Body complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2023 | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2022 | 5 | 3% | — |
| 2021 | 4 | 1% | 5,000 miles |
| 2019 | 3 | 3% | 38,000 miles |
| 2018 | 3 | 3% | — |
| 2017 | 8 | 5% | 15,000 miles |
| 2016 | 11 | 4% | 40,000 miles |
| 2015 | 21 | 3% | 51,000 miles |
| 2014 | 10 | 11% | 39,000 miles |
| 2013 | 56 | 24% | 70,000 miles |
| 2012 | 37 | 21% | 69,000 miles |
| 2011 | 81 | 18% | 65,000 miles |
| 2010 | 89 | 28% | 68,000 miles |
| 2009 | 52 | 18% | 74,000 miles |
| 2008 | 79 | 15% | 78,000 miles |
| 2007 | 279 | 24% | 70,000 miles |
| 2006 | 27 | 24% | 90,000 miles |
| 2005 | 18 | 6% | 108,000 miles |
| 2004 | 15 | 3% | 67,000 miles |
| 2003 | 13 | 3% | 69,000 miles |
| 2002 | 17 | 4% | 60,000 miles |
| 2001 | 25 | 5% | 79,000 miles |
| 2000 | 7 | 2% | 157,000 miles |
| 1999 | 14 | 3% | 170,000 miles |
| 1998 | 4 | 2% | — |
| 1997 | 2 | 0% | — |
| 1996 | 3 | 1% | 110,000 miles |
| 1995 | 11 | 4% | 120,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (doors, hood, frame, rust, paint and trim).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
Purchased a new 2022 Tahoe from the dealer, Casey Chevrolet Newport News Virginia, in February 2022. Vehicle developed a roof leak in June. The leak caused water to pour out of the overhead console on to the dash, seat belt reels, the overhead light fixtures and on the drivers feet after running through the dash. Taken to dealer where it was in the shop for four weeks, windshield and headliner removed and a defective weld was thought to be the problem. After the next rain the same problem was evident. Returned the vehicle to dealer and headliner removed again but they were unable to determine the source of the water. The interior electronics and electrical components have been rain soaked for four months. When driving the vehicle after a rain and having water pour out of the ceiling between the driver and the windshield is unnerving and unsafe. …
After rain, sloshing water can be heard in the head liner. Moving forward it pours out through the upper rear seat belt slots and the aft ac vents. Stopping causes water to pour out of the upper forward electronic panel where the Onstar button is located. Unsure of corrosion and damage to upper electronics. Started after vehicle was 2 months old and every hard rain or car wash since.
The contact owns a 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that the interior paneling was loose which exposed the electrical wiring and allowed outside wind sound inside the vehicle. The vehicle was diagnosed but was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5,230.
There is a serious cabin air pressure issue in this vehicle. When driving at any speed with the windows up, there is a booming inside the cabin, as if the passengers are inside of a subwoofer. My theory is that the headliner panel has too much flexibility in it due to the ceiling air vents. When driving, it is likely the headliner is bouncing up and down, creating the booming air pressure. Within 2 weeks of delivery of this new car and daily driving, my passengers and I developed serious ear issues which we attributed to the car. It got to the point where I would immediately have pain and ringing in my ears just driving a very short distance. None of my other cars including SUVs cause or have ever caused this issue. It is important to note that with all 4 windows rolled down, the problem does not happen. It's only when the windows are up. I have the LS trim without the sunroof.
I was turning left from the freeway feeder light that was already green upon approach. Assk I passed the intersection, I colided from on directly at the front passenger side, impacting the rear driver side of a smaller vw atals. My vehicle spun out of control stopping at the opposite side of the intersection at the median. My airbags never deployed. The other car involved we hit at the rear driver side and all his airbags deployed. I hit my chin, head, and arms and feel naseau since the accident. Airbags should have deployed to prevent my head from hitting various parts of the car or worse brain shaking. My car sustained frame damage and extensive front damage.
I had pulled away from back door of store after dropping off a donation. I drove about 30 feet when my passenger side rear door popped open and tapped a fence post. Every airbag went off in the vehicle, except for the steering wheel. I could not have been going more than 5mph. It sounded like an explosion went off and frightened me terribly as I am claustrophobic and was trapped in the vehicle. The insurance agent, and tow service said that that door hitting a fence post should not have blown every airbag in the vehicle. They both acknowledged that they had never seen that happen in all the accidents they have been to. I do not feel like my insurance company should have to cover this and I should not have to pay the $1000 deductible when there is clearly problems with all the recalls on airbags.
The clear coat has completely failed on mainly the hood and roof of the entire vehicle. Each of the sides have lost a good amount of shine too but there hood and roof are a compete different color compared to the rest of the Tahoe. The paint is the pewter/grey so it is extremely noticeable and very much an eyesore.
Everytime it rains really hard, my drivers side b pillar where the handle and seat belt is, is soak and wet from a leak. This happens all the time. I have had my sunroof checked, my windshield checked and drain tubes checked. There is never any water or wetness on the floor, its only the headliner. This has been an on-going issue. I have been investigating if there are other tahoes doing the same and yes there are and 1 had went to a body shop and they found out that the manufacturer welds were not welded correctly, which causes water to get into the roof. This can cause mold and eventually other issues. It has stained my headliner. Something needs to be done about this because I cannot afford to have a body shop fix this kind of repair and I should not have to for as much money as I have paid for this vehicle. …
Related recalls (3)
Structure
Certain pickup truck, van, and Mini van conversions equipped with southern comfort built running boards that contain certain courtesy lights manufactured by American technology components, inc. These units contain a courtesy light or lights that might overheat when the wire harness is exposed to excessive moisture and road salt.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the wiring harness on these running boards. Owner notification began March 7, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free…
Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and attachments
Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 214, "side impact protection." these vehicles are built with four welds on the rear door upper hinge. On some of these vehicles, one or two of the welds May not be to specification.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the welds on the left rear door upper hinge. If a weld is found out-of-specification, a bolt will be installed to secure the hinge. Owner notification began February 17, 2003.
Structure › Body
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles. Some of these vehicles have loose or missing rear wheelhouse plugs. Under certain vehicle operating conditions, exhaust gases can flow forward and accumulate in the rear wheelhouse.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicle for loose or missing wheelhouse plugs and install new plugs if necessary.
Frequently asked questions
Which Chevrolet Tahoe years have body problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2007 (279), 2010 (89), 2011 (81), 2008 (79) and 2013 (56) model years. Body complaints make up 24% of all complaints for the 2007.
Is there a recall for Chevrolet Tahoe body problems?
Yes — 3 recalls, including 03V-094 (structure, Mar 7, 2003); 03V-037 (hinge and attachments, Feb 6, 2003); 00V-343 (body, Oct 25, 2000). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Chevrolet Tahoe body problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 72,000 miles; 26% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the body (503 mentions), followed by the body › door (86).
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.