Which year to buy
Best bet2020Fewest serious problems: 0.6× usual
Newest we'd buy2024The latest year rated a good buy
Avoid2021Far more serious problems than usual
Be careful2022–2023, 2025More problems; check the recalls were done
Too new to judge: 2026. Give a new year a year or two of owner reports.
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year per car on the road, against this model's usual year. first year of a new design.
Verdicts from our video research; the chart and numbers from NHTSA. Cars on the road from New York State registrations. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-09-30.
Trims and features
Engines: 5.3L 8-cyl · Drive: 4WD, RWD
2011 Tahoe trims
| Hybrid | LS | LT | LTZ |
|---|
base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Chevrolet reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Chevrolet aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel 5.3L 8-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 16–24 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 26 | Engine (18) | — |
| 2025 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel 5.3L 8-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 16–24 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 49 | Engine (29) | Yes |
| 2024 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel 5.3L 8-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 16–24 mpg | 4 of 5 | 3 | 67 | Engine (23) | Yes |
| 2023 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel 5.3L 8-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 16–24 mpg | 4 of 5 | 5 | 222 | Engine (120) | Yes |
| 2022 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel 5.3L 8-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 16–24 mpg | 4 of 5 | 4 | 188 | Engine (72) | Yes |
| 2021 | 3.0L 6-cyl turbo diesel 5.3L 8-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 16–24 mpg | 4 of 5 | 16 | 453 | Engine (168) | Yes |
| 2020 | 5.3L 8-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 17–18 mpg | 4 of 5 | 3 | 55 | Engine (14) | Yes |
| 2019 | 5.3L 8-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 17–18 mpg | 4 of 5 | 2 | 106 | Power train (38) | Yes |
| 2018 | 5.3L 8-cyl 6.2L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 17–19 mpg | 4 of 5 | 3 | 104 | Unknown or other (26) | Yes |
| 2017 | 5.3L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 18–19 mpg | 4 of 5 | 4 | 173 | Power train (53) | Yes |
| 2016 | 5.3L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 18–19 mpg | 4 of 5 | 10 | 257 | Service brakes (85) | Yes |
| 2015 | 5.3L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 18 mpg | 4 of 5 | 16 | 662 | Service brakes (188) | No |
| 2014 | 5.3L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 17 mpg | 4 of 5 | 4 | 93 | Unknown or other (38) | No |
| 2013 | 5.3L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 17 mpg | 4 of 5 | 4 | 232 | Unknown or other (122) | No |
| 2012 | 5.3L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 17 mpg | 4 of 5 | 6 | 358 | Unknown or other (101) | No |
| 2011 | 5.3L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 17 mpg | 4 of 5 | 6 | 456 | Unknown or other (213) | No |
| 2010 | 5.3L 8-cyl | 4WD, RWD | 17 mpg | Not rated | 5 | 319 | Unknown or other (142) | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
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).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, 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 |
| 2014 | Chevrolet Tahoe SUV RWD | 4 | No | No | 4 | 93 |
| 2014 | Chevrolet Tahoe SUV 4WD | 4 | No | No | 4 | 93 |
| 2013 | Chevrolet Tahoe SUV RWD | 4 | No | No | 4 | 232 |
| 2013 | Chevrolet Tahoe SUV 4WD | 4 | No | No | 4 | 232 |
| 2013 | Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid SUV 4WD | 4 | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid SUV RWD | 4 | No | No | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | Chevrolet Tahoe SUV 4WD | 4 | No | No | 4 | 180 |
| 2012 | Chevrolet Tahoe SUV RWD | 4 | No | No | 4 | 180 |
| 2012 | Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid SUV 4WD | 4 | No | No | 2 | 178 |
| 2012 | Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid SUV RWD | 4 | No | No | 2 | 178 |
| 2011 | Chevrolet Tahoe SUV 4WD | 4 | No | No | 6 | 456 |
| 2011 | Chevrolet Tahoe SUV RWD | 4 | No | No | 6 | 456 |
| 2011 | Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid SUV 4WD | 4 | No | No | 6 | 456 |
| 2011 | Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid SUV RWD | 4 | No | No | 6 | 456 |
| 2010 | Chevrolet Tahoe 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 319 |
| 2010 | Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 5 | 319 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and 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 |
| 2014 | Tahoe C10 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L | 17 |
| 2014 | Tahoe K10 4WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L | 17 |
| 2013 | Tahoe 1500 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L | 17 |
| 2013 | Tahoe 1500 4WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L | 17 |
| 2012 | Tahoe 1500 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L | 17 |
| 2012 | Tahoe 1500 4WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L | 17 |
| 2011 | Tahoe 1500 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L | 17 |
| 2011 | Tahoe 1500 4WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L | 17 |
| 2010 | Tahoe 1500 2WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L | 17 |
| 2010 | Tahoe 1500 4WD | Auto 6-spd, 8 cyl, 5.3 L | 17 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.