The 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe gets 16 to 24 miles per gallon combined, depending on the version. The best is the 2026 Tahoe 2WD (Diesel, 6-cyl 3.0 L) at 24 mpg.
In the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for 2026, the Tahoe ranks 4th (tied with 2 others) of 23 for combined mileage (24 mpg), 18th (tied with 2 others) of 23 for yearly fuel cost ($3,650 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 15th of 23 for tailpipe CO2 (427 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 22 mpg, costs $3,100 a year and puts out 404 grams per mile.
Across all 235 2026 models in the file that burn fuel, the middle best-version figure is 24 mpg and the highest is 57 mpg (Toyota Prius). Of the 234 other models, 114 get more miles per gallon than the 2026 Tahoe's best version, 12 other models get the same and 108 get less. The 2026 Tahoe's cheapest version costs $3,650 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 225 other models with a cost figure, 178 cost less, 3 the same and 44 more.
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2026. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.
| Place | Model | Best version | mpg | Fuel a year, cheapest version | CO2 g/mi, lowest version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander | 2026 Grand Highlander Hybrid | 36 | $1,750 | 246 |
| 2 | 2026 Hyundai Palisade | 2026 Palisade Hybrid FWD Blue | 34 | $1,850 | 258 |
| 3 | 2026 BMW X5 | 2026 X5 sDrive40i | 25 | $3,100 | 360 |
| 4 | 2026 Chevrolet TahoeThis car | 2026 Tahoe 2WD (Diesel, 6-cyl 3.0 L) | 24 | $3,650 | 427 |
| 4 | 2026 Ford Explorer | 2026 Explorer RWD (4-cyl 2.3 L) | 24 | $2,600 | 377 |
| 4 | 2026 Infiniti QX60 | 2026 QX60 FWD | 24 | $3,200 | 371 |
| 7 | 2026 Chevrolet Suburban | 2026 Suburban 2WD (Diesel, 6-cyl 3.0 L) | 23 | $3,650 | 442 |
Pick a 2026 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.
2026 Tahoe 2WD (Diesel, 6-cyl 3.0 L), 6-cyl 3.0 L: 22 mpg city, 26 highway, 24 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2026 Tahoe version is $3,950 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
The 3 nearest rivals in the Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD class for 2026, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.
The Explorer costs $1,331 less to fuel each year.
Over 5 years the Explorer costs $6,655 less to fuel than the Tahoe (5 times the yearly difference, at these miles and these prices).
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2026 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the Tahoe (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the Tahoe | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ford Explorer | 2026 Explorer RWD (4-cyl 2.3 L) | 24 mpg | $2,600 | same figure | $1,350 less a year | Compare |
| 2026 Infiniti QX60 | 2026 QX60 FWD | 24 mpg | $3,200 | same figure | $750 less a year | - |
| 2026 BMW X5 | 2026 X5 sDrive40i | 25 mpg | $3,100 | 1 higher | $850 less a year | - |
EPA test figures for 2026; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.
| Version | Engine | Gearbox | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel a year | CO2 g/mi | Fuel vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tahoe 2WD (Diesel, 6-cyl 3.0 L) | 6-cyl 3.0 L | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-wheel | 22 | 26 | 24 | $3,950 | 427 | +$300 |
| 2026 Tahoe 4WD (Diesel, 6-cyl 3.0 L) | 6-cyl 3.0 L | Automatic 10-spd | 4-wheel | 20 | 24 | 22 | $4,300 | 460 | +$650 |
| 2026 Tahoe 2WD (Gas, 8-cyl 6.2 L) | 8-cyl 6.2 L | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-wheel | 15 | 20 | 17 | $4,550 | 523 | +$900 |
| 2026 Tahoe 2WD (Gas, 8-cyl 5.3 L) | 8-cyl 5.3 L | Automatic 10-spd | Rear-wheel | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,650 | 530 | cheapest |
| 2026 Tahoe 4WD (Gas, 8-cyl 5.3 L) | 8-cyl 5.3 L | Automatic 10-spd | 4-wheel | 15 | 19 | 17 | $3,650 | 536 | cheapest |
| 2026 Tahoe 4WD (Gas, 8-cyl 6.2 L) | 8-cyl 6.2 L | Automatic 10-spd | 4-wheel | 14 | 18 | 16 | $4,850 | 572 | +$1,200 |
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2026 Tahoe; this page has no prices. Miles come from the calculator. The fuel price box there sets the price of the fuel of the version picked there; a version here that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. Versions with no fuel-cost figure are not listed.
Type the price difference you were quoted to see the payback.
Tailpipe CO2: the 2026 Tahoe 2WD (Diesel, 6-cyl 3.0 L) puts out 427 grams per mile; across the 6 tested versions the figure runs from 427 to 572.
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2026 Tahoe 2WD (Diesel, 6-cyl 3.0 L): fuel economy score 5 (3 to 5 across versions), greenhouse gas score 4 (3 to 4 across versions).
Best combined figure of the Tahoe gas version each model year since 2016, set against the 2026 model.
| Model year | Best gas version | Versions tested | Against 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 19 mpg | 4 | 5 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2017 | 19 mpg | 4 | 5 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2018 | 19 mpg | 6 | 5 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2019 | 18 mpg | 6 | 6 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2020 | 18 mpg | 6 | 6 mpg lower than 2026 | |
| 2021 | 24 mpg | 10 | same as 2026 | |
| 2022 | 24 mpg | 10 | same as 2026 | |
| 2023 | 24 mpg | 7 | same as 2026 | |
| 2024 | 24 mpg | 7 | same as 2026 | |
| 2025 | 24 mpg | 7 | same as 2026 | |
| 2026This page | 24 mpg | 6 | this page |
Compared with the 2025 model: 7 versions were tested then and 6 now; the best figure went from 24 to 24 mpg (no change).
| Version in 2026 | 2026 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tahoe 2WD (Diesel, 6-cyl 3.0 L), 6-cyl 3.0 L | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | no change |
| 2026 Tahoe 4WD (Diesel, 6-cyl 3.0 L), 6-cyl 3.0 L | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | no change |
| 2026 Tahoe 2WD (Gas, 8-cyl 6.2 L), 8-cyl 6.2 L | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | no change |
| 2026 Tahoe 2WD (Gas, 8-cyl 5.3 L), 8-cyl 5.3 L | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | no change |
| 2026 Tahoe 4WD (Gas, 8-cyl 5.3 L), 8-cyl 5.3 L | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | no change |
| 2026 Tahoe 4WD (Gas, 8-cyl 6.2 L), 8-cyl 6.2 L | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | no change |
1 2025 version has no match in 2026.
Crash-test stars from the U.S. safety agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings, checked 2026-11-14. 5 is the best.
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 CHEVROLET TAHOE SUV N/A 4WD | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| 2026 CHEVROLET TAHOE SUV N/A RWD | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
The agency lists 2 variants; all 2 are shown.
The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 30 complaints, 3 recalls, 1 investigation.
30 complaints for the 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe are on file (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints are reports that owners sent to the safety agency. They are not proven defects, and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.
| Part named in the reports | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 19 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 3 | |
| Power Train | 3 | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
0 of the 30 reports say the car was in a crash, 0 mention a fire and 0 mention an injury. One report can name more than one part.
3 recalls are on file for the 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe at the U.S. safety agency (checked 2026-11-14). A dealer does recall repairs free of charge.
General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2025–2026 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban 1500, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with 24-inch wheels.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front left and right wheel hub bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2026.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 ...
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly, free of charge.
General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet ...
Fix: Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026.
Other 2026 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Tahoe itself is at 24 mpg.
More Chevrolet models that have a 2026 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
The 2026 Tahoe 2WD (Diesel, 6-cyl 3.0 L) with 24 mpg combined (22 city, 26 highway).
The 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe costs between $3,650 and $4,850 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2026 Tahoe 2WD (Gas, 8-cyl 5.3 L) at $3,650; the dearest is the 2026 Tahoe 4WD (Gas, 8-cyl 6.2 L) at $4,850. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
2026 Tahoe 4WD (Diesel, 6-cyl 3.0 L): 22 mpg combined (20 city, 24 highway); 2026 Tahoe 4WD (Gas, 8-cyl 5.3 L): 17 mpg combined (15 city, 19 highway); 2026 Tahoe 4WD (Gas, 8-cyl 6.2 L): 16 mpg combined (14 city, 18 highway).
The 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe is 4th of 23 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2026 Toyota Grand Highlander at 36 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 22 mpg. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2026 BMW X5 at 25 mpg and the next one behind is the 2026 Ford Explorer at 24 mpg.
The 2025 model had 7 tested versions and the 2026 model has 6. The best figure went from 24 to 24 mpg (no change).
In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2026 CHEVROLET TAHOE SUV N/A 4WD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 3; 2026 CHEVROLET TAHOE SUV N/A RWD: overall 5 of 5, front 5, side 5, rollover 3. The agency lists 2 variants; all 2 are shown.
30 complaints for the 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Engine (19 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
The agency's database lists 3 recalls for the 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe (checked 2026-11-14). They are listed above with the repair the maker offers.
For the 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14; complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.
Mileage and fuel cost for the 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.