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2020 model year · Fourth generation (K2XX)

Chevrolet Tahoe payload capacity

Payload, 20201,590–1,708 lb

Maker721–775 kg

The 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe carries 1,590–1,708 lb of payload, depending on trim and option package.

Ratings: GVWR 7,100–7,300 lb; front axle 3,500–3,600 lb; rear axle 3,800–4,100 lb.

We have Chevrolet’s figure for 2 of the 8 configurations it lists for 2020.

2020 Tahoe 4x4 Special Service specification guide
Model years
2015–2020
Configurations
2
GVWR
7,100–7,300 lb

01 / Tables

Tahoe payload capacity by model year

Payload is the weight of people and cargo the vehicle may carry, a trailer’s tongue weight included. It is the GVWR less the weight of the vehicle as built, so every option that adds weight lowers it. GAWR is the most each axle may carry. Every 2020 Tahoe has the 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 and 4WD. Figures in US units; model years printed the same share one table, and a package that changes a figure gets its own row.

2020 Chevrolet Tahoe

Fourth generation (K2XX): full specs · figures for 2 of the 8 configurations we list

Payload and weight ratings

MakerUS units

2020 Chevrolet Tahoe payload and weight ratings by configuration
ConfigurationPayload source 1lbGVWR source 1lbFront GAWR source 1lbRear GAWR source 1lb
Police Pursuit Vehicle (9C1), fleet1,5907,1003,5003,800
Police Pursuit Vehicle (9C1), fleetwith 40/40 front seat (fleet option)1,6287,1003,5003,800
Special Service Vehicle (5W4), fleet1,670 source 27,300 source 23,600 source 24,100 source 2
Special Service Vehicle (5W4), fleetwith 40/40 front seat (fleet option)1,708 source 27,300 source 23,600 source 24,100 source 2

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. A number by a column’s name is the source of its figures that have none of their own. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

2017–2019 Chevrolet Tahoe

Fourth generation (K2XX): full specs · figures for 3 of the 9 configurations we list

Payload and weight ratings

MakerUS units

2017–2019 Chevrolet Tahoe payload and weight ratings by configuration
ConfigurationPayload source 3lbGVWR source 3lbFront GAWR source 3lbRear GAWR source 3lb
2WDPolice Pursuit Vehicle (9C1), fleet1,5506,8003,2503,700
2WDPolice Pursuit Vehicle (9C1), fleetwith 40/40 front seat (fleet option)1,5886,8003,2503,700
4WDPolice Pursuit Vehicle (9C1), fleet1,590 source 47,100 source 43,500 source 43,800 source 4
4WDPolice Pursuit Vehicle (9C1), fleetwith 40/40 front seat (fleet option)1,628 source 47,100 source 43,500 source 43,800 source 4
4WDSpecial Service Vehicle (5W4), fleet1,670 source 57,300 source 53,600 source 54,100 source 5
4WDSpecial Service Vehicle (5W4), fleetwith 40/40 front seat (fleet option)1,708 source 57,300 source 53,600 source 54,100 source 5

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. A number by a column’s name is the source of its figures that have none of their own. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

2016 Chevrolet Tahoe

Fourth generation (K2XX): full specs · figures for 3 of the 9 configurations we list

Payload and weight ratings

MakerUS units

2016 Chevrolet Tahoe payload and weight ratings by configuration
ConfigurationPayload source 6lbGVWR source 6lbFront GAWR source 6lbRear GAWR source 6lb
2WDPolice Pursuit Vehicle (9C1), fleet1,4906,8003,2503,700
2WDPolice Pursuit Vehicle (9C1), fleetwith 40/40 front seat (fleet option)1,5306,8003,2503,700
4WDPolice Pursuit Vehicle (9C1), fleet1,530 source 77,100 source 73,500 source 73,800 source 7
4WDPolice Pursuit Vehicle (9C1), fleetwith 40/40 front seat (fleet option)1,570 source 77,100 source 73,500 source 73,800 source 7
4WDSpecial Service Vehicle (5W4), fleet1,770 source 87,300 source 83,600 source 84,100 source 8
4WDSpecial Service Vehicle (5W4), fleetwith 40/40 front seat (fleet option)1,800 source 87,300 source 83,600 source 84,100 source 8

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. A number by a column’s name is the source of its figures that have none of their own. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

2015 Chevrolet Tahoe

Fourth generation (K2XX). Show the table

Payload and weight ratings

MakerUS units

2015 Chevrolet Tahoe payload and weight ratings by configuration
ConfigurationPayload source 9lbGVWR source 9lbFront GAWR source 9lbRear GAWR source 9lb
2WDPolice Pursuit Vehicle (9C1), fleet1,5476,8003,2503,700
2WDPolice Pursuit Vehicle (9C1), fleetwith 40/40 front seat (fleet option)1,5766,8003,2503,700
4WDPolice Pursuit Vehicle (9C1), fleet1,595 source 107,100 source 103,500 source 103,800 source 10
4WDPolice Pursuit Vehicle (9C1), fleetwith 40/40 front seat (fleet option)1,624 source 107,100 source 103,500 source 103,800 source 10
4WDSpecial Service Vehicle (5W4), fleet1,765 source 117,300 source 113,600 source 114,100 source 11
4WDSpecial Service Vehicle (5W4), fleetwith 40/40 front seat (fleet option)1,794 source 117,300 source 113,600 source 114,100 source 11

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. A number by a column’s name is the source of its figures that have none of their own. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

SourcesMakerThe small number by a figure says which document it is from.
  1. 12020 Tahoe 4WD Police Package 9C1 specification guide · General Motors (GM Upfitter / GM Fleet)
  2. 22020 Tahoe 4x4 Special Service specification guide · General Motors (GM Upfitter / GM Fleet)
  3. 32019 Tahoe 2WD Police Package 9C1 specification guide · General Motors (GM Upfitter / GM Fleet)
  4. 42019 Tahoe 4WD Police Package 9C1 specification guide · General Motors (GM Upfitter / GM Fleet)
  5. 52019 Tahoe 4x4 Special Service specification guide · General Motors (GM Upfitter / GM Fleet)
  6. 62016 Tahoe 2WD Police Package 9C1 specification guide · General Motors (GM Upfitter / GM Fleet)
  7. 72016 Tahoe 4WD Police Package 9C1 specification guide · General Motors (GM Upfitter / GM Fleet)
  8. 82016 Tahoe 4x4 Special Service specification guide · General Motors (GM Upfitter / GM Fleet)
  9. 92015 Tahoe 2WD Police Package 9C1 specification guide · General Motors (GM Upfitter / GM Fleet)
  10. 102015 Tahoe 4WD Police Package 9C1 specification guide · General Motors (GM Upfitter / GM Fleet)
  11. 112015 Tahoe 4x4 Special Service specification guide · General Motors (GM Upfitter / GM Fleet)

Documents last checked . How we read them and what the marks mean: how we source the numbers. A figure doesn’t match its document? Report a wrong number.

02 / Over the years

How the Tahoe payload capacity moved

The lowest and highest payload Chevrolet prints for each model year, newest first, across Fourth generation (K2XX).

  • The top figure fell by 92 lb, from 1,800 lb in 2016 to 1,708 lb in 2017–2019.
  • The top figure rose by 6 lb, from 1,794 lb in 2015 to 1,800 lb in 2016.
Chevrolet Tahoe payload capacity by model year
Model yearsLowestHighestConfigurationsFull specs
2020Fourth generation (K2XX)1,590 lb1,708 lb2Fourth generation (K2XX) specs
2017–2019Fourth generation (K2XX)1,550 lb1,708 lb3Fourth generation (K2XX) specs
2016Fourth generation (K2XX)1,490 lb1,800 lb3Fourth generation (K2XX) specs
2015Fourth generation (K2XX)1,547 lb1,794 lb3Fourth generation (K2XX) specs

03 / Most and least

Which Tahoe leads and trails

Named as exactly as the maker’s table names it: model year, cab, bed, engine, drive and package.

Highest in 2020
1,708 lb
2020 Special Service Vehicle (5W4), fleet, 5.3L EcoTec3 V8, 4WD with the 40/40 front seat.
Lowest in 2020
1,590 lb
2020 Police Pursuit Vehicle (9C1), fleet, 5.3L EcoTec3 V8, 4WD.
Highest of any year, 2016
1,800 lb
2016 4WD, 5.3L EcoTec3 V8, Special Service Vehicle (5W4), fleet with the 40/40 front seat.
Lowest of any year, 2016
1,490 lb
2016 2WD, 5.3L EcoTec3 V8, Police Pursuit Vehicle (9C1), fleet.

04 / What changes it

What moves the Tahoe payload capacity

Chevrolet’s own 2020 figures, split by the option that changes them.

By trim

  • Police Pursuit Vehicle (9C1), fleet1,590 lb
  • Special Service Vehicle (5W4), fleet1,670 lb

Option packages

  • 40/40 front seat+38 lb

05 / Compared

Tahoe against other SUVs

The newest model year we hold for each, payload capacity by Chevrolet’s and the other makers’ own documents.

SUVs compared on payload capacity
ModelModel yearPayload
Chevrolet Tahoe20201,590–1,708 lb
GMC Yukon2023–20241,475–1,792 lb
Toyota Sequoia2025–20261,375–1,730 lb
Toyota 4Runner2017–20241,495–1,700 lb
Chevrolet Suburban2019–20201,650–1,690 lb
Toyota Highlander20231,405–1,685 lb
Jeep Wrangler20261,088–1,562 lb
Ford Bronco20261,009–1,417 lb
Toyota Land Cruiser 200/3002016–20211,320 lb

06 / Next

More on the Tahoe

Tahoe specsEvery generation, the spec plate and the rig builder.Open the model pageTahoe towing8,400 lb in 2020, with every other year.See towingTahoe weight5,309–5,602 lb in 2020, with every other year.See weightTahoe dimensions203.9–204.0 in in 2020, with every other year.See dimensionsTahoe ground clearance8.5–10.7 in in 2020, with every other year.See ground clearanceTahoe tires2 stock sizes in 2020, with every other year.See tiresTowing calculatorPut your trailer and cargo against a rig’s ratings.Check my loadGVWR, GCWR & payloadWhat each rating limits, worked through on a real truck.Read the guide

07 / FAQ

Questions people ask

What is the payload capacity of the 2020 Tahoe?

The 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe carries 1,590–1,708 lb of payload, depending on trim and option package. Ratings: GVWR 7,100–7,300 lb; front axle 3,500–3,600 lb; rear axle 3,800–4,100 lb.

Which 2020 Tahoe carries the most?

The 2020 Special Service Vehicle (5W4), fleet, 5.3L EcoTec3 V8, 4WD with the 40/40 front seat, at 1,708 lb.

Which 2020 Tahoe carries the least?

The 2020 Police Pursuit Vehicle (9C1), fleet, 5.3L EcoTec3 V8, 4WD, at 1,590 lb.

What changes the Tahoe’s payload capacity?

Trim and option package, by Chevrolet’s own figures for 2020. By trim: Police Pursuit Vehicle (9C1), fleet 1,590 lb; Special Service Vehicle (5W4), fleet 1,670 lb. By option package: 40/40 front seat +38 lb.

Has the Tahoe’s payload capacity changed over the years?

2020: 1,590–1,708 lb; 2017–2019: 1,550–1,708 lb; 2016: 1,490–1,800 lb; 2015: 1,547–1,794 lb. The top figure fell by 92 lb, from 1,800 lb in 2016 to 1,708 lb in 2017–2019.

What is the GVWR of the 2020 Tahoe?

7,100–7,300 lb by configuration. GVWR is the most the vehicle may weigh with everything aboard; payload is what is left after the vehicle’s own weight.

These are Chevrolet’s published figures for the models it describes, not a weighbridge or a tape measure; your own vehicle’s options change them. Found a figure that doesn’t match the document? Tell us.