Chevrolet Tahoe
Full-size SUV · 2015–2026
Which year to buy
From our video research. NHTSA counts checked 2026-09-30. Tap a year for the details.
- Best record: 2020, then 2018 or 2019
- Newer design: 2024 is the pick of 2021-2024
- Avoid: 2021 (453 complaints, 16 recalls)
- 6.2L V8 (2021-2026): require engine recall 25V274000 paperwork on 2021-2024; NHTSA is investigating failures after the repair and on 2025-2026 engines
Trim-by-trim features for the Tahoe aren't in our data yet; they're added brand by brand. Below: crash ratings, recalls, complaints and EPA fuel economy for every year.
Generations and measurements
Tahoe · 2015–2020
Fourth generation (GMTK2)
8-inch touchscreen, column shifter, 5.3L or 6.2L V8
Tahoe · 2021–2026
Fifth generation (GMTT1)
Independent rear suspension, 3.0L diesel option; 2025 refresh brought a new grille, lighting and a 17.7-inch screen
Cargo
Apple lists CarPlay for: Tahoe 2016–2025 (Apple).
NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | CHEVROLET TAHOE SUV N/A 4WD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 26 |
| 2026 | CHEVROLET TAHOE SUV N/A RWD | 5 | Standard | Standard | 3 | 26 |
| 2025 | Chevrolet Tahoe SUV 4WD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 49 |
| 2025 | Chevrolet Tahoe SUV RWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 49 |
| 2024 | Chevrolet Tahoe SUV 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 67 |
| 2024 | Chevrolet Tahoe SUV RWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 67 |
| 2023 | Chevrolet Tahoe SUV 4WD | 4 | Standard & Optional | Standard & Optional | 5 | 223 |
| 2023 | Chevrolet Tahoe SUV 2WD | 4 | Standard & Optional | Standard & Optional | 5 | 223 |
| 2022 | Chevrolet Tahoe SUV 2WD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 190 |
| 2022 | Chevrolet Tahoe SUV 4WD | 4 | Standard | Standard | 4 | 190 |
| 2021 | Chevrolet Tahoe SUV 4WD | 4 | Standard | Optional | 16 | 454 |
| 2021 | Chevrolet Tahoe SUV 2WD | 4 | Standard | Optional | 16 | 454 |
| 2020 | Chevrolet Tahoe SUV 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 57 |
| 2020 | Chevrolet Tahoe SUV RWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 57 |
| 2019 | Chevrolet Tahoe SUV RWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 106 |
| 2019 | Chevrolet Tahoe SUV 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 106 |
| 2018 | Chevrolet Tahoe SUV RWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 104 |
| 2018 | Chevrolet Tahoe SUV 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 104 |
| 2017 | Chevrolet Tahoe SUV 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 173 |
| 2017 | Chevrolet Tahoe SUV RWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 173 |
| 2016 | Chevrolet Tahoe SUV 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 10 | 257 |
| 2016 | Chevrolet Tahoe SUV RWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 10 | 257 |
| 2015 | Chevrolet Tahoe SUV RWD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 16 | 662 |
| 2015 | Chevrolet Tahoe SUV 4WD | 4 | Optional | Optional | 16 | 662 |
Source: NHTSA.
EPA fuel economy (combined mpg)
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Tahoe 2WD | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L |
17–24 |
| 2026 | Tahoe 4WD | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L |
16–22 |
| 2025 | Tahoe 2WD | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L |
17–24 |
| 2025 | Tahoe 4WD | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI |
16–22 |
| 2024 | Tahoe 2WD | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L |
16–24 |
| 2024 | Tahoe 4WD | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; Municipal Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI |
16–22 |
| 2023 | Tahoe 2WD | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L |
16–24 |
| 2023 | Tahoe 4WD | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; Stop-Start Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; Municipal |
16–22 |
| 2022 | Tahoe 2WD | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; Stop-Start Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI; Stop-Start |
16–24 |
| 2022 | Tahoe 4WD | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; Stop-Start Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI; Stop-Start |
16–22 |
| 2021 | Tahoe 2WD | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; Stop-Start Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI; Stop-Start Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI |
16–24 |
| 2021 | Tahoe 4WD | Auto 10-spd, 6 cyl, 3.0 L, Diesel, Turbo Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI; Stop-Start Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI |
16–22 |
| 2020 | Tahoe C1500 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI |
17–18 |
| 2020 | Tahoe K1500 4WD | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; FFV |
17 |
| 2019 | Tahoe C1500 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI |
17–18 |
| 2019 | Tahoe K1500 4WD | Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI |
17 |
| 2018 | Tahoe C1500 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI |
17–19 |
| 2018 | Tahoe K1500 4WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 10-spd, 8 cyl, 6.2 L, SIDI |
17–18 |
| 2017 | Tahoe C1500 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; FFV |
19 |
| 2017 | Tahoe K1500 4WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; FFV |
18 |
| 2016 | Tahoe C1500 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; FFV |
18–19 |
| 2016 | Tahoe K1500 4WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI |
18 |
| 2015 | Tahoe C1500 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI |
18 |
| 2015 | Tahoe K1500 4WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI; FFV Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L, SIDI |
18 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.