Every 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 20V603000
Jan 10, 2020Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum
- Problem
- 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.
- 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 recall details for 20V603000 →Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 19V761000
Oct 24, 2019Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:Wheel Speed Sensor/Tone Ring
- Problem
- 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.
- 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 recall details for 19V761000 →Service Brakes, Hydraulic · NHTSA 19V645000
Jun 9, 2019Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum
- Problem
- 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.
- 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 recall details for 19V645000 →
2018 Chevrolet Tahoe complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 104 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe, reporting 6 crashes, 5 injuries, 1 deaths. Chevrolet has issued at least 1,273 technical service bulletins (repair instructions to dealers) for this model year. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
- Unknown Or Other26
- Engine20
- Power Train20
- Service Brakes16
- Electrical System13
- Steering11
Service bulletins by component
- Equipment (394)
- Electrical System (271)
- Engine and Engine Cooling (167)
- Power Train (145)
- Engine (127)
- Unknown Or Other (91)
Read Chevrolet Tahoe owner complaints and bulletins, every year
What people reported
Owners have filed 104 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
Injury reportedCrash
“We were in a severe car accident and our airbags did not deploy in our vehicle. We were going about 45 miles an hour and had windshield cracking and severe, severe damage to our vehicle. This was a front side, head on impact.”
2018 CHEVROLET TAHOEJun 18, 2026 · MN
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11744939
Injury reportedCrash
“I had an accident in this vehicle where the airbags deployed upon impact (as they were designed). However, once airbags deployed, my vehicle was filled with smoke (from the airbags) and all of my windows were covered and I couldn't see out.”
2018 CHEVROLET TAHOENov 1, 2023
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11552973
Injury reportedCrash
“While driving home, the the FAC, forward automatic crash, indicator light came on, I applied the brakes and watched to my dismay as my vehicle slowed down but would not stop. I applied steady hard pressure until impact with another vehicle in front of me.”
2018 CHEVROLET TAHOEOct 23, 2022
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11490509
Crash
“I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT AN REAR ENDED A PICKUP TRUCK AT 50 MPH CAUSING MY FRONT END TO BUCKLE AND SEPARATE THE ENGINE FROM THE MOTOR MOUNT AND MULTIPLE OTHER DAMAGES. MY AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY AND THIS IS VERY CONCERNING AND FELT THIS SHOULD BE REPORTED.”
2018 CHEVROLET TAHOEMar 7, 2020
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11316766
Death reportedCrash
“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.”
2018 CHEVROLET TAHOEMar 6, 2020
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11316508
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