2025 Chevrolet Tahoe problems, complaints & recalls
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NHTSA has received 46 owner complaints about the 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe, or 27.5 per year on the road — fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.65, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 85 model-year 2025 vehicles we track, it ranks #47 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Chevrolet models its rate is 40% lower; against other Full-size SUVs it is 20% lower.
Counts are normalized by time on the road, not by sales volume: a popular model generates more reports than a rare one, and complaints are not verified individually. How we count
Complaints filed between 2025-03-31 and 2026-09-01. Median delay from incident to filing: 12 days.
46Complaints
27.5Complaints per year on the road
0.65Complaint index vs. all tracked vehicles
1Recalls
2.2%Share involving a crash or fire
41Last 12 months
Analysis
The previous model year (2024) drew 23.6 complaints per year, fewer than this one.
The most common problem area is Engine (58.7% of complaints), followed by Electrical (13.0%) and Brakes (10.9%). Engine complaints are 2.6 times as common here as across all tracked vehicles. Within Engine reports, owners most often mention “engine”, “thrust bearing”, “metal”, “remained” and “loud”. 1 reports (2.2%) describe a crash or fire; owners mention 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Half of the reported incidents happened within 15 months of the model year's start; the busiest period was the second year (67% of incidents). In the last 12 months 41 new complaints were filed, versus 5 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for this model year. 0% of the complaints fall in component areas that a recall addresses. 1 NHTSA defect investigation covers this model year; the most recent is “Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy” (opened 2026-08-20, still open).
Driving in bumper to bumper traffic in my 2025 Tahoe and the automatic braking system slammed on the brakes at 10 mph causing me to get rear ended.The light turned green and traffic started moving forward and I'm hitting the gas pedal when my truck just slams…
Driver-assist systems · 2026-07-01 · ODI 11747636 · Crash
When backing up the auto braking brakes very hard sudden stop without warning even though no objects near by. Appears to be from shadows and made worse when it is raining and the camera has water on the lense.
Driver-assist systems · 2025-10-28 · ODI 11696183
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.
Engine · 2026-09-01 · ODI 11761400
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.
Engine · 2026-08-30 · ODI 11760708
A GM software update removed the ability to seek radio stations using the steering-wheel controls, forcing me to use the center infotainment screen for a routine task that previously could be done without looking away from the road.
Interior & equipment · 2026-08-16 · ODI 11757280
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Summary: 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 deforming over time.
Risk: 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 for this recall is N262554630. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 14, 2026.
Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedyOpen
EA26005 · ENGINE · Opened 2026-08-20 · Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
On January 16, 2026, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query RQ26001. This investigation was opened to assess the remedy effectiveness of Recall 25V-274. ODI has received complaints alleging engine failure in vehicles after the recall remedy had been completed, whether that remedy involved an oil viscosity change or a complete engine replacement. General Motors (GM) issued …
Frequently asked questions
How many complaints were filed for the 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe?
46 complaints were filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe, or about 27.5 per year on the road.
What is the most common problem reported for the 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe?
The most common category is Engine, accounting for 58.7% of complaints.
Does the 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall(s) for this model year. 1 NHTSA defect investigation covers this model year; the most recent is “Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy” (opened 2026-08-20, still open).
Is the 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe still generating complaints?
In the last 12 months 41 new complaints were filed, versus 5 in the 12 months before — the pace is rising.
How does the 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe compare with similar vehicles?
NHTSA has received 46 owner complaints about the 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe, or 27.5 per year on the road — fewer complaints than typical for a vehicle of its age (complaint index 0.65, where 1.00 is the average of all tracked vehicles). Among the 85 model-year 2025 vehicles we track, it ranks #47 for fewest complaints per year. Against other Chevrolet models its rate is 40% lower; against other Full-size SUVs it is 20% lower.