Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 2, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: RL GNZLZ, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe has problems

53 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine321
Service brakes100
Forward collision avoidance102
Electrical system90
Power train51
Vehicle speed control20
Lane departure20
Seats20
Steering20
5 other systems51

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2025 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.

64%repaired · 2026 Q3

Wheels: hub

New

Recall 26V-304 · May 14, 2026 · 2,457 vehicles · 1,574 repaired

Risk. A bolt that loosens or breaks during vehicle operation can result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2025 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

2025 Chevrolet Tahoe safety ratings

2025 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV 4WD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2025 Chevrolet Tahoe frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2025 Chevrolet Tahoe side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2025 Chevrolet Tahoe side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 3 stars (21.9% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Optional
  • Lane departure warning: Optional
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedyEA26005 · still open
    Open
In owners' words

What Tahoe owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

This is in regards to my 2025 Chevy Tahoe High Country with 12,300 miles. I was driving on the parkway during rush hour and when I took the exit ramp I head a loud ticking. I immediately pulled over as the noise was loud and became louder and faster upon acceleration. I had the car towed to my…
Complaint 11775246 · Nov 2, 2026
While driving on the highway, the engine started making a knocking noise and the vehicle shut down causing us to have to pull over on the side of the road in the middle of highway traffic. The engine light came on and the vehicle would no longer drive leaving my family stranded on the side of the…
Complaint 11773664 · Oct 26, 2026
This report is related to NHTSA EA26005 Investigation. My 2025 Tahoe had an engine failure while on a trip. The speed was approximately 55 mph. The SUV was in L9 transmission setting driving up a slight grade on the highway. The engine RPM was approximately 2,000 RPM. Engine oil press, according to…
Complaint 11772725 · Oct 21, 2026

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