Full-size SUVs · T1 generation
Fair Below average
It scores 36 out of 100 for reliability compared with other full-size SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $28,438 to own, including $8,512 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Chevrolet Tahoe.
Reliability
36/100
Below average
Repairs, 5 years
$8,512
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$12,000
17 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$35,216
$30,990 – $39,442, estimate
Recalls
4
on record
Owner complaints
197
filed with NHTSA
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.
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles equipped with 10 Speed Transmission with ETRS (Electronic Transmission Range Select). The transmission control valve may fail and lock up the rear wheels.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal M
General Motors, LLC (M) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with third-row seats. The rivet that retains the buckle to the mounting bracket in the left or right side third-row seat belt buckle assembly may have been improperly formed.
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Of the years we rate, the 2018 scores best (100/100) and the 2023 worst (10/100).
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Not rated yet |
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | 33/100 |
| 2023 | 10/100 |
| 2022 | 36/100 |
| 2021 | 18/100 |
| 2020 | 97/100 |
| 2019 | 87/100 |
| 2018 | 100/100 |
| 2017 | 90/100 |
| 2016 | 95/100 |
| 2015 | 79/100 |
Not especially. It scores 36 out of 100, below average for full-size SUVs; the 2016, 2018 and 2020 scored better.
It scores 36 out of 100 against other full-size SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is below average. Based on 197 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $8,512 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $28,438 over 5 years: $7,926 in lost value, $8,512 in repairs and $12,000 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $35,216 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2018 scores best (100/100) and the 2023 worst (10/100).
4 recalls on record with NHTSA.