the 2007 Police at 7.30 seconds. Output ranged from 320 to 332 hp across 5.3L V8, 6.0L V8 + Elec configurations.

GMT800 2000–2006

Avg 0–60 8.62s

Fastest 8.30s

Tests 5

2002 LT

The GMT800 generation (2000–2006) averaged 8.62 seconds to 60 mph across 5 production tests, led by the 2002 LT at 8.30 seconds. Output ranged from 285 to 295 hp across 5.3L V8 configurations.

GMT400 1995–2000

Avg 0–60 8.70s

Fastest 8.00s

Tests 4

1996 LT

The GMT400 generation (1995–2000) averaged 8.70 seconds to 60 mph across 4 production tests, led by the 1996 LT at 8.00 seconds. Output was 255 hp across 5.7L V8 configurations. A further 1 result from 1 modified vehicle is recorded but excluded from the average.

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Chevrolet Tahoe 0–60 Times by Year and Trim

32 production tests + 3 modified · 13 years

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2025 Chevrolet Tahoe

2 production runs

Avg 0–60 6.05 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 14.55 sec

Production Tests 2

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2025 Chevrolet Tahoe High Country

5.80sec 0–60

14.30s ¼ mi @ 98.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 5.80 sec
¼ Mile ET: 14.30 sec
Trap Speed: 98.0 mph
Engine: 6.2L V8
Drivetrain: 4WD
Transmission: 10A
Horsepower: 420 hp
Torque: 460 lb-ft
Curb Weight: 5,850 lbs
Power-to-Weight: 13.9 lbs/hp
MPG EPA: 14 C / 18 H / 18 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Suv
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #2 of 32 production runs

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2025 Chevrolet Tahoe High Country

6.30sec 0–60

14.80s ¼ mi @ 93.7 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.30 sec
¼ Mile ET: 14.80 sec
Trap Speed: 93.7 mph
Engine: 6.2L V8
Drivetrain: 4WD
Transmission: 10A
Horsepower: 420 hp
Torque: 460 lb-ft
Curb Weight: 5,850 lbs
Power-to-Weight: 13.9 lbs/hp
MPG EPA: 14 C / 18 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Suv
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #6 of 32 production runs

How we verify Chevrolet Tahoe performance data

Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Chevrolet Tahoe trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Chevrolet Tahoe 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster

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Chevrolet Tahoe performance FAQs

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The 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe High Country reaches 60 mph in 6.3 seconds. That current-year test also recorded a 14.8-second quarter-mile at 93.7 mph. It uses a 420-hp, 460-lb-ft 6.2L V8 with 4WD and a curb weight of 5,850 pounds.

The quickest Tahoe on record is the 2018 Callaway Premier RST SC560 at 4.8 seconds from 0-60 mph. It also holds the fastest quarter-mile result at 13.1 seconds at 107 mph. That run came from a heavily modified Tahoe, not a standard production model.

The fastest stock Tahoe on record is the 2018 Premier RST Performance Package, which ran 0-60 mph in 5.7 seconds. That makes it the quickest production Tahoe without counting heavily modified builds like the 2018 Callaway Premier RST SC560.

Across 34 Chevrolet Tahoe tests, the average 0-60 time is 7.52 seconds. The average quarter-mile is 15.67 seconds at 89 mph. Those figures reflect the full set of Tahoe runs on record and give a good snapshot of how the model has performed across generations.

The fifth-generation T1UC Tahoe, covering 2021 and newer models, averages 6.99 seconds from 0-60 mph across 9 tests. The quickest T1UC result is 5.9 seconds from the 2023 Tahoe RST. This generation spans both gasoline and diesel powertrains, with outputs ranging from 277 to 420 hp.

The fourth-generation K2UC/K2UG Tahoe, sold from 2015 to 2020, averages 6.46 seconds to 60 mph across 10 tests. Its quickest run is 4.8 seconds from the 2018 Callaway Premier RST SC560. Power outputs in this generation range from 355 to 560 hp.

The GMT900 Tahoe, built from 2007 to 2014, averages 8.18 seconds from 0-60 mph across 5 tests. The fastest GMT900 example is the 2007 Tahoe Police at 7.3 seconds. This generation included both gasoline and hybrid versions, with output ranging from 320 to 332 hp.

Among those trims, the Premier RST Performance Package is quickest at 5.7 seconds to 60 mph. The RST follows at 5.9 seconds, while High Country's best recorded 0-60 time is 6.1 seconds. On average, High Country tests have run 6.5 seconds from 0-60 mph.

The Tahoe High Country has a best recorded 0-60 time of 6.1 seconds, with a 6.5-second average across 3 tests. For the current 2025 model year, the High Country ran 0-60 mph in 6.3 seconds and covered the quarter-mile in 14.8 seconds at 93.7 mph.

Across 34 Chevrolet Tahoe tests, the average quarter-mile time is 15.67 seconds at 89 mph. The fastest quarter-mile on record is 13.1 seconds at 107 mph from the 2018 Callaway Premier RST SC560. For a current stock example, the 2025 Tahoe High Country ran 14.8 seconds at 93.7 mph.

Sources

Car and Driver

Motor Trend

MotorWeek

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Chevrolet Tahoe can do, not a single marketing claim.

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