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2020 Chevrolet Tahoe reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe over 7 years — 4 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 Tires, Fuel pump, and Wheel speed sensor.

2012 Chevrolet Tahoe
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Complaints

55

Per year

4

Recalls

3

Years on the road

7

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (14 of 55), then Engine (12) and Electrical system (11). Those filings include 4 that report a crash and 3 that report an injury.

Next to 2019 and 2021

The 2019 Tahoe has 105 complaints, 9 per year, and the 2021 has 453 complaints, 40 per year. The 2020 has fewer complaints per year than the 2019. The 2020 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021.

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 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (3)

Recall Tires 2021-02-25 · NHTSA campaign 21V115000
Summary General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, GMC Acadia, Sierra 1500, and certain Continental tires sold to the aftermarket for various model year 2018-2021 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.
Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212329050.
Recall Fuel pump 2019-11-21 · NHTSA campaign 19V837000
Summary General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Camaro, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The fuel pump may be missing a pressure regulator, allowing for over-pressurization of the fuel system.
Remedy GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2019. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192283991.
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.

Complaints by component (55 total)

Powertrain
14
Engine
12
Electrical system
11
Service brakes
6
Steering
6
Air bags
4
Fuel and propulsion system
3
Speed control
2
Suspension
2
Tires
2
Chest clip, buckle, and harness
1
Seats
1
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Crash-flagged

4

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

3

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

3202042021520227202382024142025142026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "The 6.2L L87 V8 engine in my 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe Premier RST suffered a catastrophic internal component failure while operating. The engine experienced a sudden, severe internal mechanical breakdown involving the…"
    Engine · filed 2026-08-05
  • "Transmission valve , vehicle shutter, and eventually complete loss of power and failure. Transmission had to be replaced as vehicle was out of warranty."
    Powertrain · filed 2026-07-22
  • "The dealership where I get my 2020 Chevy Tahoe service, stated that there is a recall for the water pump for the 2020 Chevy Tahoe, due to a manufactory defect, causing the water pump to leak. On XXX, mileage 62,777, I…"
    Powertrain, Engine · filed 2026-07-03
  • "My transmission failed, yes it is available for inspection. The failure occurred without warning. I was driving my truck on the highway, suddenly it began to hesitate and making a loud winding out noise. The truck was…"
    Powertrain · filed 2026-07-02
  • "Chevrolet has a recall on some vehicles for a bad transmission valve body, but my vehicle isn’t a part of the recall and I’m having the exact same issues. Currently my only vehicle that I have to transport my 7 month…"
    Powertrain, Speed control · filed 2026-06-23

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2020 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV 4WD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 3 stars
2020 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV RWD 4 stars 4 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 15 22 18 MPG $3600
Tahoe C1500 two-wheel drive 5.3L, 8-cyl Automatic 6-speed Rear-wheel drive 15 22 18 MPG $3600
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 15 21 17 MPG $3800
Tahoe K1500 four-wheel drive 5.3L, 8-cyl Automatic 6-speed Four-wheel drive 15 21 17 MPG $3800

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 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe reliable?

Owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe over 7 years — 4 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 Tires, Fuel pump, and Wheel speed sensor.

What are common problems with a 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe?

The complaints owners file most often name Powertrain (14 of 55), then Engine (12) and Electrical system (11). Those filings include 4 that report a crash and 3 that report an injury.

Is the 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2019 Tahoe has 105 complaints, 9 per year, and the 2021 has 453 complaints, 40 per year. The 2020 has fewer complaints per year than the 2019. The 2020 has fewer complaints per year than the 2021.

Has the 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe been recalled?

The 2020 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 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe?

Owners have filed 55 complaints about the 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe is 17.3 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…