2014 Chevrolet Tahoe

▲ Better than typical
2014 Chevrolet Tahoe
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:43:23.845Z

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.

Complaints
90
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2014

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Electrical system

17% of complaints

Complaints per year

1988: 1 complaint 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: 467 complaints 2005: 293 complaints 2005 2006: 114 complaints 2007: 1,176 complaints 2008: 528 complaints 2009: 284 complaints 2010: 314 complaints 2011: 447 complaints 2012: 178 complaints 2013: 233 complaints 2014: 90 complaints 2014 90 2015: 659 complaints 2016: 256 complaints 2017: 175 complaints 2018: 104 complaints 2019: 108 complaints 2020: 57 complaints 2020 2021: 460 complaints 2022: 195 complaints 2023: 229 complaints 2024: 69 complaints 2025: 52 complaints 2025 2026: 26 complaints
1988: 1 complaint 1988 1991: 3 complaints 1992: 6 complaints 1993: 8 complaints 1993 1994: 19 complaints 1995: 246 complaints 1996: 283 complaints 1996 1997: 410 complaints 1998: 263 complaints 1999: 552 complaints 1999 2000: 282 complaints 2001: 512 complaints 2002: 449 complaints 2002 2003: 507 complaints 2004: 467 complaints 2005: 293 complaints 2005 2006: 114 complaints 2007: 1,176 complaints 2008: 528 complaints 2008 2009: 284 complaints 2010: 314 complaints 2011: 447 complaints 2011 2012: 178 complaints 2013: 233 complaints 2014: 90 complaints 2014 90 2015: 659 complaints 2016: 256 complaints 2017: 175 complaints 2017 2018: 104 complaints 2019: 108 complaints 2020: 57 complaints 2020 2021: 460 complaints 2022: 195 complaints 2023: 229 complaints 2023 2024: 69 complaints 2025: 52 complaints 2026: 26 complaints 2026
1988: 1 complaint 1988 1991: 3 complaints 1992: 6 complaints 1992 1993: 8 complaints 1994: 19 complaints 1994 1995: 246 complaints 1996: 283 complaints 1996 1997: 410 complaints 1998: 263 complaints 1998 1999: 552 complaints 2000: 282 complaints 2000 2001: 512 complaints 2002: 449 complaints 2002 2003: 507 complaints 2004: 467 complaints 2004 2005: 293 complaints 2006: 114 complaints 2006 2007: 1,176 complaints 2008: 528 complaints 2008 2009: 284 complaints 2010: 314 complaints 2010 2011: 447 complaints 2012: 178 complaints 2012 2013: 233 complaints 2014: 90 complaints 2014 90 2015: 659 complaints 2016: 256 complaints 2016 2017: 175 complaints 2018: 104 complaints 2018 2019: 108 complaints 2020: 57 complaints 2020 2021: 460 complaints 2022: 195 complaints 2022 2023: 229 complaints 2024: 69 complaints 2024 2025: 52 complaints 2026: 26 complaints 2026

2014: 90 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19881
19913
19926
19938
199419
1995246
1996283
1997410
1998263
1999552
2000282
2001512
2002449
2003507
2004467
2005293
2006114
20071,176
2008528
2009284
2010314
2011447
2012178
2013233
201490
2015659
2016256
2017175
2018104
2019108
202057
2021460
2022195
2023229
202469
202552
202626

Known problem areas

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

Electrical system

17% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing integrated trailer brake control.

Air bags

14% · 13 reports
CRASHINJURY
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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, 2026-01-29

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, 2016-09-26

Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc)

Structure

11% · 10 reports

Most commonly citing body and dashboard.

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Dashboard cracked by passenger side airbag and driver side instrument panel

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-01-22

Service brakes

7% · 6 reports

Power train

6% · 5 reports
CRASHDEATH
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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, 2015-03-23

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    2013-08-02Service brakes, hydraulic13V342000 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…

    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.…

  2. R
    2014-12-26Electrical system14V614000 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.

  3. R
    2021-05-11Air bags21V054000 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.

  4. I
    2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2014 Chevrolet Tahoe — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 15 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 13 reports on file for this year.
  • Structure: 10 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 13V342000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 14V614000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 21V054000 · Air bags

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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 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.