2013 Chevrolet Tahoe Electrical System Problems
NHTSA lists 16 electrical system complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe, 7% of its 232 total complaints for the year. Median mileage at failure was 82,933. A related recall (14V614000) covers a chassis electronic module replacement.
- Electrical System complaints
- 16
- 7% of 232
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 82,934 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical electrical symptoms owners report
- Owners report sudden loss of power and a blank dash while door locks cycle lock and unlock on their own, lasting up to several seconds before the vehicle resumes normal operation.
- Some describe the vehicle hesitating or losing power at speed, with the air bag light illuminating and the accelerator not responding.
- Several report the speedometer and gear selector display stopping mid-drive, with online research pointing to a common fix involving the DIC fuse.
- Owners describe an 'electrical storm' where the radio, gauges, lights, and door locks activate on and off simultaneously while the vehicle sputters or lurches.
- One owner reported the infotainment center failing within the first week of ownership, along with later dash cracking and instrument cluster issues.
- Another reported stalling with multiple unknown warning lights flashing along with exterior lighting and power locks activating independently.
When 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe electrical complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 27, 2014, latest Jul 8, 2026.
Electrical System recalls for the 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe
- NHTSA 14V614000Oct 1, 2014Electrical System106,307 vehicles
Electrical system
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Savana, and Sierra HD vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the chassis electronic module may be internally contaminated, resulting in an electrical short.
Risk: If the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chassis electronic module, free of charge. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GMÂs number for this recall is 14515.
Electrical System complaints by Tahoe model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are electrical problems in the 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe?
- NHTSA lists 16 electrical system complaints for the 2013 Tahoe, making up 7% of the 232 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for electrical issues on the 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe?
- Yes. Recall 14V614000 covers the electrical system and involves GM replacing the chassis electronic module free of charge.
- At what mileage do electrical problems usually appear on the 2013 Tahoe?
- The median mileage at failure across the reported electrical complaints was 82,933 miles.
- Did the electrical problems cause any crashes or fires?
- NHTSA data for this component and year shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.
- How does 2013 compare to other Tahoe model years for electrical complaints?
- The 2013 Tahoe's 7% share is similar to 2010 (5%) and 2012 (7%), but lower than later years like 2015 (26%) and 2021 (16%).