Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (engine, cooling system, oil leaks, timing chain, exhaust).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000(Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the vehicle started losing motive power and shuddered violently. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, where it was diagnosed. The dealer replaced the SN-L Pipe and installed an SN-L injector kit. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was towed to another unknown dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the cylinder #7 injector and R/R Fuel Rail needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. …
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the check engine warning light illuminated and the message "Reduced Acceleration - Drive Safety Mode - Drive with Care" was displayed. The vehicle inadvertently decelerated to 45 MPH and failed to accelerate properly. Additionally, the brake lights failed to illuminate, and the engine fan was abnormally loud while driving. The contact was able to drive to the destination and turn off the vehicle. After restarting the vehicle, the check engine warning light remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to O'Reilly Auto Parts, where DTC: P1098 for the coolant control valve (CCV) assembly was retrieved. The contact stated that a burning odor was outside the vehicle after the vehicle was turned off. …
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that at approximately 55,000 miles, the vehicle experienced a torque converter failure, and the torque converter was replaced under the factory warranty. The contact stated that four months later, the failure reoccurred, and the dealer declined to cover the repair. Subsequently, the camshaft failed, leading to a recommendation for a complete engine replacement. The contact stated that old parts from the original engine were installed on the new engine without authorization. Two months after the engine replacement, the transmission valve body failed while the vehicle was 237th on a back-order list. Three months after a second transmission repair, the vehicle suffered another transmission failure. …
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH with her child in a car seat in the rear seat, a message advising her to press the Push to Start button was displayed. The vehicle then shifted to neutral(N) unintendedly and stalled, and a semi-truck nearly crashed into the vehicle. The contact was unable to pull to the side of the road completely. The contact exited the vehicle and took the baby out of the vehicle. A Police Officer assisted the contact by blocking the road to prevent a crash. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with catastrophic engine failure; however, the part to do the repair was on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was filed. …
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal, there was an abnormal sound from the engine compartment. The contact stated that it sounded like a metal-on-metal rattling. The contact stated that the "Service Suspension and Low Oil" warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that a quart of engine oil was being added once per month. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure or to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was notified of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the engine was replaced in 2022, and the replacement engine was consuming oil and making abnormal sounds. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. …
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle lost power in the middle of the roadway. The contact was unable to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway with the rear wheels seized. The "Service Transmission" warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the front brakes. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer, who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 73,000.
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the engine compartment. Upon acceleration, the RPMs rose significantly, and the vehicle hesitated while accelerating. Additionally, after coming to a complete stop, the contact attempted to accelerate however, the vehicle hesitated with the message "Low Oil - Add Oil" displayed. There was no warning light illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed, and the contact was advised that the failure was likely related to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine). The part needed for the recall repair was not yet available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate from a red light, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was restarted, and the vehicle operated normally. The contact stated that later, while making a right turn, the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that after restarting the vehicle, the vehicle operated normally. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic, who was unable to duplicate the failure or diagnose the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall. The failure mileage was 49,000.
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated while driving at highway speeds, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. No warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the failure had occurred while driving on the highway in the center lane. The contact drove the vehicle to the shoulder of the road, and the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with engine failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The contact was informed that parts were on backorder. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 34,000. The VIN was not available.
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the engine seized. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle; however, the engine cranked for 2 minutes and indicated that there was no oil pressure. The engine cranked over after several minutes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with rod-bearing failure and that the engine needed to be replaced. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The engine was replaced under the recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The dealer repaired the vehicle. The vehicle engine seized but was able to be driven at a reduced speed. The failure mileage was 45,059.
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Hard parts internal/mechanical
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.
Remedy: 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…
NHTSA investigations
Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy
On January 16, 2026, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query RQ26001. This investigation was opened to assess the remedy effectiveness of Recall 25V-274. ODI has received complaints alleging engine failure in vehicles after the recall remedy had been completed, whether that remedy involved an oil viscosity change or a complete engine replacement.
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
On January 16, 2025, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE25001 after receiving complaints and field reports concerning engine failures in MY2019-2024 GM's full-size truck and SUV T1XX platform equipped with the L87 6.2L V8 engine.
Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy
On January 16, 2026, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Recall Query RQ26001. This investigation was opened to assess the remedy effectiveness of Recall 25V-274. ODI has received complaints alleging engine failure in vehicles after the recall remedy had been completed, whether that remedy involved an oil viscosity change or a complete engine replacement.
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) has received 1,157 reports of engine bearing failure failures in the L87 6.2L engine produced by General Motors (GM). Of the 1,157 reports received, 173 are outside of the scope of recall 25V-274.
Engine complaints in other Tahoe years
Frequently asked questions
How common are engine problems on the 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe?
NHTSA has 82 complaints about the engine & cooling of the 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe, 42% of the model year's 195 complaints. The component named most often is engine › engine control module (ecu/ecm) › software (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe engine problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 25V-274 (hard parts internal/mechanical, Apr 24, 2025). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe engine problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 64,000 miles, and 17% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury to engine & cooling problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.