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About Tahoe and Suburban

The Chevrolet Suburban has been on sale since 1935, making it the longest-running nameplate in automotive history still in production. It began as a wagon body on a commercial truck chassis and evolved into the vehicle of choice for big families, government agencies and anyone who has watched a motorcade roll past. The Tahoe, introduced in the mid-1990s, is the shorter version of the same idea, and together they define the American full-size SUV.

Both are built on the same body-on-frame platform as the Silverado and share engines, technology and much of their engineering. The current generation brought an independent rear suspension that improved ride quality and third-row space, plus a Duramax diesel option that delivers impressive highway economy. Z71, RST and High Country trims cover the range from off-road capability to luxury, and the Tahoe's police and special-service versions are a common sight with law enforcement. Critics praise the space and towing while noting their bulk and price.

The Tahoe and Suburban compete with the Ford Expedition, GMC Yukon, Jeep Wagoneer, Toyota Sequoia and Nissan Armada, and they remain the sales leaders in this class. Concerns about failures of GM's 6.2-liter V8 have touched these models too. Their huge interiors make them favorites for livery services, while the Suburban's appearance in countless films and TV shows has made the black Suburban a cultural shorthand for official business, whether that business is government work or a celebrity's airport run.

The news here covers model-year updates, interior and technology changes, recall notices and engine issues, comparison tests and long-distance road trips. Police and special-service versions bring their own stories, and livery operators follow these SUVs closely because their businesses depend on them. Reports on the next generation, and on whether electrified versions will join the family, will shape how Chevrolet's big SUVs evolve in a market that still has a large appetite for size.

Tahoe and Suburban

Chevy's big body-on-frame SUVs, the Tahoe and the Suburban, America's longest-running nameplate, serving families, fleets and Secret Service motorcades.

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