2022 Chevrolet Tahoe recalls and problems

4 recalls and 197 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe.

4
recalls
197
owner complaints
3
complaints mentioning a crash
3
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2022 Chevrolet Tahoe recalls

Power train: automatic transmission, fluid/lubricant, valves/valve body · Power train: automatic transmission, control module, software

NHTSA campaign 26V085000 · reported February 13, 2026 · General Motors, LLC · 43,743 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade, and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles equipped with 10 Speed Transmission with ETRS (Electronic Transmission Range Select). The transmission control valve may fail and lock up the rear wheels.
The risk
Rear wheels that lock up while driving increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will install new transmission control module (TCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 7, 2026. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, GMC customer service at GMC 1-800-462-8782 or Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is N252536750. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on February 12, 2026.

Engine and engine cooling: engine, hard parts internal/mechanical

NHTSA campaign 25V274000 · reported April 24, 2025 · General Motors, LLC · 597,571 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with a 6.2L V8 gas engine. The connecting rod and/or crankshaft engine components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.
The risk
Engine failure increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the engine, and as necessary, repair or replace the engine. For vehicles that pass inspection, dealers will add higher viscosity oil, install 6 oil fill cap, replace the oil filter, and update the owner's manual. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N252494000.

Exterior lighting: lighting control module, software

NHTSA campaign 22V903000 · reported December 8, 2022 · General Motors, LLC · 740,108 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The risk
DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222386380. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-827.

Seat belts: critical fasteners

NHTSA campaign 22V617000 · reported August 11, 2022 · General Motors, LLC · 484,155 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
General Motors, LLC (M) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles equipped with third-row seats. The rivet that retains the buckle to the mounting bracket in the left or right side third-row seat belt buckle assembly may have been improperly formed.
The risk
A seat belt with a deformed rivet may not properly restrain an occupant, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the rivet head formation on both the left and right side third-row seat belt buckle assemblies and replace seat belt buckle assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed September 28, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 1, 2022. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020; Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006; and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N222372380.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 21, 2026 · Engine

The dealership diagnosed the truck after investigating a ticking noise and engine misfire. During the inspection, they removed the valve cover and found that one of the pushrods on cylinder #5 was bent. Further disassembly revealed that both lifters on cylinder #5 had failed, causing excessive wear on the camshaft…

Oct 21, 2026 · Power train

Driving my vehicle on the interstate at 70mph when the transmission made a hard downshift and brought my wife, two children, an infant and toddler, and I to a very sudden 40mph.Before I was able to find a shoulder to pull over the transmission fluid overheated and vehicle would no longer change gears. I then towed it…

Oct 16, 2026 · Seats

THE 3RD ROW HEADREST WONT STAY UP I BROUGHT IS TO CHEVEROLET DEALER I SAID THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT THE 2021 RECALL ON SEATS IS TO CORRECT THE HEADREST NOT STAYING UP! AND THE DEALER SAID RECALL DOESNT APPLY TO THE 2022 MODEL YEAR HEADREST. I SAID ITS EXACTLY THE SAME PROBLEM THEY WONT DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. SAD BUT TRUE…

Oct 15, 2026 · Unknown or other

Sunroof exploded for no reason and no prior issues while driving on the interstate. It sounded like a gun went off and glass fell on me. Luckily I was able to keep control of the vehicle with the shock.

Oct 15, 2026 · Engine

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the forward collision, check engine, and traction control warning lights illuminated, and the messages "Forward Collision Unavailable," "Service Traction Control," and "Service ESC" displayed on the instrument…

Tahoe model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2019 210980
2020 35740
2021 1646193
2022 419733
2023 523330
2024 36910
2025 15111

Across all years, the 2007 Tahoe has the most complaints (1,177). All Chevrolet Tahoe years →

Questions

Does the 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe, the most recent reported on February 13, 2026 (Power train: automatic transmission, fluid/lubricant, valves/valve body, Power train: automatic transmission, control module, software). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe?
Owners have filed 197 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is engine (75 complaints), followed by power train (40).
How many 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe complaints mention a crash or fire?
3 of 197 complaints report a crash and 3 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 21, 2026.