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2018 Chevrolet Tahoe recalls & problems

The 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe has 3 safety recalls and 105 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other (27 complaints).

Recalls3safety recalls
Complaints105filed by owners
Crashes · fires6 · 0reported in complaints
NHTSA overall4 ★crash-test stars
2018 Chevrolet Tahoe in an NHTSA crash test
NHTSA crash test

Safety recalls

Service brakes, hydraulicOct 1, 2020

Power assist › Vacuum

Recall 20V60300014,620 vehicles

Problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon vehicles equipped with either a 5.3L or 6.2L V8 engine. The output of the mechanical vacuum pump can decrease over time, decreasing the amount of vacuum/power brake assist.
Risk
A decrease in brake assist can increase the brake pedal effort and distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2020. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-522-9559, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438. GM's number for this recall is N202300860.
Service brakesOct 24, 2019

Service brakes

Recall 19V761000652,967 vehicles

Problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.
Risk
Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192261050.

Components: Service brakes; Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Wheel speed sensor/tone ring; Electronic stability control (esc)

Service brakes, hydraulicSep 6, 2019

Power assist › Vacuum

Recall 19V6450003,456,719 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
Risk
As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix
GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192268490.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Crash test ratings

2018 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV RWD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk22.9%

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: Optional

2018 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV 4WD

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Rollover risk22.2%

Forward collision warning: Optional · Lane departure warning: Optional

2018 Chevrolet Tahoe NHTSA side crash test
NHTSA side barrier crash test
2018 Chevrolet Tahoe NHTSA side pole crash test
NHTSA side pole crash test

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.

Fuel economy

Tahoe C1500 2WD

19mpg combined
City / highway16 / 23 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

5.3 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,550/year to fuel

Tahoe C1500 2WD FFV

19mpg combined
City / highway16 / 23 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

5.3 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,550/year to fuel

Tahoe K1500 4WD

18mpg combined
City / highway16 / 22 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

5.3 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

Tahoe K1500 4WD FFV

18mpg combined
City / highway16 / 22 mpg
FuelRegular Gasoline

5.3 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 6-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $3,700/year to fuel

Tahoe K1500 4WD

17mpg combined
City / highway14 / 22 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

6.2 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 10-spd · 4-Wheel Drive · about $4,850/year to fuel

Tahoe C1500 2WD

17mpg combined
City / highway14 / 23 mpg
FuelPremium Gasoline

6.2 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 10-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,850/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem areaComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesTypical mileage*
Unknown or other27201900 mi
Engine2000041,500 mi
Power train2010054,000 mi
Service brakes1620140,750 mi
Electrical system130008,350 mi
Steering1100059,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system7000—
Forward collision avoidanceAdaptive cruise control; Automatic emergency braking4101—
Vehicle speed control3100—
StructureBody3000—
Service brakes, hydraulic300084,000 mi
Engine and engine coolingEngine › Crank/camshaft position sensor300090,000 mi

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.