Model year
2026 Chevrolet Tahoe
NHTSA lists 3 recalls and 27 complaints for the 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). 1 recall marked do not drive. The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (18), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (4), POWER TRAIN (3). NHTSA lists 1 investigation with no close date in the file. NHTSA rated 2 variants 5 stars overall. EPA rates it 16–24 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $3,950–$5,150, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 282 complaints
- 2001 512 complaints
- 2002 449 complaints
- 2003 507 complaints
- 2004 467 complaints
- 2005 293 complaints
- 2006 114 complaints
- 2007 1,177 complaints
- 2008 528 complaints
- 2009 284 complaints
- 2010 314 complaints
- 2011 447 complaints
- 2012 178 complaints
- 2013 233 complaints
- 2014 90 complaints
- 2015 659 complaints
- 2016 256 complaints
- 2017 174 complaints
- 2018 105 complaints
- 2019 108 complaints
- 2020 57 complaints
- 2021 460 complaints
- 2022 197 complaints
- 2023 231 complaints
- 2024 69 complaints
- 2025 51 complaints
- 2026 27 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
26V304000 · May 14, 2026
WHEELS:HUB
General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2025â2026 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban 1500, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with 24-inch wheels. Incorrect bolts may have been installed on the left and right front wheel hubs, which can result in the…
26V289000 · May 7, 2026
Do not drivePOWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade,…
26V114000 · Feb 26, 2026
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette…
Complaints
27 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA26005 | Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy · ENGINE | Aug 20, 2026 | No close date in the file |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUV N/A 4WD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.219 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV N/A RWD | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 · possibility 0.212 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tahoe 2WD · 6.2L · Automatic 10-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 15 | 20 | 17 | — | — | $4,850 |
| Tahoe 2WD · 5.3L · Automatic 10-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 20 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Tahoe 2WD · 3L · Automatic 10-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 22 | 26 | 24 | — | — | $4,000 |
| Tahoe 4WD · 6.2L · Automatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 14 | 18 | 16 | — | — | $5,150 |
| Tahoe 4WD · 5.3L · Automatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 15 | 19 | 17 | — | — | $3,950 |
| Tahoe 4WD · 3L · Automatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive | Diesel · Diesel | 20 | 24 | 22 | — | — | $4,350 |
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