https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-tahoe New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Chevrolet Tahoe. en-us Sat, 12 Sep 2026 05:03:34 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-tahoe https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-tahoe#recall-26V114000-chevrolet-chevrolet-tahoe-2026 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tah https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-tahoe https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-tahoe#complaint-2178713 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 2019 Tahoe Chevrolet purchased in October 2025 and engine locked up in January 2026 when Engine Valve Lifter went out. I kept car serviced. Went to start vehicle one morning and it started making the loudest noise as if it had bad gas. Found out lifter was gone out and locked the engine. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-tahoe https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-tahoe#complaint-2178447 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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" https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-tahoe https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-tahoe#complaint-2178448 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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" https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-tahoe https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-tahoe#complaint-2178449 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 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" https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-tahoe https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-tahoe#complaint-2177989 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Lifter failed on my Chevy Tahoe 6.2L engine at ~75K miles in September 2025. One lifter bank was replaced. No reason for lifter failure was given. Less than 5 months later the other lifter bank has failed and damaged the cam shaft. Again, no reason for failure was provided. Failed lifters can cause catastrophic engine failure, which is incredibly dangerous when the vehicle is in motion. No chec https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-tahoe https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-tahoe#complaint-2177902 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT To NHTSA, I am reporting a serious safety defect in my 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe purchased from Criswell Chevrolet (Gaithersburg, MD). Defects include a documented brake system failure while driving and repeated electrical/shift faults preventing shifting out of Park. The issue is ongoing even after the dealer/manufacturer stated it was fixed. Key events: Feb 3, ~12:45 pm: While traveling ~35–39 mph https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-tahoe https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-tahoe#complaint-2177903 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT To NHTSA, I am reporting a serious safety defect in my 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe purchased from Criswell Chevrolet (Gaithersburg, MD). Defects include a documented brake system failure while driving and repeated electrical/shift faults preventing shifting out of Park. The issue is ongoing even after the dealer/manufacturer stated it was fixed. Key events: Feb 3, ~12:45 pm: While traveling ~35–39 mph https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-tahoe https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-tahoe#complaint-2177904 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT To NHTSA, I am reporting a serious safety defect in my 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe purchased from Criswell Chevrolet (Gaithersburg, MD). Defects include a documented brake system failure while driving and repeated electrical/shift faults preventing shifting out of Park. The issue is ongoing even after the dealer/manufacturer stated it was fixed. Key events: Feb 3, ~12:45 pm: While traveling ~35–39 mph https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-tahoe https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-tahoe#complaint-2178114 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT *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 https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-tahoe https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-tahoe#complaint-2177161 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Unknown, vehicle starts to jerk when shifting gears. Jerks when breaking and when accelerating. Check engine light on. I see there is a prior recall for the same issue on same year as mine https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-tahoe https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-tahoe#complaint-2177162 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Unknown, vehicle starts to jerk when shifting gears. Jerks when breaking and when accelerating. Check engine light on. I see there is a prior recall for the same issue on same year as mine https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-tahoe https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-tahoe#complaint-2177091 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT While driving home late at night, the vehicle experienced a sudden mechanical failure in the engine. I was traveling approximately 2 miles per hour while slowing to stop at a stop sign when there was a loud “clunk,” followed by an abrupt stop of the vehicle. Immediately after this occurred, multiple dashboard warning lights illuminated, and a knocking sound began coming from the engine. The vehicl https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-tahoe https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-tahoe#complaint-2177087 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Control algorithm issue. Unexpected acceleration. Not confirmed by dealer. I experienced it twice. Google Gemini sems to know about this. No inspections performed. No warnings. There is a safety issue with the 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe adaptive cruise control. My observation: On a previous drive, I used the adaptive cruise control with it set at highway speed. I disengaged it as I got off the highway https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-tahoe https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-tahoe#complaint-2176464 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving and attempting to slow down to approximately 35 MPH, there was an abnormal clunking sound coming from the vehicle. The contact believed that the sound was caused by ice buildup on the mud flap, but shortly afterwards, the engine revved unexpectedly, with the check engine warning light illuminated, and the message “Reduc https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-tahoe https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-tahoe#complaint-2176465 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving and attempting to slow down to approximately 35 MPH, there was an abnormal clunking sound coming from the vehicle. The contact believed that the sound was caused by ice buildup on the mud flap, but shortly afterwards, the engine revved unexpectedly, with the check engine warning light illuminated, and the message “Reduc https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-tahoe https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-tahoe#complaint-2176466 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving and attempting to slow down to approximately 35 MPH, there was an abnormal clunking sound coming from the vehicle. The contact believed that the sound was caused by ice buildup on the mud flap, but shortly afterwards, the engine revved unexpectedly, with the check engine warning light illuminated, and the message “Reduc https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-tahoe https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-tahoe#complaint-2176479 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Dealer checked the 6.2L motor for known defects. It "passed" inspection on 11/20/25 and got the thicker oil (OW-40). The engine lost propulsion ("died") 3 times on a 55mph State Highway on 02/09/26 with my 4 year old in the car with me. It died and came to a complete stop in one lane and would not re-start initially with cars almost rear ending us and needing to aggressively swerve to avoid hitt https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-tahoe https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-tahoe#complaint-2175607 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Vehicle taken into dealership for maintenance, after car received cars system software malfunctioned. Display screen went black and states "return to dealer. failed update" due to this issue I don't have access to car settings with most features are unavailable. All warning chimes such as turn signals, park sensor warnings, lane departure warning are inoperable. Had drove miles with turn signal o https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-tahoe https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-tahoe#complaint-2175608 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Vehicle taken into dealership for maintenance, after car received cars system software malfunctioned. Display screen went black and states "return to dealer. failed update" due to this issue I don't have access to car settings with most features are unavailable. All warning chimes such as turn signals, park sensor warnings, lane departure warning are inoperable. Had drove miles with turn signal o https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-tahoe https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-tahoe#complaint-2175609 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Vehicle taken into dealership for maintenance, after car received cars system software malfunctioned. Display screen went black and states "return to dealer. failed update" due to this issue I don't have access to car settings with most features are unavailable. All warning chimes such as turn signals, park sensor warnings, lane departure warning are inoperable. Had drove miles with turn signal o https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-tahoe https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-tahoe#complaint-2175852 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed and turning the steering wheel, there was an abnormally loud grinding sound coming from the vehicle, and the steering was difficult to turn. The vehicle was driven to a dealer and determined that the vehicle had lost power steering assist functionality. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Numbe https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-tahoe https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-tahoe#complaint-2175881 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while his wife was driving out of the driveway and driving approximately 20 MPH, the driver became aware of an abnormal flapping sound that became louder as the vehicle accelerated. Additionally, the contact stated while his wife was driving approximately 60-65 MPH on another occasion, the check engine warning light illuminated. The https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-tahoe https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-tahoe#complaint-2175934 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I took the vehicle in for the engine recall. They put in the higher viscosity oil. Shortly thereafter the engine failed. They are trying to claim it's not related to the recall issue. https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-tahoe https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-tahoe#complaint-2175176 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The contact owned a 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while stopped by the school to pick up one of his children, the vehicle was parked. The contact then noticed smoke emanating from the driver's front seat. The contact safely removed his occupant, who was his autistic child, seated in the front passenger seat. The vehicle was engulfed in flames.  The fire department was called, and t https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-tahoe https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-tahoe#complaint-2174088 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 2021 tahoe with 3.0L diesel engine and 139k miles recently began overheating when on interstate but temp would jump up quickly then quickly back down. Reduced acceleration mode is triggered and AC is turned off automatically. Diagnostic report shows coolant control valve error code and it was explained to me that valve is sticking then as engine pressure rises, it knocks it loose again explaining https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-tahoe https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-tahoe#complaint-2174098 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle has service driver assistance system warning. The seat vibration is not working and I believe there are issues with the sensor and or harness. There have been recalls on previous years of this vehicle for the same thing. There have been a wave of these lately, according to the dealership working on the vehicle. Parts availability is currently low because of this resulting in longer rep https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-tahoe https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-tahoe#complaint-2174099 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle has service driver assistance system warning. The seat vibration is not working and I believe there are issues with the sensor and or harness. There have been recalls on previous years of this vehicle for the same thing. There have been a wave of these lately, according to the dealership working on the vehicle. Parts availability is currently low because of this resulting in longer rep https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-tahoe https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-tahoe#complaint-2174100 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT The vehicle has service driver assistance system warning. The seat vibration is not working and I believe there are issues with the sensor and or harness. There have been recalls on previous years of this vehicle for the same thing. There have been a wave of these lately, according to the dealership working on the vehicle. Parts availability is currently low because of this resulting in longer rep https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-tahoe https://plaincars.com/make/chevrolet-tahoe#complaint-2174316 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT I have a 2024 Tahoe that was purchased new from the dealer and has 13,700mi. The first service was completed as required in December with no issues identified. Less than 2 months later the front wheels started making a squeaking sound intermittently when accelerating, coasting or breaking. There were no warning messages. The dealership/mechanic looked over the car & said that the front brakes were