Regularly checking and maintaining your car’s tire pressure is an important part of vehicle maintenance. Poorly inflated tires can cause decreased fuel efficiency, undue wear, and a potentially dangerous tire blowout.

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What is the right tire pressure for a Chevy Tahoe?

In most cases, the recommended tire pressure for a Chevy Tahoe is 35 psi for both front and rear tires. To confirm the tire pressure for your specific model and tires, check your owner’s manual, the sticker on the inside of the driver’s side door jam, or the tires.

You may need to change your tire pressure slightly depending on the trim level. For example, the

Chevy Tahoe Hybrid

recommended tire pressure is 32 psi for the front and rear tires.

Remember, these tire pressure recommendations are for the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) tires that come with your Chevy Tahoe. Larger wheels or high-performance tires might require a different tire pressure. You’ll need to check the tire pressure specs if you upgraded your factory tires for aftermarket ones.

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Tire pressure recommendations for other Chevrolet vehicles

Vehicle	Front tire pressure	Rear tire pressure

2022 Chevrolet Malibu	35 psi	35 psi
2022 Chevrolet Silverado C1500	35 psi	35 psi
2022 Chevrolet Volt	36 psi	36 psi
2022 Chevrolet Equinox	35 psi	35 psi
2022 Chevrolet Tahoe	35 psi	35 psi
2022 Chevrolet Colorado	35 psi	35 psi

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How to check Chevy Tahoe tire pressure

Don’t worry, checking the tire pressure on your Chevy Tahoe is easier than you think! You’ll just need a tire pressure gauge to get started.

To check your tire pressure, unscrew the air valve cap from the tire then place the pressure gauge on the valve stem and press down for a reading. You’ll compare that number to the recommended tire pressure and either add or remove air as needed.

You can check your tire pressure at home, at your local air fill station, or automotive parts store, where they’ll have a pressure gauge you can use.

If you notice decreased performance or fuel economy, bumpy rides, and difficulty steering, your vehicle is letting you know your tires need more air.

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How often should you check tire pressure?

It’s recommended you check your tire pressure once a month to ensure proper inflation.

How to tell if your Chevy Tahoe needs new tires

The tires on your Tahoe should be changed every three years or between 12,000 and 15,000 miles depending on your driving habits. But it’s always a good idea to inspect your tires for undue wear whenever you check the pressure. Low tread depth, uneven wear, and cracked rubber are all signs you need new tires.

What’s considered low tread depth? You can check for low tread depth using the penny method: insert a US penny (Lincoln’s neck first) into the tire tread. The tread depth is too low if you can see the top of Honest Abe’s head.

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How to reset the Chevy Tahoe tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) light

If you aren’t great at remembering to regularly check your tire pressure, the TPMS light is your saving grace indicating when your tires need air. But if you’ve refilled your tires and the tire pressure warning light won’t turn off, you’ll have to reset your TPMS light. Here’s how to reboot your Tahoe’s direct tire pressure monitoring system.

First, you’ll need to get the engine running. Insert your key into the ignition and turn it to the “on” position without starting your vehicle. Next, push and hold the TPMS reset button until the tire pressure light flashes three times. Finally, start the car and wait 20 minutes for the tire pressure sensor to reboot.

Your tire pressure light should no longer be lit on the dashboard after resetting it. If that’s not the case, it may be worth your while to bring your Tahoe to a local Chevy dealership or mechanic to have the problem diagnosed and fixed.

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How to save on Chevy Tahoe insurance

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