2025 Chevrolet Tahoe engine problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe — 58% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On September 5, 2026, at approximately 7:18 p.m. Pacific Time, a 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe High Country equipped with the 6.2L L87 V8 engine and approximately 18,000 miles experienced a sudden catastrophic failure while the engine was running. There were two occupants. A distinct pop was heard. The…”
filed Sep 16, 2026
“On approximately January 15, 2026, my 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe equipped with the 6.2L V8 engine suffered a complete engine failure at approximately 10,000 miles while my family and I were traveling about six hours from home. The engine/propulsion system failed and the vehicle became inoperable. The…”
filed Sep 1, 2026
“2025 Chevrolet Tahoe, 6.2L L87, approximately 51,500 miles, rod-bearing/internal engine failure, complete engine replacement required. 1500 miles prior to engine failure the cam/lifters were replaced. Repair invoices are attached. I was told my warranty going forward would be the remaining miles left on my 60k power…”
filed Aug 30, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine problems in other Tahoe years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tahoe | 16 | 67% |
| 2024 Tahoe | 22 | 33% |
| 2023 Tahoe | 119 | 55% |
| 2022 Tahoe | 71 | 38% |
| 2021 Tahoe | 166 | 37% |
| 2020 Tahoe | 12 | 22% |
| 2019 Tahoe | 29 | 28% |
| 2018 Tahoe | 20 | 19% |
| 2017 Tahoe | 26 | 15% |
| 2016 Tahoe | 19 | 7% |
| 2015 Tahoe | 46 | 7% |
| 2014 Tahoe | 2 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.