The redesigned 2023 Tahoe has big improvements in ride comfort, technology and convenience features. But overly firm seats and a puzzling interior layout mean there's less useful storage than you might expect for such a big vehicle. Still, family haulers don't get much more modern and capable than this.
The Chevrolet Tahoe is a large three-row SUV with seating for seven to nine people. Chevy redesigned the vehicle in 2021, giving it an independent rear suspension for the first time in its history and otherwise freshening up its workhorse SUV. That redesign included a more supportive third row, welcome news to passengers who have moved on from the juice-boxes-and-apple-slices phase of their life.
For the 2023 model year, the Tahoe is making Super Cruise, its hands-free semi-automated driving suite, available on the top two trims. Those trims, the Premier and High Country, set you back $65,000 and $72,000, respectively, a year ago. We had our say on Super Cruise earlier this year, but the addition of this feature (think Very Nice Cruise Control) may be a reason for some people to look higher up the trim line than they were previously considering. Certainly, that's what Chevy is banking on.
The large SUV category is relatively small, giving the Tahoe few competitors. It takes on the Ford Expedition, its corporate sibling the GMC Yukon, the Jeep Wagoneer and the Nissan Armada. If you're looking for an even longer Tahoe, check out the Chevrolet Suburban — which is essentially a Tahoe with a longer wheelbase.
Edmunds says
The option for Super Cruise adds another level of convenience to the 2023 Tahoe, which already offers exceptional storage and seating capacity. Those upsides, in addition to the SUV's strong towing capabilities, make it a great all-around performer if you want a lot of everything in your large SUV.
The 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe has a 3 years / 36,000 miles basic warranty and 4 recalls. RepairPal gives it a reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5, ranks it #27 out of 32 among Midsize SUVs. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.
Reliability Rating by RepairPal
3.5 out of 5 stars3.5/5Above Average
#27 out of 32 among Midsize SUVs
RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.
Cost
$623/yr
vs. $485/yr for Average Midsize SUV
Frequency
1.14x/yr
vs. 1.18x/yr for Average Midsize SUV
Severity
17.4%
vs. 13.5% for Average Midsize SUV
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Recalls
4 recalls found
Checking if a car has a recall is simple. Just type the car's VIN number into the NHTSA website (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls). If there's an unrepaired recall, you'll see it there.
If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).
Recall Number:
25V274000
Manufacturer Recall Number:
N252494000
Number of vehicles affected:
597571
Defect Description:
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
Defect Consequence:
Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install a new oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 9, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252494000.
Recall Number:
24V674000
Manufacturer Recall Number:
N242447990
Number of vehicles affected:
449671
Defect Description:
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, 2023-2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Escalade ESV vehicles. The electronic brake control module software may fail to display a warning light when a loss of brake fluid occurs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Defect Consequence:
Without a warning light, the vehicle may be driven with low brake fluid, which can reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
The Electronic Brake Control Module (eBCM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 25, 2024. Owners can contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N242447990.
Recall Number:
23V642000
Manufacturer Recall Number:
N232415910
Number of vehicles affected:
189
Defect Description:
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2023 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The rear suspension outer control arm bolts may not have been properly heat-treated, which can cause the bolts to break.
Defect Consequence:
A broken suspension bolt can result in misalignment of the rear wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace both rear suspension outer control arm bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 6, 2023. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N232415910.
Recall Number:
22V903000
Manufacturer Recall Number:
N222386380
Number of vehicles affected:
740108
Defect Description:
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Defect Consequence:
DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222386380. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-827.
In April 2023 I purchased a 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 3.0 Diesel. While returning to KY from a family vacation in July 2023 in Virginia, the check engine light came on with 4000 miles on the odometer and the Tahoe went into limp mode in Virginia. I limped it to the next exit where I disconnected the battery and cleared the code. I drove the Tahoe into West Virginia where the check engine … light came again and the Tahoe went into limp mode leaving me on the shoulder of Interstate 64 with my family. I again disconnected the battery and cleared the code, which made it possible to drive to Grayson, KY where the check engine light came on again putting the Tahoe into limp mode. I was unable to clear the code again and was forced to contact Chevrolet Roadside Assistance. Tom Hall Towing quickly responded and towed the Tahoe to Pure Country Chevrolet, which is 2 1/2 hours from my home. A family member was travelling behind me and was able to drive my family home. I contacted Pure Country Chevrolet the next day and was informed they had already diagnosed the problem and were waiting for the part to arrive. Pure Country Chevrolet, who was excellent to deal with through this incident stated the part failure was a the oil pressure sensor solenoid. When the repairs were completed to the Tahoe, I contacted Chevrolet and was informed they could have the Tahoe delivered to my home. The United Road Inc. delivery driver was supposed to contact me when he was within 1 hour of my home, which he failed to do requiring me to contact my wife to accept the vehicle. The delivery driver did not speak English and after unloading the Tahoe from a utility trailer being towed by a 20 year old half ton pick up truck, he gestured to my wife to electronically sign for the vehicle. When I arrived home, I immediately discovered a large dent in the from drivers fender. United Road Inc. denied my claim because their non English speaking driver had received a signature for vehicle. I contacted Pure Country Chevrolet and they stepped up even though it was unclear who was responsible for the damage. A PDR Technician was able to work the dent out without damage to the pant and Pure Country Chevrolet reimbursed me $331.25. Pure Country Chevrolet provided me with great customer service through the entire process. I have driven GM Vehicles my entire life and am truly disappointed with horror stories about their lack of quality in new vehicles. These companies blame Covid and supply chain problems for lack of quality, but I own 2 vehicles of a different brand that were purchased during the Covid and have had zero issues with them.
Unhappy
2 out of 5 stars
Unhappy, 12/31/2022
2023 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 10A)
Picked it up middle Nov. damage on roof. AC went out after 6 weeks. After several tips to dealer. Said evaporator had leak. Problem getting parts for roof and AC.
2023 Chevy Disappointment!!
1 out of 5 stars
Disappointed , 07/28/2023
2023 Chevrolet Tahoe Premier 4dr SUV (5.3L 8cyl 10A)
Very Concerned Repeat Customer.
I purchased my 2023 Tahoe LT Plus in December 2022 from Crews Chevrolet and it was delivered on January 9th, 2023. Shortly after delivery, I encountered several issues with the vehicle such as radio audio intermittently works , radio randomly reboot on its own , excessive vibiratiin from transmission when slowing down to a stop or acceleration .This … literally made me sick to drive it. My concerns were brought to Crews Chevrolet, North Charleston service department to be addressed and all I received was the run around/blank statements with no real answers for my concerns (software update, cannot duplicate defect, etc.)! This service and service's explanation is unacceptable and unfair to Me & any customer who just spent a huge amount of money for a Brand New vehicle. With absolutely no resolution, I'm very dissatisfied and disappointed with the vehicle and service center, I've decided to trade in the Tahoe after 9k miles.
Now I have another 2023 Chevy Tahoe "Premiere" upgrade, from Crews Chevrolet, and spending $7k more than my last purchase- seeking peace of mind and being worry free when taking family trips. While test driving, I heard a rattling noise after hitting a bump and it was advised It was from the matting in the rear cargo area. After getting the car home and personally investigating, the rattling/loose noise is actually the rear passenger captain seat. Also, I discovered the passenger side mirror camera does not work!
Here I go again! Keep in mind, I upgraded my 2016 Tahoe LT after 5+ years to 2 Brand New 2023 Tahoes within 6 months with multiple sets of defects! And, ALL of these inconveniences have been inflicted on me-the customer!
I have no faith in your service department! Customers' concerns are of Zero importance.
I have no more faith in GM quality control!
I'm absolutely disgusted & disappointed.
Going into the Second Weekend without my vehicle, I stopped by your service center on July 6, 2023, to follow-up with the repair status of my vehicle because I wasn't getting any returned calls from customer care.
Regarding fixing the back-seat passenger side seat track, customer care indicated nothing has been done in wait for the vehicle’s 2nd video control module for the defective video camera. I was advised, the second video control module that was installed, didn't work because it was programmed for a different vehicle.
As of today, July 7, 2023, the service department has a new replacement on hand for the video camera installation. -Which may or may not resolve the issue plus the seat track has not been addressed. I’ve also been told the service staff is short-staffed due to employees calling out.
I understand warranty vehicles don't generate cash flow for the Technicians and the vehicles get pushed aside. So, the customer has no priority. Even proving so, when I track my vehicle’s location, my vehicle has been parked in the same spot since I dropped it off June 28, 2023.
Still Really Disappointed! Keep In Mind These Are New 2023 Vehicles
1st New Vehicle Purchase Destroyed
JUNK
1 out of 5 stars
Cat1985, 09/26/2023
2023 Chevrolet Tahoe LS 4dr SUV 4WD (5.3L 8cyl 10A)
2023 Tahoe & at less than 500 highway miles The infotainment center glitches non stop, I will be driving and it sounds like I ran over something and its under carriage… this is a daily sound and mind you I’m not running over sticks or anything in road it just makes this awful sound as if I did on a daily basis. Driver side back door rattles and shift if I hit any kind of Groove on paved … roads. I can little hear it and see it moving. Took to dealership and told it was road specific and everything is within dimensions and nothing they can do about it…I would advise to try something other than Chevy!!!