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2024 Chevrolet Tahoe Engine Problems

Engine problems account for 32 of 67 complaints (48%) on the 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, with a median failure mileage of 16,988 miles. A related recall, campaign 25V274000, covers the 6.2L V8 engine on 2021-2024 Tahoe and related GM models.

Engine complaints
32
48% of 67
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
16,988 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Sudden loss of engine power while driving, including at highway speeds, sometimes with loss of power steering and brakes.
  • Engine stalls or shuts off unexpectedly at stops or low speeds, occasionally shifting into neutral or park on its own.
  • No-restart condition after stalling, leaving the vehicle stranded, in one case with no oil pressure warning before shutdown.
  • Abnormal ticking noise from the engine preceding a loss of motive power at highway speed.
  • Some owners report the vehicle needed a full engine replacement after diagnostic inspection.
  • Multiple owners report waiting for recall 25V274000 parts that were unavailable, exceeding a reasonable repair timeframe.

When 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe engine complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 29, 2025, latest Sep 23, 2026.

2024 Chevrolet Tahoe engine complaints: complaints filed per month4Jan 2025Apr 2025Jul 2025Oct 2025Feb 2026Jul 2026
32 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2025 to Sep 2026; peak Apr 2025 (4).

Engine recalls for the 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe

  1. 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.

  1. 201015 (5%)
  2. 201114 (3%)
  3. 201210 (6%)
  4. 201316 (7%)
  5. 20144 (4%)
  6. 201556 (9%)
  7. 201622 (9%)
  8. 201730 (17%)
  9. 201825 (24%)
  10. 201932 (30%)
  11. 202014 (25%)
  12. 2021190 (42%)
  13. 202279 (42%)
  14. 2023139 (63%)
  15. 202432 (48%)
  16. 202529 (60%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems in the 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe?
NHTSA lists 32 engine complaints out of 67 total complaints for the 2024 Tahoe, or 48% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe engine?
Yes. Campaign 25V274000, opened 2025-04-24, covers the 6.2L V8 engine in 2021-2024 Tahoe, Suburban, Silverado 1500, Escalade, Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL. It is not a do-not-drive or park-outside recall.
At what mileage do 2024 Tahoe engine failures typically occur?
NHTSA data shows a median mileage at failure of 16,988 miles for engine-related complaints on the 2024 Tahoe.
What do owners describe happening with the engine?
Owners describe sudden loss of power while driving, unexpected stalling, failure to restart, and in some cases a recommendation from dealers to replace the entire engine.
Were there any injuries linked to these engine complaints?
NHTSA records show 1 injury among the engine-related complaints for the 2024 Tahoe, with no crashes or fires reported.

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.