YearToAvoid

2014 Chevrolet Tahoe Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Best The 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe has a complaint index of 5, the lowest among all 21 model years covered, and ranks 20th worst (meaning near-best). It carries a Best verdict with 90 complaints, 3 recalls, and no do-not-drive campaigns.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
5/100
#20 of 21 Tahoe years
Verdict
Best
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
90
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
3
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
3
reported in complaints
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Top issue
Electrical System
Best nearby year
2018
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
17
15 city / 21 hwy
Injuries / deaths
2 / 1

Top 2014 Chevy Tahoe problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Owners report the vehicle rolling away and causing a fatal injury after being parked, unrelated to the powertrain recall it was excluded from.
  • Some drivers describe sudden unintended acceleration to high speed with brakes failing to slow the vehicle, followed by no airbag deployment during a crash.
  • Owners report the accelerator pedal sticking in a depressed position after release, requiring repeated stomping to free it.
  • Some vehicles became stuck in 4WD mode with a 'service 4wd' warning light, making steering difficult and preventing normal acceleration.
  • Police-fleet owners report engine stalling and erratic idle RPM fluctuation between idle in park and idle in drive with the brake applied.
  • Owners of pursuit-spec Tahoes report steering hub failures during officer training, with the hub coming apart on both sides of separate vehicles.
2014 Chevrolet Tahoe complaints: complaints filed per quarter72014 Q22016 Q32017 Q42019 Q12020 Q22021 Q32023 Q32026 Q1
90 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2014 Q2 to 2026 Q1; peak 2015 Q1 (7).

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

All Chevrolet Tahoe years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe reliable?
Among Tahoe model years, 2014 has the lowest complaint index (5) and ranks 20th out of 21 years from worst to best, earning a Best verdict based on NHTSA complaints and recalls.
What problems does the 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe have?
NHTSA lists 90 complaints for the 2014 Tahoe, led by Electrical System issues (16 complaints, 18% share) and Airbags (13 complaints, 14% share), followed by Structure & Body and Brakes.
Does the 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe have any recalls?
The 2014 Tahoe has 3 recalls covering airbags (front passenger inflator replacement), the electrical system (chassis electronic module replacement), and brakes (rear caliper bracket bolt inspection). None are do-not-drive recalls.
How does the 2014 Tahoe compare to other bad Tahoe years?
The 2014 Tahoe's complaint index of 5 is far below years like 2007 (100), 2021 (95), and 2015 (90), which carry Avoid verdicts, making 2014 one of the strongest years for the model.
What is the top problem area for the 2014 Tahoe?
The top problem area is the Electrical System, accounting for 16 of 90 complaints (18% share) at a median mileage of 54,000.

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.