2014 Chevrolet Tahoe problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (11) · Air Bags (8) · Structure:body (6)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
47 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (3)
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2021-02-05 · campaign 21V054000 · 1,778,128 vehicles
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra 3500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP, and VI or "Zone A." Additionally GM is recalling certain 2011-2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 2500, Silverado 3500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 2500, Sierra
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate one, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on February 25, 2021. Second notification letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owner notification letters were mailed to 40 VIN owners on May 11, 2021. A second owner notification letter was mailed to all other owners on January 24, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-8
Electrical System 2014-10-01 · campaign 14V614000 · 106,307 vehicles
Defect: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL, and 2014 Buick Enclave, Chevrolet Express, Impala, Silverado HD, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Savana, and Sierra HD vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the chassis electronic module may be internally contaminated, resulting in an electrical short.
Risk: If the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the chassis electronic module, free of charge. The recall began on December 26, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-521-7300 (Buick), 1-800-458-006 (Cadillac), 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), and 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GMs number for this recall is 14515.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2013-08-06 · campaign 13V342000 · 10 vehicles
Defect: General Motors is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Suburban vehicles manufactured July 9, 2013, through July 22, 2013; and 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles manufactured July 16, 2013, through July 23, 2013; and model year 2014 GMC Yukon vehicles manufactured July 13, 2013, through July 18, 2013; and model year 2014 GMC Yukon XL vehicles manufactured on July 22, 2013. The rear brake caliper bolts may not be fully tightened. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Fede
Risk: Loose caliper bolts may cause reduced braking performance and result in lengthened stopping distances, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bolts on both rear brake caliper brackets. Any bolts found loose will be replaced and tightened. This service will be performed, at no charge. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC at 1-800-462-8782. GM's recall number is 13247.
Service bulletins (1,613)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-26 · PIT5698F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi provides diagnostics tips on how the lin bus works and how to diagnosis it.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-04 · PIP4902W · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Unknown Or Other 2026-05-04 · PIT6247B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates direction to find information at www.gmupfitter.com for police and special service vehicles.
Unknown Or Other 2026-04-01 · PIT3271Q · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates information about how to determine if a wheel and tires size change is available.
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-09 · PIP6104 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates the steps on how to save a gds2 session log and upload to a technical assistance case in cx connect.
Unknown Or Other 2026-03-09 · PIP4902V · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Showing the 6 most recent of 1,613 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-03-09 · Forward Collision Avoidance: Adaptive Cruise Control“major electrical issues causing problems with the wipers, cruise control, break lights, sensor issues and much more …”
2026-01-29 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“component/system failure the supplemental restraint system (srs) failed to function as designed. specifically, the driver steering wheel airbag and front passenger airbag did not deploy during a collision involving frontal impact forces. the vehicle is currently retained by the insurance carrier and is available for inspection upon request. safet…”
2025-05-12 · Electrical System“i tried to get the fan recall done. i went to countryside chevrolet i'm franklin nc. they refused to do the recall. i just moved out of my house and have no address. i'm here, in franklin nc. trying to get the recall completed, and i need to drive to wyoming, and i do not feel safe doing so until recall is complete. my life is in danger with …”
2024-09-19 · Electrical System“trailer brake come one, power locks unlock and lock, traction stability comes on and off, …”
2024-06-07 · Power Train · 127,666 mi“the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated while attempting to start the vehicle, the contact noticed a failure with the gear shifter. the contact stated that the gear shifter remained in neutral and failed to shift to any other gear. the contact attempted to restart the vehicle, but the failure persisted with the check engine warn…”
2023-10-31 · Tires“p265/65r18 michelin tires: i bought the vehicle last fall and it had these tires. i am not sure when they were purchased, but they seem to be in good condition with plenty of tread left. however, these tires are dangerous in winter conditions. they do not grip on snow and they are absolutely dangerous if there is any ice on the roads. i have driven…”
2023-10-23 · Unknown Or Other“crack in passenger side dashboard at the top left of the airbag panel. it started and has quickly cracked deeper and i am concerned this will affect the safety of my passenger if the vehicle was in an accident.…”
2023-08-29 · Structure:interior Panels:dashboard“cracked dashboard in 3 separate pieces. this is safety concern with the jagged sharp point that could cause severe injury during a crash or everyday driving. lowers value of very high end vehicle and jeopardizes the safety of the passengers in the vehicle.…”
2022-12-22 · Exterior Lighting“the low beam bulb on both sides of the vehicle keep going out. i have replaced each bulb at least 3 times. there is no moisture in the headlight and i don't see any electrical shorting on the harness. malfunctioning headlights are a huge safety concern for my family and every other vehicle on the road. also, my wife has gotten pulled over sever…”
2022-09-07 · Unknown Or Other“dash is cracking and rattling causing loud noises and movement and distractions when driving. it has been deteriorating slowly over time but it has reached its worse point. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.