Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was able to restart and was driven to the residence. The contact stated that the failure recurred while driving, and the steering wheel seized. The contact was able to veer over to the shoulder of the road. The vehicle failed to restart as intended and was towed to an unknown dealer, where it was diagnosed that the fuse box and the battery had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred immediately after the contact drove off the dealer's parking lot. Additionally, the contact noticed an abnormal metallic sound coming from under the hood. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with engine failure. …
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving at 70 MPH after a vacation, there was an abnormal ticking sound coming from the vehicle, and the vehicle lost motive power. The contact was able to pull into a truck stop. The vehicle stalled and restarted but eventually shut off. 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 local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The dealer retrieved codes indicating that an engine replacement was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and filed a case. The failure mileage was approximately 9,000. …
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle stopped at a traffic light, and the engine unexpectedly shut off while the brake pedal was depressed. The transmission inadvertently shifted to neutral(N). The message to "Push Start to Start Engine" was displayed. The contact's husband pressed the Auto Start/Stop button, but the engine failed to start. The contact's husband then shifted the transmission to park (P), pressed the Auto Start/Stop button again, and the engine restarted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 700.
The contact owns a 2024 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 while making a turn at 2 MPH, the vehicle stalled temporarily, almost causing a crash. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to continue driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 14,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55-60 MPH, the vehicle stalled. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer 10 times and the dealer retrieved diagnostic trouble codes for the control module, body control module, rear parking assistance, loss of communication, and transmission solenoid. The vehicle was not repaired. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shifted out of the intended gear and shifted into neutral. The vehicle then went into LIMP Mode. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 30,837.
[redacted], my Chevy Tahoe engine sized up with a warning light no oil pressure and the engine turned off. I was left stranded on [redacted] with no cell phone service and no OnStar. Good thing I had my SXS. I was able to travel to work at the mine site where I work and was able to get cellphone service. I called my wife and she contacted the dealership and they sent out a tow truck from Richfield, Utah. The dealership said that I will have to pay the tow bill that's is around $900.00 dollars. And my wife asked about a loaned vehicle and the dealership said that they don't have any loaners. The dealership called me about three days later and said that the engine had spun three connecting rods. The dealership said it would be two months before they could get a new engine and in the meantime I'm still making payments and I bought the truck for work and I'm left using my wife's car. …
On October 23 I was driving my vehicle and the airbag light and a message service safety restraint appeared. On October 24 I was in route to take the vehicle to the dealership and as I was merging going to the highway the vehicle turned off, lost complete power threw itself into neutral. I had to drive it over to the shoulder to keep from getting hit. I was able to get the vehicle to turn back on and got it to the dealership. This would be the third time that the vehicle has lost power and completely turned off while driving the first time I took it to the dealership. They said they couldn't find anything wrong. The second time this happened. I took it to the dealership. They said they replaced the gateway module this third time I took it to the dealership they have called me and said they need to replace the OnStar telecommunication module. The vehicle is unsafe. …
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, there was an abnormal knocking sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle stalled, and the message to "Press the Start Button" was displayed. The contact was able to restart and drive the vehicle. The contact stated that the following day, while driving and depressing the accelerator pedal, the vehicle hesitated before accelerating, with a rattling and tapping sound coming from the vehicle. The contact continued driving; however, the vehicle stalled with the message to "Press Start Button" displayed. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle however, the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, but was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. …
Dealer checked the 6.2L motor for known defects. It "passed" inspection on 11/20/25 and got the thicker oil (OW-40). The engine lost propulsion ("died") 3 times on a 55mph State Highway on 02/09/26 with my 4 year old in the car with me. It died and came to a complete stop in one lane and would not re-start initially with cars almost rear ending us and needing to aggressively swerve to avoid hitting us. After 4 or 5 attempts it started again (making terrible grinding noises) so I could get it off the road before it died again. It started again to drive home on the back roads approximately 1 mile. Low oil pressure and check engine lights came on. I also received notifications from onstar and from the my Chevy app that there were severe motor or transmission problems. I scanned it with an OBD II Scanner and it has code P00016 (Camshaft Position Correlation - Bank 1 Sensor A). …
The contact owns a 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving at 76 MPH, the vehicle was driving abnormally rough. The RPM increased, and the message to shut-off engine and restart the vehicle was displayed. The contact stated that the failure occurred while the two minor children and their friends were inside the vehicle. The contact's daughter stated that the vehicle was in neutral after leaving the car wash. In addition, the failure occurred while driving on a busy two-lane highway. The vehicle was almost involved in a crash twice when the engine seized in the middle of the left lane. The contact stated that while attempting to drive the vehicle to the shoulder of the road, the engine seized. The contact stated that while attempting to start the vehicle, the vehicle failed to restart. The local Police assisted with traffic control. …
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 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe?
NHTSA has 33 complaints about the engine & cooling of the 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe, 48% of the model year's 69 complaints.
Is there a recall for 2024 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 2024 Chevrolet Tahoe engine problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 17,000 miles, and 71% 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.