505 of the 1,210 complaints about the Chevrolet Tahoe (41.7%) concern Engine, making it the model's largest problem area. That share is 1.9× the Engine share across all tracked vehicles.
505Complaints · Engine
41.7%Share of complaints
1.88×vs. all vehicles
203Last 12 months
0.6%Share involving a crash or fire
1Related recalls
Analysis
By model year, Engine complaints peak with the 2021 model (178, 40% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2020 model (12). 203 Engine complaints were filed in the last 12 months versus 219 in the 12 months before — a steady pace.
Owners most often describe: “engine”, “towed”, “lifters”, “oil” and “knocking”. 3 of these reports (0.6%) 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).
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
I drive a 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe. This occurrence has happened on three separate occasions and each time it was raining outside. The first occurrence, my vehicle was running and parked in the rain after driving approximately 5 miles.
Engine · 2025-09-02 · ODI 11684360 · Crash
We were driving full speed down the highway and the vehicle completely shut down steering wheel locked and we were stranded for six hours. Turns out the dealer said it was just the battery and they fixed the grounding of the battery.
Engine · 2026-09-02 · ODI 11761638
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the message "Service ESC" was displayed, and the check engine, traction control, and Forward Collision Avoidance warning lights were illuminated.
Engine · 2026-09-01 · ODI 11761231
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
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a misfire coming from the engine and the vehicle lost motive power and was violently shaking. The check engine warning light illuminated.
Engine · 2026-08-31 · ODI 11760956
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 revealThe design choices that make many recent engines consume oil, the warning signs owners describe, what counts as normal, and which tracked models draw the most engine complaints right now.
Frequently asked questions
How common are Engine problems on the Chevrolet Tahoe?
505 of the 1,210 complaints about the Chevrolet Tahoe (41.7%) concern Engine, making it the model's largest problem area. That share is 1.9× the Engine share across all tracked vehicles.
Which Chevrolet Tahoe model years have the most Engine complaints?
By model year, Engine complaints peak with the 2021 model (178, 40% of that year's complaints) and are lowest for the 2020 model (12).
Is there a recall for Chevrolet Tahoe Engine problems?
1 recall campaign relates to this area, most recently campaign 25V274000 (2025-04-24, model years 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024).