2023 Chevrolet Tahoe Engine Problems
Owners have filed 125 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe, 55% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 31,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “catastrophic engine” (8% of reports).
- 125engine complaints
- 31,000median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 70%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.
- Catastrophic engine: mentioned in 10 of 125 complaints (8%)
- Tow truck: mentioned in 9 of 125 complaints (7%)
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 11 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 125 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.
The AFM/DOD system failed and resulted in lifters and rocker arm failure.
On 4/23/25, the check engine light came on and the vehicle reduced power. It was taken to dealership and a warranty service was performed, L87 Engine loss of propulsion. The vehicle was in service for 90 days. On 7/15/26, vehicle shifted itself into neutral while driving on the highway, with 4 kids…
First occurrence was 2/03/24 check engine light came on felt stumble in engine continued driving to get home set up appt with dealership. They codes P318C and P318F were present numerous things were checked and found excessive crank shaft end play, removed oil pan and found thrust bearing in bottom…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2023 Chevrolet Tahoes have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 125 owner complaints about engine for the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe (55% of the 229 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 2023 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 31,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe?
The most frequent phrase is “catastrophic engine”, in 10 of 125 complaints, followed by “tow truck” (9).
See all 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe problems or engine problems across all Tahoe years.