2022 Chevrolet Tahoe Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe has a complaint index of 70, ranking 7th worst among 21 model years, and carries a Caution verdict. NHTSA lists 187 complaints, 4 recalls, 3 fires, and no deaths for this year.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 70/100
- #7 of 21 Tahoe years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 187
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 4
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 3
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 3
- Injuries
- 5
- Top issue
- Engine
- NHTSA overall rating
- 4 / 5 ★
- EPA combined MPG
- 16.5
- 14.5 city / 20 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 5 / 0
Top 2022 Chevy Tahoe problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine79 (42%)
- Electrical System40 (21%)
- Transmission & Powertrain38 (20%)
- Other22 (12%)
- Fuel System20 (11%)
- Brakes12 (6%)
- Structure & Body11 (6%)
- Visibility & Wipers10 (5%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras8 (4%)
- Airbags5 (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 describe the engine losing power and developing a ticking or rock-in-fender noise that worsens over time and can precede loss of power while shifting.
- Some vehicles stalled unexpectedly while driving, dropping into neutral and requiring the driver to press the start button to restart the engine, including on the interstate.
- Owners report the center console armrest and windshield washer fluid pump catching fire or emitting a burnt electrical smell, in some cases with continued power flow after the vehicle was shut off.
- At the dealer or in parking lots, drivers noticed ABS, Electronic Stability Control, traction control, and brake warning lights illuminating together with a brake pedal that felt firm but abnormal.
- One owner found the fuel tank strap hanger improperly installed and hanging beneath the vehicle shortly after purchase.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy during a crash caused by another driver running a red light.
2022 Chevrolet Tahoe recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V085000Feb 13, 2026Transmission & Powertrain43,743 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:control module:software
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles equipped with 10 Speed Transmission with ETRS (Electronic Transmission Range Select). The transmission control valve may fail and lock up the rear wheels.
Risk: Rear wheels that lock up while driving increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will install new transmission control module (TCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, GMC customer service at GMC 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252536750. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 12, 2026.
- NHTSA 25V274000Apr 24, 2025Engine597,571 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical
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.
Risk: Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252494000.
- NHTSA 22V903000Dec 8, 2022Electrical System740,108 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Exterior lighting:lighting control module:software
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222386380. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-827.
2022 Chevrolet Tahoe fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 14.5 MPG
- Highway
- 20 MPG
- Combined
- 16.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,175
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Regular
- 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.
2022 compared with other Tahoe years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe reliable?
- NHTSA data shows a complaint index of 70 for the 2022 Tahoe, giving it a Caution verdict and ranking it 7th worst out of 21 model years for this model.
- What are the most common problems with the 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe?
- Engine problems make up 42% of complaints, followed by electrical system issues at 21% and transmission and powertrain issues at 20%, according to NHTSA.
- Does the 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2022 Tahoe covering the transmission control module software, the 6.2L V8 engine, body control module software, and a third-row seat belt buckle rivet issue.
- At what mileage do 2022 Tahoe engine problems show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 65,261.5 miles at failure for engine-related complaints on the 2022 Tahoe.
- How does the 2022 Tahoe compare to other Tahoe years?
- The 2022 Tahoe's complaint index of 70 is worse than years like 2018 and 2020, which earned Best verdicts, but better than 2021 and 2015, which rank as Avoid years.