"How reliable is the 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe?"

"Based on 607 NHTSA complaints, the 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe has a median complaint mileage of 67250 miles. The most common issue is Parking Brake."

"What are common problems with the 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe?"

"The most frequently reported component in NHTSA complaints for the 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe is Parking Brake, accounting for a significant portion of the 607 total complaints filed."

2001 Chevrolet Tahoe: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 607 complaints

607

Total Complaints

67,250mi

Median Mileage

Parking Brake

Top Issue

Crash Reports

When Do Complaints Happen?

Distribution of NHTSA complaints by vehicle mileage at time of report.

45,000 25th Percentile

67,250 Median Mileage

103,852 75th Percentile

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Parking Brake

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

Service Brakes

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Control Unit/Module

Tires

Automatic Transmission

Frontal

Electrical System

Air Bags

Severity Assessment

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"WAS DRIVING IN NEWMEXICO ON HOT SUMER DAY. TIRE FAILED. THE TREAD AND SIDEWALL SHREADED. FIRESTONE CLAIMED IT WAS NOT THEIR FAULT! FINALLY REPLACED THE TIRE AT A DISCOUNT PRICE OF $70.00. THERE WAS NO REASON FOR THIS TIRE TO HAVE FAILED. HAD BEEN DRIVEN THE DAY BEFORE ABOUT 800 MILES OVER HOT ..."

"DOORS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH DOOR AJAR WARNING CHIME. DEALER / MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THOSE VEHICLES WERE NOT MANUFACTURED WITH THAT EQUIPMENT. *AK *SLC"

Source: NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Names and identifying details omitted.

When Were Complaints Filed?

Number of complaints by the year the issue occurred.

When Does Each Component Fail?

Median mileage at complaint for top components.

Parking Brake 71 complaints

25th: 27,500 mi Median: 45,000 mi 75th: 65,875 mi

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip 61 complaints

25th: 47,550 mi Median: 70,250 mi 75th: 93,000 mi

Service Brakes 55 complaints

25th: 99,000 mi Median: 121,000 mi 75th: 170,000 mi

Service Brakes, Hydraulic 40 complaints

25th: 80,454 mi Median: 95,750 mi 75th: 127,000 mi

Control Unit/Module 19 complaints

25th: 50,350 mi Median: 62,500 mi 75th: 76,000 mi

Where Are Complaints Coming From?

Top states by complaint count.

TX: 76 CA: 72 FL: 31 PA: 30 GA: 27 VA: 26 NY: 26 MI: 25 NC: 23 MD: 19

Who Files Complaints?

38.7%

Original Owners

61.3%

Second+ Owners

Chevrolet Tahoe — Other Years

See how this model compares across different model years.

Year	Complaints	Median Mileage	Top Issue	Crashes
1994	20	-	Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	2
1995	296	120,000	Seats	31
1996	390	110,000	Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	31
1997	515	89,950	Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	29
1998	315	84,614	Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	24
1999	677	93,537	Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	53
2000	341	79,300	Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip	28
2002	541	83,500	Service Brakes	53
2003	628	72,518	Instrument Cluster/Panel	26
2004	548	71,127	Instrument Cluster/Panel	30
2005	379	85,000	Electrical System	15
2006	144	85,000	Electrical System	6
2007	1532	79,000	Air Bags	32
2008	683	75,000	Air Bags	11
2009	386	79,300	Air Bags	5
2010	405	75,000	Unknown Or Other	3
2011	571	66,000	Unknown Or Other	8
2012	252	70,000	Unknown Or Other	15
2013	308	61,000	Unknown Or Other	6
2014	118	55,000	Unknown Or Other	5
2015	880	60,000	Service Brakes	43
2016	345	45,000	Service Brakes	25
2017	217	50,000	Power Train	3
2018	123	41,500	Unknown Or Other	5
2019	155	28,000	Power Train	11
2020	55	16,000	Electrical System	5
2021	551	37,000	Engine	18
2022	216	44,400	Engine	3
2023	250	30,000	Engine	8
2024	82	9,000	Engine	1
2025	39	-	Engine	0

Active Recalls (8)

Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.

Exterior Lighting

Campaign 06E026000 | 23/03/2006

WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

Fuel System, Gasoline

Campaign 06E043000 | 19/05/2006

THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.

HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).

Hub

Campaign 07E106000 | 17/12/2007

WHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659.

Body

Campaign 00V343000 | 25/10/2000

THESE GASES COULD FLOW INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT IF THE PLUG IS MISSING OR LOOSE AND COULD CAUSE POSSIBLE ILLNESS, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, OR DEATH.

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLE FOR LOOSE OR MISSING WHEELHOUSE PLUGS AND INSTALL NEW PLUGS IF NECESSARY.

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

Campaign 05V379000 | 29/08/2005

THIS CAN CAUSE INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES DURING LOW-SPEED BRAKE APPLICATIONS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

DEALERS ARE TO REMOVE THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AND THOROUGHLY CLEAN THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR MOUNTING SURFACE ON THE BEARING, APPLY RUST INHIBITOR TO THE CLEANED SURFACE, GREASE THE MOUNTING SURFACE, REINSTALL THE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR, AND CHECK THE PEAK-TO-PEAK OUTPUT VOLTAGE TO ENSURE THE WHEEL SPEED SI

Retractor

Campaign 01V159000 | 17/05/2001

IN A CRASH, INCREASED OCCUPANT INJURY COULD RESULT FROM THE NO-LOCK CONDITION.

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE OUTBOARD SEAT BELTS FOR SPECIFIC LOT NUMBERS AND REPLACE THE BELTS IF NECESSARY. GM IS ENCLOSING AN INSPECTION PROCEDURE FOR THE OWNERS TO USE OR THEY CAN HAVE THEIR DEALERS DO THE INSPECTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 2, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN A

Head Restraint

Campaign 02V253000 | 17/09/2002

IF A PERSON WERE TO INSERT THEIR FINGER(S) INTO THE PINCH POINT WHEN THE HEAD RESTRAINT FOLDS, IT COULD TRAP AND PINCH THE FINGER(S) CAUSING INJURY.

DEALERS WILL INSTALL PROTECTIVE COVERS OVER THE PINCH POINTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 8, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, GMC

Structure

Campaign 03V094000 | 07/03/2003

THIS OVERHEATING CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE RUNNING BOARD TO MELT OR CAUSE A FIRE.

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRING HARNESS ON THESE RUNNING BOARDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 7, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SOUTHERN COMFORT AT 1-800-745-60

General Vehicle Maintenance

Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.

Follow the manufacturer's maintenance schedule in your owner's manual
Don't ignore warning lights — early diagnosis prevents expensive repairs
Keep records of all maintenance and repairs
Use OEM or equivalent-quality parts for repairs
Address unusual noises, vibrations, or smells promptly

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Data source: View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov | NHTSA ODI Complaints Database. Public domain.

Methodology: Complaint counts and mileage distributions are computed directly from consumer-reported NHTSA complaints. This data represents reported issues, not failure rates — vehicles without complaints are not represented. Full methodology.

Data through: 2026-03-28