556 of the 1,289 complaints about the Chevrolet Tahoe (43.1%) concern Engine, making it the model's largest problem area. That share is 1.9× the Engine share across all tracked vehicles.
556Complaints · Engine
43.1%Share of complaints
1.93×vs. all vehicles
240Last 12 months
0.7%Share involving a crash or fire
1Related recalls
Analysis
240 Engine complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 233 in the 12 months before — up 3%.
4 of these reports (0.7%) describe a crash or fire, with 4 injuries and 0 deaths mentioned.
1 recall campaign relates to this area, most recently campaign 25V274000 (2025-04-24, model years 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024).
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.
Engine · 2026-09-16 · ODI 11764705 · Fire
My 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe diesel unexpectedly lost power while driving. I was stopped, made a right turn, and accelerated to approximately 34–40 mph on a two-way street when the vehicle suddenly shook, shifted into neutral, and the engine shut off without…
Engine · 2026-04-27 · ODI 11734060
There was no accident, but while I was on a busy highway, my vehicle started failing me. I wasn’t able to go past 50mph. After taking it to the dealership they said it’s a torque converter and transmission failure.
Engine · 2026-10-13 · ODI 11770980
On 4/23/25, the check engine light came on and the vehicle reduced power. It was taken to dealership and a warranty service was performed, L87 Engine loss of propulsion. The vehicle was in service for 90 days.
Engine · 2026-10-12 · ODI 11770617
Thursday XXX - Left [XXX] on our way to [XXX] for a beach vacation on our 2022 Chevy Tahoe z71. Made it to [XXX] and spent the night there Friday XXX - Left our hotel in [XXX] and headed to [XXX].
Engine · 2026-10-09 · ODI 11770085
Vehicle shakes, warning messages repeatedly display on screen and continue to cycle. Gage dials go back and forth. Acceleration is very limited and vehicle is limited to a max speed of 62 mph. The AC goes to 76 degrees and blow at full speed.
Engine · 2026-10-09 · ODI 11770125
Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length. The ODI number is NHTSA's record identifier.
Related recalls
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL Campaign 25V274000 · 2025-04-24 · Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Summary: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252494000.
Why modern engines burn oil, and what owner complaints revealDesign choices linked to oil consumption in recent engines, the warning signs owners describe, what counts as normal, and which tracked models currently have the highest engine share in their complaints.
