Wednesday, September 23, 2026
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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.

Owner complaints
218
Recall campaigns
5
Fire reports
0 (0%)
Crash reports
3 (1%)

Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several components.

NCAP overall rating
Not rated
NHTSA 5-star program
EPA fuel economy
16–24 MPG combined
City 15 · highway 20 (typical trim)
Service bulletins (TSBs)
1,073
Manufacturer communications on file
Defect investigations
4
NHTSA ODI probes naming this model year

1 complaint report injuries (1 injured).

Federal crash records (FARS 20202023): 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

ComponentComplaints
Engine119
Power Train42
Electrical System37
Service Brakes20
Engine and Engine Cooling18
Unknown / Other16
Forward Collision Avoidance12
Fuel/propulsion System12
Visibility/wiper7
Air Bags6

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).

under 20k
6
20–40k
11
40–60k
4
60–80k
3
80–100k
2
100–150k
0
150k+
0

Complaints by incident year

23
24
25
26

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

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.
About this data. Complaint figures come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation consumer complaint database and count unique complaints (one per NHTSA case number). Complaints are submitted by vehicle owners and are not independently verified; complaint volume also reflects how many of these vehicles are on the road. Recall data comes from the official NHTSA recall database. This page is not affiliated with Chevrolet or NHTSA.