2014 Chevrolet Tahoe

▲ Better than typical
2014 Chevrolet Tahoe
RENDERED 2026-09-16T06:44:37.766Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Chevrolet Tahoe Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2014 highlighted. 1988: 1 complaints 1988 1991: 3 complaints 1992: 6 complaints 1993: 8 complaints 1994: 19 complaints 1995: 246 complaints 1995 1996: 283 complaints 1997: 410 complaints 1998: 263 complaints 1999: 552 complaints 2000: 282 complaints 2000 2001: 512 complaints 2002: 449 complaints 2003: 507 complaints 2004: 466 complaints 2005: 293 complaints 2005 2006: 114 complaints 2007: 1176 complaints 2008: 528 complaints 2009: 284 complaints 2010: 314 complaints 2010 2011: 446 complaints 2012: 178 complaints 2013: 232 complaints 2014: 90 complaints 2014 2015: 658 complaints 2015 2016: 256 complaints 2017: 173 complaints 2018: 103 complaints 2019: 104 complaints 2020: 55 complaints 2020 2021: 445 complaints 2022: 184 complaints 2023: 212 complaints 2024: 65 complaints 2025: 46 complaints 2025 2026: 23 complaints 2026
2014: 90 complaints
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YearComplaints
19881
19913
19926
19938
199419
1995246
1996283
1997410
1998263
1999552
2000282
2001512
2002449
2003507
2004466
2005293
2006114
20071176
2008528
2009284
2010314
2011446
2012178
2013232
201490
2015658
2016256
2017173
2018103
2019104
202055
2021445
2022184
2023212
202465
202546
202623

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17%

17% of complaints: electrical system — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing integrated trailer brake control.

AIR BAGS 14%

14% of complaints: air bags — 13 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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Component/System Failure The Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) failed to function as designed. Specifically, the driver steering wheel airbag and front passenger airbag did not deploy during a collision involving frontal impact forces.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260129

DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE (I-90 MT), ON CRUISE CONTROL, BRAKING FOR A CAR IN FRONT GOING SLOWER, FOUND THAT NO BRAKING OCCURRED, SUDDEN ACCELERATION TO 90 MPH, TRIED TO CHANGE GEARS, TURN OFF ENGINE, PUMP BRAKES WITHOUT RESULTS, THEN GLANCING BLOW...

NHTSA ODI report, 20160926

Also filed under ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)

STRUCTURE 11%

11% of complaints: structure — 10 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing body and dashboard.

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DASHBOARD CRACKED BY PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG AND DRIVER SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL

NHTSA ODI report, 20180122

SERVICE BRAKES 7%

7% of complaints: service brakes — 6 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 6%

6% of complaints: power train — 5 distinct reports on file.

CRASH DEATH
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE PARKED, IT ROLLED AWAY AND INTO THE DRIVER BEFORE CRASHING. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED FATAL INJURIES.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150323

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20130802 — service brakes, hydraulic

General Motors is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Suburban vehicles manufactured July 9, 2013, through July 22, 2013; and 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles manufactured July 16, 2013, through

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bolts on both rear brake caliper brackets. Any bolts found loose will be replaced and tightened. This service will be performed, at no charge. Ow

Campaign 13V342000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20141226 — electrical system

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia,...

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chassis electronic module, free of charge. The recall began on December 26, 2014.

Campaign 14V614000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210511 — air bags

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the...

Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 25, 2021.

Campaign 21V054000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2014 Chevrolet Tahoe — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (15 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 13V342000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 14V614000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 21V054000 (air bags) has been completed.

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FAQ

Is the 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-15 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.