2023 Chevrolet Tahoe Engine Problems
NHTSA lists 139 engine complaints for the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe, 63% of its 220 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 31,647.5 miles. A related recall (25V274000) covers the 6.2L V8 engine on 2021-2024 Tahoe and related GM models.
- Engine complaints
- 139
- 63% of 220
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 31,648 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical engine symptoms owners report
- Vehicle shifts unexpectedly into neutral and loses power while driving at highway speed, with the check engine light and other warning lights coming on.
- Engine develops a knocking sound, often tied to main or connecting rod bearing failure, sometimes followed by a stall that leaves the engine unable to restart.
- Vehicle stalls or dies suddenly at low speed or while stopped, and cannot be shifted into neutral or pushed since the engine is not running.
- Engine failure leads to full replacement in multiple cases, with owners reporting the dealer diagnosed a blown or seized engine.
- Rough engine operation accompanies illumination of multiple dashboard warning lights, including safety system alerts.
When 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe engine complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 20, 2023, latest Sep 17, 2026.
Engine recalls for the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe
- 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.
Engine complaints by Tahoe model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How common are engine complaints on the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe?
- Engine issues account for 139 of the 220 total complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2023 Tahoe, or 63% of all complaints for that model year.
- Is there a recall for the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe engine?
- Yes. Recall 25V274000 covers the 6.2L V8 engine in 2021-2024 Tahoe, Suburban, Silverado 1500, Escalade, and related GM models. Dealers inspect the engine and repair or replace it as needed.
- At what mileage do 2023 Tahoe engine problems typically show up?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 31,647.5 miles for engine complaints on the 2023 Tahoe.
- What do 2023 Tahoe owners report about engine failures?
- Owners describe sudden shifts into neutral at highway speed, knocking noises tied to bearing failure, and stalls that leave the engine unable to restart, with some cases ending in full engine replacement.