"How reliable is the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe?"

"Based on 250 NHTSA complaints, the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe has a median complaint mileage of 30000 miles. The most common issue is Engine."

"What are common problems with the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe?"

"The most frequently reported component in NHTSA complaints for the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe is Engine, accounting for a significant portion of the 250 total complaints filed."

2023 Chevrolet Tahoe: Reliability Data

Source: NHTSA — 250 complaints

250

Total Complaints

30,000mi

Median Mileage

Engine

Top Issue

Crash Reports

When Do Complaints Happen?

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

17,000 25th Percentile

30,000 Median Mileage

48,000 75th Percentile

What Fails?

Most reported component issues from NHTSA complaints.

Engine

Electrical System

Power Train

Service Brakes

Engine And Engine Cooling

Unknown Or Other

Warnings

Air Bags

Visibility/Wiper

Fuel/Propulsion System

Severity Assessment

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

Sample Complaint Reports

"OVERHEAD ROOF CONSOLE INOPERATIVE/SERVICE SAFETY/ RESTRAIN SYSTEM/ SUNROOF INOPERATIVE/ DOME LIGHTS INOPERATIVE/ DTCs B1A7A and U1121"

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.

Engine 85 complaints

25th: 28,000 mi Median: 30,000 mi 75th: 49,566 mi

Electrical System 33 complaints

Median: 15,000 mi

Power Train 31 complaints

25th: 30,000 mi Median: 35,000 mi 75th: 48,000 mi

Engine And Engine Cooling 13 complaints

25th: 23,000 mi Median: 33,253 mi 75th: 48,000 mi

Where Are Complaints Coming From?

Top states by complaint count.

TX: 38 FL: 29 CA: 22 CO: 17 IL: 12 MI: 11 MA: 11 MD: 9 GA: 8 NC: 6

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
2001	607	67,250	Parking Brake	52
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
2024	82	9,000	Engine	1
2025	39	-	Engine	0

Active Recalls (5)

Federal safety recalls issued for this vehicle.

Software

Campaign 22V903000 | 08/12/2022

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

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 custo

Rear

Campaign 23V642000 | 20/09/2023

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

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

Lamp

Campaign 24V674000 | 12/09/2024

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.

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,

Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical

Campaign 25V274000 | 24/04/2025

Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.

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 le

Tank Assembly

Campaign 25V619000 | 18/09/2025

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

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 1-800-462-878

Extend Your Engine Life

Based on the most common issues reported for this vehicle.

Change oil on schedule — this is the single most important thing you can do
Use the manufacturer-recommended oil weight and type
Replace the air filter every 15,000-30,000 miles
Don't ignore the check engine light — small issues become expensive fast
Let the engine warm up for 30 seconds before driving hard in cold weather
Address coolant leaks immediately to prevent overheating damage

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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