2022 Chevrolet Tahoe Engine Problems
Owners have filed 73 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe, 38% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 66,523 miles. The words owners use most often: “shifted neutral” (8% of reports).
- 73engine complaints
- 66,523median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $6,850typical repair cost reported by owners
- 79%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Shifted neutral: mentioned in 6 of 73 complaints (8%)
- Control valve: mentioned in 5 of 73 complaints (7%)
- Complete engine: mentioned in 5 of 73 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine repair on the 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe at $6,850, and half of them between $2,900 and $11,750.
Based on 6 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2025–2026), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 15 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 73 complaints, 1 an injury.
Chevrolet Tahoe engine complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tahoe | 18 | 67% | 3,783 |
| 2025 Tahoe | 29 | 59% | — |
| 2024 Tahoe | 24 | 35% | 17,744 |
| 2023 Tahoe | 125 | 55% | 31,000 |
| 2022 Tahoe | 73 | 38% | 66,523 |
| 2021 Tahoe | 169 | 37% | 41,500 |
| 2020 Tahoe | 14 | 25% | 350 |
| 2019 Tahoe | 31 | 29% | 22,450 |
| 2018 Tahoe | 20 | 19% | 41,500 |
| 2017 Tahoe | 26 | 15% | 58,719 |
| 2016 Tahoe | 19 | 7% | 27,000 |
| 2015 Tahoe | 46 | 7% | 72,500 |
| 2014 Tahoe | 2 | 2% | 300 |
| 2013 Tahoe | 13 | 6% | 99,500 |
| 2012 Tahoe | 9 | 5% | 81,000 |
| 2011 Tahoe | 11 | 2% | 74,242 |
| 2010 Tahoe | 11 | 4% | 93,000 |
| 2009 Tahoe | 14 | 5% | 80,500 |
| 2008 Tahoe | 27 | 5% | 89,600 |
| 2007 Tahoe | 58 | 5% | 128,500 |
| 2006 Tahoe | 2 | 2% | 125,000 |
| 2005 Tahoe | 13 | 4% | 120,995 |
| 2004 Tahoe | 26 | 6% | 115,000 |
| 2003 Tahoe | 9 | 2% | 172,247 |
| 2002 Tahoe | 7 | 2% | 158,000 |
| 2001 Tahoe | 3 | 1% | 150,000 |
| 2000 Tahoe | 3 | 1% | 80,000 |
| 1999 Tahoe | 1 | 0% | 116,000 |
| 1998 Tahoe | 1 | 0% | 240,000 |
| 1997 Tahoe | 1 | 0% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
Risk: Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252494000.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Thursday XXX - Left [XXX] on our way to [XXX] for a beach vacation on our 2022 Chevy Tahoe z71. Made it to [XXX] and spent the night there Friday XXX - Left our hotel in [XXX] and headed to [XXX]. Expected arrival time 8 pm About 40 miles east of [XXX] our Tahoe shuts down and I pull to the side of…
My 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe equipped with the 5.3L V8 experienced a severe engine failure at approximately 92,144 miles. The vehicle developed multiple misfires and was towed to the Chevrolet dealership for diagnosis. The dealership documented a failed lifter, significant camshaft damage, metal in the…
Vehicle began making loud knocking sound XXX Towed to dealer 9/8 after holiday. They found metal in the oil and believe it needs an engine replacement. A week later I have no answers, there's no loaners available, so I am just without a car. We bought car from Zimbrick Chevy in [XXX]. It was never…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2022 Chevrolet Tahoes have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 73 owner complaints about engine for the 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe (38% of the 193 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe engine?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 66,523 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix engine problems on the 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe?
Owners report a typical cost of $6,850 (half paid between $2,900 and $11,750), from 6 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe?
The most frequent phrase is “shifted neutral”, in 6 of 73 complaints, followed by “control valve” (5).
See all 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe problems or engine problems across all Tahoe years.