2023 Chevrolet Tahoe problems & reliability
218 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe, alongside 5 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several components.
1 complaint report injuries (1 injured).
Federal crash records (FARS 2020–2023): 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles were involved in 11 fatal crashes with 1 occupant death. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine → | 119 | 55% |
| Power Train → | 42 | 19% |
| Electrical System → | 37 | 17% |
| Service Brakes → | 20 | 9% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 18 | 8% |
| Unknown / Other | 16 | 7% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance → | 12 | 6% |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 12 | 6% |
| Visibility/wiper | 7 | 3% |
| Air Bags | 6 | 3% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 21 reported components →Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Mileage when problems occurred
Among the 26 complaints that included a usable odometer reading, the median reported incident mileage was 32,774 miles (middle 50% between 22,250 and 49,892 miles).
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“I am submitting this complaint regarding my 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe equipped with the GM 6.2-liter V8 engine. VIN: [XXX]. At approximately 40,000 miles, the original engine experienced a major failure and was completely replaced by a Chevrolet dealership under warranty. I have now driven fewer than 10,000 miles on the…”
Engine · filed Sep 17, 2026
“The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power and was unable to restart. The message "Engine Overheating - Stop Driving Immediately" was displayed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who determined that the engine had failed, and…”
Engine · filed Sep 16, 2026
“We were driving on the highway and the engine started making a ticking noise and AFM light came on. Took the car to the dealership for inspection and they said the lifter had collapsed and it would cost $1000 to tear the engine down to see if the camshaft was damaged. Asked for the estimate to replace camshaft and…”
Engine · filed Sep 15, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy
Engineering Analysis EA26005 · opened Aug 20, 2026 · open
- Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy
Recall Query RQ26001 · opened Jan 16, 2026 · closed Aug 20, 2026
- Loss of motive power due to engine failure
Engineering Analysis EA25007 · opened Oct 23, 2025 · open
- Loss of motive power due to engine failure
Preliminary Evaluation PE25001 · opened Jan 16, 2025 · closed Oct 23, 2025 · led to recall 25V274
Technical service bulletins
1,073 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe. The 10 most recent:
This PI is to instruct dealer on diagnostic procedures that need to be completed prior to replacing a radio or IPC display
PIC6629F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 10, 2026
This preliminary information communicates diagnostic tips for air leveling suspension system.
PIT5801F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 10, 2026
This preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email GDS2 session logs into Technical Assistance.
PIP4902W · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 4, 2026
This PI is created to inform GM dealers that some vehicles may intermittently fail to connect wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto after Bluetooth pairing during the first key cycle. The condition is caused by a…
PIT6545 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 3, 2026
This PI was created to address an Intermittent Loss of Connectivity, GPS, or Wi-Fi Due to OnStar Module concern.
PIT6529B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 27, 2026
This PI provides a diagnostic tip when fuse F4DR is opening and dealerships are to inspect the wiring at the center console lid.
PIT5869B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 26, 2026
This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues
PIC6551C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 20, 2026
This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the SES MIL and DTC P062B and engineering is currently investigating.
PIT6110K · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 28, 2026
This PI Communicates information to ensure Memory Recall is enabled to ensure memory mirrors return to set position after curbview assist is used.
PIT6446A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 24, 2026
PI to help diagnose A/C concern
PIT5099J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 21, 2026
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.
- · Among complaints with usable mileage, the median reported incident mileage was 32,774 miles. This does not predict when a particular vehicle will develop a problem.