- Chevy Tahoe insurance costs an estimated $1,654 per year on average, or about $138 per month for a policy with full coverage.
- The cheapest Tahoe insurance is on the LS 2WD trim level at an estimated $1,548 per year. The most expensive is the High Country 4WD at $1,740 annually.
- When compared to the entire large SUV segment, the Tahoe falls near the top at first out of nine total comparison vehicles.
- On a state level, insurance rates range from a low of $996 per year in Maine to $2,258 in Michigan. Rates in a few larger cities include $1,620 in Nashville, TN, $1,170 in Charlotte, NC, and $1,782 in San Diego, CA.
How much does Chevrolet Tahoe car insurance cost?
Average Chevy Tahoe insurance cost is $1,654 per year for a full coverage policy. Average insurance cost per month for the Tahoe ranges from $129 to $145 depending on the trim level.
When priced by coverage type, comprehensive (or other-than-collision) coverage will cost about $416 a year, liability and medical payments insurance is about $484, and the remaining collision insurance is an estimated $754.
The following chart details average 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe car insurance rates using different combinations of risk and driver age.
The chart above shows average Tahoe insurance rates for a variety of different driver ages and risk scenarios for a 2023 model.
The table below breaks down full-coverage insurance rates back to the 2013 model year. For additional model years and comparisons between the cost of full coverage and liability-only coverage, see the liability insurance cost comparison table.
Model Year and Vehicle | Driver Age 20 | Driver Age 40 | Driver Age 60 |
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2023 Chevrolet Tahoe | $3,280 | $1,654 | $1,478 |
2022 Chevrolet Tahoe | $3,308 | $1,660 | $1,486 |
2021 Chevrolet Tahoe | $3,350 | $1,678 | $1,500 |
2020 Chevrolet Tahoe | $3,310 | $1,656 | $1,480 |
2019 Chevrolet Tahoe | $3,120 | $1,558 | $1,398 |
2018 Chevrolet Tahoe | $3,030 | $1,512 | $1,358 |
2017 Chevrolet Tahoe | $2,922 | $1,460 | $1,312 |
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe | $2,798 | $1,400 | $1,258 |
2015 Chevrolet Tahoe | $2,788 | $1,396 | $1,250 |
2014 Chevrolet Tahoe | $2,450 | $1,230 | $1,102 |
2013 Chevrolet Tahoe | $2,472 | $1,244 | $1,114 |
A few additional observations regarding the cost to insure a Chevy Tahoe include:
- Raising physical damage deductibles lowers cost. Raising your policy deductibles from $500 to $1,000 could save around $266 per year for a 40-year-old driver and $518 per year for a 20-year-old driver.
- Low deductibles make insurance more expensive. Decreasing your policy deductibles from $500 to $250 could cost an additional $274 per year for a 40-year-old driver and $544 per year for a 20-year-old driver.
- Car insurance for teenagers is expensive. Average rates for full coverage Tahoe insurance costs $5,852 per year for a 16-year-old driver, $5,486 per year for a 17-year-old driver, and $5,130 per year for an 18-year-old driver.
- No accidents mean cheaper rates. Having multiple accidents could cost you more, possibly by an extra $2,296 per year for a 20-year-old driver and as much as $490 per year for a 60-year-old driver.
- As you age, Chevrolet Tahoe car insurance rates get cheaper. The difference in insurance cost for a Chevrolet Tahoe between a 60-year-old driver ($1,478 per year) and a 30-year-old driver ($1,746 per year) is $268, or a savings of 16.6%.
- Avoid traffic tickets to pay less. If you want to receive the cheapest Chevy Tahoe insurance cost, it pays not to be aggressive behind the wheel. As a matter of fact, just one or two blemishes on your motor vehicle report have the ramification of increasing insurance rates by up to $430 per year. Serious violations like reckless driving and leaving the scene of an accident, DUI, or driving on a revoked license could raise rates by an additional $1,510 or more.
Which Tahoe trim level has the cheapest insurance?
With Chevy Tahoe insurance costs ranging from $1,548 to $1,740 annually on average, the most budget-friendly model to insure is the LS 2WD. The second cheapest model to insure is the LS 4WD at $1,584 per year. Plan on paying a minimum of $129 per month for full coverage insurance.
For more equipped Tahoe trim levels, the three highest cost Tahoe models to insure are the Chevrolet Tahoe Premier 4WD, the High Country 2WD, and the High Country 4WD trim levels at $1,706, $1,720, and $1,740 per year, respectively.
The following table shows average annual and semi-annual policy costs, plus a monthly budget amount, for each Tahoe model and trim level.
Chevrolet Tahoe Trim Level | Annual Policy | Six-Month Policy | Per Month |
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LS 2WD | $1,548 | $774 | $129 |
LS 4WD | $1,584 | $792 | $132 |
LT 2WD | $1,610 | $805 | $134 |
RST 2WD | $1,636 | $818 | $136 |
LT 4WD | $1,642 | $821 | $137 |
Z71 4WD | $1,654 | $827 | $138 |
RST 4WD | $1,662 | $831 | $139 |
Premier 2WD | $1,682 | $841 | $140 |
Premier 4WD | $1,706 | $853 | $142 |
High Country 2WD | $1,720 | $860 | $143 |
High Country 4WD | $1,740 | $870 | $145 |
How does Chevy Tahoe insurance cost compare?
When compared directly to other popular large SUVs, car insurance for a Tahoe costs $162 less per year than the Ford Expedition, $240 less than the GMC Yukon, $96 less than the Chevrolet Suburban, and $322 less than the Nissan Armada.
The Chevy Tahoe ranks first out of nine total vehicles in the large SUV segment. The Tahoe costs an average of $1,654 per year to insure for full coverage, and the class average is $1,930 annually, the Tahoe being $276 cheaper per year.
The table below shows how all the rates for the large SUV class and how the Tahoe compares.
Rank | Make/Model | Insurance Cost | Difference |
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1 | Chevrolet Tahoe | $1,654 | -- |
2 | Chevrolet Suburban | $1,750 | $96 |
3 | Ford Expedition | $1,816 | $162 |
4 | Toyota Sequoia | $1,826 | $172 |
5 | GMC Yukon | $1,894 | $240 |
6 | Nissan Armada | $1,976 | $322 |
7 | Jeep Wagoneer | $2,072 | $418 |
8 | GMC Hummer EV | $2,088 | $434 |
9 | Jeep Grand Wagoneer | $2,296 | $642 |
When we factor in sticker price, we can see how the cost of insurance compares between the Tahoe and models with similar MSRP. For the 2023 model year, the average MSRP for a Tahoe is $66,686 and ranges from the cheapest LS 2WD model at $56,095 to the most expensive High Country 4WD costing $77,795 (before delivery and doc fees).
The models in the full-size SUV segment closest in cost to the Chevrolet Tahoe are the Jeep Wagoneer, Chevrolet Suburban, Toyota Sequoia, and Ford Expedition. Here’s how they compare to the Tahoe by MSRP and average insurance rates.
- Compared to the Jeep Wagoneer – The MSRP for the 2023 Jeep Wagoneer averages $1,485 more than the average cost for the Chevrolet Tahoe ($68,171 compared to $66,686). The average insurance cost for the Tahoe compared to the Jeep Wagoneer is $418 less annually.
- Compared to the Chevrolet Suburban – The 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe has an average MSRP that is $2,314 cheaper than the Chevrolet Suburban ($66,686 versus $69,000). Drivers can expect to pay approximately $96 more per year to insure the Chevrolet Suburban compared to a Tahoe.
- Compared to the Toyota Sequoia – With an average sticker price of $69,267 and ranging from $58,300 to $76,000, the 2023 Toyota Sequoia costs $2,581 more than the average MSRP for the Chevrolet Tahoe. The cost to insure a Chevrolet Tahoe compared to the Toyota Sequoia is $172 less every 12 months on average.
- Compared to the Ford Expedition – The average MSRP for a 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe is $5,357 cheaper than the Ford Expedition, at $66,686 compared to $72,043. Insuring a Chevrolet Tahoe compared to the Ford Expedition costs an average of $162 less every 12 months.
How much is liability insurance for a Chevy Tahoe?
The table below compares the difference in Chevy Tahoe insurance cost between full-coverage and liability-only Tahoe insurance rates for the 2001 through 2012 model years.
Vehicle Model Year | Full Coverage Insurance | Liability Insurance |
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2012 Chevrolet Tahoe | $1,206 | $582 |
2011 Chevrolet Tahoe | $1,156 | $578 |
2010 Chevrolet Tahoe | $1,112 | $574 |
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | $1,066 | $568 |
2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | $1,016 | $558 |
2007 Chevrolet Tahoe | $974 | $550 |
2006 Chevrolet Tahoe | $960 | $544 |
2005 Chevrolet Tahoe | $942 | $540 |
2004 Chevrolet Tahoe | $912 | $536 |
2003 Chevrolet Tahoe | $888 | $530 |
2002 Chevrolet Tahoe | $870 | $519 |
2001 Chevrolet Tahoe | $853 | $509 |
Tahoe insurance rates by U.S. city
The cost of insurance for a Chevrolet Tahoe varies widely, from cheaper rates like $1,170 a year in Charlotte, NC, or $1,224 in Columbus, OH, to higher rates such as $2,912 a year in New York City, NY and $2,572 in Los Angeles, CA.
Other larger metro area rates include Dallas, TX, costing $1,696 per year, Memphis, TN, at an estimated $1,944, Tucson, AZ, at $1,550, and Atlanta, GA, averaging $1,918.
The following bar chart shows average Chevrolet Tahoe insurance rates in thirty large metro areas in the U.S.