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Owners praise the 5.3L V8 engine paired with the 10-speed automatic transmission for smooth acceleration and better fuel economy than earlier Tahoes—you'll see 20–23 mpg highway instead of the 17–19 from 2015 models. The third-row seating actually fits adults on road trips because Chevy lengthened the wheelbase that year. The cabin feels less plasticky than the 2018, with real soft-touch materials on the dash.
Transmission hesitation and occasional harsh downshifts appear around 60k–90k miles; some owners report the 10-speed hunting between gears on highway drives. Infotainment system freezes or loses Apple CarPlay connection—Chevrolet issued software updates but not all dealers applied them. Rear window regulator failures show up around 40k–70k miles, with the window dropping into the door. Paint peeling on the hood and roof has been documented in humid climates after 30k miles.
Under 80k miles: $38,000–$48,000. 80k–140k miles: $32,000–$40,000. Over 140k miles: $24,000–$32,000. Higher trims (LTZ, Premier) command $4,000–$6,000 premiums; clean accident history and full service records add $2,000–$3,000. Regional demand favors lower prices in the Northeast and higher in the Southwest.
Ranges are typical 2026 asking prices, not appraisals. The actual fair offer depends on this specific car's title history, accident record, and open recalls — which is what EstimateProof tells you.
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