Chevrolet

Tahoe

Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD · model years 2008 to 2027

Includes Tahoe 2WD, Tahoe 4WD, Tahoe Hybrid 2WD and 1 more as listed by the EPA.

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The verdict

Best year: 2027. complaints: 0, below this model's typical 303; recalls: 0, below this model's typical 4.

Worst year: 2011. complaints: 455, about 4.5x this model's typical 101; recalls: 5, above this model's typical 4.

Year by year

Year by year summary for the Chevrolet Tahoe
Year	Trims	MPG	HP	Fuel cost	Recalls	Complaints	Investigations	TSBs	Top complaints
2008	2Hybrid	20.5	no data	$3,025	4	586	0	no data	AIR BAGS 32%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 13%
complaints: 586, about 5.8x this model's typical 101 recalls: 4, in line with this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 21 complaints reporting a fire: 5 Score: 15 of 100, where higher is better.
2009	2Hybrid	20.5	no data	$3,025	5	306	0	no data	AIR BAGS 23%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 23%, STRUCTURE 13%
complaints: 306, about 3x this model's typical 101 recalls: 5, above this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 9 complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 11 of 100, where higher is better.
2010	2Hybrid	21.5	no data	$2,900	3	318	3 (1 open)	1,349	UNKNOWN OR OTHER 34%, AIR BAGS 28%, STRUCTURE 22%
complaints: 318, about 3.2x this model's typical 101 recalls: 3, below this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 9 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 16 of 100, where higher is better.
2011	2Hybrid	21	no data	$2,950	5	455	2 (1 open)	1,405	UNKNOWN OR OTHER 37%, AIR BAGS 32%, STRUCTURE 14%
complaints: 455, about 4.5x this model's typical 101 recalls: 5, above this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 3 complaints reporting a fire: 2 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 9 of 100, where higher is better.
2012	2Hybrid	21	no data	$2,950	3	179	2 (1 open)	1,430	UNKNOWN OR OTHER 39%, AIR BAGS 24%, STRUCTURE 15%
complaints: 179, about 1.8x this model's typical 101 recalls: 3, below this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 10 complaints reporting a fire: 1 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 27 of 100, where higher is better.
2013	2Hybrid	21	no data	$2,950	4	233	2 (1 open)	1,471	UNKNOWN OR OTHER 40%, STRUCTURE 18%, AIR BAGS 17%
complaints: 233, about 2.3x this model's typical 101 recalls: 4, in line with this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 6 open NHTSA investigations: 1 Score: 17 of 100, where higher is better.
2021	9Diesel, Gas	17	355	$3,650	16	455	4 (2 open)	1,060	ENGINE 26%, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 14%, POWER TRAIN 14%
complaints: 455, in line with this model's typical 455 recalls: 16, about 4x this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 9 complaints reporting a fire: 3 open NHTSA investigations: 2 Score: 10 of 100, where higher is better.
2022	10Diesel, Gas	16.5	355	$3,775	4	190	3 (2 open)	995	ENGINE 27%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 14%, POWER TRAIN 14%
complaints: 190, below this model's typical 506 recalls: 4, in line with this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 5 complaints reporting a fire: 3 open NHTSA investigations: 2 Score: 53 of 100, where higher is better.
2023	7Diesel, Gas	17	355	$3,650	5	227	3 (2 open)	802	ENGINE 38%, POWER TRAIN 14%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 12%
complaints: 227, below this model's typical 354 recalls: 5, above this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 open NHTSA investigations: 2 Score: 53 of 100, where higher is better.
2024	7Diesel, Gas	17	355	$3,650	3	67	3 (2 open)	599	ENGINE 23%, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 13%, SERVICE BRAKES 12%
complaints: 67, below this model's typical 354 recalls: 3, below this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 2 open NHTSA investigations: 2 Score: 67 of 100, where higher is better.
2025	6Diesel, Gas	17	355	$4,175	1	49	0	383	ENGINE 37%, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 13%, SERVICE BRAKES 13%
complaints: 49, below this model's typical 303 recalls: 1, below this model's typical 4 injuries reported in NHTSA complaints: 1 complaints reporting a fire: 1 Score: 85 of 100, where higher is better.
2026	6Diesel, Gas	17	no data	$4,175	3	27	0	no data	ENGINE 53%, UNKNOWN OR OTHER 12%, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE 9%
complaints: 27, below this model's typical 303 recalls: 3, below this model's typical 4 NHTSA advised parking the 2026 model year outdoors over fire risk Score: 62 of 100, where higher is better.
2027	6Diesel, Gas	17	no data	$4,175	0	0	0	no data	no data
complaints: 0, below this model's typical 303 recalls: 0, below this model's typical 4 Score: 95 of 100, where higher is better.

How the numbers moved

Combined MPG, median2008: 20.5 to 2027: 17

Owner complaints2008: 586 to 2027: 0

How we score each year

We compare each year of the Chevrolet Tahoe to the model's own typical numbers, not to other cars. A year reads solid when its recalls, owner complaints, and federal investigations sit at or below what is typical for this model, mixed when some of those numbers run above typical, and avoid when they run far above it. Deaths, reported fires, and an NHTSA advisory to park outside count against a year no matter what this model's baseline looks like.

A year is scored only when NHTSA has both complaint and recall counts for it. Complaint data often lags for the newest years, so a recent year can read not enough data even while its recall count already shows in the table. When the history is too thin, we say not enough data instead of guessing. Service bulletins are routine maintenance guidance from the manufacturer and do not lower a year's score.

Scores run 0 to 100, higher is better. Recall, complaint, and investigation figures come from NHTSA records. Fuel economy, fuel cost, and horsepower figures come from the EPA, shown as the median across the year's trims.

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.