2022 Chevrolet Tahoe
Common Problems
Ranked from 89 federal NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
15 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
- 1
Electrical System Failure Leading to Engine Issues
24complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe electrical system failure causes engine-related issues such as check engine light illumination and engine stalling.
- 2
Engine Stall During Operation
21complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine unexpectedly stalls during operation, leading to loss of power and difficulty in restarting the vehicle.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 25V274000
- 3
Transmission Failure Causing Loss of Power
17complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission fails, causing the vehicle to lose power and enter neutral unexpectedly, posing a safety risk.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 26V085000
- 4
Engine Misfire and Power Loss
10complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine misfires and loses power, causing the vehicle to stall or fail to accelerate properly.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 25V274000
- 5
OnStar Module Failure
10complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe OnStar module fails, causing the check engine light to illuminate and rendering the vehicle disabled under certain conditions.
- 6
Transmission Control Valve Failure
6complaintsHigh severityTransmissionThe transmission control valve fails, leading to a complete loss of power and requiring a tow.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 26V085000
- 7
Engine Coolant Control Valve Malfunction
5complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine coolant control valve malfunctions, leading to engine performance issues and potential overheating.
Related recall: 25V274000
- 8
Engine Knocking and Seizure
4complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine experiences severe knocking and eventually seizes, leading to a complete loss of power and necessitating immediate repair.
Related recall: 25V274000
- 9
Brake Squealing
3complaintsLow severityBrakesThe brake pads are worn or contaminated, causing a squealing noise during operation.
$250–$700est. brake pads + rotors (per axle) · 1–2.5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 10
Engine Failure Due to Internal Bearing Issues
3complaintsHigh severityEngineInternal bearing failures lead to engine seizure and complete engine failure, requiring immediate repair or replacement.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 25V274000
- 11
Roof Leaks
3complaintsMedium severityOtherWater leaks from the roof during rain, causing damage inside the vehicle.
- 12
Service Brakes Malfunction
3complaintsMedium severityBrakesThe service brakes fail, causing the vehicle to roll away or not respond to braking inputs.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes - 13
Air Bag System Malfunction
2complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe air bag warning light remains illuminated, indicating a malfunction in the safety restraint system.
- 14
Steering Failure During Operation
2complaintsHigh severitySteeringThe steering system fails, causing the vehicle to lose control or become difficult to steer, especially at high speeds.
- 15
Unresponsive Brakes
2complaintsHigh severityBrakesThe brakes fail to respond, posing a significant safety risk to the driver and passengers.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.