Chevrolet Tahoe Complaints

950 consumer complaints on file.

#11721852March 3, 2026
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
We were traveling over 70mph on a Kansa state turnpike near Wellington, Ks. and all drive power was lost! Luckily, being in the right lane we then had to coast to the right ditch lane. We saw a message on driver’s info screen “service transmission”. Tried to shift off drive and back on..nothing. So, we shut the engine off and restarted and the message stayed on but we power managed to drive over 20 miles to a Wichita Kansas Chevy dealer called Davis Moore Chevrolet (recommended by first stop, Derby Kansas Chevy Co,) for solution. Gentleman did a shift on off key removed etc and the”service transmission” light turned off and we continued to drive to Kansas City. This is very dangerous!! We are now afraid it may happen again!! Losing all power while on road is dangerous!! Please respond to recommendations to driving this Tahoe and immediately send recall to us !! One should be issued. Also,let our repair dealer in Blue Springs Mo Molle Chevrolet know as we will be going there for repair needed on this brand new 3,000 mile Chevy.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11721688March 3, 2026
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH on the freeway, while depressing the accelerator the vehicle shut off unintendedly. The vehicle was coasted to the right side of the roadway. While attempting to restart the vehicle, the vehicle failed to respond as intended. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 3,783.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11721561March 2, 2026
POWER TRAIN
I was driving yesterday and noticed my transmission started to shift hard and unnecessarily. Then I received a warning that propulsion was affected and to drive with care. The check engine light came on. I was able to make it home, but the vehicle wouldn't go into reverse. I had it towed to a dealership today and they identified the issue as being related to the valve body. Apparently a recall was just issued for this on the 2022 Chevy Tahoes. I'm not sure why this isn't being extended to the 2021 model.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11721544March 2, 2026
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE, SERVICE BRAKES
I was driving when I noticed my vehicle lagging and possibly misfiring, and then the "Service Four-Wheel-Drive" warning appeared. I was just down the road from my house, so I pulled into the driveway and put the car in park, but it wouldn’t turn off. I realized the parking brake was engaged and wouldn’t release either. I was stuck in two-wheel drive and couldn’t switch to four-wheel drive, and the emergency brake wouldn't disengage when I pressed the button, so the vehicle still wouldn't shut off. I had to put it in reverse physically step on the gas, which Is the only way The parking brake finally disengaged And allowed the vehicle to shut off.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11721469March 2, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The vehicle lost motive power, and the transmission slammed into gear, and it felt like the vehicle was rear-ended. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with transmission valve body failure. The contact was informed that the transmission valve body needed to be replaced. The contact was later informed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was being repaired. The contact stated that the failure was a known failure with the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 62,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11721408March 2, 2026
POWER TRAIN
Transmission issue -while driving 55 mph the RPM’s revved up and the vehicle felt as it it was in 2nd or 3rd gear. Warning lights came on stating “rapid deceleration use caution” and the engine light came on. The vehicle was able to go into park but upon shifting back into drive, it did not change gears. Sounds as if it is being driven in 2nd or 3rd gear with RPM’s elevated.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11721351March 2, 2026
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the contact became aware that the driver's side rearview mirror was pointing upwards or downwards, reducing the driver's ability to see the roadway. The driver's side rearview mirror had been making unintended movements while starting the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 33,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11721272March 1, 2026
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE, STEERING
#1 ) el motor presento esta fallas en las 98mil millas, el motor empezó con un alto consumo de aceite de 5 cuartos de aceite cada 3 mil millas, en repetidas ocasiones estábamos de viaje junto a mi familia, mi esposa, [XXX]. Un dia Hicimos una para frente a un semáforo, y en seguida el vehículo empezo a tirar una gran cantidad de humo blanco por la salida de los escapes, mis hijas entraron en pánico una de ellas intento salir del vehículo en plena calle principal, ella sintió miedo y pensó que el vehículo se estaba incendiando. En ese momento le dije que es un problema de el vehículo pero que no era incendio. El humo que sale repentinamente es derivado de el excesivo consumo de de aceite en el motor. A mi punto de vista esto representa un alto riesgo en la carretera. Poniendo riesgo la vida de mi familia, la mía misma y la terceros en la carretera. El aceite que consume significa que esta llegando a las cámaras de combustión en el motor y esto puede deribar, que en un momento determinado el aceite sirva como combustible y el vehículo en marcha se acelere sin control y provocar graves danos a la integridad de mi familia y asta la muerte de terceras personasla carretera. #2) la transmisión en este vehículo tironea bruscamente cuando hace un cambio de velocidad esto representa un alto riesgo para mi familia, este vehículo representa un alto riesgo de que cuando haga un cambio de marcha rompa algunos componentes internos y esto lleve a una parada repentina y provocar un accidente mortal. #3) últimamente este vehículo a presentado inestabilidad en el volante, a la fecha de esta nota el problema tiene al rededor 5 días . El vehículo se llevo al consecionario Maik Chevrolet ubicado en 11711 Katy fresa y, houston tx 77079, ellos hicieron las respectivas pruebas en el vehículo y determinaron que el vehículo no era apto para estar en la carrtera debido a las fallas que presenta en la transmisión y el motor. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11721164February 28, 2026
POWER TRAIN
While driving my 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe at highway speeds (approximately 60 mph), the transmission suddenly malfunctioned due to what the dealership is telling was a valve body failure. Without warning, the vehicle lost proper propulsion and began to decelerate rapidly in active traffic. I did not receive adequate warning before the failure occurred. The sudden loss of power at highway speed created a very dangerous situation. Vehicles behind me had to brake abruptly, and I was nearly rear-ended. This presented a serious safety risk to me, my three children, and surrounding drivers. The issue was later diagnosed as a transmission valve body failure. A failure of this nature should not occur on a relatively new vehicle, and there Is currently a recall on other 2021 Tahoe’s for this same issues. My car is sitting at the Chevy dealership waiting for a full valve body replacement, which the dealership said they are having issues getting the part and will take over 2 weeks. The cost is around 5k to fix.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11720668February 26, 2026
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) in November 2025 by the local dealer. The contact stated that the engine had passed the inspection, and a higher viscosity oil had been added along with the other steps stated in the recall. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond. The gear shift indicator indicated that the transmission had been shifted into neutral(N). The contact attempted to shift to drive(D) when the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was stopped but was unable to restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the same dealer who had completed the recall repair. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the engine, starter, radiator, and fuse block needed to be replaced. The vehicle was being repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and a complaint was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11720423February 25, 2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Drivers side head lamp adjuster broke inexplicably. I noticed while driving that the headlight was pointing down towards the ground. No warnings of any kind. I made no attempts to adjust the headlight either before or after the issue was noticed. It is difficult to drive at night because there’s essentially only one headlight working properly. The vehicle has never been in an accident. I took it to the dealer and they told me that it could not be fixed and the entire headlight assembly needed to be replaced. It’s a very extensive process that I cannot do. The cost is almost $2000. I contacted a local repair shop and they quoted a similar price. I contacted GM and they said it was up to the dealer to determine if they would offer cost assistance for the repair. The dealer refused. GM accepted their decision and could not help with the cost. How do they expect someone to afford this cost? It’s not a part they ever expected that needed to be replaced or else it would not require the front bumper to be removed. The light is designed to last as long as the vehicle so why would they not fix an obvious defect. I’ve seen others online complaining of the same problem. The adjuster arm is made with cheap plastic and separates inside the assembly. There’s no way to get to it. It is unsafe to drive at night. I cannot see the road and any light reflectors on the center line flash in my eyes because there’s essentially only headlight is pointing directly at them.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11720383February 25, 2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, STEERING
My 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe LS has experienced repeated service issues within the first year of ownership. The vehicle has been in the repair shop five separate times and out of service for approximately five months total. Due to extended repair periods, the mileage remains extremely low. A primary concern involved the steering system. The steering wheel was noticeably off-center while driving straight, requiring continuous correction to maintain proper lane position. Steering-related components were inspected and replaced. There were no warning lights present at the time. However, improper steering alignment raised safety concerns regarding vehicle tracking and stability. The vehicle has been inspected and repaired by authorized service providers. I am submitting this complaint to determine whether this reflects a broader safety-related issue with this model year.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11720030February 23, 2026
ENGINE
My 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe engine seized while I was driving on the highway. All I heard was a loud clunk then there was a sudden power loss while I was driving before I could even get to the side of the road. I had to pay, out of pocket, to get a tow because the vehicle failed to crank or start. I had the vehicle towed to the Chevy dealership in Paramus, NJ just to find that this is a known recalled issued with the 5.3L, V8 engines which is the engine my vehicle has. There seem to be problems specifically regarding defective connecting rods or the crankshaft but for some strange reason my vehicle's vin number is not included in this recall although it is the same year, same vehicle, same engine and same problem. My vehicle should be included in the recall so it can be repaired for free at the chevy dealership in Paramus, NJ as I use this vehicle to transport children and that is very unsafe to have this defect and not fix it for free when it is not the fault of the driver.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11720018February 23, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING
SUV states brake system failure, tell driver not to drive over 43 miles per hour, attempted to have repairs continue to have repeat service with same issues, notified gm customer service of concerns regarding safety of vehicle with no brakes or steering control however vehicle states owner can drive, this is not safe to general public nor myself and family, gm staff stated could have towed did not seemed concerned for safety of the alert given as there is no current recall on this vin
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11719981February 23, 2026
ENGINE, SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
While I was driving, my vehicle suddenly lost all power I encountered a misfire with the engine light flashing, and diagnostic codes P0353 and P0300 indicated a misfire on cylinder three. The coil pack and spark plugs for that cylinder were replaced, yet issues persist and problems continue. There is a strange popping and cracking noise coming from my dash. My brakes are also making it loud sound randomly when pressing on breaks yet brake pads are fine
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11719850February 23, 2026
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that on four occasions while in reverse (R), the "Service Transmission" message was displayed, and the vehicle failed to reverse. The contact was able to shift into drive(D). The vehicle was taken to a dealer on four separate occasions, where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission shifter had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired all four times, but the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 4,293.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11719461February 20, 2026
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I took my 2023 Chevy Tahoe in for all recall corrections promptly when the notices were received. My last recall was to run a check to see if my motor was one of the defective 6.2L engines. It was determined it was not and the dealer changed my oil to the new required 0w-40w. Now a month later as I am accelerating on to the freeway ,I am at 65 MPH I cross traffic to merge on to a connector bridge and my car RPM's go through the roof and the car starts to slowly lose power. Zero warning lights are on at this point just decreasing power. As I am on the bridge my engine light comes on with a engine oil hot idle engine notice I am now at 35 MPH. Then a oil pressure low turn vehicle off notice comes up and we are at 15 MPH the car turns off. The screen says press start again but as we do it wont do anything. It then randomly starts turning off and on. We got to a point on the bridge where we could coast to the connecting freeway below and pull over. My car was towed to the dealer where it has been confirmed it needs a new motor with no know ETA of the new motor.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11719431February 20, 2026
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH, the accelerator pedal was depressed, and the vehicle started losing motive power. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle stalled and was unable to be restarted. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the fuel module had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact researched online and associated the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V739000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The dealer was contacted for information if the VIN was under recall, and was informed that the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11719052February 19, 2026
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, STEERING
Since 15,394 miles vehicle has experience multiple system failures upon vehicle startup. 2/24, 2/25, 12/25, 1/26. In all of these 4 instances the brakes become spongy/hard, steering wheel locks, and I am not able to control vehicle. Dash lights up; "Brake system failure - 43mph top speed", "Fwd collision system unavailable", "Service traction control", "Service ESC", "Service steering column lock", "Service brake pad monitor". Dealership has replaced, Telematic control module, Electronic brake control module (EBCM), Serial data gateway module, Park assist module and most recently they replaced the battery and cleared the codes to "fix" the same intermittent but recurring condition. In 11/24 Recall N242447990 was performed, reprogramming of Brake system control module and Serial Data Gateway Module, the exact same issue happened before and after the recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11718848February 18, 2026
ENGINE
*Total Engine Destruction from Thrust Bearing Failure (GM Bulletin 25-NA-307) * Yes, failure has been confirmed at Chevy Dealership (Davis Chevrolet Gainesville FL) * Yes, problem has been reproduced at dealership *Only the dealer service department has confirmed failure *No warning lights, thrust bearing failed sending shrapnel into the bell housing torque converter just loud metal clanging noise from bellhousing area *GM knows of the problem but will not recall just handling them at dealerships as they fail *Had this happened in an isolated area it would have left us stranded in the middle of no where * I am awaiting the service order from the dealer in PDF form and can send upon request! *As for now I have a 4 month old $90,000 Tahoe in the shop waiting on an engine!
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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