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2018 Chevrolet Tahoe

2018 Chevy Tahoe: brakes lead owner complaints and carry the most serious risk

Owners filed 94 complaints with NHTSA. Service brakes are the top concern at 20% of reports, and they are also the only area tied to serious harm here: 2 crashes, 1 injury, and 1 death. Engine and power train issues follow closely at 19% and 18%, then electrical at 13% and steering at 12%. No fires were reported in any category.

Most reported areas

Service Brakes safety 20%
The top complaint area: 19 reports (20%). It is also the most serious, linked to 2 crashes, 1 injury, and 1 death, so inspect the brakes very carefully before buying.
Engine0 19%
Second most reported: 18 reports (19%). No crashes, injuries, or fires were reported here, but listen for odd noises on acceleration during a test drive.
Power Train0 18%
17 reports (18%), with no crashes, injuries, or fires reported. Check how the car drives and shifts, and look for any leaks.
Electrical System0 13%
12 reports (13%), with no crashes, injuries, or fires reported. Confirm the electronics and controls all work as expected.
Steering0 12%
11 reports (12%), with no crashes, injuries, or fires reported. Test the steering for any warning messages or loss of power assist.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 94 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only, not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Studio AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.