2026 CHEVROLET TAHOE

3 recalls, 31 complaints - 5/5 safety rating

26V304000 May 14, 2026
WHEELS:HUB
Defect Description
General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2025–2026 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban 1500, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with 24-inch wheels. Incorrect bolts may have been installed on the left and right front wheel hubs, which can result in the bolts loosening or defor... Read more
Consequence
A bolt that loosens or breaks during vehicle operation can result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front left and right wheel hub bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number fo... Read more
2,457 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
26V289000 May 7, 2026
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
Defect Description
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon... Read more
Consequence
Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer ... Read more
66 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC
26V114000 Feb 26, 2026
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Defect Description
General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coup... Read more
Consequence
Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac... Read more
5,861 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: General Motors, LLC

Complaint Statistics

31 total complaints 1 crashes 1 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
ENGINE11
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM5
POWER TRAIN4
UNKNOWN OR OTHER2
TIRES1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES1
BACK OVER PREVENTION1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
SEATS1
ENGINE Sep 5, 2026
Incident date: Sep 4, 2026
Driving on the interstate and vehicle started slowing down then abruptly stopped. We were able to get onto the shoulder of the road. The gear would not stay in drive mode continuing to slip out of drive and into park. We made it to a dealership in Knoxville tn where we had to leave it..
ENGINE Sep 3, 2026
Incident date: Sep 1, 2026
Engine started "ticking" for a bit. Then sounded like marbles were in the engine. Loss of power and engine light came on. Dealer says my 6.2 engine failed and new one needed. Less than 9000 well cared for miles!
POWER TRAIN Sep 1, 2026
Incident date: Aug 29, 2026
Driving on the Highway the Engine failed at highway speeds and the Tahoe experienced a complete shutdown, we could not restart the vehicle nor shift to neutral. We had the vehicle towed and was told by the dealer that it needs a engine replacement at 14,000 miles.
ENGINE Sep 1, 2026
Incident date: Aug 29, 2026
Driving on the Highway the Engine failed at highway speeds and the Tahoe experienced a complete shutdown, we could not restart the vehicle nor shift to neutral. We had the vehicle towed and was told by the dealer that it needs a engine replacement at 14,000 miles.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Aug 19, 2026
Incident date: Jul 31, 2026
The contact owns a 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that two hours after parking the vehicle in the garage and turning off the vehicle, there was excessive heat coming from the vehicle, and the vehicle was extremely hot to the touch above the wheel well. Due to the heat coming from the vehic... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Aug 11, 2026
Incident date: Aug 6, 2026
Around 68432miles my 2018 Honda CRV EXL AWD has started getting the problem of "Shutter Grill problem, power reduced" warning light. It often happens on highway speeds after about 75-100 miles of driving on long trips. Its very dangerous once I encounter it in the middle of the highway with reduced ... Read more
ENGINE Jul 13, 2026
Incident date: Jun 29, 2026
I was a victim to the L87 Engine Loss of Propulsion recall. On June 19, 2025, my engine was replaced as it failed all test. After getting a new engine, I have had 5 engine misfires and the dealership blamed it on faulty gas. Now my 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe that I trust to drive my two toddlers around, i... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER Jul 13, 2026
Incident date: Jun 29, 2026
My 2021 Honda Accord Sport has had a problem that started about 30k miles which I told them about 3 times. The sun visors do not stay up. they hang down and you have to move them out of the way. I tried to get the dealer to replace them, but they said I was past the warranty, and I was going to be c... Read more
POWER TRAIN Jul 12, 2026
Incident date: Jul 12, 2026
The integrated high-voltage powertrain / single-speed transmission unit is failing, causing severe mechanical chattering, rapid actuator cycling, and vibration under the vehicle. This failure follows a recent catastrophic, unexplained total loss of traction/HVAC coolant while at a previous Audi deal... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 1, 2026
Incident date: Jan 25, 2026
My cars abs light came on and the speedometer, rpm gauge, and electrical system started failing while driving. I immediately pulled over. The car caught fire around the alternator. The fire was minor, as I found the damage after towing the car home. If it had been worse, I could’ve been injured ... Read more
Fire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER May 20, 2026
Incident date: May 6, 2026
I am submitting a safety complaint regarding the rear visibility system on my Tesla Cybertruck. The physical rear view mirror does not provide any usable visibility of the roadway behind the vehicle. The design of the rear window and cargo area blocks the view, which makes the mirror ineffective for... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS May 15, 2026
Incident date: May 1, 2026
On May 9, 2026, while pulling into a parking garage parking space at low speed (below 5 MPH), the brake pedal was pressed but failed to engage or slow the vehicle. The pedal was pressed completely to the floor with no resistance, and the vehicle continued moving forward until it struck a wall, causi... Read more
Crash
ENGINE May 1, 2026
Incident date: Apr 22, 2026
Well traveling motor started making a slight ticking noise, about a mile down the road started squealing like a belt issue, pulled over on the side of the road popped hood and heard the squeal better before it shut down. There was no check engine light or any indication there was an issue prior to t... Read more
ENGINE Apr 21, 2026
Incident date: Mar 22, 2026
I was sold a defective 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe. Both the batter and engine can catch fire while parked and is not recommended to be parked near other cars or any structures. The dealership told me that the recalls were not on my vehicle at the time of purchase per Stellantis (November 7, 2025) ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Apr 21, 2026
Incident date: Mar 22, 2026
I was sold a defective 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe. Both the batter and engine can catch fire while parked and is not recommended to be parked near other cars or any structures. The dealership told me that the recalls were not on my vehicle at the time of purchase per Stellantis (November 7, 2025) ... Read more
SEATS Apr 6, 2026
Incident date: Mar 21, 2026
The contact owns a 2025 Kia Telluride. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V105000 (Seats). The local dealer and the manufacturer were contacted and informed the contact that parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had ex... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Apr 2, 2026
Incident date: Feb 26, 2026
Vehicle equipped with operational red and blue emergency lights prohibited by law, facilitates criminal activity such as impersonation of a police officer, civil regulatory laws regarding excess auxiliary lights, etc. Seller has actual knowledge and can be liable under color of law upon a purchase a... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Apr 2, 2026
Incident date: Feb 26, 2026
Vehicle equipped with operational red and blue emergency lights prohibited by law, facilitates criminal activity such as impersonation of a police officer, civil regulatory laws regarding excess auxiliary lights, etc. Seller has actual knowledge and can be liable under color of law upon a purchase a... Read more
BACK OVER PREVENTION Apr 1, 2026
Incident date: Feb 19, 2026
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse(R), the rearview camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the rear-view camera image failed to function properly and appeared blurry and intermittently failed to operate as intended. The vehicle was... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Apr 1, 2026
Incident date: Feb 19, 2026
The contact owned a 2023 Toyota Prius. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 26V049000 (Electrical System, Latches/Locks/Linkages) and 24V274000 (Electrical System, Latches/Locks/Linkages); and requested to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and m... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Mar 25, 2026
Incident date: Mar 14, 2026
The contact owns a 2026 Ram 3500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V059000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 11, 2026
Incident date: Mar 2, 2026
I purchased a vehicle from Banter Auto here in Wichita, Kansas. I reviewed the Carfax beforehand and nothing stood out that scared me so I signed off and purchased the vehicle. I have had nothing but problems since buying which was 7 months ago and have spent $9000 on repairs. I’ve been told by se... Read more
ENGINE Mar 11, 2026
Incident date: Mar 2, 2026
I purchased a vehicle from Banter Auto here in Wichita, Kansas. I reviewed the Carfax beforehand and nothing stood out that scared me so I signed off and purchased the vehicle. I have had nothing but problems since buying which was 7 months ago and have spent $9000 on repairs. I’ve been told by se... Read more
TIRES Mar 3, 2026
Incident date: Mar 2, 2026
The stock OE Pirelli PZero 235/45 R18 tire had a sidewall bubble identified after 7200 miles. The tire was originally the front passenger tire, moved to the rear passenger after tire rotation.
ENGINE Mar 3, 2026
Incident date: Mar 1, 2026
The contact owns a 2015 Kia Soul. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated, indicating a failure with the catalytic converter. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed, and the mechanic associated the failure with NHTSA ID Numb... Read more
ENGINE Feb 15, 2026
Incident date: Feb 15, 2026
Currently showing DTC P219B (O2 Sensor Signal Biased/Stuck Lean – Bank 2 Sensor 1) along with P0430 . For prior years thru 2019, Honda has issued Service Bulletins 19-072 and 20-100 covering DTCs P030x, P219A, and P219B, which may involve PCM software updates, a Cylinder A/F Test, and potential in... Read more
POWER TRAIN Feb 5, 2026
Incident date: Jan 20, 2026
The transmission unexpectedly downshifted While merging onto another ramp onto interstate with people behind me it was in 4th then it downshifted to 1 thankfully nothing bad happened during that time. But there has also been times when merging onto the freeway way where it would do the same when ab... Read more
POWER TRAIN Dec 31, 2025
Incident date: Dec 5, 2025
The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Camry. The contact stated that while the local dealer was performing preventive maintenance on the vehicle, there was an abnormal winding sound detected. The dealer determined that the transmission needed to be replaced. There were no warning lights illuminated. The co... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Dec 23, 2025
Incident date: Dec 21, 2025
warning engine light came on. Emission control system light came on too. Honda Pilot 2016 Milage 70,662. Vehicle operating normally. Had car parts store use OBD electronic scanner and it revealed a code P0328: "Knock Sensor voltage High". Code was deleted after scan. I was told by ... Read more
ENGINE Dec 23, 2025
Incident date: Dec 21, 2025
Ford Fusion 1.5L Ecoboost engines are known to have a fault short block that causes coolant intrusion. This defect does not trigger a check engine light, so there is no way for a driver to identify the problem until it's too late. Ford issued a Technical Safety Bulletin informing mechanics of this ... Read more
ENGINE Dec 4, 2025
Incident date: Sep 29, 2025
The vehicle illuminated the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) and stored DTC P26CB71 – Electric Water Pump Speed Stuck. The dealer confirmed the electric coolant pump actuator is mechanically stuck and requires replacement at a quoted cost of $1,257.81. Toyota official TSB-0323-17 (published Decem... Read more

NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2026 CHEVROLET TAHOE

2026 CHEVROLET TAHOE SUV N/A 4WD

CategoryRating
Overall Rating 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Driver 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash, Passenger 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Driver 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash, Passenger 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover 3 / 5 ★★★☆☆
Rollover Risk 21.9%

Safety Technology

FeatureStatus
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
Forward Collision WarningStandard
Lane Departure WarningStandard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

NHTSA Safety Investigations, CHEVROLET TAHOE

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

DP15004 Opened: Jun 11, 2015 , Closed: Mar 7, 2017
DP, Closed , Model Year: 2010
Rollover Side Curtain Air Bags
In June 2015, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this Defect Petition in response to a petition (see ODI 10568388) requesting a defect investigation of several alleged defects that can cause occupant ejections during rollover crashes in certain General Motors vehicles.The petition focu... Read more
EA10004 Opened: May 23, 2010 , Closed: Jul 18, 2011
EA, Closed , Model Year: 2007
Interior Door Handle Laceration Risk
The investigated concern involved chrome plating on interior door handles that could peel or separate from the plastic base material.This de-lamination could result in a sharp edge and pose a risk of laceration.In some cases, consumers reported minor hand/skin lacerations.Of these reported injuries,... Read more
PE09044 Opened: Sep 14, 2009 , Closed: May 23, 2010
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2007
Interior Door Handle Laceration Risk
The statistical data regarding problem experience in the table above are net counts for unique vehicles.Review of information in this PE discloses that while accounting for approximately two-thirds of the total population, MY 2007 subject vehicles are cited in more than 90 percent of the consumer co... Read more
PE01023 Opened: Jul 17, 2001 , Closed: Dec 20, 2001
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1995
SEAT BELT ANCHORAGE SEPARATION
ODI HAS RECEIVED ONE (1) COMPLAINT ALLEGING THAT THE 2ND ROW PASSENGER-SIDE SEAT BELT RELEASE BUCKLE ANCHOR DETACHED FROM SEAT FRAME DURING A SIDE IMPACT CRASH.DURING THE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT WAS THROWN FROM HIS SEAT, PARTIALLY EJECTED THROUGH THE REAR QUARTER WINDOW OF THE VEHICLE.OCCUPANT SUSTAINED... Read more
PE00017 Opened: Apr 11, 2000 , Closed: Sep 26, 2000
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1995
HEADLIGHT
BASED ON THE REPORTS RECEIVED BY ODI FROM CONSUMERS, FAILURE OF THE HEADLIGHT ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT MAY OCCUR IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES, AND MAY RESULT FROM REPEATED ADJUSTMENT OFTHE TILT STEERING WHEEL IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.REPEATED ADJUSTMENT OF THE STEERING WHEEL POSITION MAY STRAIN THE WIRING IN TH... Read more
PE99073 Opened: Dec 3, 1999 , Closed: May 2, 2000
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1995
BATTERY LEAKS ACID
ODI HAS RECEIVED 21 COMPLAINTS WHERE OWNERS ALLEGE THAT THE STANDARD GM FACTORY SUPPLIED AC DELCO BATTERY CASE FAILED, RESULTING IN THE LEAKAGE OF SULFURIC ACID.OF THE 21 COMPLAINT VEHICLES, SIX SUBURBAN, THREE TAHOES, AND ONE YUKON OWNER(S) COMPLAINED ABOUT A LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID FROM DETERIORATION ... Read more

CHEVROLET TAHOE - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the CHEVROLET TAHOE across all model years (1994, 2026).

169 Total Recalls
12,966 Total Complaints
6 Investigations
622 Reported Crashes
195 Reported Fires
43 Reported Deaths

CHEVROLET TAHOE - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2026 (current) 3 31
2025 1 77 View
2024 3 100 View
2023 5 312 View
2022 4 254 View
2021 16 635 View
2020 3 68 View
2019 2 166 View
2018 3 142 View
2017 4 233 View
2016 8 353 View
2015 14 893 View
2014 3 118 View
2013 4 309 View
2012 3 253 View
2011 5 571 View
2010 4 405 View
2009 5 391 View
2008 4 687 View
2007 4 1,533 View
2006 4 144 View
2005 7 381 View
2004 5 548 View
2003 7 628 View
2002 6 543 View
2001 8 607 View
2000 10 341 View
1999 3 677 View
1998 4 315 View
1997 2 515 View
1996 5 390 View
1995 8 296 View
1994 2 20 View
1993 0 12 View
1992 0 8 View
1991 0 5 View
1988 0 1 View

Other CHEVROLET Models

Model Recalls Complaints
SUBURBAN 246 10,458 View
MALIBU 216 29,080 View
SILVERADO 1500 200 22,534 View
CORVETTE 187 6,308 View
CAMARO 179 4,298 View
SILVERADO 159 10,964 View
SILVERADO 3500 152 1,409 View
EXPRESS 151 838 View