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| Model
Lineup |
Engines
|
Transmission
|
|
Vortec 4800 4.8L V8
|
Vortec 5300 5.3L V8
|
4-spd auto
(Hydra-Matic 4L60-E)
|
| Tahoe LS |
Standard
|
Optional
|
Standard
|
| Tahoe LT |
-
|
Standard
|
Standard
|
| Engine |
Vortec 4800
4.8L V8 (LR4) |
Vortec 5300
5.3L V8 (L59) |
| Type |
4.8-liter V8 |
5.3-liter V8 |
| Displacement (cu in / cc) |
294 / 4807 |
327 / 5328 |
| Bore & stroke (in / mm) |
3.78 x 3.27 / 96 x 83 |
3.78 x 3.62 / 96 x 92 |
| Block material |
cast iron |
cast iron |
| Cylinder head material |
cast aluminum |
cast aluminum |
| Valvetrain |
overhead valves, 2 valves per cylinder |
overhead valves, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Ignition system |
coil near plug ignition, platinum-tipped
spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires |
coil near plug ignition, platinum-tipped
spark plugs, low-resistance spark plug wires |
| Fuel delivery |
sequential fuel injection |
sequential fuel injection |
| Compression ratio |
9.5:1 |
9.5:1 |
| Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm) |
275 / 205 @ 5200 |
285 / 213 @ 5200 |
| Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm) |
290 / 393 @ 4000 |
325 / 441 @ 4000 |
| Recommended fuel |
87 octane |
ethanol capable flex fuel |
| Maximum engine speed (rpm) |
5900 |
5900 |
| Emissions controls |
three-way catalytic converter, positive
crankcase ventilation, evaporative collection system |
three-way catalytic converter, positive
crankcase ventilation, evaporative collection system |
Estimated fuel economy
(mpg city / hwy / combined) |
2WD: 15 / 19 / 17 |
2WD: 14 / 18 / 16 |
| 4WD: 14 / 17/ 15 |
4WD: 14 / 17 / 15 |
| Transmission |
Hydra-Matic
4L60-E, four-speed electronic automatic |
| Gear Ratios (:1) |
| 1st |
3.06 |
| 2nd |
1.63 |
| 3rd |
1.00 |
| 4th |
0.70 |
| Reverse |
2.29 |
| Chassis
/ Suspension |
2003 Chevy Tahoe
|
| Front |
independent with torsion bars
|
| Rear |
5-link coil spring with load leveling
|
| Traction control |
full-function standard; Precision Control System
|
| Steering type |
power integral gear
|
| Steering ratio |
14:1, 15.8:1 overall
|
| Steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock |
3.2
|
| Turning circle, curb-to-curb (ft/m) |
38.3 / 11.7
|
| Brakes |
2003 Chevy Tahoe
|
| Type: |
four-wheel disc, four-wheel ABS, dual piston calipers
with
Dynamic Rear Proportioning
|
Rotor diameter x thickness
(in / mm): |
front: 12.01 x 1.14 / 305 x 29
|
|
rear : 13 x 1.18 / 330 x 30
|
| Wheels and Tires |
2003 Chevy Tahoe
|
| Wheel size and type: |
16-inch x 7-inch cast aluminum
|
| Tires: |
P265/70R16 all-season, steel-belted radials
|
| Exterior
Dimensions |
2003 Chevy Tahoe
|
| Wheelbase (in / mm) |
116 / 2946
|
| Overall length (in / mm) |
198.8 / 5050
|
| Overall width (in / mm) |
78.8 / 2002
|
| Overall height (in / mm) |
2WD |
74.8 / 1899
|
| 4WD |
76.7 / 1948
|
| Track (in / mm) |
Front |
65 / 1651
|
| Rear |
66 / 1676
|
| Minimum ground clearance
(in / mm) |
8.4 / 213.4
|
Ground to top of load floor
(in / mm) |
2WD |
30 / 762
|
| 4WD |
31.5 / 800
|
| Approach angle |
19.8°
|
| Departure angle |
27.3°
|
| Curb weight (lbs / kg) |
2WD |
4828 / 2190
|
| 4WD |
5050 / 2291
|
Weight distribution
(% front / rear) |
2WD |
51 / 49
|
| 4WD |
53 / 47
|
| Interior
Dimensions |
First Row
|
Second Row
|
Third Row
|
| Seating capacity (9 total) |
3
|
3
|
3
|
| Head room (in / mm) |
40.7 / 1033.8
|
39.4 / 1000.8
|
37.4 / 950
|
| Leg room (in / mm) |
41.3 / 1049
|
38.6 / 980.4
|
27.3 / 693.4
|
| Shoulder room (in / mm) |
65.2 / 1656.1
|
65.1 / 1653.6
|
64.4 / 1635.8
|
| Hip room (in / mm) |
61.4 / 1560
|
61.3 / 1557.2
|
49.2 / 1249.7
|
| Cargo volume (cu ft / liters) |
104.6 / 2961.9
|
63.6 / 1801
|
16.3 / 461.6
|
| Capacities |
2003 Chevy Tahoe
|
| GVWR |
2WD |
6500 – 6800
|
| 4WD |
6800 – 6900
|
| Payload, base (lbs / kg) |
1672 / 759
|
| Trailer towing maximum (lbs/kg) |
2WD |
7700 / 3493
|
| 4WD |
7400 / 3357
|
| Fuel tank (gals / liters) |
26 / 98.4
|
| Engine oil (qts / liters) |
5.75 / 5.44
|
| Cooling system (qts / liters) |
Vortec 4800: |
4828 / 2190
|
| Vortec 5300: |
5050 / 2291
|
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