2010 Chevrolet Tahoe

US · SUV · Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD

The 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe is listed in the US market as a suv. Every figure below carries the source it came from, and anything our sources do not publish is left out rather than estimated.

Engine: Varies by configuration: 5.3L 8-cylinder (FFV), 6.0L 8-cylinder
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: RWD, 4WD
Fuel: Varies by configuration: Flex fuel, Hybrid
Economy: 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) combined

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Specifications at a Glance

Key Figures

Units:

Engine / Powertrain

5.3L 8-cylinder (FFV), 6.0L 8-cylinder

Combined Economy

17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km) combined

Drivetrain

RWD, 4WD

Transmission

6-speed automatic

Market: US·Switch units to convert the figures shown.

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Engine

Engine
Specification	Value	Source
Engine	Varies by configuration: 5.3L 8-cylinder (FFV), 6.0L 8-cylinder
Displacement	5.3 L to 6.0 L
Cylinders	8
Fuel type	Varies by configuration: Flex fuel, Hybrid	EPA fueleconomy.gov

Transmission and drivetrain

Transmission and drivetrain
Specification	Value	Source
Transmission	Automatic	EPA fueleconomy.gov
Gears	6
Drivetrain	Varies by configuration: RWD, 4WD

Fuel economy and range

Fuel economy and range
Specification	Value	Source
Combined	17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km)	EPA fueleconomy.gov
City	15 mpg (15.7 L/100 km) to 21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km)
Highway	21 mpg (11.2 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km)

Our sources do not publish these for this vehicle: Aspiration, Power, Torque, Electric range, Battery capacity. We leave them out instead of estimating.

Trims and configurations

4 configurations listed by our sources. Engines, drivetrains and fuel economy can differ between them.

Recalls

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Last checked November 8, 2026.

21V050000: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2007-2011 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, Yukon XL, and 2009-2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, GMC Sierra 2500 and Sierra 3500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii,…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 22, 2021. Second notification…
Reported February 5, 2021. View on NHTSA
21V053000: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2013 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, and Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, Silverado 2500/3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Sierra 2500/3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 24, 2021. Second notification…
Reported February 5, 2021. View on NHTSA
21V054000: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP, and VI or "Zone A." Additionally GM is recalling certain 2011-2014 Cadillac…
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 25, 2021. Second notification…
Reported February 5, 2021. View on NHTSA
10E043000: EQUIPMENT
MARATHON IS RECALLING CERTAIN SEAT COVERS, BRAND SUPERHIDES WITH PART NUMBERS 593, 594, 578, 960, 228, 228-09, 267-08, 333, 625, AND 630, SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE SEAT COVERS ARE MADE OF HEAVIER THREAD AND ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH SEATS CONTAINING SIDE AIRBAGS. THE HEAVIER SEAT COVER COULD INTERFERE WITH FULL DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG IN THE…
Remedy: MARATHON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND REPLACE THE SEAT COVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 14, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MARATHON AT 1-800-735-2769.
Reported September 3, 2010. View on NHTSA

Data sources

EPA fueleconomy.gov · retrieved November 7, 2026 · US Government public data
NHTSA vPIC · retrieved October 15, 2026 · US Government public data

Source checked: November 7, 2026

Data verified: November 7, 2026

Specifications can vary by market, trim, configuration and production date. Confirm with the manufacturer before buying parts or making safety decisions. Report an error.

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Frequently asked questions

What engine does the 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe have?

Varies by configuration: 5.3L 8-cylinder (FFV), 6.0L 8-cylinder. Engines can differ by trim, so check the trim list below.

What is the fuel economy of the 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe?

Combined fuel economy is 17 mpg (13.8 L/100 km) to 22 mpg (10.7 L/100 km), as published by the source shown in the specification table.

Is the 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe front-wheel, rear-wheel or all-wheel drive?

Drivetrain: Varies by configuration: RWD, 4WD.

Are there recalls for the 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe?

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year (last checked November 8, 2026). Details are in the Recalls section.