Chevrolet Tahoe problems by model year

Updated Oct 11, 2026 from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 2,333 owner complaints and 54 recalls on file for the Chevrolet Tahoe (2005–2026). The 2021 Tahoe has the most serious complaints, most often about engine.

Complaints: 2,333
Recalls: 54
Model years: 22
Worst year: 2021

Complaints by model year

NHTSA complaints per Chevrolet Tahoe model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Chevrolet Tahoe years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

2021 Chevrolet Tahoe — 455 complaints, 9 crashes, 3 fires; top problem: Engine
2015 Chevrolet Tahoe — 292 complaints, 10 crashes, 1 fire; top problem: Brakes
2022 Chevrolet Tahoe — 190 complaints, 3 crashes, 3 fires; top problem: Engine
2023 Chevrolet Tahoe — 227 complaints, 3 crashes; top problem: Engine
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe — 147 complaints, 5 crashes; top problem: Brakes

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2005 (8 complaints).

Every Chevrolet Tahoe model year

Year	Complaints	Crashes	Fires	Injuries	Recalls	Top problem
2026 Tahoe	27	0	0	0	3	Engine
2025 Tahoe	49	1	1	1	1	Engine
2024 Tahoe	67	1	0	2	3	Engine
2023 Tahoe	227	3	0	1	5	Engine
2022 Tahoe	190	3	3	5	4	Engine
2021 Tahoe	455	9	3	9	16	Engine
2020 Tahoe	57	4	0	8	3	Transmission & Drivetrain
2019 Tahoe	96	8	0	6	2	Transmission & Drivetrain
2018 Tahoe	91	6	0	5	3	Engine
2017 Tahoe	145	3	0	3	4	Transmission & Drivetrain
2016 Tahoe	147	5	0	4	8	Brakes
2015 Tahoe	292	10	1	5	14	Brakes
2014 Tahoe	40	1	0	2	3	Airbags
2013 Tahoe	66	0	0	1	4	Airbags
2012 Tahoe	58	3	0	8	3	Airbags
2011 Tahoe	55	1	0	0	5	Airbags
2010 Tahoe	44	2	0	1	3	Airbags
2009 Tahoe	34	2	0	3	4	Airbags
2008 Tahoe	53	2	2	2	3	Airbags
2007 Tahoe	127	3	0	2	3	Airbags
2006 Tahoe	5	1	1	1	1	Electrical System
2005 Tahoe	8	1	0	1	1	Transmission & Drivetrain

Most common Chevrolet Tahoe problem areas (all years)

Engine
644 complaints
Transmission & Drivetrain
407 complaints
Electrical System
351 complaints
Brakes
299 complaints
Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
281 complaints
Airbags
252 complaints
Driver Assistance & Safety Tech
121 complaints
Steering
111 complaints
Body & Structure
103 complaints
Seats & Seat Belts
57 complaints

Complaint trend

Complaints about the Chevrolet Tahoe received by NHTSA each month.

Chevrolet Tahoe recalls

Recall 26V304000May 14, 20262,457 vehiclesModel years 2025–2026
Risk: A bolt that loosens or breaks during vehicle operation can result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 26V289000May 7, 202666 vehiclesDo not driveModel years 2016–2026
Risk: Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
Recall 26V114000Feb 26, 20265,861 vehiclesModel years 2026
Risk: Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Recall 26V085000Feb 13, 202643,743 vehiclesModel years 2022
Risk: Rear wheels that lock up while driving increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 25V619000Sep 18, 202512 vehiclesModel years 2021–2024
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Recall 25V274000Apr 24, 2025597,571 vehiclesModel years 2021–2024
Risk: Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
Recall 24V797000Oct 24, 2024463,295 vehiclesModel years 2021
Risk: Rear wheel lock-up can increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 24V674000Sep 12, 2024449,671 vehiclesModel years 2023–2024
Risk: Without a warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Recall 23V642000Sep 20, 2023189 vehiclesModel years 2023
Risk: A broken suspension bolt can result in misalignment of the rear wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 22V903000Dec 8, 2022740,108 vehiclesModel years 2022–2023
Risk: DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 22V827000Nov 3, 2022338,735 vehiclesModel years 2021
Risk: Daytime Running Lights that do not deactivate as intended may cause a glare, reducing visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 22V617000Aug 11, 2022484,155 vehiclesModel years 2021–2022
Risk: A seat belt with a deformed rivet may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Recall 22V036000Jan 27, 20221,789 vehiclesModel years 2021
Risk: Driveshaft failure can cause a sudden loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 21V739000Sep 23, 202114,939 vehiclesModel years 2021
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Recall 21V579000Jul 29, 20212 vehiclesModel years 2021
Risk: Overall braking performance may be compromised, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 21V455000Jun 17, 202126,847 vehiclesModel years 2021
Risk: Increased steering effort, particularly at lower speeds, increases the risk of a crash.
Recall 21V421000Jun 10, 2021285,622 vehiclesModel years 2021
Risk: The air bag malfunction indicator light may fail to warn the driver of a problem with the air bag, increasing the risk of injury.
Recall 21V245000Apr 8, 20212,568 vehiclesModel years 2015–2016
Risk: A broken pretensioner cable reduces the effectiveness of the driver's seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
Recall 21V210000Mar 25, 20215 vehiclesModel years 2021
Risk: A passenger in the second-row center will be unable to wear a seat belt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Recall 21V190000Mar 18, 202194,641 vehiclesModel years 2021
Risk: A damaged seat belt can break during a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.
Recall 21V115000Feb 25, 202133,838 vehiclesModel years 2020
Risk: Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 21V064000Feb 11, 202118 vehiclesModel years 2021
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Recall 21V052000Feb 5, 2021557,023 vehiclesModel years 2007–2009
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Recall 21V053000Feb 5, 2021692,526 vehiclesModel years 2009–2013
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Recall 21V050000Feb 5, 20212,641,272 vehiclesModel years 2007–2011
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

Other Chevrolet models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology