2023 Chevrolet Tahoe Problems: Engine (209 Complaints)
The most-reported problem on the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe is Engine (48% of 209 owner reports). There are 5 safety recalls. Check the VIN and inspect Engine — this is the NHTSA file, not a score.
What problems show up on the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe?
100 of 209 filings named Engine (48% of the file). That is what owners wrote, not a shop diagnosis of the vehicle in the driveway.
Second is Transmission / driveline (35 reports).
There are 5 official safety recalls on this year. They were filed about Lights, Suspension, Brakes, Engine, and Fuel system. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov — a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific truck.
The 2022 has 183 reports on file; this year has 209. Older years collect more reports just by being on the road longer. If you need a fairer comparison, use the equal-time view.
What owners reported
- Crashes 3
- Fires 0
- Injuries 1
- Deaths 0
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Which systems owners named
Share of owner complaints filed against each vehicle system. These shares are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold.
“Unclassified NHTSA leftover” is not a car part. It is a filing bucket and always sits last.
View component data as a table
| System / Component | Complaints | Share of Reports | Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine (ENGINE) | 100 | 47.9% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Transmission / driveline (POWER TRAIN) | 35 | 16.8% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Electrical (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM) | 18 | 8.6% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| Automatic braking / collision warning (FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE) | 8 | 3.8% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES) | 7 | 3.4% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Glass / wipers / cameras (VISIBILITY) | 7 | 3.4% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM) | 4 | 1.9% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Steering (STEERING) | 4 | 1.9% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
| Airbags (AIR BAGS) | 2 | 1.0% | 0 crashes · 0 fires |
| Unclassified NHTSA leftover | 27 | 12.9% | 1 crashes · 0 fires |
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
When reports and recalls showed up
When owners filed reports, and when recall campaigns showed up.
- Campaign 25V274000 was reported 484 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
- Campaign 25V619000 was reported 237 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
View timeline records as a table
| Date | Record type | Count | Record identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-Q1 | Owner reports | 1 | |
| 2023-Q2 | Owner reports | 2 | |
| 2023-Q3 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2023-Q4 | Owner reports | 8 | |
| 2024-Q1 | Owner reports | 6 | |
| 2024-Q2 | Owner reports | 4 | |
| 2024-Q3 | Owner reports | 3 | |
| 2024-Q4 | Owner reports | 6 | |
| 2025-Q1 | Owner reports | 40 | |
| 2025-Q2 | Owner reports | 38 | |
| 2025-Q3 | Owner reports | 19 | |
| 2025-Q4 | Owner reports | 16 | |
| 2026-Q1 | Owner reports | 24 | |
| 2026-Q2 | Owner reports | 23 | |
| 2026-Q3 | Owner reports | 16 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 22V903000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 23V642000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 24V674000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 25V274000 | |
| Recall campaign | 1 | 25V619000 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | PE25001 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | EA25007 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | RQ26001 | |
| Defect investigation | 1 | EA26005 |
Safety Recalls (5)
Official campaigns. Each one says what could go wrong and what the dealer was told to fix.
In short, these campaigns were filed about Lights, Suspension, Brakes, Engine, and Fuel system.
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Recall campaign 22V903000
Lights
- Report date
- Component:
- Lights (EXTERIOR LIGHTING)
- Consequence:
- DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222386380. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-827.
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Recall campaign 23V642000
Suspension
- Report date
- Component:
- Suspension (SUSPENSION)
- Consequence:
- A broken suspension bolt can result in misalignment of the rear wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- Dealers will replace both rear suspension outer control arm bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232415910.
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Recall campaign 24V674000
Brakes
- Report date
- Component:
- Brakes (SERVICE BRAKES)
- Consequence:
- Without a warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy:
- The Electronic Brake Control Module (eBCM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024. Owners can contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N242447990.
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Recall campaign 25V274000
Engine
- Report date
- Component:
- Engine (ENGINE)
- Consequence:
- Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
- 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.
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Recall campaign 25V619000
Fuel system
- Report date
- Component:
- Fuel system (FUEL SYSTEM)
- Consequence:
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
- Remedy:
- Dealers will inspect for the correct fuel tank and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 5, 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 N252512770. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 18, 2025.
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
What owners actually wrote
Short excerpts from the public NHTSA file. Look for the same symptom repeating.
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems on the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe?
Owners named Engine most often — 100 of 209 reports (48%). That is the NHTSA file, not a diagnosis of every vehicle.
Are there recalls for the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe?
NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns. They were filed about Lights, Suspension, Brakes, Engine, and Fuel system. Check the VIN at nhtsa.gov; a campaign on this page can still be open on a specific vehicle.
What should I inspect before buying a 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe?
Look up the VIN for open recalls. Have a shop check for oil consumption, coolant leaks, rough idle and unusual engine noise. Then skim owner filings for the same symptom and take that list to a mechanic.
Does a high complaint count mean I should skip this year?
No. Counts are reports people chose to file and they are not adjusted for sales volume. YearTell does not publish scores or a list of years to skip. Inspect the vehicle.
Estimated Ownership Cost
EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates
Adjacent Model Years
Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records
Complaint counts reflect self-selected reports and are not normalised for production sales volume. We publish no reliability scores, superlatives, or vehicle rankings.
Methodology & Data Integrity
Source: NHTSA ODI / recalls, snapshot 2026-09-07. YearTell is not a government agency.