2013 Chevrolet Tahoe reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 308
- 48 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- 122 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 4
- see below
- Reported harm
- 6 reported crashes · 6 injuries
What owners report fails — 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER 122
- AIR BAGS 51
- STRUCTURE:BODY 46
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15
- ENGINE 13
4 recalls on record for the 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe
- NHTSA 21V054000 · 2021 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious i
- NHTSA 21V053000 · 2021 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants, resulting in serious i
- NHTSA 14V614000 · 2014 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM If the module experiences an electrical short, the vehicle could stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- NHTSA 13V001000 · 2013 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION As a result, the vehicle may shift from Park with the ignition key removed or the ignition key in the OFF position. The
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe reliable?
NHTSA has 308 consumer complaints on record for the 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe and 4 recalls. The most-reported problem area is unknown or other (122 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe?
Owners most often report problems with: unknown or other (122), air bags (51), structure:body (46), electrical system (15). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.