2018 Chevrolet Tahoe problems and complaints
Owners have filed 106 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (27), Engine (21), Power Train (20).
Key takeaways
- 106 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 6 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 5 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 27 | 25% |
| Engine | 21 | 20% |
| Power Train | 20 | 19% |
| Service Brakes | 19 | 18% |
| Electrical System | 13 | 12% |
| Steering | 11 | 10% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 7 | 7% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 4 | 4% |
| Structure | 3 | 3% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 3% |
| Hydraulic | 3 | 3% |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 | 3% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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- Battery
- Engine oil
- Oil filter
- Engine air filter
- Cabin air filter
- Wiper blades
- Headlight bulb
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV RWD | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV 4WD | 4/5 | 5/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-11-03
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The con...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-10-08
The exterior paint is bubbling and chipping in some areas.
Visibility - filed 2026-09-23
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while the vehicle was stationary, there was an abnormal explosion and the rear glass exploded in the rear of the vehicle. The contact believed that the glass had exploded without impact. The contact reached out to a window company and stated that similar ...
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More for the 2018 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.