How many engine complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe?

NHTSA lists 16 Engine complaints for the 2013 Tahoe, which is 7% of the 232 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there an engine recall for the 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe?

The JSON shows no related recall listed specifically for the Engine component on the 2013 Tahoe, though some owners mention a separate NHTSA engine and engine cooling campaign, 16V868000.

At what mileage do 2013 Tahoe engine problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Engine complaints on the 2013 Tahoe is 92,433 miles.

Did the 2013 Tahoe engine problems cause any crashes or fires?

According to NHTSA data, the 16 Engine complaints for the 2013 Tahoe report 0 crashes and 0 fires.

2013 Chevrolet Tahoe Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 16 Engine complaints for the 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe, 7% of its 232 total complaints for the year. No related recall is listed for this component, though owners reference an engine and engine cooling campaign (16V868000) tied to parts availability. Median mileage at failure is 92,433.

Engine complaints: 16; 7% of 232
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 92,434 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

Engine hesitates on acceleration, idle speed fluctuates, and the engine stalls, a pattern GM addressed with a revised engine calibration on police-package units.
Vehicle loses power or shuts off without warning while driving, in some cases leaving the engine unable to restart and requiring replacement.
Engine goes into reduced-power or limp mode with the check engine light on, accompanied by shaking, jarring, and a sudden drop in speed.
Owners report excessive engine oil consumption without warning.
Unusual engine noise traced to valve lifters appeared after highway driving.
Toxic-smelling fumes with an anti-freeze odor entered the cabin through the vents, tied to the engine compartment.

When 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe engine complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 17, 2014, latest Jun 25, 2025.

16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2014 to Jun 2025; peak Jun 2017 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Tahoe model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

201015 (5%)
201114 (3%)
201210 (6%)
201316 (7%)
20144 (4%)
201556 (9%)
201622 (9%)
201730 (17%)
201825 (24%)
201932 (30%)
202014 (25%)
2021190 (42%)
202279 (42%)
2023139 (63%)
202432 (48%)
202529 (60%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does NHTSA have for the 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe?: NHTSA lists 16 Engine complaints for the 2013 Tahoe, which is 7% of the 232 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there an engine recall for the 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe?: The JSON shows no related recall listed specifically for the Engine component on the 2013 Tahoe, though some owners mention a separate NHTSA engine and engine cooling campaign, 16V868000.
At what mileage do 2013 Tahoe engine problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Engine complaints on the 2013 Tahoe is 92,433 miles.
Did the 2013 Tahoe engine problems cause any crashes or fires?: According to NHTSA data, the 16 Engine complaints for the 2013 Tahoe report 0 crashes and 0 fires.