YearToAvoid

2025 Chevrolet Tahoe Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Good The 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe has a complaint index of 40, ranking 13th of 21 model years and earning a Good verdict relative to other Tahoes. Owners report 48 complaints, led by engine issues (60% share), plus one recall covering incorrect wheel hub bolts on 24-inch wheels.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
40/100
#13 of 21 Tahoe years
Verdict
Good
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
48
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
1
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
1
reported in complaints
Fires
1
Injuries
1
Top issue
Engine
Best nearby year
2020
rated Best
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
17
15 city / 20 hwy
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0

Top 2025 Chevy Tahoe problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine29 (60%)
  2. Brakes10 (21%)
  3. Collision Avoidance & Cameras10 (21%)
  4. Electrical System8 (17%)
  5. Other5 (10%)
  6. Transmission & Powertrain5 (10%)
  7. Lane Departure2 (4%)
  8. Steering2 (4%)
  9. Structure & Body2 (4%)
  10. Fuel System1 (2%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Automatic emergency braking has slammed on the brakes unexpectedly in slow traffic, leading to rear-end collisions.
  • The driver dash and center display have frozen or gone blank, losing speed, gear position, and turn signal indicators.
  • The check engine light has come on shortly after purchase, with dealers citing a bad transmission valve body.
  • The engine has gone into limp mode with a flashing check engine light and noticeable power loss while driving.
  • A loud ticking or knocking noise from the engine has been reported, with owners comparing it to a known issue on prior L87 6.2 engines.
  • Brakes have failed or become unresponsive at highway speed, triggering ABS, ESC, and trailer brake error warnings.
2025 Chevrolet Tahoe complaints: complaints filed per month7Mar 2025May 2025Oct 2025Dec 2025Feb 2026Apr 2026Jun 2026Aug 2026
48 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2025 to Sep 2026; peak Aug 2026 (7).

2025 Chevrolet Tahoe recalls

1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 26V304000May 14, 2026Suspension, Wheels & Tires2,457 vehicles

    Wheels:hub

    General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2025–2026 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban 1500, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with 24-inch wheels. Incorrect bolts may have been installed on the left and right front wheel hubs, which can result in the bolts loosening or deforming over time.

    Risk: A bolt that loosens or breaks during vehicle operation can result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the front left and right wheel hub bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N262554630. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 14, 2026.

2025 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.

2025 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
2023Avoid80220517
2024Good2567317
2025Good4048117

All Chevrolet Tahoe years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe reliable?
Compared with other Tahoe model years, 2025 ranks 13th of 21 with a complaint index of 40, which earns a Good verdict. Engine complaints make up 60% of the reported issues.
What are the most common problems with the 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe?
NHTSA complaints show engine issues account for 60% of reports, followed by brakes and collision avoidance/camera systems each at 21%, and electrical system issues at 17%.
Does the 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe have any recalls?
Yes, one recall (campaign 26V304000) covers incorrect wheel hub bolts on 2025-2026 models with 24-inch wheels; it is not a do-not-drive recall.
How does the 2025 Tahoe compare to other years?
With a complaint index of 40, the 2025 Tahoe scores better than years like 2007, 2015, and 2021, which are rated Avoid with complaint indexes of 100, 90, and 95 respectively.
What fuel economy does the 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe get?
EPA rates the 2025 Tahoe at 17 mpg combined (15 city / 20 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,050.

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.