2013 Chevrolet Tahoe problems and complaints
Owners have filed 233 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (122), Structure (56), Air Bags (51).
Key takeaways
- 233 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 4 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 6 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 122 | 52% |
| Structure | 56 | 24% |
| Air Bags | 51 | 22% |
| Electrical System | 17 | 7% |
| Engine | 13 | 6% |
| Power Train | 9 | 4% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 8 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 3% |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 3% |
| Steering | 5 | 2% |
| Suspension | 5 | 2% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 3 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV RWD | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV 4WD | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System - filed 2026-10-07
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 108,000. At the time of the registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 212,257.
Electrical System - filed 2026-07-08
Odometer Fraud. The contact intended to purchase a 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while inspecting the vehicle, the odometer reading displayed 88,000 miles; however, the Carfax history report provided by O'Reilly Auto Parts listed the mileage at 162,000.
Air Bags - filed 2025-08-08
Dealer has advised that replacement of airbag will result in damage to interior parts and trim and that replacement parts are not available and that the dealer will not be responsible for replacement and repair of damage. I have refused the warranty replacement until a dealer can be located that will not damage car ...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.