2018 Chevrolet Tahoe
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
- 104
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Power train
Campaigns on file for 2018
None on file
19% of complaints
Complaints per year
2018: 104 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1991 | 3 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 19 |
| 1995 | 246 |
| 1996 | 283 |
| 1997 | 410 |
| 1998 | 263 |
| 1999 | 552 |
| 2000 | 282 |
| 2001 | 512 |
| 2002 | 449 |
| 2003 | 507 |
| 2004 | 467 |
| 2005 | 293 |
| 2006 | 114 |
| 2007 | 1,176 |
| 2008 | 528 |
| 2009 | 284 |
| 2010 | 314 |
| 2011 | 447 |
| 2012 | 178 |
| 2013 | 233 |
| 2014 | 90 |
| 2015 | 659 |
| 2016 | 256 |
| 2017 | 175 |
| 2018 | 104 |
| 2019 | 108 |
| 2020 | 57 |
| 2021 | 460 |
| 2022 | 195 |
| 2023 | 229 |
| 2024 | 69 |
| 2025 | 52 |
| 2026 | 26 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
19% · 20 reportsShow complaint excerpts
Out of nowhere without any warning light all of a sudden couldnât back up when geared into reverse to reverse. Turned the vehicle off and back on, then was able to reverse.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-07-27
Also filed under Engine
Engine
19% · 20 reportsService brakes
18% · 19 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Show complaint excerpts
While driving home, the the FAC, forward automatic crash, indicator light came on, I applied the brakes and watched to my dismay as my vehicle slowed down but would not stop.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-10-23
Over the last 6 months the brake pedal is hard to push after the truck sits over night. The vacuum bleeds out indicating a vacuum leak in the system. GM and the dealer said this model and year not covered under current recall.
NHTSA ODI report, 2020-03-06
Electrical system
13% · 13 reportsSteering
11% · 11 reportsSafety timeline
3 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2019-10-08Service brakes, hydraulic19V645000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019.
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2019-12-11Electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic19V761000 General 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.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782.
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2020-11-11Service brakes, hydraulic20V603000 General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon vehicles equipped with either a 5.3L or 6.2L V8 engine.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2020.
Buy-smart checklist
2018 Chevrolet Tahoe — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 20 reports on file for this year.
- Engine: 20 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 19 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 19V645000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 19V761000 · Electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, service brakes, hydraulic
- Recall 20V603000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
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- Is the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe reliable?
- Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe is rated "better than typical".
- What are the most common problems with the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2018 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.