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2023 Chevrolet Tahoe: common problems and reliability
· 2020-2026One of the weaker Tahoe years.
220 owner complaints, most about engine. 5 recalls.
Should I buy a 2023 Tahoe?The 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe has 220 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 5 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are engine and power train. Owners most often flag lifter failures on 5.3l and 6.2l v8 engines.
Safety record for the 2023 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Tahoe years only. How we score it
Is 2023 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 220 complaints, the 2023 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 2023 Tahoe
exterior lighting:lighting control module:software
Campaign 22V903000General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
suspension:rear
Campaign 23V642000General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The rear suspension outer control arm bolts may not have been properly heat-treated, which can cause the bolts to break.
service brakes, hydraulic:brake fluid low warning: lamp
Campaign 24V674000General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Escalade ESV vehicles. The electronic brake control module software may fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid occurs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical
Campaign 25V274000General 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.
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fuel system, diesel:storage:tank assembly
Campaign 25V619000General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, 2021, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 2022 and 2024 GMC Yukon vehicles equipped with a 6-cylinder diesel engine. The original fuel tank may have been replaced with an incorrect fuel tank, which can allow fuel to leak in a rollover crash.
What owners report on the 2020-2026 Tahoe
Owner sentiment for the 2020-2026 Tahoe is predominantly negative, driven by recurring engine problems, particularly lifter failures and cylinder deactivation issues on the 5.3L and 6.2L V8s.
- Very frequentLifter failures on 5.3L and 6.2L V8 engines
- Very frequentCylinder deactivation (DFM/AFM) system failures
- Very frequentInfotainment/CarPlay audio skipping and cutouts
- Recurrent6.2L V8 engine failures including on new 2026 models
- RecurrentTransmission failures before 40,000 miles
Owner insights for the 2020-2026 Tahoe. Read the full 2020-2026 owner report.
Typical used price
Used Tahoe listings typically run $17,995–$37,289.
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