2023 Chevrolet Tahoe Engine Problems

NHTSA component category: ENGINE · data through 07/14/2026

105Engine complaints

53%Of all 198 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How engine ranks on this vehicle

ENGINE105 · 53%

POWER TRAIN37 · 18.7%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM36 · 18.2%

SERVICE BRAKES20 · 10.1%

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING16 · 8.1%

Share of the 198 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe overview page.

What owners report

“Engine connecting rods and crankshaft have manufacture defects that could cause engine failure resulting in a crash. Driving in a large city with an infant…”NHTSA complaint 11669856 — filed 06/27/2025

“Unusual knocking noises, performance issues, high RPM, - Traction control light is on Feels at times the engine is on verge of losing power while…”NHTSA complaint 11663598 — filed 05/29/2025

“I took my car into the Fowler Chevrolet (AKA Century Chevrolet) Dealership in Broomfield, Colorado to get the engine recall addressed for my 2023 Chevy…”NHTSA complaint 11662676 — filed 05/22/2025

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Engine complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe have engine problems?

Engine is the most-reported problem area on the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe: 105 of 198 complaints on file (53%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe have in total?

198 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 3 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 1 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's engine category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ENGINE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.