Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe has 3 recalls, 90 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
3
Recalls
90
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
20V603000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2018 Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon vehicles equipped w...
19V645000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tah...
19V761000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV RWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2026 | ENGINE | Was driving approximately 45MPH and the truck just slowly powered down and "Engine Power Reduced" an... |
| Feb 1, 2026 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Unknown, vehicle starts to jerk when shifting gears. Jerks when breaking and when accelerating. Chec... |
| Dec 5, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | Transmission failed at 94,000 miles Misfire 80,000miles AFM/DOD issues $10,000 in repair bills sti... |
| Oct 8, 2025 | VISIBILITY,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that in 2024 the front windshield was da... |
| Sep 1, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Roof racks have deteriorated due to sun exposure and have cracked where the contact the top and star... |
| Jun 15, 2025 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehic... |
| Jun 1, 2025 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the eng... |
| May 29, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission failure at 110,000 miles. No warning lights, no codes. The transmission was slipping du... |
| Apr 30, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed spe... |
| Apr 28, 2025 | ENGINE | Manufacturing problem, but not listed under recent GMC recall of April - May 2025 - 2018 Chevy Tah... |
| Apr 10, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES | The Body Control Module does not work. A new BCM was installed in my car in April 2025. Since then I... |
| Apr 1, 2025 | ENGINE | For several months my check engine light has been flashing when I’m driving, especially on the highw... |
| Mar 11, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | Transmission is overheating and forcing the truck into limp mode |
| Mar 1, 2025 | ENGINE | Complete Engine failure due to the camshaft being destroyed. Dealership said it was due to the lifte... |
| Jan 13, 2025 | STEERING | The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that after parking the vehicle in a park... |
| Jan 1, 2025 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | 4100 Miles - Asked service dept. at dealership to check for noise coming from underside of vehicle. ... |
| Dec 26, 2024 | ENGINE,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle inadve... |
| Sep 26, 2024 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I can smell gas inside my cabin and also when parked in garage. Mechanic said my fuel injector seals... |
| Sep 11, 2024 | POWER TRAIN | Like every other GM vehicle from 2014 to 2021, the tongue converter has failed and ruined the crappy... |
| Sep 5, 2024 | ENGINE | Transmission suddenly locked up while driving. Took to dealership and was advised it was a chronic i... |