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Chevrolet · Large SUV

2023 Chevrolet Tahoe

Gas Diesel
Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
7 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-10-26
C
Safety Signal
74 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
RecallsNHTSA campaigns 5
Complaints3 crash · 1 injured reported 231
Crash ratingNHTSA overall 4★
Fuel economybest combined, EPA 24 mpg
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The 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe is sold in the U.S. as a gas and diesel large SUV with 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Tahoe 2WD, is EPA-rated at 24 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of C. Owners have filed 231 complaints, most often about the engine. NHTSA crash-tested it at 4 stars overall.

Chevrolet Tahoe — photograph via Wikimedia Commons
Chevrolet Tahoe · Photo: RL GNZLZ · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Trims & pricing

Source: manufacturer press kitCompare a trim →
TrimPowertrainDriveMSRPHPTorqueCargo (2nd row)Wheels
LSGas2WD—355 hp383 lb-ft72.6 cu-ft18 in
LSGas4WD—355 hp383 lb-ft72.6 cu-ft18 in
LTGas2WD—355 hp383 lb-ft72.6 cu-ft18 in
LTGas4WD—355 hp383 lb-ft72.6 cu-ft18 in
RSTGas2WD—355 hp383 lb-ft72.6 cu-ft22 in
RSTGas4WD—355 hp383 lb-ft72.6 cu-ft22 in
Z71Gas2WD—355 hp383 lb-ft72.6 cu-ft20 in
Z71Gas4WD—355 hp383 lb-ft72.6 cu-ft20 in
PremierGas2WD—355 hp383 lb-ft72.6 cu-ft20 in
PremierGas4WD—355 hp383 lb-ft72.6 cu-ft20 in
High CountryGas2WD—355 hp383 lb-ft72.6 cu-ft22 in
High CountryGas4WD—355 hp383 lb-ft72.6 cu-ft22 in

MSRP excludes destination. Open a trim for the complete spec sheet and standard/optional equipment. Have the car in front of you? Decode its VIN to see which of these trims it is and what it was priced at.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
Tahoe 2WDGasRWD5.3L 8-cyl152017$3,950
Tahoe 4WDGas4WD5.3L 8-cyl152017$3,950
Tahoe 2WDGasRWD6.2L 8-cyl142016$5,150
Tahoe 4WDGas4WD6.2L 8-cyl141816$5,150
Tahoe 4WDGas4WD5.3L 8-cyl141816$4,200
Tahoe 2WDDieselRWD3.0L 6-cyl turbo212824$4,000
Tahoe 4WDDiesel4WD3.0L 6-cyl turbo202622$4,350

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 45623, 45746, 45621, 45634, 45747, 45564, 45582.

Emissions & certification

Source: EPA emission certificates
ConfigurationSmog ratingEmission standardWhere it can be sold newSmartWay
Tahoe 2WD6 / 10Federal Tier 3 Bin 50 / California LEV-III ULEV50All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—
Tahoe 4WD6 / 10California LEV-III ULEV50 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 50All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—
Tahoe 2WD, Tahoe 4WD3 / 10California LEV-III ULEV125 / Federal Tier 3 Bin 125All 50 states (federal, all altitudes); California and states following California standards—

Certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S.

The smog rating scores tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and is comparable only within a model year. The standard is the federal bin or California tier the configuration was certified to. Both come from the EPA certificate behind the window sticker.

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Recalls (5)

Source: NHTSA recall database
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Fuel System, Diesel

N252512770
12 vehicles 83% reported repaired built Oct 18, 2022 – Dec 20, 2022
Problem General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021 Cadillac Escalade, 2021, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, and 2022 and 2024 GMC Yukon vehicles equipped with a 6-cylinder diesel engine. The original fuel tank may have been replaced with an incorrect fuel tank, which can allow fuel to leak in a rollover crash. Risk A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a vehicle fire. Fix Dealers will inspect for the correct fuel tank and replace it, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 5, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252512770. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 18, 2025.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V619000 reported Sep 18, 2025 General Motors, LLC the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Engine And Engine Cooling

N252494000
597,571 vehicles 88% reported repaired
Problem General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure. Risk Engine failure increases the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 25V274000 reported Apr 24, 2025 General Motors, LLC the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic

N242447990
449,671 vehicles 91% reported repaired
Problem General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Escalade ESV vehicles. The electronic brake control module software may fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid occurs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems." Risk Without a warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash. Fix The Electronic Brake Control Module (eBCM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024. Owners can contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N242447990.
Filed with NHTSADefect report PDFOwner letter PDF
NHTSA campaign 24V674000 reported Sep 12, 2024 General Motors, LLC the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Suspension

N232415910
189 vehicles 94% reported repaired
Problem General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The rear suspension outer control arm bolts may not have been properly heat-treated, which can cause the bolts to break. Risk A broken suspension bolt can result in misalignment of the rear wheel, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will replace both rear suspension outer control arm bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232415910.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 23V642000 reported Sep 20, 2023 General Motors, LLC the full filing, and every vehicle covered →
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Exterior Lighting

N222386380
740,108 vehicles 98% reported repaired
Problem General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." Risk DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash. Fix The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222386380. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-827.
Filed with NHTSAOwner letter PDFRemedy instructions PDF
NHTSA campaign 22V903000 reported Dec 8, 2022 General Motors, LLC the full filing, and every vehicle covered →

These are vehicle campaigns — the ones the automaker filed against this model. NHTSA also records equipment recalls, filed by a parts maker against a component (a tyre, a child seat, an aftermarket part), and those are not listed here or counted above. nhtsa.gov/recalls shows both for a VIN.

NHTSA defect investigations

Engine — Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy open

On January 16, 2026, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query RQ26001.  This investigation was opened to assess the remedy effectiveness of Recall 25V-274. ODI has received complaints alleging engine failure in vehicles after the recall remedy had been completed, whether that remedy involved an oil viscosity change or a complete engine replacement. General Motors (GM) issued Recall 25V-274 to address concerns of engine failure in the L87 engines produced between March 1, 2021 and May 31, 2024. GM cited the root cause as a supplier manufacturing and quality issue. GM’s recall remedy for Recall 25V-274 consisted of two different repairs, either an oil viscosity change or a

Opened Aug 20, 2026 · action EA26005 · the investigation’s page →

Engine — Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy closed

On January 16, 2026, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query RQ26001.  This investigation was opened to assess the remedy effectiveness of Recall 25V-274. ODI has received complaints alleging engine failure in vehicles after the recall remedy had been completed, whether that remedy involved an oil viscosity change or a complete engine replacement. General Motors (GM) issued Recall 25V-274 to address concerns of engine failure in the L87 engines produced between March 1, 2021 and May 31, 2024. GM cited the root cause as a supplier manufacturing and quality issue. GM’s recall remedy for Recall 25V-274 consisted of two different repairs, either an oil viscosity change or a

Opened Jan 16, 2026 · closed Aug 20, 2026 · action RQ26001 · the investigation’s page →

Engine — Loss of motive power due to engine failure open

The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 1,157 reports of engine bearing failure failures in the L87 6.2L engine produced by General Motors (GM). Of the 1,157 reports received, 173 are outside of the scope of recall 25V-274. These engines are installed in Model Years (MY) 2019–2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500, and 2021-2024MY Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe, GMC Yukon/Yukon XL, and Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV vehicles. The subject engine failures were investigated as part of a Preliminary Evaluation (PE25001).  GM determined that these engine failures were due to multiple supplier manufacturing and quality issues. GM issued recall 25V-274 to address the supplie

Opened Oct 23, 2025 · action EA25007 · the investigation’s page →

Engine — Loss of motive power due to engine failure closed

On January 16, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE25001 after receiving complaints and field reports concerning engine failures in MY2019-2024 GM’s full-size truck and SUV T1XX platform equipped with the L87 6.2L V8 engine. These complainants alleged engine bearing failures resulting in knocking and growling noises from the engine’s bottom end and in some cases more severe consequences such as broken connecting rods leading to engine damage, or engine failure. If the engine fails during vehicle operation, the vehicle will lose propulsion, increasing the risk of a crash. On April 24, 2025, GM issued recall 25V-274 to address the concern with L87 en

Opened Jan 16, 2025 · closed Oct 23, 2025 · action PE25001 · the investigation’s page →

Whether any of this applies to one specific Tahoe

A campaign covers a build range, not a model year, so two identical-looking cars from 2023 can differ. Both of these check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list, free, in about ten seconds. Chevrolet publishes its own lookup because federal rule 49 CFR 573.15 requires it to, and to keep it current to within seven days.

NHTSA VIN check →Chevrolet’s own VIN lookup →

Hear about a recall before the letter does

The manufacturer’s letter is the last step of a recall: it has up to 60 days after filing to mail owners, at the address on the registration. We email you the day NHTSA posts a recall on the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe, with what to do next. Nothing else, ever — no newsletter, no marketing, one-click unsubscribe in every message.

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Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
231complaints filed

3 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 1 injuries · 0 deaths reported

16 per 10,000 built · Chevrolet reported 145,485 Tahoe built (its Early Warning production report to NHTSA)

Filed per year: 2023: 14 · 2024: 20 · 2025: 114 · 2026: 83

Most-cited components

Engine → 144
Power Train 47
Electrical System 39
Service Brakes 20
Unspecified 17
Fuel/Propulsion System 15

In depth: engine problems →

In owners' own words

Filed with NHTSA by the people who own these cars, one per problem area. Quoted as written, with anything identifying removed.

The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated while the dealer was performing an oil change on the vehicle, the dealer informed the contact that the engine was making an abnormal knocking sound. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced.
Engine at 70,000 miles Oct 28, 2024 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11622389
At 5000 miles after the last oil change, my low oil light came on, took it to my local mechanic and he said it was 3 quarts low. took it to the dealership and they say this is normal but have me to a check every time i put gas up to 2000 miles. bring it back and they say its one quart low and this is normal.
Power Train Jun 26, 2024 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11596823
While driving the engine began operating very rough and all system lights indicated an issue including safety features were now no longer operating
Fuel/Propulsion System May 20, 2024 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11589616
Bought new and there was a brake pad sensor message immediately that we took it to the dealer several times for and nothing was done other than clearing the code and giving it back. Was in accident 1/24 and it was found that there was a frayed/damaged wire in the break module and break pad sensor that I feel could have led to the accident
Service Brakes Apr 2, 2024 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11580791
I've had my 2023 Tahoe for 15 months, purchased Dec. 2023 Issue #1. Dash message on start up " Restraint System Needs Service". I noticed small lights overhead (buttons for tail gate, sun roof, reading lamps) were off. I pressed some of them, and dash message went away, and lights came on. Everything worked fine.
Electrical System Mar 2, 2024 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11575077
The contact owns a 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the "service safety restraint system", warning message appeared on the instrument panel.
Air Bags at 15,000 miles Oct 10, 2023 NHTSA owner report · ODI 11549135

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Reported by Chevrolet itself: 26 death-or-injury claims on this model year in its quarterly Early Warning reports to NHTSA (49 CFR 579.21): 43 injured, as claimed, not verified — about 18 per 100,000 built. Every Tahoe model year, by year and system → Dated and by system, they are exhibit F of the defect dossier.

When owners reported it

Reported at 33k

miles, typically

Half the 27 owner reports with an odometer reading on file fall between 22,000 and 57,000 miles. That is when problems get reported, which is not the same as when they start — and not a failure rate, because nobody knows how many of these cars never had a problem at all.

Too few readings for a curve — the 27 on file: 1 under 10k, 5 10k–20k, 4 20k–30k, 7 30k–40k, 2 40k–50k, 2 50k–60k, 2 60k–70k, 2 70k–80k, 2 80k–90k.

Median mileage by component

ComponentReportsMedian milesVs same age
Engine2032,2950.97×

Vs same age is this model year’s median for the system divided by the median of every 2023-model-year complaint about the same system, all makes: under 1× means owners of this car reported it at lower mileage. Which systems go early across the whole fleet: the component study.

Odometer readings as filed by owners with NHTSA. Readings under 100 or over 400,000 miles are dropped as data entry rather than history, and a component needs at least 12 readings before a median is shown for it.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP
ConfigurationOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
SUV 2WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆—
SUV 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★☆☆—

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.

Driver-assist crash reports (1)

Source: NHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01
1report filed

1 severity unknown

May 2024 to May 2024 · 1 with an air bag deployment · 1 towed

What was engaged, and what was hit

System named: Level 2 (1)

Crash partner: Other 1

Filed by: General Motors, LLC

IncidentSystemStruckInjury allegedStateSpeedReport
May 2024Level 2 · Level 2OtherunknownCA2 mph540-7731

From the manufacturer’s own filing

The reporting entity’s narrative as NHTSA published it, with anything identifying removed and nothing added. A narrative is a notice, written before the entity had verified what happened.

This report is an update to a 5-day report submitted on May 17, 2024. On May [redacted], 2024, a 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe was traveling west on [redacted] in Soda Springs, California with Super Cruise active and engaged. Crash data indicates a rollover event.
General Motors, LLC report 540-7731 May 2024 NHTSA SGO filing

A report under the General Order is a notice the manufacturer or operator must file within days of hearing of a crash in which a Level 2 driver-assist or automated-driving system was engaged within 30 seconds of impact. It is filed before anything is verified, and entities with telematics hear of far more crashes than entities that rely on complaints, so counts say as much about the reporting as about the car and are not comparable across makes. Nothing is normalised by fleet size. Every report on file, by make and year → · NHTSA’s page and files

Service bulletins & campaigns

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications
Extended coverage on file 4 filings by the manufacturer with NHTSA naming this model year

The term and the vehicles it covers are the manufacturer’s, as NHTSA’s summary of each filing states them; a dealer checks one particular car by its VIN. Every GM warranty extension (33) → · Every warranty extension on file, all makes →

Communicationsfiled with NHTSA 1,080
Most recentmanufacturer date 2026-10-17
Kindsas classified by NHTSA 1051 service bulletins, 22 service campaigns, 5 over-the-air updates

Most often about: Unknown Or Other, Electrical System, Engine, Equipment, Power Train.

  • PIC6602Y Service bulletin
    2026-10-17 · Unknown Or Other
  • This Preliminary information communicates to dealers steps to follow to obtain an IOK radio.
  • PIT6110L Service bulletin
    2026-10-07 · Unknown Or Other
  • This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the SES MIL and DTC P062B and engineering is currently investigating.
  • PIT6477D Service bulletin
    2026-10-05 · Unknown Or Other
  • This preliminary PI was created to advise techniians in the field that they will not be able to perform a GDS automated bleed with the scan tool dues to a issue with the software in the scan tool
  • PIT6457C Service bulletin
    2026-09-28 · Unknown Or Other
  • This preliminary information is for technicians that may see DTCs that are history and should not perform any part replacements. They should follow the notes mentioned prior to anything being replaced.
  • PIC6540K Service bulletin
    2026-09-28 · Unknown Or Other
  • This Preliminary information communicates to dealers a procedure to reset the radio.
  • PIT5698F Service bulletin
    2026-09-26 · Unknown Or Other
  • This PI provides Diagnostics tips on how the LIN bus works and how to diagnosis it.
  • PIT6545A Service bulletin
    2026-09-15 · Unknown Or Other
  • This PI is created to inform GM dealers that some vehicles may intermittently fail to connect wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto after Bluetooth pairing during the first key cycle. The condition is caused by a software anomaly.
  • PIC6629F Service bulletin
    2026-09-10 · Unknown Or Other
  • This PI is to instruct dealer on diagnostic procedures that need to be completed prior to replacing a radio or IPC display

A service bulletin is the manufacturer telling its dealers how to diagnose or repair a known condition. It is not a recall, not a finding that the vehicle is defective, and the work is not automatically free — though a bulletin is often what a dealer works from when you describe a symptom, so quoting the document number can save a diagnosis. The count is every communication filed; the list shows the most recent, one entry per campaign, because a single campaign is usually filed as several documents on the same day. The summaries are NHTSA's; the full documents come from the manufacturer.

Diagnostic trouble codes on file

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications and complaints

Codes documented against this model year in the federal record. A code appearing here does not mean this vehicle will set it — it means the code is part of this nameplate-year's documented history.

CodeWhat it meansMost often filed underWhere it appears
P062B
P062B on Chevrolet →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Unknown Or Other13 bulletins
C1114
C1114 on Chevrolet →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Service Brakes · Brake pads →8 bulletins
C1197
C1197 on Chevrolet →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Suspension · Struts and shocks →8 bulletins
P023F
P023F on Chevrolet →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →7 bulletins
P0606
P0606 on Chevrolet →		An internal processor fault in the engine control module.Structure7 bulletins
P129F
P129F on Chevrolet →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →7 bulletins
U3000
U3000 on Chevrolet →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →7 bulletins
B1A7A
B1A7A on Chevrolet →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →4 bulletins · 1 owner report
P0016
P0016 on Chevrolet →		The crankshaft and camshaft are not where they should be relative to each other — timing, chain or phaser.Unknown Or Other4 bulletins · 1 owner report
P2714
P2714 on Chevrolet →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Unknown Or Other5 bulletins
U1121
U1121 on Chevrolet →		Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →4 bulletins · 1 owner report
B2BA1Manufacturer-defined — the meaning is set by the automaker, not the standard.Electrical System · Battery →4 bulletins

Generic codes (the second character is 0 or 2) mean the same thing on every vehicle sold in the United States. Manufacturer-specific codes (1 or 3) mean whatever the automaker assigned, and no honest source can define them for you — which is why the ones here carry the evidence instead of a definition. A code is a link when enough separate federal documents name it across the catalogue to be worth a page of its own; the rest are listed here, where the vehicle is the context that makes them mean something.

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At the New York inspection station

Source: New York State DMV

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe failed the emissions check on 2.2% of first inspections — higher than the 1.6% for every 2023 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 0.98% (every 2023 vehicle: 1.1%).

New York inspections 2.2%

failed emissions

3,170 initial inspections of 3,092 vehicles.

MeasureThe 2023 TahoeEvery 2023 vehicleBehind it
Failed the emissions check2.2%1.6%3,163
Failed the safety inspection0.98%1.1%3,170
Air-bag warning lamp stayed lit0.22%0.16%3,170
Miles driven a year12,65710,038odometer at inspection
Average odometer40,70532,673odometer at inspection

New York’s emissions test on these model years is an on-board diagnostics check: it fails a car whose check-engine light is on or whose self-tests have not finished. First inspections only, so a car that failed and came back is counted once; private and special plates, not taxis, livery or commercial plates. A rate appears only where at least 200 inspections stand behind it. “Every 2023 vehicle” is every 2023 model-year car, SUV and pickup inspected in the same window, all makes. This is the state’s record of test results, not a reliability score by itself. Source: New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Vehicle Inspections (data.ny.gov, Open NY terms).

Tahoe by model year

all years, side by side →
Year Safety Recalls Complaints
2027 A 0 0 24 mpg2026 C 3 27 Do not drive2025 A 1 51 24 mpg2024 B 3 69 24 mpg2023 this page C 5 231 24 mpg2022 C 4 197 24 mpg2021 F 16 460 24 mpg2020 C 3 57 18 mpg2019 C 2 109 Do not drive2018 C 3 105 19 mpg2017 D 4 174 Do not drive2016 F 10 257 Do not drive

Common questions about the 2023 Tahoe

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

Does the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe have any recalls?

NHTSA has posted 5 recall campaigns for the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe. The most serious on file is 25V619000, covering Fuel System, Diesel. Check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; a recall applies to specific build ranges, not every car.

How safe is the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe?

NHTSA gave the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe 4 stars overall in its New Car Assessment Program tests — 4-star frontal crash, 5-star side crash, 3-star rollover. WhichTrim also grades it C (74/100) on its recall record, which is a different question from crash protection.

What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe?

Across the 7 EPA-rated configurations of the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe, the best EPA combined figure is 24 mpg. Figures are the EPA's own, per configuration, and every one is listed above.

What do owners complain about on the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe?

Owners have filed 231 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe, most often about engine, power train, electrical system. Of those, 3 involved a crash, 1 reported injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, so treat the pattern as a signal and the individual report as an anecdote.

How clean is the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe?

The EPA smog rating for the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe runs 3 to 6 out of 10 across its configurations. That score covers tailpipe pollutants other than greenhouse gases, and it only compares vehicles within the same model year. It is certified for all fifty states, so it can be registered new anywhere in the U.S. Its configurations were certified to different standards — California LEV-III ULEV125, California LEV-III ULEV50, Federal Tier 3 Bin 125, Federal Tier 3 Bin 50 — which the table above lists per configuration.

Are there service bulletins for the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe?

The manufacturer has filed 1080 service bulletins and related communications with NHTSA for the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe, most often covering unknown or other, electrical system, engine. The most recent is dated 2026-10-17. A bulletin is not a recall: it is the repair procedure a manufacturer sends its dealers for a condition it knows about, and the work is not automatically paid for. It is still worth knowing — if the symptom matches, quoting the bulletin number at the service desk can save a diagnosis. The document numbers and summaries are listed above.

How does the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe do at state inspection?

In New York’s inspection lanes over the 12 months to Oct 10, 2026, the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe failed the emissions check on 2.2% of first inspections — higher than the 1.6% for every 2023 model-year vehicle inspected; and the safety inspection on 0.98% (every 2023 vehicle: 1.1%). The figures are New York State DMV’s own inspection records, first inspections only, and the table above sets each one against every vehicle of the same model year.

What we hold, and what an empty row means

Paid vehicle-history reports will not tell you the difference between “nothing happened to this car” and “we never received that record” — both of the big two say as much in their own help pages. Most of what is on this page comes from complete federal registers, so we can tell you which is which, row by row.

DataHeldSourceWhat it covers — or what empty means
Fuel economy & configurations7 configurationsEPA certification recordsEvery configuration the EPA certified for sale, with its own test figures.
Emission certificates7 configurationsEPA emission certificatesSmog rating, standard and the sales area that decides where the car can be sold new.
Recalls5NHTSA recall campaignsA complete federal register: every campaign covering this model year, with severity and advisory flags.
Owner complaints231NHTSA complaint databaseAlso complete, but unverified: these are reports owners filed, not findings. Counts scale with how many were sold.
Crash ratings2 testedNHTSA NCAPOnly the configurations NHTSA chose to crash-test, which is never all of them.
Service bulletins1080NHTSA manufacturer communicationsEverything the manufacturer told its dealers about a defect or malfunction, short of a recall.
Investigations4NHTSA Office of Defects InvestigationOpen and closed defect investigations, with the agency's own narrative.
Driver-assist crash reports1NHTSA Standing General Order 2021-01Crashes the manufacturer or operator reported with a Level 2 or automated-driving system engaged. Notices, filed before verification; not comparable across makes.
Specifications filed with NHTSAnoneNHTSA vPIC, decoded from VIN patternsWe had no VIN pattern to decode for this model year, or the manufacturer filed nothing usable.
Trims, pricing & equipment12 trimsManufacturer press kitTranscribed from the manufacturer's own press material, every value carrying the document it came from.

Rebuilt nightly; this page was generated 2026-10-26. Every figure above is traceable to the source named beside it, and the JSON for this page carries the same values with their identifiers.

Where to go next

pages beside this one
Other years The 2027 Tahoe The Tahoe model year with the cleanest record on file — grade A, 0 recalls.Lineup Every 2023 model on file, by price Each 2023 nameplate whose press kit we hold, ranked by the maker's announced starting MSRP — this one among them.Recalls Every Chevrolet recall on file All campaigns filed against Chevrolet vehicles, newest first, with the manufacturer's own number.Recall Watch Watch this Tahoe by VIN Give it the VIN and you hear the night a campaign is filed — from $29 a month for a lot, free for ten.

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). The most serious recall counts in full and each further one counts 85% of the one before, because a vehicle sold in millions is recalled more often than a rare one without being more dangerous — and because a flat subtraction bottomed the scale out, scoring a vehicle with 22 recalls within a point of one with six. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Read it as what it counts: recall campaigns on the federal record, weighted by severity. The damping reduces the sales bias by roughly 40% but does not remove it: like our complaint counts, this is not normalized by how many were sold, so a best-seller still scores somewhat worse than an obscure model with the same real risk. NHTSA crash ratings, do-not-drive and park-outside advisories, and the crash, fire, injury and death counts in owner complaints are reported separately on every page and never blended into the letter — a vehicle can hold five stars and a poor letter at once, and where that happens we say so rather than leave you to notice. Because the scale subtracts from a clean sheet, a model year too new to have been recalled, complained about or bulletined scores full marks on an empty record; we label those grades provisional rather than present them as earned.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed nightly. Trim-level specifications and pricing are transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit; every value carries its source in the data file.

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