2025 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 PER YEAR
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| 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 | 466 |
| 2005 | 292 |
| 2006 | 114 |
| 2007 | 1176 |
| 2008 | 528 |
| 2009 | 283 |
| 2010 | 314 |
| 2011 | 446 |
| 2012 | 178 |
| 2013 | 231 |
| 2014 | 90 |
| 2015 | 657 |
| 2016 | 252 |
| 2017 | 168 |
| 2018 | 98 |
| 2019 | 101 |
| 2020 | 53 |
| 2021 | 421 |
| 2022 | 174 |
| 2023 | 196 |
| 2024 | 60 |
| 2025 | 34 |
| 2026 | 17 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
53% of complaints: engine — 18 distinct reports on file.
29% of complaints: service brakes — 10 distinct reports on file.
21% of complaints: forward collision avoidance — 7 distinct reports on file.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
Driving in bumper to bumper traffic in my 2025 Tahoe and the automatic braking system slammed on the brakes at 10 mph causing me to get rear ended.The light turned green and traffic started moving forward and I'm hitting the gas pedal when my truck...
NHTSA ODI report, 20260701
When backing up the auto braking brakes very hard sudden stop without warning even though no objects near by. Appears to be from shadows and made worse when it is raining and the camera has water on the lense.
NHTSA ODI report, 20251028
21% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file.
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I was driving and the driver dash frozen. I couldn't tell my speed, it didn't indicate blinker or hazards. It would say i was in "D" when the car was parked. The center dash shut down completely.
NHTSA ODI report, 20250331
9% of complaints: power train — 3 distinct reports on file.
SAFETY TIMELINE
General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2025â2026 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban 1500, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with 24-inch wheels.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the front left and right wheel hub bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2026.
Campaign 26V304000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2025 Chevrolet Tahoe — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for engine issues (18 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (10 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (7 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 26V304000 (wheels) has been completed.
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FAQ
Is the 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 53% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe have?
1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.