2023 Chevrolet Tahoe transmission & drivetrain problems

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What owners say

1. 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
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
5. Filed Sep 22, 2026GATransmission & Drivetrain

   Water pump failed. The part is on back order with an ETA of October 29. Vehicle is currently at the dealership. I received no alerts before failure.

   NHTSA complaint #11766270 · source
6. Filed Aug 25, 2026WITransmission & Drivetrain

   I am writing to express my disappointment with how the L87 engine recall was handled on my 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe. I purchased this vehicle for approximately $82,000 and brought it to Kunes Chevrolet in Lake Geneva multiple times for scheduled maintenance. During my first visit after learning of the recall involving potential connecting rod and crankshaft defects, I specifically asked when my vehicle would be inspected and repaired. I was repeatedly told that I would receive…

   NHTSA complaint #11759440 · source
7. Filed Aug 5, 2026PATransmission & Drivetrain

   I have a 2023 Chevy Tahoe with 45k miles. Today driving two kids home from our football practice I was driving along at around 40mph and all of a sudden the transmission downshifted and almost locked the rear tires up. If it was winter, wet, or cool, there is no doubt that the tires would have locked up. Check engine light came on, and now the vehicle wont move in reverse and at around 45-50 mph the engine is running at 3,000 rpms. I volunteer to be a youth football coach…

   NHTSA complaint #11755139 · source
8. Filed Jul 21, 2026NCTransmission & Drivetrain

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11751780 · source
9. Filed Jul 21, 2026OKTransmission & Drivetrain

   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…

   NHTSA complaint #11751779 · source
10. Filed Jun 12, 202657,000 miINEngineFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & Drivetrain

    The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving at 40 MPH, a warning message advising to reduce acceleration was displayed, the Check Engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to pull over safely. The contact stated that the failure was recurrent. The dealer was notified of the failure and diagnosed the vehicle with a valve failure. No further information was available. The manufacturer was notified of the…

    NHTSA complaint #11743755 · source
11. Filed May 12, 202639,000 miTXEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

    The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving at 75 MPH, the vehicle shut off without warning. Due to the failure, the contact used excessive force to steer the vehicle off to the shoulder of the highway where the vehicle was then towed to a dealer. After the vehicle remained in the dealer's possession for over a week, the vehicle was diagnosed with an engine failure. The contact was then informed that the vehicle was placed under recall…

    NHTSA complaint #11737295 · source
12. Filed Apr 30, 2026MOEngineTransmission & Drivetrain

    Engine stopped while driving 70 mph down the highway and the car shifted into neutral. Had to cost to side of the road. Took car into dealership and even though the car was certified safe drive and the engine had no issues 5 months ago, I was told the engine was now locking up. The engine failed despite using the higher viscosity oil that chevy recommended. These greedy cunts at chevy placed me and my family's lives in danger to save a buck; they knew that the engines would…

    NHTSA complaint #11734750 · source

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. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology