2023 Chevrolet Tahoe Transmission & Power Train Problems
NHTSA component category: POWER TRAIN · data through 07/12/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
How power train ranks on this vehicle
Share of the 196 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe overview page.
What owners report
“I noticed the gears of my Tahoe grinding when I would let off of the gas pedal. Eventually my check engine line came on. I…”NHTSA complaint 11668589 — filed 06/23/2025
“My 2023 Tahoe with 76,000 miles went into limp mode and activated an engine light. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and had the…”NHTSA complaint 11662302 — filed 05/21/2025
“Vehicle down shifted hard and dash board lit up. Wouldnât shift any higher than 4th or 5th gear. Fortunately we were only going about 35mph…”NHTSA complaint 11660279 — filed 05/11/2025
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Power Train complaints by year filed
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe have transmission & power train problems?
Power Train is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe: 37 of 196 complaints on file (18.9%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.
How many complaints does the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe have in total?
196 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 3 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, 1 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.
What does NHTSA's power train category include?
NHTSA groups complaints about the transmission (automatic or manual), driveline, axles, transfer case and related parts under a single component category called POWER TRAIN. This page reports that category as NHTSA defines it.
