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2023 Chevrolet Tahoe Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

80/100

#5 most-complained of 21 Tahoe years

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

The 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe has 220 owner complaints and 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 80 out of 100 — #5 highest of 21 Tahoe model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is engine (139 complaints, 63% of the total). Complaints report 3 crashes and 1 injury.

Complaints
220
Recalls
5
Crashes / fires
3 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
4 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
17
15 city / 20 hwy

Top 2023 Chevy Tahoe problems

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

  1. Engine139 (63%)
  2. Transmission & Powertrain43 (20%)
  3. Electrical System39 (18%)
  4. Brakes20 (9%)
  5. Other16 (7%)
  6. Fuel System13 (6%)
  7. Collision Avoidance & Cameras12 (5%)
  8. Visibility & Wipers7 (3%)
  9. Airbags6 (3%)
  10. Steering5 (2%)
2023 Chevrolet Tahoe complaints: complaints filed per month23Feb 2023Nov 2023May 2024Oct 2024Mar 2025Aug 2025Jan 2026Jun 2026
309 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2023 to Sep 2026; peak Mar 2025 (23).

2023 Chevrolet Tahoe recalls

5 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 25V619000Sep 18, 2025Fuel System12 vehicles

    Fuel system, diesel:storage:tank assembly

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, 2021, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 2022 and 2024 GMC Yukon vehicles equipped with a 6-cylinder diesel engine. The original fuel tank may have been replaced with an incorrect fuel tank, which can allow fuel to leak in a rollover crash.

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect for the correct fuel tank and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 5, 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 N252512770. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 18, 2025.

  2. 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.

  3. NHTSA 24V674000Sep 12, 2024Brakes449,671 vehiclesOver-the-air fix

    Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:electric:control module:software

    General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Escalade ESV vehicles. The electronic brake control module software may fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid occurs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."

    Risk: Without a warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: The Electronic Brake Control Module (eBCM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024. Owners can contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N242447990.

See all 5 recalls for the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe →

2023 Chevrolet Tahoe fuel economy and fuel cost

City
15 MPG
Highway
20 MPG
Combined
17 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$4,050
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.

2023 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
2021Avoid954531617
2022Caution70187416.5
2023Avoid80220517
2024Good2567317
2025Good4048117

All Chevrolet Tahoe years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe ranks #5 of 21 among Tahoe model years (Complaint Index 80/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 220 complaints and 5 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe?
The most reported problem areas are engine (139 complaints), transmission & powertrain (43 complaints), and electrical system (39 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 32,774 miles.
Does the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe, most recently reported 2025, covering fuel system, engine, brakes, and suspension, wheels & tires.
What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe?
EPA rates the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe at 17 MPG combined (15 city / 20 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,050. 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.