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2010 Chevrolet Tahoe Problems & Owner Complaints
Age-normalised, this year draws ~18.8 complaints per year on the road — ranking 8 of 15 Chevrolet Tahoe years we track (1 = most complaints per year).
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What owners report
Air Bags is the most-reported problem area on the 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe, cited in 118 of 319 filed complaints (37%).
Structure is next (90 complaints, 28%), followed by Electrical System (16), Engine (11), Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (6).
Across all complaints, 3 report a crash, 9 report injuries.
The most safety-critical cluster is Structure: 4 injury report(s).
Complaints by vehicle system
Owner complaints filed with the U.S. NHTSA for the 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe, grouped by the vehicle system each cites. A single complaint can name more than one system, so the group totals can add up to more than 319.
Unknown Or Other 142 2 injury
“'TAKATA RECALL' IT'S BEEN A CONSISTENT DOWN FALL OF MY DASH AROUND MY AIR BAG. THEIR IS A GAPING HOLE ABOVE MY AIRBAG NOW. THE SERVICE GENTLEMAN AT AUTONATION STATED IF THE SHRAPNEL FROM THE AIR BAG DOES NOT GET YOU, YOUR DASH BOARD SHRAPNEL WILL! LAST JANUARY I SIMPLY WIPING MY DASH DOWN SLICED OPEN MY HAND REQUIRING STITCHES. I MADE A APPOINTMENT FOR MY AIRBAG REPLACEMENT THEY KNEW EXACTLY WHY I WAS DRIVING THERE TO DROP MY VEHICLE OFF BUT ONCE I ARRIVED I WAS TOLD THERE IS STILL NO PART AVAILABLE. THE TECHNICIANS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO DISARM THE ARM BAGS. IN MOTION THE ENTIRE DASH VIBRATES,…”
NHTSA complaint #11183333, 2016 · 1 injury(ies)
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON MARCH 19, 2010, THE DRIVER ROLLING UP THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WHEN A PASSENGER'S FINGER BECAME STUCK IN THE WEATHER STRIPPING. THE PASSENGER'S RIGHT INDEX FINGER WAS AMPUTATED ABOUT 1/8TH OF AN INCH ON THE TIP. A HOSPITAL REPORT WAS AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 53,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 53,700.”
NHTSA complaint #10325511, 2010 · 1 injury(ies)
“I wanted to express a concern regarding my vehicle. There are several wires exposed on my dashboard where multiple cracks have developed over time. I have been hesitant to bring the vehicle in for the airbag recall replacement because I am concerned that the existing damage to the dashboard could worsen during the repair process. My primary worry is that additional cracking could expose more wiring to heat, which may increase the risk of electrical issues, wire corrosion, or even a potential fire hazard. I would appreciate any guidance on how this situation could be addressed safely while com…”
NHTSA complaint #11671201, 2025
Air Bags 118 2 crash 2 injury
“I got into a bad accident 3 weeks ago. I flipped 4 times and not one air bag deployed. I suffer some injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #11596285, 2024 · crash · 1 injury(ies)
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED NECK, BACK AND SHOULDER INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 66,000. ..UPDATED 11/25/14 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS.…”
NHTSA complaint #10645044, 2014 · crash · 1 injury(ies)
“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 coincidental. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)”
NHTSA complaint #11690078, 2025
Structure 90 4 injury
“CHROME PLATED INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE IS PEELING AND CUTTING FINGERS. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10339639, 2010 · 2 injury(ies)
“THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT INTERIOR CHROME DOOR HANDLE HAS BEGUN PEELING WHICH RESULTS IN A SHARP EDGE ON THE DOOR HANDLE WHICH RESULTS IN MINOR CUTS ON HUMAN HANDS WHEN A PERSON PULLS ON THE HANDLE TO OPEN THE DOOR. THIS IS THE SAME ISSUE EXPERIENCED WITH 2007 CHEVY TAHOE WHICH RESULTED IN NHTSA EA 10004. NHTSA EA 10004 RESULTED IN CHEVROLET EXTENDING WARRANTY ON THIS ISSUE FOR 100,000 MILES OR 10 YEARS. I CONTACTED CHEVROLET ABOUT THIS ISSUE WITH 2010 TAHOE AND THEY ARE NOT WILLING TO EXTEND THE WARRANTY ON THIS MODEL WITHOUT NHTSA ENFORCEMENT. THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT HANDLE HAD THE SAME PR…”
NHTSA complaint #10818168, 2016 · 1 injury(ies)
“CHROME ON INSIDE DOOR HANDLE HAS PEELED AND IS CUTTING FINGERS WHEN YOU OPEN THE DOOR. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10533497, 2012 · 1 injury(ies)
Electrical System 16
“Dear NHTSA Please Help Me With This Issues I Buy This Car From Capitol Chevrolet In San Jose CA And This Car Since Was Purchased I Been Having To Many Issues Please Help And Contact Me To See If I Can Get My Money Back Sincerely [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)”
NHTSA complaint #11615496, 2024
“The vehicle randomly loses or gains power while driving. All of the auto locks go up and down, while the cluster goes in and out with very high rpms and then completely loses power in the middle of the road. Or this happens and the steering gets very tough. It is very dangerous because there are times where it happens on the highway while doing up to 80mph. It also happens when sitting at line to pick up my child in pre-k. If it were to jump and the brakes weren’t hit fast enough it could really cause a horrible and possibly deadly situation. I have done everything that I can on my end w…”
NHTSA complaint #11439394, 2020
“1. I CAME OUT TO GO TO WORK AND THE DASH BOARD HAD CRACKED AND IT IS PROGRESSIVELY GETTING WORSE. THE CRACK IS ABOVE THE SPEEDOMETER AND ON THE PASSENGER SIDE NEAR THE AIR BAG. 2. WATER IS LEAKING IN THE PASSENGER HEAD BOARD CAUSING WATER TO LEAK IN THE SEAT BELT AND WET IT.”
NHTSA complaint #11322855, 2020
Engine 11
“Dear NHTSA Please Help Me With This Issues I Buy This Car From Capitol Chevrolet In San Jose CA And This Car Since Was Purchased I Been Having To Many Issues Please Help And Contact Me To See If I Can Get My Money Back Sincerely [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)”
NHTSA complaint #11615496, 2024
“The vehicle randomly loses or gains power while driving. All of the auto locks go up and down, while the cluster goes in and out with very high rpms and then completely loses power in the middle of the road. Or this happens and the steering gets very tough. It is very dangerous because there are times where it happens on the highway while doing up to 80mph. It also happens when sitting at line to pick up my child in pre-k. If it were to jump and the brakes weren’t hit fast enough it could really cause a horrible and possibly deadly situation. I have done everything that I can on my end w…”
NHTSA complaint #11439394, 2020
“I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE USED IN THE FALL OF 2019 AT A USED CAR DEALERS LOT IN OREGON. IN THE SUMMER OF 2019 WE STARTED EXPERIENCING RANDOM NO START PROBLEMS. THE FIRST INCIDENCE WE THOUGHT IT WAS A FAULTY STARTER EVEN THOUGH WE COULD JUMP/SHORT IT ACROSS THE TERMINAL, AND START THE VEHICLE. AFTER REPLACING THE VEHICLES STARTER WITH A REMANUFACTURED NON GM STARTER, WE STARTED HAVING MORE NO START PROBLEMS. REMEDY WAS ARCING THE STARTER POSTS ACROSS ONE ANOTHER, AND THEN VEHICLE WOULD CRANK AND START. WE HAD THE VEHICLE INSPECTED BY A GM DEALER, OUR LOCAL MECHANIC, AND THEY STATED IT H…”
NHTSA complaint #11299514, 2019
Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 6
“THE CAR HAS STALLED ON THE FREEWAY AND/OR BUSY ROADS MULTIPLE TIMES. IT WAS VERY DANGEROUS TIMING. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #11328438, 2019
“WHILE DRIVING IN TOWN OR HIGHWAY , DOOR LOCKS BEGAN POPPING UP AND DOWN, DASH GAUGES WERE GOING CRAZY AND CAR BEGAN TO BE LOSE TOTAL ELECTRICAL POWER. ENGINE CUT OUT AND DIED AND ALMOST REAR ENDED BY SEMI-TRUCK. THIS ISSUE HAS HAPPENED 20 PLUS TIMES OVER THE PAST 6 MONTHS AND SEVERAL TIMES TIMES THIS WEEK DRIVING IN TOWN AND ALSO ON INTERSTATE 44 IN MISSOURI. THE GM SERVICE TECHNICIAN DOES NOT KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS OR THE CAUSE. THIS ISSUE IS HAPPENING COUNTRY WIDE TO OWNERS OF CHEVY TAHOE'S. THIS VEHICLE IS NOW TO DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. MY TAHOE HAS 71,212 MILES ON IT. CAN YOU PLEASE LOOK…”
NHTSA complaint #11291029, 2019
“DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, STABILITRAX OFF, SERVICE STABILITRAX, ENGINE POWER REDUCED LIGHTS CAME ON. ENGINE ALSO IDLED ERRATICALLY AND WOULD TRY TO JUMP THE CAR FORWARD WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO A STOP. COULD TURN OFF CAR FOR A FEW MINS AND IT WOULD RESET AND TURN BACK ON AND DRIVE NORMAL FOR A FEW MILES WITH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON, THEN DO IT AGAIN. USED HEET BECAUSE THOUGHT IT WAS BAD FUEL BUT CONTINUED DOING IT.”
NHTSA complaint #11175794, 2019
Power Train 6 1 crash
“LIFTERS COLLAPSED, MOTOR BLEW ON THE HIGHWAY AT 60MPH CAUSING LARGE ACCIDENT ON SHOULDER”
NHTSA complaint #11398640, 2021 · crash
“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 the torque converter and internal clutch packs. Numerous consumer complaints report identical failures, and GM has issued multiple service bulletins acknowledging related issues but has not initiated a recall. The repair shop diagnosed the problem as a failed torque converter and…”
NHTSA complaint #11693610, 2024
“Transmission failure knocking and pinging would not go in reverse would only go 10 mph. Vehicle has never been abused only has 128,428 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11444608, 2021
Vehicle Speed Control 5
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET TAHOE. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED THREE TIMES IN ORDER FOR THE VEHICLE TO SLOW DOWN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE RAN OFF THE ROAD INTO A DITCH. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000. UPDATED 11/09/15*LJ THE CONSUMER HAS SINCE SOLD THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 12/15/15.*JB”
NHTSA complaint #10762154, 2015
“2010 CHEVROLET TAHOE LTZ CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND WOULD DRIVE BUT IN A JERKING MOTION. WE HAD VEHICLE TOWED TO OUR MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THE ISSUE AS A ENGINE CONTROL MODULE DTC P2135, THE REDUCED ENGINE POWER DISPLAYED AND THE TRACTION OFF ALSO DISPLAYED. THE MECHANIC WAS ABLE TO CLEAN OUT THE THROTTLE BODY TO REMOVE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT. I THEN CALLED MY LOCAL CHEVROLET/GM SERVICE CENTER IN EAST HARTFORD, CT AND THEY SAID THAT THE ITEM IS COVERED UNDER A SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT #11273 FOR A PERIOD OF 10 YEARS OR 120,000 MILES BUT THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO UNTIL THE LIGHT COME…”
NHTSA complaint #10670875, 2015
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET TAHOE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY DECELERATED. THE STABILITRAK AND ENGINE POWER REDUCED WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. A LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL POSITION SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 78,573. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. *TT *TR”
NHTSA complaint #11076907, 2014
Seats 4
“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”
NHTSA complaint #11676849, 2025
“THE FRONT DASH HAS CRACKED PRETTY SIGNIFICANTLY IN 2 PLACES. THIS OCCURRED FROM THE SUN WITH NO OTHER FACTORS COMING INTO PLAY. THE DRIVER SEAT FABRIC DOES NOT STAY ATTACHED UNDERNEATH THE DRIVER SEAT. APPEARS IT IS MISSING A CLIP OR A POOR DESIGN THAT DOES NOT SECURE LOWER FABRIC SECURE TO THE SEAT. THE STEERING WHEEL HAS A CLICKING NOISE WHEN I TURN THE WHEEL OVER. NOT SURE IF IT'S IN THE STEERING COLUMN ITSELF OR FROM ANOTHER PIECE/FABRICATION MALFUNCTION.”
NHTSA complaint #11408667, 2019
“DASH IS COMPLETELY CRACKED ABOVE THE AIRBAG WHICH COULD BE A SAFETY HAZARD OF FLYING DEBRIS IF THE AIRBAG SHOULD DEPLOY. ALSO THE MIDDLE BENCH SEAT 60 SIDE RANDOMLY CLOSES WHICH IS A HUGE HAZARD AS MY CHILDREN RIDE BACK THERE”
NHTSA complaint #11204048, 2018
Exterior Lighting 3
“Driver side high beam light went out so bulb was changed. A couple weeks later light went back out again. Thought it was a defect bulb purchased another and changed it again. Now it goes in and out. The driver window will not let down when the high beam light is working.”
NHTSA complaint #11447477, 2021
“The vehicle randomly loses or gains power while driving. All of the auto locks go up and down, while the cluster goes in and out with very high rpms and then completely loses power in the middle of the road. Or this happens and the steering gets very tough. It is very dangerous because there are times where it happens on the highway while doing up to 80mph. It also happens when sitting at line to pick up my child in pre-k. If it were to jump and the brakes weren’t hit fast enough it could really cause a horrible and possibly deadly situation. I have done everything that I can on my end w…”
NHTSA complaint #11439394, 2020
“WE PURCHASED A NEW 2010 CHEVY TAHOE WITH A TRAILER PACKAGE. WHEN WE PLUGGED THE TRAILER PLUG IN, WE FOUND THAT THE NO ELECTRICITY WAS TRANSMITTED TO THE TRAILER LIGHTS AND BRAKES. WHEN WE BROUGHT TO VEHICLE TO A CHEVY DEALER, THEY INFORMED US THAT THE WIRES WERE NOT CONNECTED AT THE FUSE BOX. WE BELIEVE THIS IS SAFETY PROBLEM AND A MANUFACTURING DEFECT. EVEN WORSE THE DEALER CLAIMED THAT THIS SAFETY DEFECT WAS NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY BECAUSE WE DID NOT ASK FOR THE WIRES TO BE CONNECTED TO THE FUSE BOX WHEN WE BOUGHT THE CAR. WE WERE SHOCKED AT THIS CONVOLUTED ARGUMENT. THE MANUAL IND…”
NHTSA complaint #10348062, 2010
Steering 3
“THE FRONT DASH HAS CRACKED PRETTY SIGNIFICANTLY IN 2 PLACES. THIS OCCURRED FROM THE SUN WITH NO OTHER FACTORS COMING INTO PLAY. THE DRIVER SEAT FABRIC DOES NOT STAY ATTACHED UNDERNEATH THE DRIVER SEAT. APPEARS IT IS MISSING A CLIP OR A POOR DESIGN THAT DOES NOT SECURE LOWER FABRIC SECURE TO THE SEAT. THE STEERING WHEEL HAS A CLICKING NOISE WHEN I TURN THE WHEEL OVER. NOT SURE IF IT'S IN THE STEERING COLUMN ITSELF OR FROM ANOTHER PIECE/FABRICATION MALFUNCTION.”
NHTSA complaint #11408667, 2019
“VEHICLE LOSES POWER STEERING INTERMITTENTLY WHILE MAKING TURNS ON CITY STREETS”
NHTSA complaint #11184519, 2019
“STABILATION TRACTION QUIT. TWO CRACKS IN EVERY 2019 DESH IN THE AIRBAGS. TRANSMISSION RUNS ROUGH. LIGHTS QUIT WORKING. TRANSMISSION CHECKING "SURGING" CRACKS IN THE DASH GOT EXTREMELY WORSE”
NHTSA complaint #10994365, 2013
Visibility 2
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING IN SNOWY WEATHER WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND DEFROSTER ACTIVATED WHEN THE WIPERS BEGAN TO FREEZE AND WOULD NOT CLEAR THE SNOW FROM THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE SHE WAS ADVISED THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO ALTER THE DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 13,500. UPDATED 05/03/11*LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THERE WERE NO DEFROSTER VENTS ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD…”
NHTSA complaint #10389768, 2010
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER WINDOW WOULD CLOSE INDEPENDENTLY WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED FOR THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED WITH THE WINDOW OPENING INDEPENDENTLY AND THE POSSIBILITY OF THEFT FROM HIS VEHICLE. HE BELIEVED THERE TO BE A COMPUTER FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,300.”
NHTSA complaint #10360684, 2010
Forward Collision Avoidance 1
“Dear NHTSA Please Help Me With This Issues I Buy This Car From Capitol Chevrolet In San Jose CA And This Car Since Was Purchased I Been Having To Many Issues Please Help And Contact Me To See If I Can Get My Money Back Sincerely [XXX] [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)”
NHTSA complaint #11615496, 2024
Fuel System 1
“The contact owns a 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he smelled an abnormal gasoline odor inside the vehicle. After a visual inspection of the vehicle, the contact observed an excessive fuel leak around the fuel tank. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 142,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11560104, 2023
Latches/Locks/Linkages 1 1 injury
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CHROME PLATED DOOR HANDLES ON ALL FOUR DOORS WAS PEALING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CUT HIS FINGERS WHEN OPENING THE DOORS. THE DEALER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 55,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10457754, 2011 · 1 injury(ies)
Seat Belts 1
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ATTEMPTING TO UNLATCH THE SEAT BELT, THE BUCKLE LOCKED AND FAILED TO RELEASE THE SEAT BELT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN VERIFIED THE FAILURE WAS THE SEAT BELT AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 62,413.”
NHTSA complaint #10608663, 2014
Service Brakes 1
“BRAKE WARNING AND STABILITRAX WARNING CUT OFF. LEARNED FROM MECHANIC THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS BAD. OUR MECHANIC SEES THIS REGULARLY AND BELIEVES SOMEONE NEEDS TO REVIEW THE SEVERITY OF THE PROBLEM. I HAVE 78,000 MILES ON THIS VEHICLE BUT MY SON-IN-LAW'S GMC P/U HAS 38,000 MILES AND HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. AS I UNDERSTAND THE SEAL BREAKS AND FLUID IS DRAINING INTO THE BOOT. IS THERE ANY CONCERN AT THIS TIME WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM COMPLETELY FAILING DUE TO THE PROBLEMS WITH THESE MASTER CYLINDERS? ONCE AGAIN, OUR MECHANIC SEES THESE FAILURES REGULARLY AND BELIEVES GMC NEEDS TO ADDRESS…”
NHTSA complaint #10860396, 2016
Suspension 1
“THE DASH IS CRACKED ALL OVER AND CRACKED AT AIRBAG. ALSO, SUSPENSION HAD A POPPING NOISE AND HAS BEEN FIXED AND STILL MAKING NOISE.”
NHTSA complaint #11378441, 2017
Tires 1
“TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V381000 (AIR BAGS) AND 16T016000 (TIRES); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUES. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.”
NHTSA complaint #10947617, 2016
Wheels 1
“FACTORY ALUMINUM WHEELS ARE BEING CORRODED BY DE ICING LIQUID TO THE POINT THAT TIRES WILL NOT HOLD AIR PRESSURE. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10664691, 2014
How we read this (methodology)
How to read this: raw complaint totals are not a clean reliability score — a model year with more cars sold, or simply more years on the road, accumulates more complaints regardless of how good it is. So this page leans on two signals that are not distorted by sales volume: the share of complaints falling on each vehicle system (the breakdown above) and NHTSA's own crash / fire / injury / death flags. When we compare model years of the same model, we normalise by years on the road (complaints ÷ vehicle age) rather than comparing raw totals. Age-normalised, the 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe draws about 18.8 complaints per year on the road, ranking 8 of 15 among the Chevrolet Tahoe model years we have ingested (1 = most complaints per year on road).
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