repaired · 2023 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
2013 Chevrolet TahoeProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 233 owner complaints about the 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe, most often about the structure. It is covered by 4 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-053 the manufacturer reports only 43% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 7, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: order_242 from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe has problems
233 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
56Structure
51Air bags2 crash/fire/injury
17Electrical system
13Engine
9Power train
8Electronic stability control (ESC)
7Vehicle speed control
6Service brakes
5Steering
146 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 56 | 0 |
| Air bags | 51 | 2 |
| Electrical system | 17 | 0 |
| Engine | 13 | 0 |
| Power train | 9 | 1 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 8 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 7 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 1 |
| Steering | 5 | 1 |
| 6 other systems | 14 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2013 Chevrolet Tahoe recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2023 Q4
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2016 Q2
Electrical system
Risk. If the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
no report yet
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. As a result, the vehicle may shift from Park with the ignition key removed or the ignition key in the OFF position.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chevrolet.
Mileage at failure
When do structure problems start?
70kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 41 structure complaints. 88% were reported before 100,000 miles.
3under 30k miles36under 100k miles5100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2013 vs. every other Tahoe year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Tahoe median. How we score
'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2013 Chevrolet Tahoe safety ratings
2013 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 3 stars (24.6% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What Tahoe owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The drivers side door handle has broken on my Tahoe. In the event of having to urgently egress from my vehicle it would be very difficult to do so because of the handle. Now before you think I'm just a disgruntled owner you should look at the rate of occurrence. I've checked online nationally and…
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated notice that there were cracks on the dashboard by the passenger’s side air bag. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the dealer stated that no failure was found. The contact stated that over the years the crack started to expand. The…
MY DASHBOARD HAS CRACKED IN TWO PLACES AS SHOWN ON THE ATTACHED PHOTOS. ONE CRACK IS NEAR THE HOUSING FOR THE AIRBAG, AND THE OTHER IS FORMING ABOVE THE STEERING WHEEL. THE CRACKS RESULT IN THE DASHBOARD SHACKING ON ANY UNEVEN ROAD SURFACE, SO EVENTUALLY THE SMALLER CRACK WILL PROGRESS ACROSS THE…
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