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2012 Chevrolet Tahoe: recalls and problems

3 recalls and 180 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other.

3recalls
180complaints
8crashes reported
1fires reported
10injuries reported

Recalls

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Most common problems

  • Unknown Or Other101 · 56%
  • Air Bags58 · 32%
  • Structure37 · 21%
  • Electrical System10 · 6%
  • Engine9 · 5%
  • Power Train7 · 4%
  • Service Brakes6 · 3%
  • Electronic Stability Control (ESC)5 · 3%
  • Electrical System (Air) Bags3 · 2%
  • Wheels3 · 2%

What owners report

Latches/Locks/Linkages

The contact owns a 2012 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that the rear driver’s side and passenger’s side doors failed to open manually or while using the power door lock button. the contact was concerned because rear-seat occupants could be trapped and injured during a crash or a vehicle fire. the dealer and an independent mechanic were contacted and provided an estimate for the repair. the vehicle was not diagno

Structure,Unknown Or Other

The ac in the front stopped working on and off but the ac in the back continues to work that's one warning a situation. the second is the oil light constantly shows low oil even when you get an oil change. the park tire pressure always moves back and forth to 40% to all the way down to 30.

Engine

The contact owns a 2012 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine had failed and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the vehicle was towed to the dealer, where the same diagnostic information was pr

Power Train

The contact owns a 2012 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated while driving at approximately 30 mph, the brake pedal was depressed to slow for a traffic light and the vehicle jerked while shifting into low gear. the contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal when the traffic light had changed, the vehicle hesitated before responding and was jerking and shuddering while changing gear and accelerating. th

Excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. They are owner reports and have not been verified.

Crash-test ratings

VersionOverallFrontalSideRollover
2012 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
2012 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV RWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering TAHOE, TAHOE HYBRID. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.