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2014 Chevrolet Tahoe Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Best

Complaint Index

5/100

#20 most-complained of 21 Tahoe years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe has 90 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 5 out of 100 — #20 highest of 21 Tahoe model years (verdict: Best). The most reported problem area is electrical system (16 complaints, 18% of the total). Complaints report 3 crashes, 2 injuries, and 1 death.

Complaints
90
Recalls
3
Crashes / fires
3 / 0
Injuries / deaths
2 / 1
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
17
15 city / 21 hwy

Top 2014 Chevy Tahoe problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Other37 (41%)
  2. Electrical System16 (18%)
  3. Airbags13 (14%)
  4. Structure & Body11 (12%)
  5. Brakes9 (10%)
  6. Transmission & Powertrain5 (6%)
  7. Engine4 (4%)
  8. Steering4 (4%)
  9. Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (4%)
  10. Fuel System3 (3%)
2014 Chevrolet Tahoe complaints: complaints filed per quarter112014 Q22016 Q32017 Q42019 Q12020 Q22021 Q32023 Q32026 Q1
115 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q2 to 2026 Q1; peak 2015 Q1 (11).

2014 Chevrolet Tahoe recalls

3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 21V054000Feb 5, 2021Airbags1,778,128 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP, and VI or "Zone A." Additionally GM is recalling certain 2011-2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, Yukon XL and 2011-2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AZ, AR, DE, DC, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV or "Zone B." Additionally, GM is recalling certain 2010-2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL and 2010-2013 Cadillac Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado 1500, and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with non-desiccated passenger frontal inflators containing phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate (PSAN) propellant. These inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 25, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed to 40 VIN owners on May 11, 2021. A second owner notification letter was mailed to all other owners on January 24, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212328800.

  2. 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). GM’s number for this recall is 14515.

  3. NHTSA 13V342000Aug 6, 2013Brakes10 vehicles

    Service brakes, hydraulic

    General Motors is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Suburban vehicles manufactured July 9, 2013, through July 22, 2013; and 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles manufactured July 16, 2013, through July 23, 2013; and model year 2014 GMC Yukon vehicles manufactured July 13, 2013, through July 18, 2013; and model year 2014 GMC Yukon XL vehicles manufactured on July 22, 2013. The rear brake caliper bolts may not be fully tightened. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

    Risk: Loose caliper bolts may cause reduced braking performance and result in lengthened stopping distances, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bolts on both rear brake caliper brackets. Any bolts found loose will be replaced and tightened. This service will be performed, at no charge. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC at 1-800-462-8782. GM's recall number is 13247.

2014 Chevrolet Tahoe fuel economy and fuel cost

City
15 MPG
Highway
21 MPG
Combined
17 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,800
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Gasoline or E85
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2014 compared with other Tahoe years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’05’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2012Good45178317
2013Good35232417
2014Best590317
2015Avoid9065814 !18
2016Caution602568 !18

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe ranks #20 of 21 among Tahoe model years (Complaint Index 5/100, verdict: Best). It has 90 complaints and 3 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe?
The most reported problem areas are electrical system (16 complaints), airbags (13 complaints), and structure & body (11 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 56,000 miles.
Does the 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe, most recently reported 2021, covering airbags, electrical system, and brakes.
What is the fuel economy of the 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe?
EPA rates the 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe at 17 MPG combined (15 city / 21 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,800. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.