2019 Chevrolet Tahoe: reliability, problems and cost to own
Smart buyWell above average
It scores 87 out of 100 for reliability compared with other full-size SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $22,814 to own, including $5,256 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$2,538
Transmission & drivetrain$2,067
Electrical system$162
Brakes$110
Driver-assist & stability$100
Steering$84
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
Recalls
Power Train › Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)May 7, 2026 · campaign 26V289000
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, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Tahoe vehicles. A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front a
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
Check whether a specific car still has open recalls with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
No. It scores 87 out of 100, one of the more reliable full-size SUVs of 2015–2024.
Is the 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe reliable?
It scores 87 out of 100 against other full-size SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is well above average. Based on 109 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $5,256 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
How much does a 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe cost to own?
About $22,814 over 5 years: $6,225 in lost value, $5,256 in repairs and $11,333 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $27,654 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 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe have?