2018 Chevrolet Tahoe: reliability, problems and cost to own
Smart buyWell above average
It scores 100 out of 100 for reliability compared with other full-size SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $20,815 to own, including $4,335 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Chevrolet Tahoe.
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Where repair money is likely to go
Engine & cooling$2,137
Transmission & drivetrain$1,536
Electrical system$144
Brakes$140
Driver-assist & stability$105
Steering$88
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
Recalls
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › VacuumOct 1, 2020 · campaign 20V603000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon vehicles equipped with either a 5.3L or 6.2L V8 engine. The output of the mechanical vacuum pump can decrease over time, decreasing the amount of vacuum/power brake assist.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (E
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › VacuumSep 6, 2019 · campaign 19V645000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
No. It scores 100 out of 100, one of the more reliable full-size SUVs of 2015–2024.
Is the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe reliable?
It scores 100 out of 100 against other full-size SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is well above average. Based on 105 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $4,335 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
How much does a 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe cost to own?
About $20,815 over 5 years: $5,743 in lost value, $4,335 in repairs and $10,737 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $25,515 today.
What are the best years of the Chevrolet Tahoe?
Of the years we rate, the 2018 scores best (100/100) and the 2023 worst (10/100).
How many recalls does the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe have?