2020 Chevrolet Tahoe problems and complaints
Owners have filed 57 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe. The most-reported areas: Engine (14), Power Train (14), Electrical System (12).
Key takeaways
- 57 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 4 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 8 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 14 | 25% |
| Power Train | 14 | 25% |
| Electrical System | 12 | 21% |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 11% |
| Steering | 6 | 11% |
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | 9% |
| Air Bags | 4 | 7% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 4% |
| Tires | 2 | 4% |
| Suspension | 2 | 4% |
| Chest Clip | 1 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV RWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System,unknown Or Other,engine - filed 2026-09-29
I got in my vehicle and turned it on. Once on, it asked me to roll down my passenger side window and roll it back up. I thought that was odd, but did so. My vehicle had completely reset. The clocks were not correct and none of our controls were set. I reset everything, but thought that was weird. A few days later, my h...
Engine - filed 2026-09-29
The water pump failed. Platinum Chevrolet has the old one as they have replaced it. I was driving in [XXX] on a crowded street when I had to quickly pull over because of a terrible noise and the smell of leaking coolant. It made it dangerous for me to get to a parking spot in traffic without warning. There were no warn...
Engine - filed 2026-08-05
The 6.2L L87 V8 engine in my 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe Premier RST suffered a catastrophic internal component failure while operating. The engine experienced a sudden, severe internal mechanical breakdown involving the crankshaft or connecting rod bearings, completely disabling the powertrain.This failure causes an immediat...
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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.