2023 Chevrolet Tahoe

large SUV / 4-door SUV

Crashworthiness

Rating overview
Evaluation criteria	Rating
Small overlap front: driver-side
Small overlap front: passenger-side
Moderate overlap front: original test
Moderate overlap front: updated test
Side: updated test

Crash avoidance & mitigation

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Headlights
Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle 2.0
Standard system
Front crash prevention: pedestrian
Standard system

Seat belts & child restraints

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Seat belt reminders
LATCH ease of use	+

Other available safety features

Optional blind spot detection
Standard lane departure warning & prevention
Optional rear automatic braking

Key

Good
Acceptable
Marginal
Poor

Small overlap front: driver-side

Rating applies to 2023-25 models

Tested vehicle: 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4-door 4wd

The Chevrolet Tahoe was redesigned for the 2021 model year.

Evaluation criteria	Rating

Structure and safety cage
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Hip/thigh
Lower leg/foot
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics

Action shot taken during the driver-side small overlap frontal crash test.

The dummy's position in relation to the door frame, steering wheel, and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was maintained well.

The frontal and side curtain airbags worked well together to keep the head from coming close to any stiff structure or outside objects that could cause injury.

Intrusion of the footrest and toepan contributed to a moderate risk of injury to the right lower leg.

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CEN2403
Lower occupant compartment
Lower hinge pillar max (cm)	6
Footrest (cm)	17
Left toepan (cm)	17
Brake pedal (cm)	6
Parking brake (cm)
Rocker panel lateral average (cm)	3
Upper occupant compartment
Steering column	0
Upper hinge pillar max (cm)	3
Upper dash (cm)	3
Lower instrument panel (cm)	4

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CEN2403
Head
HIC-15	181
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	1.3
Extension bending moment (Nm)	18
Maximum Nij	0.25
Chest maximum compression (mm)	27
Femur (kN)
Left	1.1
Right	0.2
Knee displacement (mm)
Left	0
Right	3
Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%)
Left	0
Right	0
Maximum tibia index
Left	0.45
Right	1.01
Tibia axial force (kN)
Left	2.0
Right	2.5
Foot acceleration (g)
Left	80
Right	56

About the small overlap front test

Small overlap front: passenger-side

Rating applies to 2023-25 models

Tested vehicle: 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4-door 4wd

The Chevrolet Tahoe was redesigned for the 2021 model year.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Structure and safety cage
Passenger injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Hip/thigh
Lower leg/foot
Passenger restraints and dummy kinematics
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Hip/thigh
Lower leg/foot
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics

Action shot taken during the passenger-side small overlap frontal crash test.

The dummy's position in relation to the door frame and dashboard after the crash test indicates that the passenger's survival space was not maintained well.

The frontal and side curtain airbags worked well together to keep the head from coming close to any stiff structure or outside objects that could cause injury.

Extensive intrusion of the footrest and toepan contributed to a high risk of injury to the right foot and a moderate risk to the left lower leg.

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CEP2402
Lower occupant compartment
Lower hinge pillar max (cm)	18
Footrest (cm)	32
Right toepan (cm)	25
Center toepan (cm)	12
Rocker panel lateral average (cm)	3
Upper occupant compartment
Center dash (cm)	6
Upper hinge pillar max (cm)	10
Upper dash (cm)	10
Right lower dash (cm)	18

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CEP2402
Head
HIC-15	139
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	0.9
Extension bending moment (Nm)	17
Maximum Nij	0.23
Chest maximum compression (mm)	17
Femur (kN)
Left	2.5
Right	2.9
Knee displacement (mm)
Left	10
Right	3
Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%)
Left	0
Right	0
Maximum tibia index
Left	0.82
Right	0.64
Tibia axial force (kN)
Left	3.5
Right	3.8
Foot acceleration (g)
Left	73
Right	207

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CEP2402
Head
HIC-15	84
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	0.6
Extension bending moment (Nm)	7
Maximum Nij	0.13
Chest maximum compression (mm)	25
Femur (kN)
Left	0.0
Right	0.0
Knee displacement (mm)
Left	0
Right	0
Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%)
Left	0
Right	0
Maximum tibia index
Left	0.59
Right	0.15
Tibia axial force (kN)
Left	0.2
Right	0.2
Foot acceleration (g)
Left	68
Right	56

About the small overlap front test

Moderate overlap front: original test

Rating applies to 2023-25 models

Tested vehicle: 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4-door 4wd

The Chevrolet Tahoe was redesigned for the 2021 model year.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Structure and safety cage
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Leg/foot, left
Leg/foot, right
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics

Action shot taken during the Institute's moderate overlap frontal crash test.

The dummy's position in relation to the steering wheel and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was maintained very well.

Smeared greasepaint indicates where the dummy's head contacted the side curtain airbag during rebound.

Intrusion into the driver's space was minimal, and all leg and foot injury measures were low.

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CEF2407
Footwell intrusion
Footrest (cm)	8
Left (cm)	13
Center (cm)	11
Right (cm)	7
Brake pedal (cm)	4
Instrument panel rearward movement
Left (cm)	1
Right (cm)	1
Steering column movement
Upward (cm)	2
Rearward (cm)	0
A-pillar rearward movement (cm)	0

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CEF2407
Head
HIC-15	158
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	1.0
Extension bending moment (Nm)	12
Maximum Nij	0.21
Chest maximum compression (mm)	26
Legs
Femur force - left (kN)	0.2
Femur force - right (kN)	0.1
Knee displacement - left (mm)	0
Knee displacement - right (mm)	0
Maximum tibia index - left	0.36
Maximum tibia index - right	0.36
Tibia axial force - left (kN)	1.9
Tibia axial force - right (kN)	1.1
Foot acceleration (g)
Left	40
Right	119

About the original moderate overlap front test

Moderate overlap front: updated test

Rating applies to 2023-25 models

Tested vehicle: 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4-door 4wd

The Chevrolet Tahoe was redesigned for the 2021 model year.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Structure and safety cage
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Thigh/hip
Leg/foot
Driver restraints and dummy kinematics
Rear passenger injury measures
Head/neck
Chest
Thigh
Rear passenger restraints and dummy kinematics

View of the vehicle after the crash showing the airbags and damage to the occupant compartment.

The rear passenger dummy's head remained a safe distance from the front seatback.

Rear passenger dummy injury values indicate a likelihood of injury to the head or neck and a moderate risk of injury to the chest. During the crash, the shoulder belt remained in an ideal position on the dummy’s chest.

The rear passenger dummy's lap belt moved from the ideal position on the pelvis onto the abdomen, increasing the risk of abdominal injuries.

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CEF2407
Footwell intrusion
Footrest (cm)	8
Left (cm)	13
Center (cm)	11
Right (cm)	7
Brake pedal (cm)	4
Instrument panel rearward movement
Left (cm)	1
Right (cm)	1
Steering column movement
Upward (cm)	2
Rearward (cm)	0
A-pillar rearward movement (cm)	0

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CEF2407
Head
HIC-15	158
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	1.0
Extension bending moment (Nm)	12
Maximum Nij	0.21
Chest maximum compression (mm)	26
Femur (kN)
Left	0.2
Right	0.1
Knee displacement (mm)
Left	0
Right	0
Knee-thigh-hip injury risk (%)
Left	0
Right	0
Maximum tibia index
Left	0.36
Right	0.36
Tibia axial force (kN)
Left	1.9
Right	1.1
Foot acceleration (g)
Left	40
Right	119

Test ID	CEF2407
Head
HIC-15 for head contact during forward excursion	no contact
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	2.9
Compression (kN)	0.4
Maximum Nij for head contact during forward excursion	no contact
Chest
Chest index	41
Shoulder belt tension (kN)	6.5
Thigh (kN)
Left femur compression	0.3
Right femur compression	0.3

About the moderate overlap front test

February 2024 adjustment to rating criteria

Side: updated test

Rating applies to 2023-25 models

Tested vehicle: 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 4-door 4wd

The Chevrolet Tahoe was redesigned for the 2021 model year.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Structure and safety cage
Driver injury measures
Head/neck
Torso
Pelvis
Driver head protection
Rear passenger injury measures
Head/neck
Torso
Pelvis
Rear passenger head protection

View of the vehicle just after the crash test.

View of the vehicle after the crash with doors removed, showing the side airbags and damage to the occupant compartment.

Smeared greasepaint shows where the driver dummy's head was protected from being hit by hard structures by the side airbags.

Smeared greasepaint shows where the rear passenger dummy’s head was protected by the side airbag.

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CES2404
B-pillar to longitudinal centerline of driver's seat (cm)	-28.5
Negative numbers indicate the amount by which the crush stopped short of the seat centerline.

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CES2404
Head
HIC-15	17
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	0.4
Compression (kN)	0.3
Shoulder
Lateral deflection (mm)	8
Lateral force (kN)	0.4
Torso
Maximum deflection (mm)	11
Average deflection (mm)	10
Maximum deflection rate (m/s)	1.29
Maximum viscous criterion (m/s)	0.04
Pelvis
Combined force (kN)	1.3

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Test ID	CES2404
Head
HIC-15	197
Peak gs at hard contact	no contact
Neck
Tension (kN)	0.1
Compression (kN)	1.3
Shoulder
Lateral deflection (mm)	22
Lateral force (kN)	1.0
Torso
Maximum deflection (mm)	23
Average deflection (mm)	16
Maximum deflection rate (m/s)	1.81
Maximum viscous criterion (m/s)	0.20
Pelvis
Combined force (kN)	0.6

About the side crash test

Headlights

Trim level(s)

All trims

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Low-beam headlight type	LED reflector
High-beam headlight type	LED reflector
Curve-adaptive?	No
High-beam assist?	Yes
Overall rating
Distance at which headlights provide at least 5 lux illumination:

Low beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on the left side of the road and inadequate on the right side. On curves, visibility was fair on the sharp left and both right curves and inadequate on the gradual left curve.

The low beams created excessive glare.

High beams
On the straightaway, visibility was good on the right side of the road and fair on the left side. On curves, visibility was fair on the gradual right curve and inadequate on the sharp right and both left curves.

High-beam assist compensates for some limitations of this vehicle's low beams on the straightaway and all 4 curves.

Technical measurements for this test

Evaluation criteria	Measurement
Trim level(s)	All trims
Low-beam headlight type	LED reflector
High-beam headlight type	LED reflector
Curve-adaptive?	No
High-beam assist?	Yes
Overall rating Applies to 2023-24 models

LOW BEAMS	Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)	Amount glare exceeded threshold
Straightaway right edge	77.3 m	95.9%
Straightaway left edge	57.7 m	95.9%
250m radius right curve, right edge	56.6 m	33.3%
250m radius left curve, left edge	53.2 m	113.3%
150m radius right curve, right edge	48.7 m	51.9%
150m radius left curve, left edge	46.3 m	143.7%

HIGH BEAMS	Average minimum useful illumination distance (5 lux)
Straightaway right edge	155.2 m
Straightaway left edge	131.1 m
250m radius right curve, right edge	65.5 m
250m radius left curve, left edge	60.2 m
150m radius right curve, right edge	50.4 m
150m radius left curve, left edge	47.6 m

About the headlight evaluation

Front crash prevention: vehicle-to-vehicle 2.0

Rating applies to all 2023-24 models

System details

standard Automatic Emergency Braking/Front Pedestrian Braking

Overall evaluation

Passenger car target

Test run	Speed reduction	Timely warning?
31 mph/target centered	Collision avoided
31 mph/target off-center	Collision avoided
37 mph/target centered	16 mph
37 mph/target off-center	Autobrake not tested
43 mph/target centered	Autobrake not tested
43 mph/target off-center	Autobrake not tested

Motorcycle target

Test run	Speed reduction	Timely warning?
31 mph/target centered	10 mph
31 mph/target off-center	Autobrake not tested
37 mph/target centered	Autobrake not tested
37 mph/target off-center	Autobrake not tested
43 mph/target centered	Autobrake not tested
43 mph/target off-center	Autobrake not tested

Semitrailer

Only warning is tested with the semitrailer.

Test run	Timely warning?
31 mph/target centered
37 mph/target centered
43 mph/target centered

About the front crash prevention test

Front crash prevention: pedestrian

Rating applies to all 2023-24 models

System details

standard Automatic Emergency Braking/Front Pedestrian Braking

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Includes high-beam assist credit

Crossing child — day

In the 12 mph test, this vehicle avoided a collision.
In the 25 mph test, impact speed was reduced by 21 mph.

Crossing adult — night

In the 12 mph test, impact speed was reduced by 3 mph when using its high beams. When using its low beams, this vehicle failed to slow.
In the 25 mph test, impact speed was reduced by 14 mph when using its high beams. When using its low beams, impact speed was reduced by 2 mph.

Parallel adult — night

In the 25 mph test, impact speed was reduced by 24 mph when using its high beams. When using its low beams, impact speed was reduced by 22 mph.
In the 37 mph test, impact speed was reduced by 18 mph when using its high beams and a warning was issued 1.6 seconds before impact. When using its low beams, impact speed was reduced by 10 mph and a warning was issued 1.5 seconds before impact.

About the pedestrian front crash prevention test

Seat belt reminders

Rating applies to 2023-25 models

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation
Front row
Unbelted occupant alert (audible & visual)
Initiation time
Duration	Long enough (90+ seconds)
Volume
Audio frequency
Second row
Startup status alert (visual)	None

Technical measurements for this test

About the seat belt reminder evaluation

Child seat anchors

Rating applies to 2023-25 models

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation	+ extra LATCH positions
Vehicle trim	LT
Seat type	leatherette

This vehicle has 3 rear seating positions with complete child seat attachment (LATCH) hardware.

It has 3 additional seating positions with a tether anchor only.

Evaluation criteria	Rating
Overall evaluation	+ extra LATCH positions
Vehicle trim	LT
Seat type	leatherette

Rating icon	Rating
G	Good
A	Acceptable
M	Marginal
P	Poor
	Seating positions that rely on borrowed lower anchors or have only a tether anchor available are not rated.
thether anchor symbol	Tether anchor
lower anchor symbol	Lower anchors
shared lower achors symbol	Lower anchor(s) can be borrowed from adjacent positions(s)
	No hardware available

Details by seating position

Position	Rating
1
1	Tether anchor
	easy-to-find location
	no other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	not too deep in seat
	not too much force needed to attach
	easy to maneuver around anchors
2
2	Tether anchor
	hard-to-find location
	no other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	not too deep in seat
	not too much force needed to attach
	easy to maneuver around anchors
3
3	Tether anchor
	easy-to-find location
	no other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	not too deep in seat
	not too much force needed to attach
	easy to maneuver around anchors
4
4	Tether anchor
	easy-to-find location
	no other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	none available
5
5	Tether anchor
	easy-to-find location
	no other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	none available
6
6	Tether anchor
	easy-to-find location
	no other hardware could be confused for anchor
	Lower anchors
	none available

Technical measurements for this test

Seat position 21

Lower anchor A
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	-2-0
Force (lbs)	7
Clearance angle (degrees)	94
Lower anchor B
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	-2-0
Force (lbs)	7
Clearance angle (degrees)	95
Tether anchor
Location	Middle seatback
Confusing hardware present	No
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor	Yes
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH	Not measured

Seat position 22

Lower anchor A
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	0-2
Force (lbs)	17
Clearance angle (degrees)	82
Lower anchor B
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	0-2
Force (lbs)	12
Clearance angle (degrees)	84
Tether anchor
Location	Other
Confusing hardware present	No
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor	Yes
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH	Not measured

Seat position 23

Lower anchor A
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	0-2
Force (lbs)	12
Clearance angle (degrees)	89
Lower anchor B
Open access rated	No
Depth (cm)	0-2
Force (lbs)	9
Clearance angle (degrees)	92
Tether anchor
Location	Middle seatback
Confusing hardware present	No
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor	Yes
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH	Not measured

Seat position 31

Lower anchor A
No lower latch for this seat position
Lower anchor B
No lower latch for this seat position
Tether anchor
Location	Middle seatback
Confusing hardware present	Yes
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor	Yes
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH	Not measured

Seat position 32

Lower anchor A
No lower latch for this seat position
Lower anchor B
No lower latch for this seat position
Tether anchor
Location	Middle seatback
Confusing hardware present	Yes
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor	Yes
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH	Not measured

Seat position 33

Lower anchor A
No lower latch for this seat position
Lower anchor B
No lower latch for this seat position
Tether anchor
Location	Middle seatback
Confusing hardware present	Yes
Has contrasting label within 3 inches of tether anchor	Yes
Tether anchors can be accessed while seatback is properly positioned for use of LATCH	Not measured

About the child seat anchor evaluation

Background cabin sound pressure level at 24 km/h	51 dB
Audible signal sound pressure level at 24 km/h	71 dB
Difference between background and signal	19.7 dB
Background cabin sound pressure level at 40 km/h	54 dB
Audible signal sound pressure level at 40 km/h	71 dB
Difference between background and signal	17.1 dB
Dominant audio frequency	784 Hz