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Chevrolet Tahoe OBD port location

Four generations, 2000–2024. Pick yours.

2021–2024

5th Gen (GMT T1XX)

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Location

Driver's footwell, under the instrument panel to the left of the steering column. No cover — the 16-pin OBD-II connector faces downward and is accessible at knee level without removing any trim. Consistent across all Tahoe trims including LS, LT, Z71, Premier, and High Country.

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2015–2020

4th Gen (GMT K2XX)

Location

Driver's footwell, under the instrument panel to the left of the steering column. No cover on any trim — the 16-pin DLC connector faces downward and is accessible at knee level without removing any trim panels. Consistent location across all Tahoe trims including LS, LT, LTZ, and Premier.

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GMT900 (3rd gen) 2007–2014

Driver's side, under the dashboard to the left of the steering column. No cover — directly accessible. Standard 16-pin OBD-II connector. Confirmed by multiple 2007-2014 Tahoe/Suburban forum posts ('right up under the dash just to the left of the steering wheel').

OBD port location in a Chevrolet Tahoe GMT800

GMT800 2000–2006

LHD (US market only): under the left side of the dash, below and just left of the steering column, facing down into the driver's footwell above the pedals. It sits in the lower-left dash area next to the body control module (BCM) connectors and the left instrument-panel fuse block, near the left footwell courtesy lamp where fitted. Same position on the Tahoe, Suburban 1500/2500, Yukon, Yukon XL, Denali and Avalanche, and on every trim across 2000-2006.

Questions

Chevrolet Tahoe OBD questions

5th Gen (2021–2024): Driver's footwell, under the instrument panel to the left of the steering column. 4th Gen (2015–2020): Driver's footwell, under the instrument panel to the left of the steering column. GMT900 (2007–2014): Driver's side, under the dashboard to the left of the steering column. GMT800 (2000–2006): LHD (US market only): under the left side of the dash, below and just left of the steering column, facing down into the driver's footwell above the pedals.

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