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 2003 Chevy Tahoe - Specs
2003 Chevy Tahoe

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Chevy Tahoe - Engine Specs
Chevy Tahoe - Transmission Specs

Chevy Tahoe - Chassis / Suspension
Chevy Tahoe - Exterior Dimensions

Chevy Tahoe - Interior Dimensions
Chevy Tahoe - Capacities
 


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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