What Tahoe has 8 seats?
The Chevrolet Tahoe can seat eight people when it uses a second-row bench seat (three seats) and a three-seat third row, for a total of eight. If you opt for second-row captain’s chairs, seating drops to seven. This configuration is still current for recent model years.
How Tahoe seating works
The Tahoe is designed with two front seats plus two rear rows. An eight‑seat setup relies on a three-passenger second row bench and a three-passenger third row bench. The most common way to reduce seating is to choose captain’s chairs for the second row, which replaces the bench with two individual seats and brings total seating to seven.
Before exploring options, note that seat configurations can vary by model year and trim. Always verify the exact seating arrangement when ordering or buying a Tahoe.
- The front row consists of two seats (driver and front passenger).
- The second row can be a three-passenger bench (necessary for eight seats) or captain’s chairs (two seats, reducing to seven total).
- The third row is a three-passenger bench in the eight-seat configuration.
- Choosing a second-row bench seat is the key to achieving eight-passenger capacity; captain’s chairs in the second row reduce total to seven.
In practice, families and shuttle use often favor the eight-seat layout for maximum passenger capacity, while those prioritizing convenient access to the rear seats may opt for Captain’s Chairs and accept seven seats.
Trim and configuration considerations
To maintain eight seats, ensure the Tahoe you select includes a second-row bench seat and a standard (or available) three-passenger third-row bench. If you prefer easier middle-row access or plan to use the space for cargo, you might opt for second-row captain’s chairs, which lowers the total seating to seven.
When shopping used or new, confirm the actual seating arrangement listed in the build sheet or window sticker, as configuration can vary by year and by options package.
Summary
Eight-seat seating in a Tahoe is achieved with a three-passenger second-row bench and a three-passenger third-row bench, for a total of eight seats. If you choose second-row captain’s chairs, the capacity drops to seven. Always verify the specific seating setup for the exact model year and trim you’re considering.
