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2026 Chevrolet Tahoe: problems, recalls and fuel economy

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Owners have filed 36 complaints about the 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe with NHTSA, and it has 3 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.

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Owner complaints

filed with NHTSA

Recalls

on record

Fuel economy

17 mpg

best version, EPA combined

Fuel, 5 years

$12,000

12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal

What owners complain about most

Engine & cooling20

Driver-assist & stability4

Transmission & drivetrain3

Brakes2

Engines and fuel economy

Version	Drive	Combined
Automatic 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L	Rear-Wheel Drive	17 mpg

Recalls

Wheels › HubMay 14, 2026 · campaign 26V304000
General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2025â2026 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban 1500, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with 24-inch wheels. Incorrect bolts may have been installed on the left and right front wheel hubs, which can result in the bolts loosening or deforming over time.
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
Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other ManualFeb 26, 2026 · campaign 26V114000
General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tah

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Other years of the Chevrolet Tahoe

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

Questions people ask

What problems does the 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe have?

Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA: engine & cooling (20), driver-assist & stability (4), transmission & drivetrain (3). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.

How many recalls does the 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe have?

3 recalls on record with NHTSA.

What gas mileage does the 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe get?

Up to 17 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.

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).