2020 Chevrolet Tahoe: reliability, problems and cost to own
Smart buyWell above average
It scores 97 out of 100 for reliability compared with other full-size SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $21,892 to own, including $3,813 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$1,809
Transmission & drivetrain$1,404
Electrical system$154
Brakes$107
Driver-assist & stability$88
Steering$82
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
Recalls
TiresFeb 25, 2021 · campaign 21V115000
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, GMC Acadia, Sierra 1500, and certain Continental tires sold to the aftermarket for various model year 2018-2021 vehicles. The affected tires were cu
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Camaro, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The fuel pump may be missing a pressure regulator, allowing for over-pressurization of the fuel system.
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 97 out of 100, one of the more reliable full-size SUVs of 2015–2024.
Is the 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe reliable?
It scores 97 out of 100 against other full-size SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is well above average. Based on 57 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $3,813 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
How much does a 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe cost to own?
About $21,892 over 5 years: $6,746 in lost value, $3,813 in repairs and $11,333 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $29,973 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 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe have?