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2020 Chevrolet Tahoe Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 57 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe, most often about the engine (25% of complaints). It is 25th of 27 Tahoe model years by number of complaints and has 3 recalls.
Most common 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe problems
Engine
14 complaints · 25%Transmission
14 complaints · 25%The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving upwards of 80 MPH, the vehicle would violently shake without warning. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.
Electrical
12 complaints · 21%Parts named most often: integrated trailer brake control.
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that the service trailer brake system warning light illuminated intermittently. The recurrence of the warning light being illuminated had increased mostly while driving at highway speeds. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer to be diagnosed.…
Brakes
6 complaints · 11%Steering
6 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: rack and pinion.
The contact stated they rented a 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while coming to a stop to make a u-turn the steering wheel suddenly locked. The vehicle continued to accelerate forward crashing into a wall on a driveway of a home nearby. The vehicle's air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed and…
The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated while driving 4 MPH, the steering wheel became firm. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the electronic rack and pinion needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…
Other or unspecified
5 complaints · 9%Air bags
4 complaints · 7%The contact stated they rented a 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while coming to a stop to make a u-turn the steering wheel suddenly locked. The vehicle continued to accelerate forward crashing into a wall on a driveway of a home nearby. The vehicle's air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed and…
The contact owned a 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, a 2016 hyundai sonata crashed into the front end and pushed the vehicle into other vehicles a dodge caravan and a 2021 ford expedition. The driver sustained a neck fracture and medical attention was provided. A police…
Fuel system
3 complaints · 5%
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2020 Chevrolet Tahoe recalls
Wheels and tires: tires
Risk: Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began march 22, 2021. Owners may contact gmc customer service at 1-888-988-7267, buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. Gm's number for this recall is n212329050.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2020 buick enclave, cadillac xt4, xt5, escalade, escalade esv, chevrolet suburban, tahoe, traverse, gmc yukon, yukon xl, 2018-2021 chevrolet express, gmc savana, 2019-2020 chevrolet blazer, silverado 1500, gmc acadia, sierra 1500, and certain continental tires sold to the aftermarket for various model year 2018-2021 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.
Fuel system: fuel pump
Risk: Over-pressurization can crack the fuel pump and cause leaks, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
Fix: Gm will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began december 18, 2019. Owners may contact cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or gmc customer service at 1-888-988-7267. Gm's number for this recall is n192283991.
Full defect summary
General motors llc (gm) is recalling certain 2020 cadillac escalade, escalade esv, chevrolet camaro, silverado 1500, suburban, tahoe, gmc sierra 1500, yukon, and yukon xl vehicles. The fuel pump may be missing a pressure regulator, allowing for over-pressurization of the fuel system.
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.
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 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (14 complaints); transmission (14 complaints); electrical (12 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe have?
- 3 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from February 25, 2021 (wheels and tires). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2020 a bad year for the Chevrolet Tahoe?
- It is 25th of 27 Tahoe model years by number of complaints, with 57 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.