2018 Chevrolet Tahoe Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe, and owners have filed 104 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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3 safety recalls for the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Vacuum (service brakes)
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.
Remedy: 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…
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Wheel speed sensor/tone ring (service brakes) and 2 other components
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…
Remedy: 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.…
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Vacuum (service brakes)
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.
Remedy: 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…
104 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe have filed 104 complaints with NHTSA; 6 describe a crash. Reports cite 5 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 49,408 miles. Complaints peaked in 2026 with 19 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while the vehicle was stationary, there was an abnormal explosion and the rear glass exploded in the rear of the vehicle. The contact b”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 23, 2026 · Visibility
“05/15/23 - AFM Lifter failure - Complete Top End Rebuild under extended warranty purchased when i bought the Tahoe - Preowned certified. Cost $2,000.00 Out Of Pocket ( Days Chevrolet Repaired 86,350 m”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 28, 2026 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe (Tahoe C1500 2WD, Tahoe K1500 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 17–19 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 14–16 / 22–23 |
| Fuel | Gasoline or E85, Premium, Regular |
| EPA class | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD, Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 5.3/6.2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 10-spd; Automatic 6-spd |
Compare Chevrolet Tahoe model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Chevrolet Tahoe model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 Chevrolet Tahoe | 0 | 1 |
| 1991 Chevrolet Tahoe | 0 | 3 |
| 1992 Chevrolet Tahoe | 0 | 6 |
| 1993 Chevrolet Tahoe | 0 | 8 |
| 1994 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2 | 19 |
| 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe | 6 | 246 |
| 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe | 3 | 283 |
| 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe | 0 | 410 |
| 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2 | 263 |
| 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1 | 552 |
| 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe | 6 | 282 |
| 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe | 5 | 512 |
| 2002 Chevrolet Tahoe | 3 | 449 |
| 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe | 4 | 507 |
| 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2 | 467 |
| 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe | 5 | 293 |
| 2006 Chevrolet Tahoe | 3 | 114 |
| 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe | 4 | 1,177 |
| 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe | 4 | 528 |
| 2009 Chevrolet Tahoe | 5 | 284 |
| 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe | 3 | 314 |
| 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe | 5 | 447 |
| 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe | 3 | 178 |
| 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe | 4 | 232 |
| 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe | 3 | 90 |
| 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe | 14 | 658 |
| 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe | 8 | 256 |
| 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe | 4 | 173 |
| 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe | 3 | 104 |
| 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2 | 106 |
| 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe | 3 | 57 |
| 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe | 16 | 455 |
| 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe | 4 | 190 |
| 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe | 5 | 225 |
| 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe | 3 | 67 |
| 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1 | 49 |
| 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe | 3 | 27 |
Checking a specific 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe
How do I know if my 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Chevrolet dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 19V645000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Chevrolet models
- Malibu19,364 complaints
- Silverado 150018,029 complaints
- Impala10,434 complaints
- Equinox9,161 complaints
- Silverado8,799 complaints
- Blazer8,192 complaints
- Suburban8,164 complaints
- Cobalt7,681 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.