Owners have filed 2,829 complaints with NHTSA about the Chevrolet Tahoe from 2012 to 2024. Across every year, the most reported problem areas are the engine and cooling, the brakes and stability control and the transmission and drivetrain. The years with the most complaints are 2015, 2021 and 2016.
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Every year at a glance
| Year | Vs. other years | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Tahoe | About average | 178 | 3 |
| 2013 Tahoe | Worse than most years | 233 | 4 |
| 2014 Tahoe | One of the better years | 90 | 3 |
| 2015 Tahoe | Among the worst years | 659 | 14 |
| 2016 Tahoe | Worse than most years | 256 | 8 |
| 2017 Tahoe | About average | 175 | 4 |
| 2018 Tahoe | One of the better years | 105 | 3 |
| 2019 Tahoe | One of the better years | 109 | 2 |
| 2020 Tahoe | One of the better years | 57 | 3 |
| 2021 Tahoe | Among the worst years | 465 | 16 |
| 2022 Tahoe | Too new to judge | 198 | 4 |
| 2023 Tahoe | Worse than most years | 235 | 5 |
| 2024 Tahoe | Too new to judge | 69 | 3 |
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Chevrolet Tahoe questions
What are the worst Chevrolet Tahoe years?
Compared with its other years, the Tahoe years with the most owner complaints to NHTSA are 2015 and 2021. The most reported problem area across all years is the engine and cooling.
What are the best Chevrolet Tahoe years?
The Tahoe years with clearly fewer complaints than a typical year are 2014, 2018 and 2020. Years from 2022 on are too new to rate fairly, since complaints keep coming in as cars age.
What are the most common Chevrolet Tahoe problems?
Across 2012 to 2024, owners report problems with the engine and cooling, the brakes and stability control and the transmission and drivetrain most often. Each model year has its own pattern, so check the year you are looking at.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Tahoe have?
NHTSA lists 72 recalls across the 2012 to 2024 Tahoe, counted per model year. A recall can cover several years.
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