2025 Chevrolet Tahoe problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (22) · Service Brakes (9) · Electrical System (3)
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Safety recalls (1)
Wheels:hub 2026-05-14 · campaign 26V304000 · 2,457 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (468)
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 2026-10-24 · PIT6368F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates an issue with the virtual garage door opener not programming to a garage opener and to replace the opener with a new updated part.
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-08 · Gateway 2026.3 · Over The Air
this update contains a required software change to help improve the overall software update and diagnostics process. be sure to install this update to be able to receive future software updates. during the update process, your radio may stay on up to 5 minutes after you exit the vehicle. this is
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-07 · PIT6110L · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates an issue with the ses mil and dtc p062b and engineering is currently investigating.
Unknown Or Other 2026-10-05 · PIT6477D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary pi was created to advise techniians in the field that they will not be able to perform a gds automated bleed with the scan tool dues to a issue with the software in the scan tool
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-28 · PIT6457C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information is for technicians that may see dtcs that are history and should not perform any part replacements. they should follow the notes mentioned prior to anything being replaced.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-28 · PIC6540K · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.
Showing the 6 most recent of 468 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-26 · Engine“while driving on the highway, the engine started making a knocking noise and the vehicle shut down causing us to have to pull over on the side of the road in the middle of highway traffic. the engine light came on and the vehicle would no longer drive leaving my family stranded on the side of the highway. the vehicle had to be towed 200 miles back …”
2026-10-21 · Engine“this report is related to nhtsa ea26005 investigation. my 2025 tahoe had an engine failure while on a trip. the speed was approximately 55 mph. the suv was in l9 transmission setting driving up a slight grade on the highway. the engine rpm was approximately 2,000 rpm. engine oil press, according to the instrument gauge was 48-50psi, engine tem…”
2026-10-16 · Electrical System“- repeated check engine lights on for "traction control", "service abs", and "esc". - repaired several components of wheel hub assembly, speed sensor, and breaking module. - wheel speed sensor repaired 3x - now dashboard messages are reading "service brake assist", "service steering column", and "service transmission now unable to shift soon". - at…”
2026-09-28 · Engine“began to accelerate to pass a slower vehicle on the highway. just as it started to accelerate the engine abruptly shut off and the vehicle began decelerating. many warning messages came up on the dashboard but none were present prior to the event. was able to coast onto the shoulder of the highway before stopping. attempted to restart vehicle but i…”
2026-09-16 · Power Train · 🔥 fire“on september 5, 2026, at approximately 7:18 p.m. pacific time, a 2025 chevrolet tahoe high country equipped with the 6.2l l87 v8 engine and approximately 18,000 miles experienced a sudden catastrophic failure while the engine was running. there were two occupants. a distinct pop was heard. the engine immediately lost power and multiple dashboard w…”
2026-09-15 · Engine“engine seized up and needs replacement.…”
2026-09-01 · Engine“on approximately january 15, 2026, my 2025 chevrolet tahoe equipped with the 6.2l v8 engine suffered a complete engine failure at approximately 10,000 miles while my family and i were traveling about six hours from home. the engine/propulsion system failed and the vehicle became inoperable. the specific internal engine component that initially fail…”
2026-08-30 · Engine“2025 chevrolet tahoe, 6.2l l87, approximately 51,500 miles, rod-bearing/internal engine failure, complete engine replacement required. 1500 miles prior to engine failure the cam/lifters were replaced. repair invoices are attached. i was told my warranty going forward would be the remaining miles left on my 60k power train warranty. this is not acce…”
2026-08-29 · Seats“my vehicle has a 5,3 engine it now has 23000 miles. it goes to the dealership for all the oil changes. i check my dipstick before i took it in for service and warranty work for a third time first time at this dealership. but noticed there was no oil on the dipstick. so i went to auto zone and bought a new 3 gallon container and funnel. so they chan…”
2026-08-24 · Engine“i have 19,000 miles. after each oil change, the engine begins to idol rough, the vehicle violently shakes and the traction control and abs turn off. the first time this happened it was determined that there was a cylinder (4) failure causing a missfire. this was corrected under warranty. a few months later immediately after receiving an oil change …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.