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2018 Chevrolet Tahoe Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 105 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe, most often about the other or unspecified (26% of complaints, typically around 1,000 miles). It is 22nd of 27 Tahoe model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe problems
Other or unspecified
27 complaints · 26%Half of these problems showed up before 1,000 miles.
After being stopped at a stop sign or red lightthe car seems to not want to go after your foot is taken off the brake and placed on the accelerator to need to go. The vehicle will then hesitate to go and then all of a sudden jerk real hard as if being hit from behind right before it decides to accelerate.
My Tahoe does not start! Then it will hours later, it has happened 3 times in 2 days I have taken it to a local dealer and the said it keeps starting for them, we asked them to drive it then try again. Waiting to hear! I also have had my radio shut off then after 10 min will turn back on? I love my truck, but not if I…
Engine
22 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 83,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the vehicle was restarted. The ABS and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the…
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the engine made abnormal rattling and knocking sounds. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the camshaft and valve train needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…
Transmission
20 complaints · 19%We just had to spend $1,000 to have the radiator replaced on our 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe because it was leaking which only has 32,050 miles on it. The Tahoe had a 3 year 36,000 mile bumper to bumper warranty, but we were two (2) days past the 3 year mark so they would not cover it. The Tahoe also has a 5 year 60,000…
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while parked on a slight incline and shifting into reverse, the vehicle started driving down the driveway with the brake pedal depressed. The contact stated that the vehicle drove approximately 15-feet in reverse. The contact stated once on a flat…
Brakes
19 complaints · 18%Half of these problems showed up before 50,000 miles.
Over the last 6 months the brake pedal is hard to push after the truck sits over night. The vacuum bleeds out indicating a vacuum leak in the system. Gm and the dealer said this model and year not covered under current recall.
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while parked on a slight incline and shifting into reverse, the vehicle started driving down the driveway with the brake pedal depressed. The contact stated that the vehicle drove approximately 15-feet in reverse. The contact stated once on a flat…
Electrical
13 complaints · 12%On the evening of november 27th, my car with 10,200 miles had multiple issues making it undrivable. I attempted to pull my car out of a parking space. When I put the car in drive, I felt a hard thrust. The thrust was so hard that I felt like a car hit me. I attempted to put the car in reverse; however, it would not…
I was unloading groceries from the back of the car. The tailgate sensor under the car sensed my feet and began to close. The tailgate continued to close on me, not stopping after coming into contact with me as I quickly ducked out of the way.
Steering
11 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 59,000 miles.
2018 Tahoe w/ 60,000 miles began riding extremely rough any speed. So much bounce and jarring that the car is unsafe to drive on any rough road.
Steering assist is reduced drive with care message came up on the dash while I was driving on a 2 lane state road (highway) and the cruise control stopped working causing vehicle to slow down below highway speed luckily there was not any vehicles behind US.
Fuel system
8 complaints · 8%First the fuel gauge stopped working on and off would go to e when on full tank. Then check engine light came on days later. Then vehicle stopped running while driving, and would shut off. Engine would start and drive again, then stop running and shut off while driving. First time I was driving on hwy, then on city…
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced moderate shuddering followed by a sudden significant reduction of motive power. The vehicle was driven to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that two fuel injectors and the associated…
Driver assistance
5 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, warnings, assist.
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that in 2024 the front windshield was damaged, and the windshield was replaced. The insurance company was notified and requested that an aftermarket windshield be placed on the vehicle. In may of 2025 the contact noticed that the Chevrolet assist camera…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2018 Chevrolet Tahoe recalls
Brakes: vacuum
Risk: A decrease in brake assist can increase the brake pedal effort and distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the electronic brake control module, free of charge. The recall began november 11, 2020. Owners may contact gm customer service at 1-866-522-9559, cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438. Gm's number for this recall is n202300860.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2018 cadillac escalade, chevrolet silverado 1500 and tahoe, gmc sierra 1500 and yukon vehicles equipped with either a 5.3l or 6.2l v8 engine. The output of the mechanical vacuum pump can decrease over time, decreasing the amount of vacuum/power brake assist.
Brakes: service brakes
Risk: Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ebcm, free of charge. The recall began december 11, 2019. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. Gm's number for this recall is n192261050.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2015-2020 chevrolet suburban, tahoe, and gmc yukon, and 2014-2018 chevrolet silverado 1500 and gmc sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 MPH in four-wheel or automatic mode, the electronic-brake control module (ebcm) software may activate the driveline-protection system.
Brakes: vacuum
Risk: As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the electronic brake control module, free of charge. The recall began october 8, 2019. Owners may contact chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or gmc customer service at 1-800-462-8782. Gm's number for this recall is n192268490.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2015-2017 cadillac escalade, 2014-2018 chevrolet silverado, gmc sierra, 2015-2018 chevrolet suburban, tahoe, gmc yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe
- What are the most common problems with the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: other or unspecified (27 complaints, typically around 1,000 miles); engine (22 complaints, typically around 83,000 miles); transmission (20 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 1, 2020 (brakes). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2018 a bad year for the Chevrolet Tahoe?
- It is 22nd of 27 Tahoe model years by number of complaints, with 105 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.