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Chevrolet Tahoe
Data refreshed July 24, 2026
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Complaints
10,013
Active records
Recalls
88
Active records
TSBs
6,227
Active records
Filing history
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Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
33
Injuries
498
Crashes
458
Fires
132
Top reported issues — Chevrolet Tahoe
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Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2023 CHEVROLET TAHOE
Filed Jul 21, 2026
While traveling out of town on the highway,we had a sudden loss of power. My vehicle wouldn’t accelerate or shift. My check engine light came on and a message displayed that said something about reduced power. After limping to a dealership while in another city, I managed to wait hours for my husband to pick me and my children up. We waited several days for the dealership to tell us it was the valve body that needed replaced. My vehicle was NOT in the original recall for the valve body,…
2017 CHEVROLET TAHOE
Filed Jul 21, 2026
They radio screen and radio navigation system. It will run batteries down replaced 2 Batteries this year. Radio goes haywire changes channels, makes dinging sound, navigation goes off. Screen moves jumps changes volume. Hard to drive very distracting and navigation stops working. None of this will stop until the vehicle is turned off and generally on restart it starts back up. Makes for very unsafe driving distraction. It started about a year ago it would happen occasionally now it’s every…
2023 CHEVROLET TAHOE
Filed Jul 21, 2026
Rear wheels suddenly lock up momentarily during downshift at 30-50 mph (most reproducible 35-40). Transmission in a high gear (8th-10th); any throttle input commanding a downshift can trigger it: as the downshift executes, rear wheels briefly stop, skid with an audible chirp, vehicle jerks violently. Reproducible on demand, multiple times per drive, on video. Highest-speed event ~50 mph, family aboard. NO advance warning: no check engine light, no message, no stored code, no gradual onset.…
2018 CHEVROLET TAHOE
Filed Jul 17, 2026
EVERYTIME IT RAINS REALLY HARD, MY DRIVERS SIDE B PILLAR WHERE THE HANDLE AND SEAT BELT IS, IS SOAK AND WET FROM A LEAK. THIS HAPPENS ALL THE TIME. I HAVE HAD MY SUNROOF CHECKED, MY WINDSHIELD CHECKED AND DRAIN TUBES CHECKED. THERE IS NEVER ANY WATER OR WETNESS ON THE FLOOR, ITS ONLY THE HEADLINER. THIS HAS BEEN AN ON-GOING ISSUE. I HAVE BEEN INVESTIGATING IF THERE ARE OTHER TAHOES DOING THE SAME AND YES THERE ARE AND 1 HAD WENT TO A BODY SHOP AND THEY FOUND OUT THAT THE MANUFACTURER WELDS…
2022 CHEVROLET TAHOE
Filed Jul 17, 2026
Driving the vehicle down the highway at approximately 65 miles per hour, the check engine light came on and the engine went into limp mode, slowing immediately. Upon getting the vehicle to the left shoulder on a busy highway, the vehicle displayed engine overheating, battery low, and 0% oil life. A full oil and filter change had been done less than 1000 miles ago and upon checking the oil, it was at the correct level. The engine completely failed and is not being replaced at a Chevrolet…
2016 CHEVROLET TAHOE
Filed Jul 15, 2026
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH in sand, the vehicle stalled, and the steering wheel seized. The contact turned off the vehicle, jiggled the steering wheel, and waited approximately 10 minutes before restarting the vehicle to continue driving. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The…
2023 CHEVROLET TAHOE
Filed Jul 15, 2026
Piston ring went bad causing catastrophic engine failure. Now needs new motor. Only had 62k miles. It had been burning oil but was taken to the dealership for maintenance and they didn’t report anything.
2025 CHEVROLET TAHOE
Filed Jul 14, 2026
This 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe has experienced three separate and recurring engine-related failures. The first failure occurred at approximately 41,350 miles and required replacement or repair of the lifters and camshaft. The vehicle remained at the dealership for approximately 15 days. The second failure occurred at approximately 54,619 miles and involved another lifter failure along with traction control problems. The third failure occurred at approximately 65,140 miles. The Check Engine warning…
2017 CHEVROLET TAHOE
Filed Jul 13, 2026
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH uphill in the mountains, the transmission started slipping, followed by a loud banging sound. The contact stated that later, while fishing, there was an abnormal metallic sound like BBs hitting a tin can coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that previously, while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lunged forward, followed by grinding and banging sounds. There was no indication of…
2021 CHEVROLET TAHOE
Filed Jul 13, 2026
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while reversing out of the driveway, the vehicle unexpectedly stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. There were no warning lights illuminated before the failure. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle; however, the engine cranked but failed to start. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure associated with NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V739000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the VIN was not…