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NHTSA has 50 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe[1]. The biggest group names the engine, with 30 complaints[2].

50owner complaints[1]
1recalls[3]
16–24MPG combined (EPA)[4]
5★NHTSA overall rating[5]

Most reported problems

Here are the complaint groups in the stories we read, biggest first.

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2025 Tahoe is necessarily included.

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version City / highway / combined MPG Annual fuel cost
Tahoe 2WD, 6.2L 8-cyl, Automatic 10-spd, Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive[11] 15 / 20 / 17 $4,850
Tahoe 2WD, 5.3L 8-cyl, Automatic 10-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive[12] 15 / 20 / 17 $3,950
Tahoe 4WD, 6.2L 8-cyl, Automatic 10-spd, Premium, 4-Wheel Drive[13] 14 / 18 / 16 $5,150
Tahoe 4WD, 5.3L 8-cyl, Automatic 10-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive[14] 15 / 19 / 17 $3,950
Tahoe 4WD, 5.3L 8-cyl, Automatic 10-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive[15] 14 / 18 / 16 $4,200
Tahoe 4WD, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic 10-spd, Diesel, 4-Wheel Drive[16] 20 / 26 / 22 $4,350
Tahoe 2WD, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic 10-spd, Diesel, Rear-Wheel Drive[4] 22 / 26 / 24 $4,000

Safety ratings

Version Overall Frontal Side Rollover Rollover risk
SUV 4WD[5] 5 5 5 3 21.9%
SUV RWD[17] 5 5 5 3 21.2%

Engine and size

Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles.

Engine Horsepower
2025 Chevrolet Tahoe with 3.0L 6-cylinder[18] 305 hp
2025 Chevrolet Tahoe with 5.3L 8-cylinder[19] 355 hp
2025 Chevrolet Tahoe with 6.2L 8-cylinder[20] 420 hp

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version Length Width Height Wheelbase Curb weight
TAHOE 4DR SUV AWD[21] 211 in 81 in 76 in 121 in 5,545 lb
TAHOE 4DR SUV RWD[22] 211 in 81 in 76 in 121 in 5,355 lb

How 2025 compares with other years

1995: 246 complaints, 6 recalls19951996: 283 complaints, 3 recalls1997: 410 complaints, 0 recalls1998: 263 complaints, 2 recalls1999: 552 complaints, 1 recalls19992000: 282 complaints, 6 recalls2001: 512 complaints, 5 recalls2002: 449 complaints, 3 recalls2003: 507 complaints, 4 recalls20032004: 467 complaints, 2 recalls2005: 293 complaints, 5 recalls2006: 114 complaints, 3 recalls2007: 1,177 complaints, 4 recalls20072008: 586 complaints, 4 recalls2009: 306 complaints, 5 recalls2010: 319 complaints, 4 recalls2011: 457 complaints, 6 recalls20112012: 180 complaints, 4 recalls2013: 234 complaints, 5 recalls2014: 93 complaints, 4 recalls2015: 663 complaints, 16 recalls20152016: 257 complaints, 10 recalls2017: 174 complaints, 4 recalls2018: 105 complaints, 3 recalls2019: 107 complaints, 2 recalls20192020: 57 complaints, 3 recalls2021: 459 complaints, 16 recalls2022: 195 complaints, 4 recalls2023: 231 complaints, 5 recalls20232024: 69 complaints, 3 recalls2025: 50 complaints, 1 recalls5020252026: 27 complaints, 3 recalls
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Tahoe model year. The 2025 is highlighted[3].
Show the numbers
Model yearComplaintsRecalls
19952466
19962833
19974100
19982632
19995521
20002826
20015125
20024493
20035074
20044672
20052935
20061143
20071,1774
20085864
20093065
20103194
20114576
20121804
20132345
2014934
201566316
201625710
20171744
20181053
20191072
2020573
202145916
20221954
20232315
2024693
2025501
2026273

NHTSA's counts for the Tahoe show 50 complaints and 1 recalls for 2025[3]. Among the 33 model years listed, 2 have fewer complaints than 2025 and 30 have more[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2027 (0) and the most are for 2007 (1,177)[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2025 Tahoe?

The 2025 Tahoe has 50 complaints on file[1]. The engine group is the largest[2], and brakes and forward collision systems follow[6][7]. These are unverified owner reports, and they are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold. A recall exists for this year, so check the Recalls section on this page[3]. If you are shopping, read the sections above and ask a dealer about any open repair work.

Frequently asked questions

What are the common problems with the 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe?
In the stories we read, the engine group is the biggest, with brakes and forward collision systems next[2][6][7].
Has the 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe been recalled?
Yes, there is a recall on file for this year[3]. See the Recalls section on this page for details.
How many complaints has the 2025 Tahoe received?
NHTSA has 50 owner complaints on file for it[1].
How is the 2025 Tahoe's gas mileage?
See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.
Is the 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe reliable?
Complaints are unverified owner reports, so weigh them with the recall and the by-year comparison on this page[1][3].

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Facts and sources

  1. NHTSA has 50 owner complaints on file for the 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe (1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
  2. 30 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  3. Owner complaints and recalls for every Chevrolet Tahoe model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
  4. EPA rating for Tahoe 2WD, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic 10-spd, Diesel, Rear-Wheel Drive: 22 city / 26 highway / 24 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,000. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  5. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV 4WD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 3 stars; rollover risk 21.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
  6. 10 complaints name the brakes component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  7. 10 complaints name the forward collision avoidance component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  8. 9 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  9. 5 complaints name the power train component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries). NHTSA vehicle records
  10. Recall 26V304, filed May 14, 2026: Wheels › Hub. NHTSA recall database
  11. EPA rating for Tahoe 2WD, 6.2L 8-cyl, Automatic 10-spd, Premium, Rear-Wheel Drive: 15 city / 20 highway / 17 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,850. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  12. EPA rating for Tahoe 2WD, 5.3L 8-cyl, Automatic 10-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 15 city / 20 highway / 17 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,950. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  13. EPA rating for Tahoe 4WD, 6.2L 8-cyl, Automatic 10-spd, Premium, 4-Wheel Drive: 14 city / 18 highway / 16 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $5,150. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  14. EPA rating for Tahoe 4WD, 5.3L 8-cyl, Automatic 10-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 15 city / 19 highway / 17 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,950. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  15. EPA rating for Tahoe 4WD, 5.3L 8-cyl, Automatic 10-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel Drive: 14 city / 18 highway / 16 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  16. EPA rating for Tahoe 4WD, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic 10-spd, Diesel, 4-Wheel Drive: 20 city / 26 highway / 22 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,350. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
  17. NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, SUV RWD: overall 5 stars, frontal 5 stars, side 5 stars, rollover 3 stars; rollover risk 21.2%. NHTSA vehicle records
  18. EPA Test Car List, 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe with 3.0L 6-cylinder: rated 305 hp. www.epa.gov
  19. EPA Test Car List, 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe with 5.3L 8-cylinder: rated 355 hp. www.epa.gov
  20. EPA Test Car List, 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe with 6.2L 8-cylinder: rated 420 hp. www.epa.gov
  21. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, TAHOE 4DR SUV AWD: length 211 in, width 81 in, height 76 in, wheelbase 121 in, curb weight 5,545 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
  22. Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, TAHOE 4DR SUV RWD: length 211 in, width 81 in, height 76 in, wheelbase 121 in, curb weight 5,355 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.