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2024 Chevrolet TahoeRecalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls and 69 owner complaints for the 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe. Most complaints involve engine (24) and electrical system (15). The EPA rates it 16–24 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 4 stars overall.

Combined MPG
16–24mpg
EPA · 7 versions
NHTSA overall
4of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
3campaigns
Latest Sep 2025
Owner complaints
69
Top: engine
Fuel cost / yr
$3,800est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

3 NHTSA campaigns · applies to some vehicles, check your VIN

Fuel system

Free remedy

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, 2021, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 2022 and 2024 GMC Yukon vehicles equipped with a 6-cylinder diesel engine. The original fuel tank may have been replaced with an incorrect fuel tank, which can allow fuel to leak in a rollover crash.

Fuel system, dieselReported Sep 18, 2025NHTSA 25V619000

Engine and engine cooling: hard parts internal

Free remedy

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.

Engine and engine coolingReported Apr 24, 2025NHTSA 25V274000

Service brakes

Over-the-air fixFree remedy

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Escalade ESV vehicles. The electronic brake control module software may fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid occurs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

Service brakes, hydraulicReported Sep 12, 2024NHTSA 24V674000
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 3, 2026 · All recall detailsNHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

69 complaints filed with NHTSA · Mar 2024 – Oct 2026
  1. Engine24
  2. Electrical system15
  3. Service brakes12
  4. Engine and engine cooling9
  5. Fuel/propulsion system7
  6. Power train7
  7. Forward collision avoidance6
  8. Steering4
  9. Air bags3

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each Tahoe model year we’ve synced.

View as table
Model yearNHTSA complaints
2008586
2009306
2010319
2011457
2012180
2013233
2021464
2022197
2023233
202469
202552
202628
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 3, 2026 · Full problem breakdownNHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Engine

24 reports
“Vehicle shakes, warning messages repeatedly display on screen and continue to cycle. Gage dials go back and forth. Acceleration is very limited and vehicle is limited to a max speed of 62 mph. The AC goes to 76 degrees and blow at full speed. If the AC is turned off it automatically returns to 76 at full speed. Vehicle will not turn off. It is extremely dangerous because it occurs while operating the vehicle and sometimes power steering and braking are compromised. When it happens on the freeway I try to maneuver to exit but it is dangerous to myself and others driving near me. Dealer has not been able to diagnose the problems or make correction. This has happened 4 times in the last 12 months. The latest incident was on 10-9-2026.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Oct 9, 2026Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, EngineODI 11770125

Electrical system

15 reports
“Engine locked up from crankshaft bearing failure, mega fuse blown My wife and I were driving 70mph on a highway when I lost the throttle and other power. I pulled over to the side the best I could but barely over the white line. It was a dangerous situation for us & tow trucks, the engine was locked up & the flat bed truck couldn't tow vehicle. The 2nd truck was a reaper style truck which was dangerous to setup on the side of highway. The dealership diagnosed and replaced engine to their guidelines. I requested the oil cooling lines & housing be replaced as well to avoid metal debris to enter new engine to avoid recurring engine failure. At first both requests were denied, then another dealer represntive said the oil lines would be replaced but the housing would not be. I even offered to pay for that replacement which was denied. I invested a lot into the vehicle, I was assured the original recall and engine oil change would be sufficient. I also purchased to dealer premium care package to really take care of my vehicle investment.Engine failure was around 29,000 miles. The engine failure happened on a Sunday morning, I didn't receive any loaner car or rental…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 27, 2026Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11759981

Service brakes

12 reports
“Upon getting into vehicle , a pooling of fluid was in the all weather mats.. with a visible leak line from top of mat to the pooling area on driver side. It did not dry as water would and it was a slightly oily feeelign and left an oily residue. Several day later after the vehicle sat over the weekend, more pooling was noticed with same leak line at top of mat to area where pooled. Upon further investigation and with picture documentation a dead on line for line leak from the brake down pedal shaft onto the all weather mat . and once at the mechanics it was confirmed to be a leak of the master cylinder. Many recalls have been done on other models as well. My warning light or module also has not alerted to the loss of brake fluid.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Sep 2, 2026Service brakesODI 11761630
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 3, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

7 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Engines
3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel · 5.3L 8-cyl · 6.2L 8-cyl
Transmissions
Automatic 10-spd
Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive · 4-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Diesel · Regular Gasoline · Premium Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 3, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
Tahoe 2WD
Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive
212824$3,900425
Tahoe 4WD
Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo · 4-Wheel Drive
202622$4,300462
Tahoe 2WD
Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L · Rear-Wheel Drive
152017$3,800527
Tahoe 4WD
Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI · 4-Wheel Drive
152017$3,800527
Tahoe 2WD
Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L · Rear-Wheel Drive
142016$5,000555
Tahoe 4WD
Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; Municipal · 4-Wheel Drive
141816$4,000566
Tahoe 4WD
Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI · 4-Wheel Drive
141816$5,000564
  • Tahoe 2WD
    Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo
    21 city · 28 hwy · $3,900/yr
    24
    mpg comb.
  • Tahoe 4WD
    Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo
    20 city · 26 hwy · $4,300/yr
    22
    mpg comb.
  • Tahoe 2WD
    Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L
    15 city · 20 hwy · $3,800/yr
    17
    mpg comb.
  • Tahoe 4WD
    Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI
    15 city · 20 hwy · $3,800/yr
    17
    mpg comb.
  • Tahoe 2WD
    Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L
    14 city · 20 hwy · $5,000/yr
    16
    mpg comb.
  • Tahoe 4WD
    Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; Municipal
    14 city · 18 hwy · $4,000/yr
    16
    mpg comb.
  • Tahoe 4WD
    Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI
    14 city · 18 hwy · $5,000/yr
    16
    mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 3, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

2 tested variants
Overall rating
4/ 5
4 of 5
Chevrolet Tahoe SUV 4WD
Frontal crash
4 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
3 of 5
Rollover risk
21.9%
Overall
4 / 5
Chevrolet Tahoe SUV RWD
Frontal crash
4 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
3 of 5
Rollover risk
21.2%
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 3, 2026Vehicle 19027Vehicle 19026
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2024 Tahoe questions

How many recalls does the 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe have?

3 safety recalls as of Nov 3, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.

What are the most common 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe problems?

Owners filed 69 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are engine (24), electrical system (15), service brakes (12). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe get?

The EPA rates the 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe at 16–24 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (7 versions rated).

How safe is the 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe?

NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe 4 out of 5 stars overall.

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 3, 2026