Chevrolet Tahoe years to avoid and best years
Newer Chevrolet Tahoe years have more owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2015 has the most complaints per year, at 51 (662 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2012 at 2 (from 180 complaints), 2020 at 4 (from 55 complaints), and 2014 at 5 (from 93 complaints). The Chevrolet Tahoe 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet. On the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe, 142 of 662 complaints name Service brakes.
Data as of .
2012
2020
2014
2025–26
Chevrolet Tahoe reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Chevrolet Tahoe. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Too early | 0 | 0 | 3 | — | 18.8 |
| 2025 → Too early | 24 | 48 | 1 | Engine | 18.4 |
| 2024 → | 22 | 67 | 3 | Engine | 18.3 |
| 2023 → | 49 | 220 | 5 | Engine | 18.3 |
| 2022 → | 22 | 187 | 4 | Engine | 17.7 |
| 2021 → | 40 | 453 | 16 | Engine | 18.1 |
| 2020 → Fewest | 4 | 55 | 3 | Engine | 17.3 |
| 2019 → | 9 | 105 | 2 | Powertrain, Fuel and propulsion system | 17.3 |
| 2018 → | 9 | 104 | 3 | Engine | 18 |
| 2017 → | 10 | 173 | 4 | Powertrain | 18.5 |
| 2016 → | 21 | 257 | 8 | Service brakes | 18.3 |
| 2015 → Most | 51 | 662 | 14 | Service brakes | 18 |
| 2014 → Fewest | 5 | 93 | 3 | Electrical system | 17 |
| 2013 → | 6 | 232 | 4 | Structure | 19 |
| 2012 → Fewest | 2 | 180 | 3 | Air bags, Unknown or other | 19 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- SUV
- Oil
- 5W-30 (dexos1) · 6 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 265/65R18 to 285/45R22 (trim-dependent)
Known issues for this generation
Recall 13V-001 covers certain 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles among other GM full-size trucks and SUVs that may not meet FMVSS park-lock requirements for the steering column ignition interlock, allowing the vehicle to shift from Park with the key removed or without brake application; dealers inspect and replace the steering column as needed. Recall 14V-614 covers certain 2013-2014 Tahoe vehicles among other GM models: the chassis electronic module may short internally and stall the vehicle; dealers replace the module. Related Takata passenger air bag inflator campaigns such as 21V-053 also list certain Tahoe model years in humidity zones; dealers replace the front passenger inflator.
- Body styles
- SUV
- Oil
- 0W-20 (5.3L and 6.2L V8; dexos1) · 8 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 265/65R18 to 285/45R22 (trim-dependent)
Known issues for this generation
Recall 19V-645 covers certain 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe vehicles among other GM full-size SUVs and trucks: vacuum from the mechanical vacuum pump can decrease over time, reducing power brake assist. Dealers reprogram the electronic brake control module. Recall 19V-761 covers certain 2015-2020 Tahoe and Suburban vehicles for ABS pump software that may disable electronic stability control or cause loss of engine power; dealers update the ABS module software.
- Body styles
- SUV
- Oil
- 0W-20 (5.3L, 6.2L, and 3.0L Duramax where equipped) · 8 qt capacity
- Tire size
- 265/65R18 to 285/45R22 (trim-dependent)
Known issues for this generation
Recall 22V-617 covers certain 2021-2022 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban vehicles with third-row seats among other GM full-size SUVs: a rivet retaining the third-row seat belt buckle may be improperly formed so the belt may not restrain an occupant; dealers inspect and replace buckle assemblies as needed. Recall 25V-274 covers certain 2021-2024 Tahoe vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 among other GM trucks and SUVs: connecting-rod or crankshaft components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine failure; dealers inspect and repair or replace the engine, and for engines that pass inspection they install higher-viscosity oil, a new fill cap and filter, and update oil-life settings. The published unit counts are shared across the listed GM nameplates.
Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Tahoe years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2012 at 2 (from 180 complaints), 2020 at 4 (from 55 complaints), and 2014 at 5 (from 93 complaints).
Which Chevrolet Tahoe year has the most owner complaints?
2015 has the most complaints per year, at 51 (662 complaints). On the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe, 142 of 662 complaints name Service brakes.
How do Chevrolet Tahoe owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Chevrolet Tahoe years have more owner complaints per year than the older ones.
Which Chevrolet Tahoe years are too early to compare?
The Chevrolet Tahoe 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet.
What generation is the 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe?
6th generation (2021-present).
What engine oil does a Chevrolet Tahoe use?
5W-30 (dexos1)
What does NHTSA recall 13V-001 cover on the Chevrolet Tahoe?
Recall 13V-001 covers certain 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles among other GM full-size trucks and SUVs that may not meet FMVSS park-lock requirements for the steering column ignition interlock, allowing the vehicle to shift from Park with the key removed or without brake…