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2025 Chevrolet Tahoe Engine Problems

Engine problems account for 29 of 48 complaints (60%) filed on the 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe, the highest share of any model year in this dataset. Owners report sudden power loss, stalling, thrust bearing failure, and misfires, though NHTSA lists no related recalls yet.

Engine complaints
29
60% of 48
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
—
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Vehicle suddenly loses all power while driving, sometimes shutting down completely and refusing to restart.
  • Complete engine failure has been reported, including a case with a Duramax engine failing while towing and requiring the driver to pull over on the highway shoulder.
  • Thrust bearing failure causes excessive crankshaft play, with one owner reporting shrapnel sent into the bell housing and torque converter.
  • Engine misfires on individual cylinders trigger flashing check engine lights and diagnostic codes, with repairs like coil pack and spark plug replacement not resolving the issue.
  • A loud ticking or knocking noise from the engine has been compared by an owner to the L87 6.2 engine issue seen on 2021-2024 model years.
  • Vehicles have gone into limp mode or downshifted and shut down unexpectedly, sometimes accompanied by transmission warning messages.

When 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe engine complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 21, 2025, latest Sep 16, 2026.

2025 Chevrolet Tahoe engine complaints: complaints filed per month5Apr 2025Nov 2025Jan 2026Mar 2026May 2026Jul 2026Sep 2026
29 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2025 to Sep 2026; peak Aug 2026 (5).

Engine recalls for the 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Tahoe model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200528 (10%)
  2. 20066 (5%)
  3. 200799 (8%)
  4. 200841 (8%)
  5. 200921 (7%)
  6. 201015 (5%)
  7. 201114 (3%)
  8. 201210 (6%)
  9. 201316 (7%)
  10. 20144 (4%)
  11. 201556 (9%)
  12. 201622 (9%)
  13. 201730 (17%)
  14. 201825 (24%)
  15. 201932 (30%)
  16. 202014 (25%)
  17. 2021190 (42%)
  18. 202279 (42%)
  19. 2023139 (63%)
  20. 202432 (48%)
  21. 202529 (60%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are engine problems on the 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe?
Engine complaints make up 29 of the 48 total complaints filed for the 2025 Tahoe, or 60% of all complaints for the model year.
Is there a recall for the 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe engine?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the 2025 Tahoe engine as of the latest update.
What engine symptoms do 2025 Tahoe owners report?
Owners describe sudden power loss, stalling, misfires, thrust bearing failure, and limp mode activation, sometimes without warning lights.
How does the 2025 Tahoe compare to other model years for engine complaints?
The 2025 Tahoe's 60% share of complaints tied to the engine is the highest of any model year listed, above the 63% seen in 2023 and higher than earlier years like 2010 at 5%.
Have any 2025 Tahoe engine failures caused crashes or fires?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 1 fire among the 29 engine complaints for the 2025 Tahoe, with 0 injuries 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.