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2018 Chevrolet Tahoe reliability

Is it reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe holds 104 complaints after 9 years, a rate of 9 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Tahoe years here — under the median of the other years, which is 15. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Vacuum and Wheel speed sensor.

2012 Chevrolet Tahoe
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Complaints

104

Per year

9

Recalls

3

Years on the road

9

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (20 of 104), then Powertrain (20) and Service brakes (16). Those filings include 6 that report a crash, 3 that report an injury, and 1 that reports a death.

Next to 2017 and 2019

The 2017 Tahoe has 173 complaints, 10 per year, and the 2019 has 105 complaints, 9 per year. The 2018 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2017. The 2018 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2019.

The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (3)

Recall hydraulic brakes, power assist, vacuum 2020-10-01 · NHTSA campaign 20V603000
Summary General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon vehicles equipped with either a 5.3L or 6.2L V8 engine. The output of the mechanical vacuum pump can decrease over time, decreasing the amount of vacuum/power brake assist.
Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2020. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-522-9559, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438. GM's number for this recall is N202300860.
Recall hydraulic brakes, antilock and traction control, wheel speed sensor 2019-10-24 · NHTSA campaign 19V761000
Summary General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.
Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192261050.
Recall hydraulic brakes, power assist, vacuum 2019-09-06 · NHTSA campaign 19V645000
Summary General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192268490.

Complaints by component (104 total)

Engine
20
Powertrain
20
Service brakes
16
Electrical system
13
Steering
11
Fuel and propulsion system
7
Forward collision avoidance
4
Engine and engine cooling
3
Hydraulic brakes
3
Speed control
3
Structure
3
Air bags
2
Exterior lighting
2
Suspension
2
Visibility
2
Back-over prevention
1
Chest clip, buckle, and harness
1
Fuel system, gasoline
1
Lane departure
1
Seat belts
1
Seats
1
Tires
1
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Crash-flagged

6

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

3

Death reports

1

Complaints filed per year

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Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while the vehicle was stationary, there was an abnormal explosion and the rear glass exploded in the rear of the vehicle. The contact believed that the…"
    Visibility · filed 2026-09-23
  • "05/15/23 - AFM Lifter failure - Complete Top End Rebuild under extended warranty purchased when i bought the Tahoe - Preowned certified. Cost $2,000.00 Out Of Pocket ( Days Chevrolet Repaired 86,350 miles) 09/06/23 -…"
    Powertrain, Engine · filed 2026-08-28
  • "Vehicle was driven the day before the incident occurred. The morning of the incident, the vehicle was parked, off and not running. A notification sent to my phone indicating a critical battery low 11.1V reading. Vehicle…"
    Electrical system, Unknown or other · filed 2026-08-18
  • "LT275 65 R18 123/120 R DOT 1 BE BP AT 21 My daughter has pictures of the tires, all four tires (all bought at the same time) 05/6/23 from Discount Tire, are splitting along the side wall, originating at the tread line,…"
    Tires · filed 2026-07-31
  • "Out of nowhere without any warning light all of a sudden couldn’t back up when geared into reverse to reverse. Turned the vehicle off and back on, then was able to reverse. Left parking lot and was on the road and…"
    Powertrain, Unknown or other, Engine · filed 2026-07-27

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2018 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV 4WD 4 stars 5 stars 5 stars 3 stars
2018 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV RWD 4 stars 5 stars 5 stars 3 stars

Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.

Fuel economy

Trim Engine Transmission Drive City Hwy Combined Annual fuel cost
Tahoe C1500 two-wheel drive 6.2L, 8-cyl Automatic 10-speed Rear-wheel drive 14 23 17 MPG $4700
Tahoe C1500 two-wheel drive 5.3L, 8-cyl Automatic 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 16 23 19 MPG $3400
Tahoe C1500 two-wheel drive 5.3L, 8-cyl Automatic 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 16 23 19 MPG $3400
Tahoe K1500 four-wheel drive 6.2L, 8-cyl Automatic 10-speed Four-wheel drive 14 22 17 MPG $4700
Tahoe K1500 four-wheel drive 5.3L, 8-cyl Automatic 6-speed Four-wheel drive 16 22 18 MPG $3600
Tahoe K1500 four-wheel drive 5.3L, 8-cyl Automatic 6-speed Four-wheel drive 16 22 18 MPG $3600

Specs and fitment

5th generation, 2015–2020
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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe reliable?

NHTSA's file on the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe holds 104 complaints after 9 years, a rate of 9 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Tahoe years here — under the median of the other years, which is 15. NHTSA has 3 recalls on file, including Vacuum and Wheel speed sensor.

What are common problems with a 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (20 of 104), then Powertrain (20) and Service brakes (16). Those filings include 6 that report a crash, 3 that report an injury, and 1 that reports a death.

Is the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2017 Tahoe has 173 complaints, 10 per year, and the 2019 has 105 complaints, 9 per year. The 2018 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2017. The 2018 has about the same number of complaints per year as the 2019.

Has the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe been recalled?

The 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe has 3 recalls on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe?

Owners have filed 104 complaints about the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe is 18 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.

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…