repaired · 2022 Q4
Tires
Risk. Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss.
2020 Chevrolet TahoeProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 58 owner complaints about the 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe, most often about the engine. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 21V-115 the manufacturer reports only 75% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 7, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe has problems
58 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
15Engine
14Power train
12Electrical system
6Steering1 crash/fire/injury
6Service brakes
4Air bags
3Fuel/propulsion system
2Vehicle speed control
2Suspension
43 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 15 | 0 |
| Power train | 14 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 12 | 0 |
| Steering | 6 | 1 |
| Service brakes | 6 | 0 |
| Air bags | 4 | 3 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 4 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2020 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 · 2021 Q1
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. Over-pressurization can crack the fuel pump and cause leaks, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
repaired · 2021 Q2
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Risk. Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the…
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.
Best & worst years
2020 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
2020 Chevrolet Tahoe safety ratings
2020 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV 4WD 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 (21.9% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
In owners' words
What Tahoe owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
On October 20th, 2026, I was driving the vehicle (a 2020 Tahoe with 74081 miles on it) in highway traffic at approximately 55 mph when with no warning an engine message lit up as the vehicle had a sudden loss of power. This put myself and others at risk of a serious crash.
The water pump failed. Platinum Chevrolet has the old one as they have replaced it. I was driving in [XXX] on a crowded street when I had to quickly pull over because of a terrible noise and the smell of leaking coolant. It made it dangerous for me to get to a parking spot in traffic without…
I got in my vehicle and turned it on. Once on, it asked me to roll down my passenger side window and roll it back up. I thought that was odd, but did so. My vehicle had completely reset. The clocks were not correct and none of our controls were set. I reset everything, but thought that was weird. A…
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