Chevrolet Tahoe Complaints (2022)

180 consumer complaints on file.

#11703283December 5, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to express my absolute shock, extreme frustration, and profound distress regarding the catastrophic and recurring failures of the BRAND NEW $86,626.50 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe RST we purchased from Community Chevrolet (200 W Olive Ave, Burbank, CA 91502). We did not purchase a used, low-budget vehicle; we invested a life-altering sum of EIGHTY-SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS in what we expected to be a safe, reliable family SUV. Instead, we have received a death trap that the dealership refuses to fix permanently. This vehicle is fundamentally unsafe to operate. We have brought it to your dealership four (4) times for the same critical safety issues, and each time, we receive the same insulting explanation: a "software update" or "recalibration." These are not fixes; they are negligent bandaids designed to clear error codes long enough for us to drive off the lot. We are experiencing terrifying, random SYSTEM FAILURES while driving: "Service ESC" warning "Forward Collision System Unavailable" "BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE 62MPH TOP SPEED" Let me be unequivocally clear: the braking system has failed twice while my wife and three young children were inside the vehicle, nearly resulting in fatal collisions on the freeway and city streets. This is not an inconvenience; this is a life-threatening defect that you have failed to remedy. The negligence displayed by returning this vehicle to us in an unsafe condition is staggering. The financial and personal toll is immense and completely unacceptable: We have paid for tow trucks three times. We have missed work, leading to a formal warning for my wife's employment. We have incurred costs for rental vehicles and arranging essential transportation for medical appointments and school runs. For $86,000, I expect a vehicle that adheres to basic safety guidelines, not one that endangers my family and others on the road. The vehicle had approximately 56,000 miles when these critical issues became severe, yet it is
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11703009December 4, 2025
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated and the message "Reduced Acceleration - Drive Safety Mode - Drive with Care" was displayed. The vehicle inadvertently decelerated to 45 MPH and failed to accelerate properly. Additionally, the brake lights failed to illuminate, and the engine fan was abnormally loud while driving. The contact was able to drive to the destination and turn off the vehicle. After restarting the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to O'Reilly Auto Parts, where DTC: P1098 for the coolant control valve (CCV) assembly was retrieved. The contact stated that a burning odor was outside the vehicle after the vehicle was turned off. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, but no diagnostic trouble codes were retrieved since the code was cleared by O'Reilly Auto Parts. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to Technical Service Bulletin: N252508341 (Engine); however, the vehicle was not covered under the TSB. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The contact was advised to report the failure to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11702410December 2, 2025
SERVICE BRAKES, POWER TRAIN
driving on highway at 65MPH truck suddenly locks up (brakes or shifts into park) and does not release.vehicle swerves while coming to stop. Occurred 2 times sent to dealership and could not duplicate issue. 3 weeks later same thing happened Both incidences happened while having cruise control on.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11701065November 23, 2025
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
The check engine light came on on my Chevy Tahoe, November 2023. The system started to fail it would say for collision not able service ESC system. I would bring it into the shop. They would hook it up to the computer and they would say oh nothing wrong we just reset it. Then it started to shut down and it would say proceed with caution, low acceleration, no front and collision service ESC and I would have. Luckily I was in a city so I took it to the shop. They gave me a print off. Said there was no technician cleared it. I was able to make it home and I made an appointment. They put it on the computer. they said oh nothing‘s wrong. Everything‘s fine then it did it again and I was going through the mountains. I noticed that my car smelled of gas and that the gas gauge was just sucking fuel and I knew this was a problem.. they finally found out what was going on, but I feel the damage had already been done. The part that got replaced was over $1000. I had to pay out-of-pocket for it. Now my vehicle’s engine is shot.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11700852November 21, 2025
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The vehicles ability to accelerate was limited. Several system service warnings came on along with the check engine light.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11700586November 20, 2025
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
During a normal acceleration from an on-Ramp onto a major interstate a Check Engine Light (CEL) came on with warnings of safety features no longer being active. The vehicle begin vibrating abnormally and the pedal was not very responsive. I took the next exit and stopped at an auto parts store to have the engine code checked. Cylinder #2 misfired due to an injector issue. The vehicle was confirmed to have this issue at a Chevrolet dealership. The car was a CPO through FORD and was covered. I owned the vehicle for 14 days. This unit has the L87 Motor, and had already undergone a motor replacement under the recall warranty. The injectors apparently were not replaced, only the O-Ring. Unlike many manufacturers GM has removed Fuel Injectors from their PowerTrain warranty. A motor with under 5,000 miles was not covered since the body and bolt-ons were original with 45,000 miles. GM has a very recent history of injector recalls and issues. These injectors should undergo the same scrutiny as previous GM injectors.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11691468October 5, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The Onstar telematics control module failed and the dealership says the repair parts are not available with no expected delivery date. This disables the Onstar system and GPS.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11690768October 1, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Onstar module is not working. I contacted Onstar and they stated to get repair I would need to continue paying for the service. Safety features are now not working due to this issue
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11689493September 24, 2025
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while having a routine oil change at a local dealer, the contact was informed that the engine was blown. No warning light was illuminated. In addition, upon further notice, the contact's husband heard an abnormal clicking sound coming from under the hood. The vehicle was diagnosed, and determined that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 84,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11685717September 8, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, VISIBILITY/WIPER
Wipers failed during heavy rain in heavy traffic on 7/3/25. Wipers randomly started working. The wipers failed again during a heavy rain on 8/13/25 again in moderate traffic. Wipers failed during heavy rain, was unable to see while driving on an Interstate. I was able to navigate to the shoulder of the highway but was very scary being on an interstate highway in heavy traffic. Dealership repair occurred on 8/14/25. No warnings of any kind prior to the failures.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11685631September 8, 2025
ENGINE, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the engine warning light illuminated. While inspecting the oil level, the contact discovered that the oil level was extremely low. The contact added oil as needed. The vehicle was taken to a dealer and five different tests were performed and each test produced varying results. The contact stated that on several tests, the oil level remained at a normal level, but on other tests, the oil level was extremely low. The vehicle was taken to another dealer, Koepp Chevrolet, INC. (13221 U.S. Hwy 87 W, La Vernia, TX 78121); and similar results were received. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 63,800.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11685197September 5, 2025
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
The fuel filler neck for the diesel has a plastic neck extension made of cheap plastic and it broke making it a hazard to even fill the vehicle up and diesel fuel is spilled, not secured, and fumes could cause a fire hazard because the piece is faulty. GM customer service ignores me and transfers me over and over until they hang up and never actually talk to me about this
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11684848September 3, 2025
POWER TRAIN
Transmission valve body failure after factory warranty expired.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11683632August 28, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Onstar Module has completely malfunctioned. Unable to use navigation or receive help in a moment of distress. No warning lights came on.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11682797August 25, 2025
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I along with many owners have experienced the widespread OnStar/telematics module failures in the current generation Tahoe and GM vehicles, which cause onboard system outages like navigation, safety alerts, city emergency services, cellular connectivity, Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, and even instrument cluster functions sometimes going offline. The part is often back-ordered with no ETA, while GM denied warranty coverage causing the owner to pay for the replacement part and all labor.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11680224August 12, 2025
SEATS
The sliding center console/armrest in my 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe moves too easily and does not remain securely locked in place when fully extended forward. Even light pressure, such as when a passenger or driver rests an elbow, can cause it to shift suddenly. This can startle the driver and cause a momentary loss of focus, creating a safety hazard while the vehicle is in motion. When the console is fully extended forward, it should lock in position. In my vehicle, it often fails to stay locked, allowing unintended movement in each direction. This happens during normal driving conditions and can be triggered accidentally by an occupant’s elbow or arm. The sudden movement is distracting, especially at highway speeds, and could contribute to an unsafe driving situation. GM issued TSB PIE0677B in April 2022 describing this exact condition (“Power Floor Console Armrest will not lock in place and/or console lid slides back and forth freely”), indicating they are aware of the defect. However, there has been no recall. Given the potential for distraction and loss of control, this should be addressed as a safety recall.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11679252August 8, 2025
ENGINE
Failed coolant control valve and months-long wait for replacement part. Error code P1098. Service center informs us that the parts shortage is nation-wide. We must frequently monitor the engine temperature, which distracts from attentive driving.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11678520August 5, 2025
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle briefly lost motive power but quickly returned to normal functionality. Later, upon starting the vehicle, the vehicle immediately shut off and could to be restarted. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the engine after observing metal shavings in the oil pan. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11678052August 3, 2025
POWER TRAIN
This is the 5.3 and not the 6.2. The vehicle turned off and switched to neutral while driving, that almost caused an accident. Dash displayed engine/transmission failure. Vehicle became a boat anchor and was towed to dealership. Possible transmission valve body issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11675897July 24, 2025
VISIBILITY/WIPER, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The windshield washer pump began smoking and has burnt electrical smell. Fuses for the washer pump did not blow to disconnect power from the pump. The pump continued to receive power after the key/pushbutton was turned off. This is a potential fire hazard while driving. Also a visibility hazard when the washer pump fails. This vehicle is a City of Cripple Creek, CO police vehicle. This failure has now happened on two of our Police Defenders (Tahoe).
Crash:
No
Fire:
Yes
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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