Chevrolet Tahoe Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 269 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the Chevrolet Tahoe across 26 model years. The 1999 model year has the most (27).
- 269engine and engine cooling complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 3mention a crash
- 4mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $1,450typical repair cost reported by owners
- 51%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine and engine cooling repair on the Chevrolet Tahoe at $1,450, and half of them between $830 and $1,700.
Based on 8 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2003–2013), 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 and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 159 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 269 complaints, 3 mention a crash, 12 a fire, 4 an injury.
Chevrolet Tahoe engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tahoe | 2 | 7% | 2,399 |
| 2025 Tahoe | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2024 Tahoe | 9 | 13% | 14,000 |
| 2023 Tahoe | 18 | 8% | 33,253 |
| 2022 Tahoe | 10 | 5% | 56,400 |
| 2021 Tahoe | 17 | 4% | 73,000 |
| 2019 Tahoe | 1 | 1% | 120,000 |
| 2018 Tahoe | 3 | 3% | 90,000 |
| 2017 Tahoe | 1 | 1% | 120,000 |
| 2015 Tahoe | 2 | 0% | 107,940 |
| 2011 Tahoe | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2009 Tahoe | 2 | 1% | 24,447 |
| 2008 Tahoe | 2 | 0% | 64,000 |
| 2007 Tahoe | 21 | 2% | 13,000 |
| 2006 Tahoe | 2 | 2% | 89,541 |
| 2005 Tahoe | 7 | 2% | 98,000 |
| 2004 Tahoe | 20 | 4% | 41,000 |
| 2003 Tahoe | 20 | 4% | 35,015 |
| 2002 Tahoe | 19 | 4% | 65,000 |
| 2001 Tahoe | 16 | 3% | 46,500 |
| 2000 Tahoe | 7 | 2% | 166,150 |
| 1999 Tahoe | 27 | 5% | 100,000 |
| 1998 Tahoe | 21 | 8% | 87,604 |
| 1997 Tahoe | 12 | 3% | 160,000 |
| 1996 Tahoe | 25 | 9% | 100,000 |
| 1995 Tahoe | 3 | 1% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical
Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
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 contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle stalled with the message "Press to Start" displayed. The vehicle was parked on the shoulder of the road and failed to restart. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer, and the…
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle; however, the engine cranked for 2 minutes and indicated that there was no oil pressure…
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a dealer, where the NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) remedy was completed with an oil change and oil cap replacement. Approximately three months later, while the contact's wife was…
See attached document for complaint.
The contact's husband owns a 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shuddered and experienced a loss of drive power. A message to turn on the vehicle was displayed. The contact's husband coasted the vehicle to the side of…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Chevrolet Tahoes have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 269 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the Chevrolet Tahoe. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Chevrolet Tahoe engine and engine cooling?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine and engine cooling. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix engine and engine cooling problems on the Chevrolet Tahoe?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,450 (half paid between $830 and $1,700), from 8 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
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