Chevrolet Tahoe 1999 5.3 petrol description
Crossover / SUV Chevrolet Tahoe 1999 has been produced from April, 2000 to January, 2006. It has eight-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 5.3 litres, which produces power of 273 horsepower on 5200 rpm and torque 427 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 revolutions per minute.
This 8-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. The engine meets the Euro 2 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 450 000 and 750 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs
This Chevrolet Tahoe 5.3 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5.7 litres.
Chevrolet Tahoe 1999 has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Chevrolet Tahoe 1999 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 12 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 170 km/h.
In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Chevrolet Tahoe 1999 fuel consumption is 15.4 litres per 100km (6.5 km/l), city fuel economy - 19.7 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 12.9 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 98 litres or 25.89 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 620 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 740 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Chevrolet real everyday fuel consumption is 16 litres per 100 km, which is 4% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Chevrolet Tahoe fuel consumption.

Chevrolet Tahoe 1999 technical data
Model: | Chevrolet Tahoe | ||
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Body style: | Crossover / SUV | ||
Production period: | 2000. April ... 2006. January | ||
Engine: | 5327 cm3 Petrol, 8 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 366 g/km |
Power: | 273 HP ON 5200 RPM | Torque: | 427 NM ON 4000 RPM |
Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (4 gears) | Drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) |
Top speed: | 170 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.0 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 15.4 (combined) 19.7 (urban) 12.9 (highway) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 16 l/100km (14.7 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 98 litres (25.9 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 5.05m (length) 2.07m (width) 1.84m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 11.7 meters | ||
Ground clearance: | 246 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle) | ||
Seats: | 5 seats | ||
Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | ||
Trunk max capacity: | 2920 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
Gross weight: | 3084 kg |
Chevrolet Tahoe 1999 engine LM7
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 450,000 to 750,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement | 5327 cm3 |
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Number of cylinders | 8 |
Bore (cylinder diameter) | 96 mm |
Stroke length (piston move) | 92 mm |
Compression ratio | 9.5 : 1 |
Camshaft drive | Timing chain Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more. |
Fuel system | Injection |
Chevrolet Tahoe 1999 oil type | 5W-30 |
Oil capacity | 5.7 litres (6 quarts) |
Coolant capacity | 13.6 litres (14.4 quarts) |
Power | 270 - 300 HP ON 5200 RPM |
Torque | 425 - 455 NM ON 4000 RPM |
Engine manufacturer | no data |
Start of production (year) | 1999 |
Duration of production | 8 years |
Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 2002 onwards. |
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Engine also used on | Chevrolet Express Chevrolet Suburban |
Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design. |
All Chevrolet Tahoe crossover [1999 - 2007] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Drive type |
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Chevrolet Tahoe 1999 4.8 i V8 278 Hp Automatic
Jan 1999 — Dec 2004 Most fuel efficient version |
4.8 Petrol | 278 HP | 12.5 l/100km | Rear wheel |
Chevrolet Tahoe 1999 4.8 i V8 4WD 278 Hp Automatic 4x4 Jan 1999 — Dec 2004 | 4.8 Petrol | 278 HP | 14.1 l/100km | All wheel |
Chevrolet Tahoe 2004 4.8 i V8 290 Hp Automatic Jan 2004 — Dec 2007 | 4.8 Petrol | 290 HP | 14.5 l/100km | Rear wheel |
Chevrolet Tahoe 2005 4.8 i V8 4WD 290 Hp Automatic 4x4 Jan 2005 — Dec 2007 | 4.8 Petrol | 290 HP | 14.5 l/100km | All wheel |
Chevrolet Tahoe 2000 5.3 4x4
Apr 2000 — Jan 2006 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 12 seconds |
5.3 Petrol | 273 HP | 15.4 l/100km | All wheel |
Chevrolet Tahoe 2004 5.3 i V8 Jan 2004 — Dec 2007 | 5.3 Petrol | 300 HP | - | Rear wheel |
Chevrolet Tahoe 1999 6.0 i V8
Most powerfull version (305 HP) |
6.0 Petrol | 305 HP | 15.7 l/100km | Rear wheel |