Model Identification

2002 Chevrolet Tahoe 4.8 V, 4WDSECTION Model Identification

Vehicle model is identified by fifth character of Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). VIN is stamped on metal pad on top of left end of instrument panel, near windshield. See MODEL IDENTIFICATION  table.

MODEL IDENTIFICATION

Series (1) Model
"A" 2WD Aztek & Rendezvous
"B" AWD Aztek & Rendezvous
"C" 2WD Avalanche, Cab & Chassis, Escalade, Sierra, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe & Yukon XL
"E" 2WD Tracker
"G" Cutaway, Express, RV Cutaway & Savana
"J" 4WD Tracker
"K" 4WD Avalanche, Cab & Chassis, Escalade, Escalade EXT, Sierra, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon & Yukon XL
"L" AWD Astro & Safari
"M" 2WD Astro & Safari
"S" 2WD Blazer, Bravada, Envoy, Jimmy Canadian, Sonoma, S10 Pickup & TrailBlazer
"T" AWD/4WD Blazer, Bravada, Envoy XL, Jimmy Canadian, Sonoma, S10 Pickup & TrailBlazer
"U" Montana, Silhouette & Venture
"Z" (2) VUE
(1) Vehicle series is fifth character of VIN.
(2) 2WD and AWD models.
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