2023 Chevrolet Tahoe vs 2023 Ford Explorer
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 21, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2023 Ford Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 218 | 108 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 15 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,073 | 160 |
| Investigations | 4 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 7 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 2 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 16–24 | 20–27 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 32,774 mi | 17,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Tahoe | Ford Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 119 | 10 |
| Power Train | 42 | 12 |
| Electrical System | 37 | 13 |
| Service Brakes | 20 | 5 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 18 | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 12 | 6 |
| Steering | 5 | 12 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 12 | 2 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 31 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 19 | 0 |
| Stalling | 18 | 8 |
| Vibration / shaking | 11 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 8 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 7 | 9 |
| Hesitation / surging | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 5 |
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.