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2023 Chevrolet Tahoe reliability

Is it reliable?

Owners have filed 220 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe over 4 years — 49 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Tahoe years here — over the median of the other years, which is 10. NHTSA has 5 recalls on file, including Tank, Internal engine parts, and Lamp.

2012 Chevrolet Tahoe
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Complaints

220

Per year

49

Recalls

5

Years on the road

4

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (119 of 220), then Powertrain (43) and Electrical system (38). The most filings arrived in 2025 (114 of 220). Those filings include 3 that report a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2022 and 2024

The 2022 Tahoe has 187 complaints, 22 per year, and the 2024 has 67 complaints, 22 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2024.

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 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (5)

Recall diesel fuel system, storage, tank 2025-09-18 · NHTSA campaign 25V619000
Summary General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, 2021, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 2022 and 2024 GMC Yukon vehicles equipped with a 6-cylinder diesel engine. The original fuel tank may have been replaced with an incorrect fuel tank, which can allow fuel to leak in a rollover crash.
Remedy Dealers will inspect for the correct fuel tank and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 5, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252512770. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 18, 2025.
Recall engine and cooling, engine, internal engine parts 2025-04-24 · NHTSA campaign 25V274000
Summary General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
Remedy Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252494000.
Recall hydraulic brakes, low brake fluid warning, lamp 2024-09-12 · NHTSA campaign 24V674000
Summary General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Escalade ESV vehicles. The electronic brake control module software may fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid occurs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Remedy The Electronic Brake Control Module (eBCM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024. Owners can contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N242447990.
Recall suspension, rear 2023-09-20 · NHTSA campaign 23V642000
Summary General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The rear suspension outer control arm bolts may not have been properly heat-treated, which can cause the bolts to break.
Remedy Dealers will replace both rear suspension outer control arm bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232415910.
Recall exterior lighting, lighting control module, software 2022-12-08 · NHTSA campaign 22V903000
Summary General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Remedy The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222386380. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-827.

Complaints by component (220 total)

Engine
119
Powertrain
43
Electrical system
38
Service brakes
20
Engine and engine cooling
18
Forward collision avoidance
12
Fuel and propulsion system
12
Visibility and wipers
7
Air bags
6
Exterior lighting
5
Steering
5
Speed control
4
Back-over prevention
2
Seats
2
Structure
2
Wheels
2
Fuel system, gasoline
1
Lane departure
1
Seat belts
1
Tires
1
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Crash-flagged

3

Fire-flagged

0

Injury reports

1

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

1420232020241142025722026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "My vehicle received a software update which has caused my OnStar (safety) option to malfunction and has stopped working properly. There is an active recall for some vehicles but for some reason my specific year is not…"
    Electrical system · filed 2026-09-23
  • "Water pump failed. The part is on back order with an ETA of October 29. Vehicle is currently at the dealership. I received no alerts before failure."
    Powertrain · filed 2026-09-22
  • "I am submitting this complaint regarding my 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe equipped with the GM 6.2-liter V8 engine. VIN: [XXX]. At approximately 40,000 miles, the original engine experienced a major failure and was completely…"
    Engine · filed 2026-09-17
  • "The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power and was unable to restart. The message "Engine Overheating - Stop Driving…"
    Engine · filed 2026-09-16
  • "We were driving on the highway and the engine started making a ticking noise and AFM light came on. Took the car to the dealership for inspection and they said the lifter had collapsed and it would cost $1000 to tear…"
    Engine · filed 2026-09-15

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2023 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV 2WD 4 stars 4 stars 5 stars 3 stars
2023 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV 4WD 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 two-wheel drive 3L, 6-cyl Automatic 10-speed Rear-wheel drive 21 28 24 MPG $3950
Tahoe two-wheel drive 6.2L, 8-cyl Automatic 10-speed Rear-wheel drive 14 20 16 MPG $5000
Tahoe two-wheel drive 5.3L, 8-cyl Automatic 10-speed Rear-wheel drive 15 20 17 MPG $3800
Tahoe four-wheel drive 3L, 6-cyl Automatic 10-speed Four-wheel drive 20 26 22 MPG $4300
Tahoe four-wheel drive 6.2L, 8-cyl Automatic 10-speed Four-wheel drive 14 18 16 MPG $5000
Tahoe four-wheel drive 5.3L, 8-cyl Automatic 10-speed Four-wheel drive 15 20 17 MPG $3800
Tahoe four-wheel drive 5.3L, 8-cyl Automatic 10-speed Four-wheel drive 14 18 16 MPG $4050

Specs and fitment

6th generation, 2021–present
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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe reliable?

Owners have filed 220 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe over 4 years — 49 per year. That is more complaints per year than most Tahoe years here — over the median of the other years, which is 10. NHTSA has 5 recalls on file, including Tank, Internal engine parts, and Lamp.

What are common problems with a 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (119 of 220), then Powertrain (43) and Electrical system (38). The most filings arrived in 2025 (114 of 220). Those filings include 3 that report a crash and 1 that reports an injury.

Is the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2022 Tahoe has 187 complaints, 22 per year, and the 2024 has 67 complaints, 22 per year. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2022. The 2023 has more complaints per year than the 2024.

Has the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe been recalled?

The 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe has 5 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 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe?

Owners have filed 220 complaints about the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe is 18.3 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…