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For 1989, the Z71 (Off-Road Chassis Package [25]) option was introduced for both Chevrolet and GMC. Exclusive to K1500s, the option package included skid plates for the engine, front axle, and transfer case along with heavy-duty Bilstein shock absorbers. [21] It was distinguished by the "Z71" bedside graphics and standard aluminum-alloy wheels.
The Z71 package, long exclusive to 4WD models, became available on 2WD Suburbans. Z71 also featured updated side pillar emblems, the Chevrolet tailgate emblem returned on Z71 models were a gold Z71 logo had been in previous years (2000-2004). OnStar also became standard across the board. Last year for Quadresteer option.
Two examples are the Z28 and Z71. In the 1980s you could order a Z28 Camaro with a 2.5 liter engine, although this was rare. RPO Z71 was an off-road suspension for trucks that is not related to the drivetrain. It became notable enough to be promoted to a package name, even applied as a logo sticker onto the rear quarter body panel.
The Z66 On-Road package featured all the equipment that the Z71 Off-Road package offered but replaced the off-road suspension with sport on-road suspension and did not offer four-wheel drive. Aside from these details, a Z66 On-Road sticker on the rear side panels identified an Avalanche equipped with this package.
Most models come with the 2.8 L (171 cu in) LK5 I4 engine as standard, but a more powerful 3.5 L I5 comes with the Z71 package on four-door versions and is optional on all others. The 4-door Z71s also get the four-speed automatic transmission standard. This package was later dropped in favor of LT2 and LT3.
The optional Camper Special package (available on 3⁄4-ton and 1-ton pickups) added heavier duty springs, shocks and sway bars to increase maximum payload to accommodate slide-in pickup truck campers. The wheelbase length was extended to 117.5 in (2,985 mm) for short wheelbase pickups, and 131.5 in (3,340 mm) for long wheelbase pickups. For 1 ...
It also features a Duramax diesel engine as an option (available on all trims and packages except for the Z71) for the first time; a 3.0-liter I6 which produces 277 hp (207 kW; 281 PS) and 460 lb⋅ft (624 N⋅m) of torque, a segment-exclusive. The fifth generation Tahoe went on sale in the second half of 2020 as a 2021 model.
In order from lowest to highest, trims include the LS, LT, LSX, LTZ, LTZ+ and Z71 for the 2020 model year. The LS and LT are basic trims, LSX and Z71 are designed with a focus on off-roading, LTZ and LTZ+ are designed with a focus on luxury. LT is only available as a RWD, LSX, LTZ+ and Z71 are only available as 4WD. [citation needed]