2022 Chevrolet Tahoe Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA lists 38 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe, 20% of all complaints filed for the year, with a median failure mileage of 39,000 miles. A related recall (26V085000) covers TCM software on the 10-speed transmission.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 38
- 20% of 187
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 39,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical transmission symptoms owners report
- Owners report the vehicle unexpectedly shutting off while driving, with the transmission independently shifting into neutral at highway speeds.
- Some describe a stall followed by a dashboard prompt to press the start button, after which the vehicle restarts and can be put back in gear.
- Others report a groaning or rumbling noise from the rear of the vehicle during turns, later diagnosed as a rear differential problem requiring a fluid change.
- Several complaints mention a 'Service Transmission' warning message accompanied by loss of motive power at low-to-moderate speeds and an overheating transmission temperature reading.
- One owner reported the vehicle losing power and going into a low-power mode, coming to a stop mid-road and refusing to shift into any gear.
- A separate report describes an ongoing 'service transmission' alert lasting months with inability to shift gears.
When 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 26, 2021, latest Sep 24, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe
- 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.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Tahoe model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many transmission complaints does the 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe have?
- NHTSA lists 38 complaints in the Transmission & Powertrain category for the 2022 Tahoe, which is 20% of the 187 total complaints filed for that model year.
- At what mileage do 2022 Tahoe transmission problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 39,000 miles.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe?
- Yes. Recall campaign 26V085000, reported February 13, 2026, covers the 10-speed transmission with ETRS on the 2022 Tahoe and related GM SUVs. The remedy is a free transmission control module software update; it is not a do-not-drive or park-outside recall.
- Have there been crashes, fires, or injuries linked to these complaints?
- NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2022 Tahoe shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries reported.
- How does 2022 compare to other Tahoe model years for transmission complaints?
- The 2022 Tahoe's 38 complaints and 20% share are similar to 2021 (88 complaints, 19% share) and lower than 2019 (36% share) and 2017 (31% share) for this problem area.