2020 Chevrolet Tahoe problems and complaints
Owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe. The most-reported areas: Power Train (14), Engine (12), Electrical System (11).
Key takeaways
- 55 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 4 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 8 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 14 | 25% |
| Engine | 12 | 22% |
| Electrical System | 11 | 20% |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 11% |
| Steering | 6 | 11% |
| Unknown Or Other | 4 | 7% |
| Air Bags | 4 | 7% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 3 | 5% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 4% |
| Tires | 2 | 4% |
| Suspension | 2 | 4% |
| Chest Clip | 1 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV 4WD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV RWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Engine - filed 2026-08-05
The 6.2L L87 V8 engine in my 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe Premier RST suffered a catastrophic internal component failure while operating. The engine experienced a sudden, severe internal mechanical breakdown involving the crankshaft or connecting rod bearings, completely disabling the powertrain.This failure causes an immediat...
Power Train - filed 2026-07-22
Transmission valve , vehicle shutter, and eventually complete loss of power and failure. Transmission had to be replaced as vehicle was out of warranty.
Power Train,engine - filed 2026-07-03
The dealership where I get my 2020 Chevy Tahoe service, stated that there is a recall for the water pump for the 2020 Chevy Tahoe, due to a manufactory defect, causing the water pump to leak. On XXX, mileage 62,777, I had to replace my water pump for that same reason, but my vehicle was not part of the recall; therefo...
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More for the 2020 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.