Chevrolet Tahoe years to avoid
More than twice the Tahoe's typical complaint count for a model year.
Best Chevrolet Tahoe years
Fewest owner complaints among the last 20 model years, counting only those with at least four years on the road.
Chevrolet Tahoe complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Chevrolet Tahoe problems
All model years combined.
- Brakes1,909
- Airbags1,551
- Electrical1,509
- Engine1,088
- Body897
- Transmission855
- Fuel system612
- Steering565
- Visibility385
- Driver assistance284
- Suspension280
- Acceleration242
Most reported problems on the Chevrolet Tahoe
Chevrolet Tahoe problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | - | 30 | Engine | 3,783 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2025 | - | 53 | Engine | 1 | 1 | ||
| 2024 | - | 69 | Engine | 14,000 | 3 | 1 | |
| 2023 | - | 236 | Engine | 33,253 | 5 | 3 | |
| 2022 | 80 | 198 | Engine | 49,000 | 4 | 3 | |
| 2021 | 51 | 467 | Engine | 42,000 | 16 | 9 | |
| 2020 | 86 | 58 | Engine | 16,000 | 3 | 4 | |
| 2019 | 87 | 109 | Transmission | 28,000 | 2 | 8 | Fewest complaints |
| 2018 | 86 | 106 | Engine | 42,500 | 3 | 6 | Fewest complaints |
| 2017 | 81 | 175 | Transmission | 50,000 | 4 | 3 | |
| 2016 | 70 | 256 | Brakes | 48,000 | 8 | 17 | |
| 2015 | 39 | 659 | Brakes | 62,000 | 14 | 29 | Avoid |
| 2014 | 89 | 90 | Electrical | 56,000 | 3 | 3 | Fewest complaints |
| 2013 | 77 | 233 | Body | 60,000 | 4 | 4 | |
| 2012 | 82 | 178 | Airbags | 70,000 | 3 | 8 | |
| 2011 | 56 | 447 | Airbags | 66,801 | 5 | 5 | |
| 2010 | 70 | 314 | Airbags | 74,000 | 3 | 3 | |
| 2009 | 72 | 284 | Airbags | 78,000 | 5 | 3 | |
| 2008 | 51 | 528 | Airbags | 73,000 | 4 | 6 | |
| 2007 | 21 | 1,177 | Airbags | 77,000 | 4 | 26 | Avoid |
| 2006 | 87 | 114 | Body | 75,245 | 3 | 4 | |
| 2005 | 70 | 293 | Electrical | 80,000 | 5 | 9 | |
| 2004 | 56 | 467 | Electrical | 72,000 | 2 | 25 | |
| 2003 | 52 | 507 | Electrical | 74,000 | 4 | 20 | |
| 2002 | 51 | 448 | Brakes | 81,000 | 3 | 42 | |
| 2001 | 44 | 512 | Brakes | 70,000 | 5 | 47 | |
| 2000 | - | 281 | Brakes | 80,000 | 6 | 23 | |
| 1999 | - | 551 | Brakes | 92,000 | 1 | 45 | |
| 1998 | - | 263 | Brakes | 85,000 | 2 | 18 | |
| 1997 | - | 410 | Brakes | 93,000 | 0 | 24 | |
| 1996 | - | 283 | Brakes | 110,000 | 3 | 27 | |
| 1995 | - | 246 | Seats | 120,000 | 6 | 23 | |
| 1994 | - | 19 | Brakes | 2 | 2 | ||
| 1993 | - | 8 | Brakes | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1992 | - | 6 | Brakes | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1991 | - | 3 | Brakes | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 80
Chevrolet Tahoe warranty extensions
Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.
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Questions about the Chevrolet Tahoe
What years of the Chevrolet Tahoe should you avoid?
2007 and 2015. Each has more than twice the Chevrolet Tahoe's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2007 alone has 1,177, mostly about airbags and body.
What is the best year for a used Chevrolet Tahoe?
2014, 2018 and 2019 have the fewest owner complaints among model years that have been on the road for at least four years (90, 106 and 109).
What is the most common problem with the Chevrolet Tahoe?
Brakes, with 1,909 complaints across all years, followed by airbags (1,551) and electrical (1,509).
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Tahoe have?
80 recalls between 1991 and 2026. The 2021 model year has the most, with 16.
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