7.0

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
8,453 miles

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problem #15

Jul 292023

Tahoe

  • miles
A/C condenser replacement. GM previously admitted problems with 2014-2017 AC condenser in certain model years of trucks and suv. The recalls should be extended to later years. I recently replaced AC condenser on 2018 employer owned Tahoe with typical crack and weld areas. Today, having same part replaced on my personally owned 2018 Chevy Tahoe. GM obviously has a defective part thousands nationwide are complaining about. The is obviously a defect GM should recall and replace at their expense.

- Marysville , OH, USA

problem #14

Jun 182023

Tahoe

  • miles
The Trailer Brake System Service light and ding constantly go off while doing standard driving without any type of towing involved. I have never used a trailer on the vehicle; however, the ding and service light are a distraction and cannot be turned off.

- Keller, TX, USA

problem #13

Jul 222022

Tahoe

  • miles
I was sold a vehicle from a dealer in Arizona that online says they only sell to government or law enforcement

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #12

Jan 132023

Tahoe

  • miles
Just driving down the freeway and my sunroof just shattered. We were not driving under anything for something to be thrown or fall on the sunroof and nothing was thrown up from the road.

- Battle Ground, WA, USA

problem #11

Jun 292022

Tahoe

  • miles
I have a 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe. Today, while I was pulling out of the Sam's Club parking lot I heard a huge thud, the car jerked forward and completely stopped. The drive line / drive shaft had broken clean off. I'm awaiting official diagnosis from Riverton Chevrolet's service dept., but it was a very scary situation. I'm thankful that I was not rear ended or hurt. I see that welding issues are part of a NHTSA safety issue on later model Chevy Tahoe vehicles. I'm wondering if my 2018 is a victim of a similar problem. I do not drive at high speeds or go off-roading. I get my car serviced regularly. This could have been catastrophic if I'd been on the freeway. Repair invoice pending.

- Draper, UT, USA

problem #10

Jun 132020

Tahoe 8-cyl

  • 41,500 miles
When accelerating it sounds like my vehicle is stuck in brake degrading or is making that distinguishing noise. My vehicle is in the shop for the second time to fix the same issue of park assist, side detection and front camera service. When expressing my concern for this problem of the sound the dealership said let's fix the service issues first as everything is electronic. I hope my vehicle is safe to drive.

- Uniontown, PA, USA

problem #9

Aug 222018

Tahoe

  • miles
I purchased a new 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe within the first year the sunroof started leaking. I had it repaired the first time in August. Second time it was repaired was in November. Nine days later, it leaked again. I took it back for the third repair and got it back 6 weeks later. December 21 I got it back and it leaked again the worst ever in 48 hours. Plus they did damage to the inside of my car. Some of the damages was cause by trying to get the old headliner out and the new one put in. When it raining after the third tempt of repairing it now water start dripping water out of the speaker on to my drivers seat and down my steering wheel on to my hand. Everytime it rains the inside of my vehicle headliner gets wet. I am worried about mold and mildew. Moisture being inside the car. Plus the safety of my vehicle with it holding water in the headliner.

- Ward, SC, USA

problem #8

Jan 152020

Tahoe

  • 53,000 miles
Ac condenser leak. Appears to be the same problem as 2015-2017 issue that required GM to provide a special coverage adjustment. Repair required replacement of condenser and new refrigerant.

- Mobile, AL, USA

problem #7

Dec 292019

Tahoe

  • 22,000 miles
My Tahoe does not start! then it will hours later, it has happened 3 times in 2 days I have taken it to a local dealer and the said it keeps starting for them, we asked them to drive it then try again. Waiting to hear! I also have had my radio shut off then after 10 min will turn back on? I love my truck, but not if I can't drive

- Ossipee, NH, USA

problem #6

Feb 012019

Tahoe

  • 8,400 miles
After being stopped at a stop sign or red lightthe car seems to not want to go after your foot is taken off the brake and placed on the accelerator to need to go. The vehicle will then hesitate to go and then all of a sudden jerk real hard as if being hit from behind right before it decides to accelerate.

- Rankin, TX, USA

problem #5

Oct 162018

Tahoe

  • 25 miles
Back up camera has zero visibility while backing up during night in dark area with rain condition. The rear back up lights do no illuminate enough light to guide the vehicle. The camera image is too grainy, distorted and pixelated.

- Davidson, NC, USA

problem #4

Oct 162018

Tahoe

  • 25 miles
Back up camera has zero viability while backing up during night in dark area with rain condition.

- Davidson, NC, USA

problem #3

Aug 282018

Tahoe

  • 750 miles
I own a 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe premiere with the rst 6.2L performance package. This vehicle has the optional performance front brake upgrade system. I received the following recall: GM program # N182155600, customer satisfaction program #18119 - spare tire does not fit over performance front brake kit. The vehicle has a 17 inch spare tire which will not fit over the front brakes when equipped with the performance brake kit. The solution proposed by Chevrolet for a flat front tire is a dual tire change (replace a rear tire with the spare and move the rear tire to the front). The Chevrolet dealer is to print and install an insert to the owner's manual describing this dual tire change. This solution compromises safety, especially if the dual tire change has to occur on the side of a busy highway. It does not meet my expectations for a premium SUV. Chevrolet should provide a spare tire (free of charge) that will fit over the performance front brake kit. An appropriate spare tire should have been included with the front brake upgrade option. I called the Chevrolet customer assistance center regarding this issue. Their representative was rude and no help at all. His only reply was that I needed to take this matter up with my Chevrolet dealer. So I did that and the dealer checked with their chain-of-command within Chevrolet. Their zone representative stated that there was nothing else they could do other than provide the owner's manual insert. My complaint is not with the dealer. I do not expect them to provide an appropriate spare tire at their cost. A rim and tire for this vehicle (that will fit over the performance front brake kit) is very expensive. My complaint is against GM and Chevrolet corporate regarding their unacceptable response to this problem.

- West Chester, PA, USA

problem #2

Feb 222018

Tahoe

  • 900 miles
Collision alert system does not function with enough warning distance on the seat vibration and red flash projection on the windshield. The driver essentially must near collide with an object or vehicle for this feature to work. The yellow caution indicator in the dash display will light-up but the seat vibration and red flash on the windshield does not function. Chevrolet dealership insists it works properly, I contend it does not based the functionality of the previous model I owned, a 2015 Tahoe. This safety function advertised by Chevrolet does not function as intended.

- Collierville, TN, USA

problem #1

Oct 252017

Tahoe

  • 200 miles
I purchased a 2018 Tahoe 20 days ago and at 45 mph and 65-75 mph I feel pressure in my ears which then makes me feel nauseous which leads to severe headaches. This buffering occurs every time I drive it. I have tried driving with the windows down / up, radio on / off. Nothing changes to lessen the effects. I goggled searched it today and found several reports and complainants about this issue but both GM customer assistance and my dealer says they never heard of the problem. The pressure occurs on local roads and highway, every time between the speeds of 45-55 and 65-75 mph.

- North Wales, PA, USA