2023 Chevrolet Tahoe problems, complaints & recalls

2023 Chevrolet Tahoe recalls (5)

• Recall 25V619000Sep 18, 202512 vehicles
  FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

  General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, 2021, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 2022 and 2024 GMC Yukon vehicles equipped with a 6-cylinder diesel engine. The original fuel tank may have been replaced with an incorrect fuel tank, which can allow fuel to leak in a rollover crash.

  Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect for the correct fuel tank and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 5, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252512770. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 18, 2025.

• Recall 25V274000Apr 24, 2025597,571 vehicles
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL

  General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.

  Risk: Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252494000.

• Recall 24V674000Sep 12, 2024449,671 vehicles
  SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING: LAMP · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

  General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Escalade ESV vehicles. The electronic brake control module software may fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid occurs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

  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.

  Remedy: The Electronic Brake Control Module (eBCM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024. Owners can contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N242447990.

• Recall 23V642000Sep 20, 2023189 vehicles
  SUSPENSION:REAR

  General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The rear suspension outer control arm bolts may not have been properly heat-treated, which can cause the bolts to break.

  Risk: A broken suspension bolt can result in misalignment of the rear wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace both rear suspension outer control arm bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232415910.

• Recall 22V903000Dec 8, 2022740,108 vehicles
  EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

  General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

  Risk: DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222386380. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-827.

NHTSA defect investigations

• EA26005Opened Aug 20, 2026Open

  Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy

  On January 16, 2026, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query RQ26001.  This investigation was opened to assess the remedy effectiveness of Recall 25V-274. ODI has received complaints alleging engine failure in vehicles after the recall remedy had been completed, whether that remedy involved an oil viscosity change or a complete engine replacement. General Motors (GM) issued Recall 25V-274 to address concerns of engine failure in the L87 engines produced between March 1, 2021 and May 31, 2024. GM cited the root cause as a supplier manufacturing and quality issue. GM’s reca…

• RQ26001Opened Jan 16, 2026Closed Aug 20, 2026

  Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy

  On January 16, 2026, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query RQ26001.  This investigation was opened to assess the remedy effectiveness of Recall 25V-274. ODI has received complaints alleging engine failure in vehicles after the recall remedy had been completed, whether that remedy involved an oil viscosity change or a complete engine replacement. General Motors (GM) issued Recall 25V-274 to address concerns of engine failure in the L87 engines produced between March 1, 2021 and May 31, 2024. GM cited the root cause as a supplier manufacturing and quality issue. GM’s reca…

• EA25007Opened Oct 23, 2025Open

  Loss of motive power due to engine failure

  The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 1,157 reports of engine bearing failure failures in the L87 6.2L engine produced by General Motors (GM). Of the 1,157 reports received, 173 are outside of the scope of recall 25V-274. These engines are installed in Model Years (MY) 2019–2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, and 2021-2024MY Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe, GMC Yukon/Yukon XL, and Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV vehicles. The subject engine failures were investigated as part of a Preliminary Evaluation (PE25001).  GM determined that these engine failures were due to…

• PE25001Opened Jan 16, 2025Closed Oct 23, 2025led to recall 25V274

  Loss of motive power due to engine failure

  On January 16, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE25001 after receiving complaints and field reports concerning engine failures in MY2019-2024 GM’s full-size truck and SUV T1XX platform equipped with the L87 6.2L V8 engine. These complainants alleged engine bearing failures resulting in knocking and growling noises from the engine’s bottom end and in some cases more severe consequences such as broken connecting rods leading to engine damage, or engine failure. If the engine fails during vehicle operation, the vehicle will lose propulsion, increasing…

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Recent 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe complaints

Excerpts of the newest owner complaints, lightly cleaned of personal details. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

1. Filed Oct 8, 2026VAEngine

   First occurrence was 2/03/24 check engine light came on felt stumble in engine continued driving to get home set up appt with dealership. They codes P318C and P318F were present numerous things were checked and found excessive crank shaft end play, removed oil pan and found thrust bearing in bottom of pan broken into pieces. GM authorized engine replacement. The vehicle had 4,603 miles on it. Repairs were completed and vehicle picked up 03/12/24 Second occurrence was…

   NHTSA complaint #11769927 · source
2. Filed Oct 8, 2026CAEngine

   I was picking my Tahoe up after a replacement on the blown motor was complete. (L87) I started it and immediately knew something was wrong. I reported it to the service advisor and the response was there were no warning lights so it must be fine. I asked them to sit in my car and they agreed it was not running right. They took it back and replaced a sparkplug that was causing the #2 cylinder to misfire. Almost 3 months later I was driving on the freeway when my Tahoe felt…

   NHTSA complaint #11769920 · source
3. Filed Oct 6, 2026NYEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

   While traveling on I-684 at highway speed, my 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe with 43,000 miles suddenly shut off without warning and automatically shifted into neutral. I had a complete loss of propulsion. As a car guy who has been following the GM 6.2L engine recall issue, I suspected it could be that. I was traveling in the left lane and had to carefully coast across active lanes of traffic to reach the shoulder. My wife and two young children were in the vehicle, and the sudden…

   NHTSA complaint #11769467 · source
4. Filed Oct 3, 2026OHOther / Unknown

   Since the vehicle was new in 2023 we have had constant issues with the park aid cameras. One of the mirrors goes out all the time, the infotainment image flickers pick or is just straight black with a red x and no camera image that you can’t even escape out of to get back to the vehicle controls when your back in drive. I had it to the dealer about 6 months after I bought it and allegedly threw everything at it including the kitchen sink. Worked for awhile and then started…

   NHTSA complaint #11768752 · source
5. Filed Oct 1, 2026AREngineTransmission & Drivetrain

   * Lifter bores and camshaft. yes * The vehicle started to shake and started sending out alerts for multiple problems while we were driving on the interstate * Yes. Bale Chevrolet estimated approx. $10,000 repair bill * No. It's currently at the dealership * As the car began to shake we started receiving numerous warnings, but not prior to the shaking.

   NHTSA complaint #11768276 · source
6. Filed Sep 27, 2026ALTransmission & Drivetrain

   [XXX] Diagnose on XXXX vehicle shudder dealer stated felt some tire vibration. Back to the dealer in August same issue. Tahoe shudder and misfiring first seen by [XXX] chevy of [XXX] on XXX stated it the DFM and its very pronounced. There is no correction that can be made to change this shudder. XXX service transmission, not able to shift soon warning light came on while driving down the road multiple times. Dealership stated caused by low voltage charged battery and sent me…

   NHTSA complaint #11767272 · source
7. Filed Sep 26, 2026WITransmission & Drivetrain

   I am filing this safety complaint regarding the sudden and unexpected transmission failure of my 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe at approximately 110,000 miles. My transmission failed without any warning, creating a serious and frightening safety concern. There was no advance indication that I was about to experience a major mechanical failure. A transmission failing unexpectedly creates the potential for an extremely dangerous situation, particularly when traveling at highway speeds,…

   NHTSA complaint #11767179 · source
8. Filed Sep 23, 2026COElectrical System

   My vehicle received a software update which has caused my OnStar (safety) option to malfunction and has stopped working properly. There is an active recall for some vehicles but for some reason my specific year is not listed as one of the years for recall but has the exact issue.

   NHTSA complaint #11766533 · source

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Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data, as of Oct 11, 2026. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology