Chevrolet
Chevrolet Tahoe years to avoid
Years to avoid: 2015, 2021 and 2023. Best years: 2018, 2019 and 2020.
The 2015, 2021 and 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe draw the most owner complaints for their age: 2015 has 646 complaints (54 for each year on the road), 2021 has 453 complaints (76 for each year on the road) and 2023 has 222 complaints (56 for each year on the road), against a median of 22 a year across the 11 model years old enough to judge. The most reported problem on the 2021 is stalling (119 reports).
- 2,175complaints
- 39recall campaigns
- 9model years with a page
Newest report Sep 28, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
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Owner complaints on file for each year.
Years to avoid
2015
Most reported: brake wear (196 reports, median 78,000 miles) and A/C failure (66 reports, median 52,000 miles).
2021
Most reported: stalling (119 reports, median 32,334 miles) and fuel pump (74 reports, median 37,000 miles).
2023
Most reported: engine failure (68 reports, median 28,712 miles) and stalling (52 reports, median 28,712 miles).
Complaints for each year on the road
Each model year's NHTSA complaints divided by the calendar years it has been on sale, counting this one (a 2018 model has had 9). Older cars have had longer to collect complaints, so raw totals flatter the new ones. Blue bars are the years to avoid. Too new to judge: 2025 and 2026.
Within one model, sales change less from year to year than they do between models, so a jump here is mostly a jump in problems. The call: the years to avoid are the (up to three) highest at 1.5 times the model's median rate or more, and the best are the (up to three) lowest at two thirds of it or less, from 2016 on.
Guide How much should a years-to-avoid list decide? What these lists get wrong
At a glance
- Where the complaints sit
- The 2015 has the most complaints of any Chevrolet Tahoe year here: 646 of 2,175 (30%).
- Problem across the years
- The top problem moves around from year to year. Brake wear leads in 4 of the 9 model years and has the most reports overall, 410. Pooled across the years, half of the 236 owners who gave a mileage for brake wear were under about 64,000 miles.
- Crash, fire and injury reports
- 5% of Chevrolet Tahoe complaints report a crash, a fire or an injury, against 6% for the typical vehicle on this site. The highest share is on the 2019, 9 of its 106 complaints.
- Recalls on the top problem
- 7 of the 8 model years where owners report brake wear have a recall on the same system. The 2022 has none. A recall on the same system doesn't always cover the failure owners describe, so compare its summary with the complaints.
- When owners filed
- Filings jumped in 2025, with 465 complaints, 2.2 times the next busiest year. So far in 2026, 327 more have come in. Filings on record start in 2015.
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Fourth generation (K2XX)
| Year | Complaints | A year | Recalls | Most reported | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 avoid | 646 | 54 | 14 | Brakes grind, pulse or wear early (196) | 65,035 |
| 2016 | 256 | 23 | 8 | Brakes grind, pulse or wear early (92) | 50,000 |
| 2017 | 173 | 17 | 4 | Brakes grind, pulse or wear early (44) | 67,000 |
| 2018 best | 104 | 12 | 3 | Brakes grind, pulse or wear early (19) | 54,000 |
| 2019 best | 106 | 13 | 2 | Engine stalls or loses power while driving (26) | 40,550 |
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Fifth generation (T1XX)
| Year | Complaints | A year | Recalls | Most reported | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 avoid | 453 | 76 | 16 | Engine stalls or loses power while driving (119) | 41,000 |
| 2022 | 189 | 38 | 4 | Engine stalls or loses power while driving (42) | 49,000 |
| 2023 avoid | 222 | 56 | 5 | Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing (68) | 28,712 |
| 2026 | 26 | new | 3 | Engine stalls or loses power while driving (10) | 5,000 |
Model years with too few complaints for a page of their own: 2014 (87), 2020 (57), 2024 (67), 2025 (49).
Year by year
2026 Chevrolet Tahoe
26 owner complaints so far; too new to call. Most reported: stalling (10 reports) and engine failure (10 reports). 3 recalls, including 26V-289 on the transmission and drivetrain (do not drive) and 26V-304 on the wheels.
2023 Chevrolet Tahoe avoid
222 owner complaints, 56 for each year on the road (2.5 times the model median). Most reported: engine failure (68 reports, median 28,712 miles), stalling (52 reports, median 28,712 miles) and misfire (25 reports, median 31,000 miles). 3 reports involved a crash and 1 person was hurt. 5 recalls, including 25V-274 on the engine and 25V-619 on the fuel system.
2022 Chevrolet Tahoe
189 owner complaints, 38 for each year on the road (1.7 times the model median). Most reported: stalling (42 reports, median 60,000 miles), engine failure (38 reports, median 61,000 miles) and misfire (26 reports, median 61,000 miles). 3 reports involved a crash and 5 people were hurt. 4 recalls, including 26V-085 on the transmission and drivetrain and 25V-274 on the engine.
2021 Chevrolet Tahoe avoid
453 owner complaints, 76 for each year on the road (3.4 times the model median). Most reported: stalling (119 reports, median 32,334 miles), fuel pump (74 reports, median 37,000 miles) and misfire (72 reports, median 70,000 miles). 9 reports involved a crash and 9 people were hurt. 16 recalls, including 25V-619 on the fuel system and 25V-274 on the engine.
2019 Chevrolet Tahoe best
106 owner complaints, 13 for each year on the road (0.6 times the model median). Most reported: stalling (26 reports, median 64,000 miles), fuel pump (15 reports) and misfire (14 reports). 8 reports involved a crash and 6 people were hurt. 2 recalls, including 26V-289 on the transmission and drivetrain (do not drive) and 19V-761 on the brakes.
2018 Chevrolet Tahoe best
104 owner complaints, 12 for each year on the road (0.5 times the model median). Most reported: brake wear (19 reports, median 50,000 miles), infotainment (11 reports) and misfire (10 reports). 6 reports involved a crash and 5 people were hurt. 3 recalls, including 20V-603 on the brakes and 19V-761 on the brakes.
2017 Chevrolet Tahoe
173 owner complaints, 17 for each year on the road (0.8 times the model median). Most reported: brake wear (44 reports, median 60,000 miles), transmission failure (22 reports, median 100,000 miles) and transmission shudder (17 reports, median 93,000 miles). 3 reports involved a crash and 5 people were hurt. 4 recalls, including 26V-289 on the transmission and drivetrain (do not drive) and 19V-761 on the brakes.
2016 Chevrolet Tahoe
256 owner complaints, 23 for each year on the road (1.0 times the model median). Most reported: brake wear (92 reports, median 56,000 miles), stalling (21 reports, median 75,200 miles) and suspension (19 reports, median 60,000 miles). 17 reports involved a crash and 13 people were hurt. 8 recalls, including 26V-289 on the transmission and drivetrain (do not drive) and 16V-256 on the suspension system (do not drive).
2015 Chevrolet Tahoe avoid
646 owner complaints, 54 for each year on the road (2.4 times the model median). Most reported: brake wear (196 reports, median 78,000 miles), A/C failure (66 reports, median 52,000 miles) and suspension (52 reports, median 68,000 miles). 28 reports involved a crash and 15 people were hurt. 14 recalls, including 14V-246 on the steering system (do not drive) and 19V-761 on the brakes.
Recalls that cover several model years
If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.
A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver.
The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test.
The original fuel tank may have been replaced with an incorrect fuel tank, which can allow fuel to leak in a rollover crash.
Compare the Tahoe with its rivals
Side by side over the model years both have on file: what owners complain about, the mileage problems start at, recalls, investigations and crash reports.
- Tahoe vs Ford Expedition2015 to 2026
- Tahoe vs GMC Yukon2015 to 2026
- Tahoe vs Chevrolet Suburban2015 to 2023
Questions
What Chevrolet Tahoe years should you avoid?
The 2015, 2021 and 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe draw the most owner complaints for their age: 2015 has 646 complaints (54 for each year on the road), 2021 has 453 complaints (76 for each year on the road) and 2023 has 222 complaints (56 for each year on the road), against a median of 22 a year across the 11 model years old enough to judge. The most reported problem on the 2021 is stalling (119 reports).
What are the best years for the Chevrolet Tahoe?
The 2018, 2019 and 2020 draw the fewest complaints for their age: 2018 has 104 (12 a year), 2019 has 106 (13 a year) and 2020 has 57 (8 a year). Model years before 2016 aren't called best, because complaints filed before 2015 aren't in the files this site reads and their counts run short.
What is the most common problem on the Chevrolet Tahoe?
Brake wear, with 410 reports across the 9 model years that have a page here. It's the single most reported problem on the 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.
How many recalls does the Chevrolet Tahoe have?
39 recall campaigns cover the Chevrolet Tahoe model years 2015 to 2026 on this site. The widest, 19V-761 on the brakes, covers 5 model years.
How many Chevrolet Tahoe complaints involve a crash, fire or injury?
5% of them, against 6% for the typical vehicle on this site. The 2019 has the highest share.
Is there a recall for brake wear on the Chevrolet Tahoe?
On 7 of the 8 model years where owners report it: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021 and 2023.