2026 Chevrolet Tahoe recalls

3 safety recalls, 28 owner complaints and a 5-star NHTSA crash rating. Official NHTSA data.

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3Recalls
28Complaints
0Crashes & fires reported
5/5NHTSA overall rating

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2026 Chevrolet Tahoe recall list

Wheels recall

26V-304
May 14, 2026 · General Motors, LLC
Problem
General Motors, LLC is recalling certain 2025–2026 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban 1500, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with 24-inch wheels. Incorrect bolts may have been installed on the left and right front wheel hubs, which can result in the bolts loosening or deforming over time.
Safety risk
A bolt that loosens or breaks during vehicle operation can result in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front left and right wheel hub bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N262554630. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 14, 2026.

Power Train recall

Do not drive26V-289
May 7, 2026 · General Motors, LLC
Problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Tahoe vehicles. A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver.
Safety risk
Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N262557620. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 7, 2026.

Equipment recall

26V-114
February 26, 2026 · General Motors, LLC
Problem
General Motors has decided that certain 2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV, 2025-2026 Cadillac OPTIQ, Chevrolet Colorado, Equinox EV, GMC Canyon, 2026 Buick Enclave, Envision, Cadillac CT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade IQ, Escalade IQL, LYRIQ, VISTIQ, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible E-Ray, Equinox, Silverado 1500, 2500, 3500, Silverado EV, Suburban 1500, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Acadia, Hummer EV Pickup, Hummer EV SUV, Sierra 1500, 2500, 3500, Sierra EV, Terrain, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The radio may not have been set to the correct status to download the electronic owner's manual during production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, “Occupant Protection.”
Safety risk
Without an owner's manual to consult, owners may not know how to safely use and operate the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reset the vehicle radio, which will facilitate automatic download of the electronic owner’s manual, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 16, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-866-467-9700, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. The manufacturer's number for this recall is N252540430. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 26, 2026.

2026 Chevrolet Tahoe owner complaints

28 complaints filed with NHTSA, including 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries and 0 deaths.

Problems by component

Engine18
Unknown or Other4
Power Train3
Forward Collision Avoidance3
Engine and Engine Cooling2
Vehicle Speed Control1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Exterior Lighting1
Service Brakes1

Recent complaints

October 26, 2026Vehicle Speed Control

Vehicle accelerating on its own. It is not in cruise control mode. Accelerating without any pressure on the pedal. Engine revs when in park. Really jerky when coming to a stop

October 5, 2026Service Brakes, Hydraulic

The contact owns a 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 45 MPH, the brakes failed to engage while depressing the brake pedal. The contact's wife pulled into a parking lot, shut off the vehicle, and allowed the vehicle to coast in the parking lot until the vehicle came to a complete stop. Due to the failure, the vehicle was towed to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 4,873.

September 23, 2026Engine

At approximately 4,200 miles, the engine on my 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe High Country equipped with the 6.2L V8 suddenly shut off while the vehicle was stopped at a traffic light. There were no warning lights, messages, unusual noises, or other symptoms prior to the failure. The vehicle would not restart and had to be towed to an authorized Chevrolet dealership. The dealership initially suspected a camshaft/lifter or related engine issue and performed diagnostic and mechanical testing. The dealer also opened a case with General Motors. GM subsequently directed the dealership to perform an ECM software update. After the update, the engine started and the vehicle appeared to operate normally. As pa

September 23, 2026Power TrainEngine

While driving the vehicle at highway speeds the vehicle starts to lurch or randomly lose power. Eventually, within a few minutes, the lurching gets worse and the check engine light starts flashing. In a GM vehicle, a flashing check engine light is critical engine failure. After pulling the vehicle to the side of the road, the check engine light stops flashing and stays on constantly. After about 10-15 minutes, the check engine light turns off completely. The GM dealership can read the history and says it's P0300 error code for General Engine Misfire in cylinder #6. GM warranty refuses to fix anything because the light isn't on when the car comes into the dealership. The car has been to two d

September 5, 2026Engine

Driving on the interstate and vehicle started slowing down then abruptly stopped. We were able to get onto the shoulder of the road. The gear would not stay in drive mode continuing to slip out of drive and into park. We made it to a dealership in Knoxville tn where we had to leave it..

2026 Chevrolet Tahoe crash test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2026 CHEVROLET TAHOE SUV N/A 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2026 CHEVROLET TAHOE SUV N/A RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Driver aids on the tested 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe: electronic stability control standard, forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard. Rollover risk: 21.9%.

2026 Chevrolet Tahoe recall FAQ

Does the 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe. The most recent, filed May 14, 2026, concerns the wheels.

What are the most common 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe problems?

Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA. The most reported area is engine (18 reports), followed by unknown or other.

Is the 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe safe?

The 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe earned up to a 5-star overall safety rating in NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program crash tests.

How do I get a recall fixed on my 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe?

Contact any authorized Chevrolet dealer. Recall repairs are free, even if you are not the original owner or the warranty has expired.