2012 Chevrolet Tahoe problems and complaints
Owners have filed 180 complaints with NHTSA about the 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (101), Air Bags (63), Structure (37).
Key takeaways
- 180 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 8 involve a crash, 1 a fire, 10 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 101 | 56% |
| Air Bags | 63 | 35% |
| Structure | 37 | 21% |
| Electrical System | 13 | 7% |
| Engine | 9 | 5% |
| Power Train | 7 | 4% |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 3% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 5 | 3% |
| Steering | 4 | 2% |
| Wheels | 3 | 2% |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 2 | 1% |
| Suspension | 2 | 1% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV 4WD | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV RWD | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Latches/Locks/Linkages - filed 2026-04-24
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that the rear driver’s side and passenger’s side doors failed to open manually or while using the power door lock button. The contact was concerned because rear-seat occupants could be trapped and injured during a crash or a vehicle fire. The dealer and an ind...
Structure,unknown Or Other - filed 2026-03-03
The AC in the front stopped working on and off but the AC in the back continues to work that's one warning a situation. The second is the oil light constantly shows low oil even when you get an oil change. The park tire pressure always moves back and forth to 40% to all the way down to 30.
Engine - filed 2025-04-29
The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle...
Diagnose it yourself
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you.
More for the 2012 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.