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2020 Chevrolet Tahoe: common problems and reliability
One of the best Tahoe years.
55 owner complaints, most about power train. 3 recalls.
Should I buy a 2020 Tahoe?The 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe has 55 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 3 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are power train and engine. Owners most often flag transmission failures: very frequent and severe criticism for models from approximately 2014 onward. reports include complete failures under 130,000 miles, some as early as 20,000-70,000 miles. the 6-speed and 10-speed automatics are specifically faulted.
Safety record for the 2020 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Tahoe years only. How we score it
Is 2020 a good year for the Tahoe?
Across the 31 Tahoe model years we track, complaint volume runs from 55 (2020) to 1,177 (2007). With 55 complaints, the 2020 Tahoe sits below the model's median of 302.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2020 Tahoe
tires
Campaign 21V115000General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, GMC Acadia, Sierra 1500, and certain Continental tires sold to the aftermarket for various model year 2018-2021 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.
fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Campaign 19V837000General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Camaro, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The fuel pump may be missing a pressure regulator, allowing for over-pressurization of the fuel system.
service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:wheel speed sensor/tone ring
Campaign 19V761000General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.
What owners say across generations
Sentiment is highly polarized and varies significantly by generation.
- Very frequentTransmission failures
Very frequent and severe criticism for models from approximately 2014 onward. Reports include complete failures under 130,000 miles, some as early as 20,000-70,000 miles. The 6-speed and 10-speed automatics are specifically faulted.
- Very frequentActive Fuel Management (AFM) / Lifter failures
Engine issues causing costly repairs, prevalent in 5.3L V8 engines from around 2007 onward.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Tahoe. See the full Tahoe owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Tahoe listings typically run $17,995–$37,289.
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