2023 Chevrolet Tahoe · symptom sheet
Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing
- 68owner reports
- 28,712median miles
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Sep 17, 2026 · checked Oct 2, 2026
137 of the 222 complaints on this car are about the engine. 68 of those describe engine failure, which makes it the most reported problem on the 2023 Tahoe.
Tick what matches of 68 reports
Engine failure on other Tahoe years
Report counts are for each model year on its own, so a newer car has had less time to collect them. Model years with too few reports of it for a sheet: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2026.
What this problem usually is
These are the reports nobody wants to file. The engine started knocking or ticking, the oil light came on, and then it seized or had to be replaced. Some owners had the replacement covered under warranty or an extension, and plenty were told they'd pay. Several narrower sheets split this group into knocking, seized engines and rod bearing failure.
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the engine (64 reports).
Recalls and investigations
One recall on the engine covers the 2023 model year. A recall on the same system isn't always the same failure, so read the defect text.
The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
All 5 recalls on the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe, with the owner complaints on each recalled system
NHTSA investigations into the engine on the Tahoe
Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy. Open.
Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy. Closed aug 20, 2026.
Loss of motive power due to engine failure. Open.
Loss of motive power due to engine failure. Closed oct 23, 2025, led to recall 25V-274.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 17,000 and 49,000 miles, from the 33 reports that gave a mileage.
Is this a known problem?
The manufacturer has sent NHTSA 4 service bulletins or notices for the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe that deal with this problem. Newest first.
Federal rules make a manufacturer send NHTSA a copy of any notice about a defect that goes to more than one dealer or owner. Most of these are service bulletins, the repair instructions manufacturers send to dealers. NHTSA generally leaves safety recall bulletins out of this file, and recalls are listed separately.
Certain vehicles listed above, may have a condition where the connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components in these vehicles may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
This bulletin advises the tech to inspect deeper into what may be to main cause of an engine failure.
Customer Satisfaction Program - Certain vehicles may have a condition in which the engine lifter bores may be oversized. Dealers are to replace the engine.
This bulletin advises the tech to inspect deeper into what may be the main cause of an engine failure.
What owners wrote
“Piston ring went bad causing catastrophic engine failure. Now needs new motor. Only had 62k miles. It had been burning oil but was taken to the dealership for maintenance and they didnât report anything.”
Filed Jul 15, 2026 · 62,000 miles
“I was driving on Highway and system said engine oil hot. 10 seconds later the engine stopped. Could not get it restarted as I moved over to the shoulder. Had vehicle towed and engine was seized. 28,000 miles on vehicle.”
Filed May 5, 2025 · 28,000 miles
“2023 Tahoe with 6.2L gas engine at 29k miles suffered a complete engine failure on a major road at 60mph with no prior warning. We were lucky to be able to get it out of the road safely but it stranded my family. Itâs currently at GM dealer waiting for an engine replacement.”
Filed Apr 20, 2025 · 29,000 miles
“Engine replacement at 13,260 miles due to thrown rods in cylinders 7 and 8 in September 2023. The vehicle is currently at the dealership again at 32,000 miles due to transmission issues. No ETA on replacement parts. Up to date on all maintenance and oil changes.”
Filed Apr 14, 2025 · 13,260 miles
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 68 reports involved a crash and 1 people were hurt. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation. How reports land on this sheet.
Guide Paid for this repair before a recall covered it? How recall reimbursement works
Other problems on this car
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 52 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 25 reports