Reliable Auto DB

2025 Chevrolet Tahoe reliability

Is it reliable?

The 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe has 48 complaints with NHTSA after 2 years, or 24 per year. It is too early to rank against other Tahoe years: a year is compared here only after 3 years on the road. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Hub.

2012 Chevrolet Tahoe
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Complaints

48

Per year

24

Recalls

1

Years on the road

2

What owners report

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (28 of 48), then Forward collision avoidance (10) and Service brakes (10). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 1 that reports an injury.

Next to 2024 and 2026

The 2024 Tahoe has 67 complaints, 22 per year, and the 2026 has 0 complaints, 0 per year.

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 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe. How we count. Data as of .

Recalls (1)

Recall wheels, hub 2026-05-14 · NHTSA campaign 26V304000
Summary General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2025–2026 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban 1500, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with 24-inch wheels. Incorrect bolts may have been installed on the left and right front wheel hubs, which can result in the bolts loosening or deforming over time.
Remedy Dealers will replace the front left and right wheel hub bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N262554630. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 14, 2026.

Complaints by component (48 total)

Engine
28
Forward collision avoidance
10
Service brakes
10
Electrical system
8
Powertrain
5
Lane departure
2
Seats
2
Speed control
2
Steering
2
Communication
1
Engine and engine cooling
1
Fuel and propulsion system
1
Seat belts
1
Visibility and wipers
1
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Crash-flagged

1

Fire-flagged

1

Injury reports

1

Death reports

0

Complaints filed per year

122025362026
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
  • "On September 5, 2026, at approximately 7:18 p.m. Pacific Time, a 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe High Country equipped with the 6.2L L87 V8 engine and approximately 18,000 miles experienced a sudden catastrophic failure while the…"
    Powertrain, Engine, Fuel and propulsion system · filed 2026-09-16
  • "Engine seized up and needs replacement."
    Engine · filed 2026-09-15
  • "On approximately January 15, 2026, my 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe equipped with the 6.2L V8 engine suffered a complete engine failure at approximately 10,000 miles while my family and I were traveling about six hours from…"
    Engine · filed 2026-09-01
  • "2025 Chevrolet Tahoe, 6.2L L87, approximately 51,500 miles, rod-bearing/internal engine failure, complete engine replacement required. 1500 miles prior to engine failure the cam/lifters were replaced. Repair invoices…"
    Engine · filed 2026-08-30
  • "My Vehicle has a 5,3 engine it now has 23000 miles. It goes to the dealership for all the oil changes. I check my dipstick before I took it in for service and warranty work for a third time first time at this…"
    Seats, Engine, Forward collision avoidance · filed 2026-08-29

NHTSA crash ratings

Version Overall Front Side Rollover
2025 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV 4WD 5 stars 5 stars 5 stars 3 stars
2025 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV RWD 5 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 two-wheel drive 5.3L, 8-cyl Automatic 10-speed Rear-wheel drive 15 20 17 MPG $3800
Tahoe two-wheel drive 6.2L, 8-cyl Automatic 10-speed Rear-wheel drive 15 20 17 MPG $4700
Tahoe two-wheel drive 3L, 6-cyl Automatic 10-speed Rear-wheel drive 22 26 24 MPG $3950
Tahoe four-wheel drive 5.3L, 8-cyl Automatic 10-speed Four-wheel drive 15 19 17 MPG $3800
Tahoe four-wheel drive 6.2L, 8-cyl Automatic 10-speed Four-wheel drive 14 18 16 MPG $5000
Tahoe four-wheel drive 3L, 6-cyl Automatic 10-speed Four-wheel drive 20 26 22 MPG $4300
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 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe reliable?

The 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe has 48 complaints with NHTSA after 2 years, or 24 per year. It is too early to rank against other Tahoe years: a year is compared here only after 3 years on the road. NHTSA has 1 recall on file, including Hub.

What are common problems with a 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe?

The complaints owners file most often name Engine (28 of 48), then Forward collision avoidance (10) and Service brakes (10). Those filings include 1 that reports a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 1 that reports an injury.

Is the 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe more reliable than the years next to it?

The 2024 Tahoe has 67 complaints, 22 per year, and the 2026 has 0 complaints, 0 per year.

Has the 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe been recalled?

The 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe has 1 recall on file with NHTSA. See the recalls table on this page for dates, components, and remedies.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe?

Owners have filed 48 complaints about the 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe with NHTSA.

What mpg does a 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe get?

EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe is 18.4 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…