2010 Chevrolet Tahoe problems and complaints
Owners have filed 319 complaints with NHTSA about the 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (142), Air Bags (118), Structure (90).
Key takeaways
- 319 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 3 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 9 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 142 | 45% |
| Air Bags | 118 | 37% |
| Structure | 90 | 28% |
| Electrical System | 16 | 5% |
| Engine | 11 | 3% |
| Power Train | 6 | 2% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 6 | 2% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 2% |
| Seats | 4 | 1% |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 1% |
| Steering | 3 | 1% |
| Visibility | 2 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe 4-DR. w/SAB | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Power Train - filed 2025-10-15
We purchased a 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe from a dealership in Wisconsin in 2022. In 2023, the vehicle’s transmission failed completely at only 128,000 miles. After researching the issue, I discovered that the 6L80E transmission installed in this model year has a long history of mechanical failures, particularly involving th...
Air Bags - filed 2025-09-27
I have 2 GM vehicles that the Airbag light came on within 3 days of each other and neither has had any such issue ever. [XXX] 2010 Chevy Tahoe LTZ with 285,000 miles [XXX] 2011 Chevy Silverado LS with only 88,500 miles Local dealership wants $180.00 each just to check out the issue I just think this is very coincid...
Seats - filed 2025-07-28
2nd row seat doesnt latch sometimes or gets stuck in the down position sparking a concern for my child’s safety…I would like for this to be a goodwill safety bulletin or recall if at all possible! Thank you
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More for the 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe
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.