2023 Chevrolet Tahoe
Common Problems
Ranked from 84 federal NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
25 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.
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Engine Stall During Operation
21complaintsSafety riskEngineThe engine unexpectedly shuts off during operation, often without warning, leading to loss of power and potential accidents.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 25V274000
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Electrical System Malfunction
9complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe vehicle experiences intermittent electrical malfunctions, such as loss of sound, navigation, and other electronic systems.
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Transmission Failure During Operation
9complaintsSafety riskTransmissionThe transmission malfunctions, causing the vehicle to lose power and potentially stall, increasing the risk of accidents.
$2,500–$5,500est. transmission rebuild/replacement · 8–16 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Engine Failure During Operation
7complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine suddenly stops during operation, leading to a complete loss of power and leaving the vehicle stranded.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 25V274000
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Engine Overheating
6complaintsSafety riskEngineThe engine overheats, leading to engine failure and potential engine seizure, posing a significant safety risk.
$150–$1,200est. cooling-system diagnosis + repair · 1–6 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 25V274000
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Severe Engine Performance Issues
6complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine experiences severe performance issues, including stalling, loss of power, and inability to restart.
Related recall: 25V274000
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Air Bag System Malfunction
5complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe air bag system malfunctions, sometimes without warning, potentially leading to safety concerns.
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Engine Abnormal Noise and Failure
5complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine produces abnormal noises and fails, often requiring immediate engine replacement.
Related recall: 25V274000
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Engine Failure at Low Mileage
5complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine fails catastrophically at low mileage, often resulting in a complete engine replacement.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 25V274000
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Engine Misfire and Unreliable Performance
5complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine experiences frequent misfires and unreliable performance, often leading to the check engine light being illuminated.
$200–$900est. ignition service (coils/plugs) · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 25V274000
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Engine Rod Bearing Failure
5complaintsSafety riskEngineThe engine experiences rod bearing failure, leading to engine shutdown and potential engine seizure, posing a safety risk.
Related recall: 25V274000
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Engine Seizure
5complaintsSafety riskEngineThe engine seizes up, causing the vehicle to stall and become immobile, posing a significant safety risk.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 25V274000
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Engine Shutdown During Operation
5complaintsSafety riskEngineThe engine unexpectedly shuts down during operation, often without warning, leading to loss of power and potential accidents.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 25V274000
- 14
Lane Assist and Other Electrical Defects
5complaintsMedium severityElectricalMultiple electrical defects occur, including lane assist malfunction, backup camera issues, and infotainment system crashes.
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Engine Knocking Sound
4complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine produces a knocking sound, indicating potential internal engine failure, which can lead to engine seizure.
Related recall: 25V274000
- 16
Transmission Valve Body Failure
4complaintsSafety riskTransmissionThe transmission valve body fails, causing the transmission to malfunction and the vehicle to lose power, increasing the risk of accidents.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 17
Electrical System Issues Leading to Dashboard Malfunctions
2complaintsMedium severityElectricalThe electrical system causes the dashboard to display multiple warning lights and malfunctions, affecting the vehicle's overall performance.
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Electrical System Malfunction Causing Wiper Failure
2complaintsLow severityElectricalThe electrical system has malfunctioned, causing the windshield wipers to intermittently stop working and fail to clear the windshield.
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Engine Connecting Rod and Crankshaft Defects
2complaintsHigh severityEngineDefective engine connecting rods and crankshaft components may lead to engine failure, posing a significant safety risk.
Related recall: 25V274000
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Engine Seizure During Highway Driving
2complaintsHigh severityEngineThe engine has seized while driving at highway speeds, putting occupants at risk of a loss of power and control.
$4,000–$8,000est. engine replacement · 12–20 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 25V274000
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Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine frequently stalls at idle, likely due to a malfunctioning stop-start system.
$150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 25V274000
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Excessive Oil Consumption
2complaintsLow severityEngineThe engine consumes oil at an excessive rate, often requiring frequent oil changes or replacements.
$400–$4,500est. oil-consumption repair (rings/pcv) · 3–14 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 25V274000
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Service Brake Issues Leading to Loss of Stopping Power
2complaintsHigh severityBrakesThe service brake system has issues, leading to a loss of stopping power and an increased risk of accidents.
$150–$1,000est. brake system diagnosis + repair · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotesRelated recall: 24V674000
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Transmission Issues Leading to Limp Mode
2complaintsMedium severityTransmissionThe transmission has issues causing the vehicle to enter limp mode, reducing speed and increasing the risk of accidents.
$200–$2,500est. drivetrain diagnosis + repair · 1–8 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.