2018 Chevrolet Tahoe Reliability

Transmission Major

Transmission rebuild or replacement, torque converter, clutch replacement.

What Owners Say

Torque converter

"Vehicle was shifting roughly, they found that the torque converter had failed and replaced it under warranty. It improved the shifting most of the time, but not always"

Anonymous, TX (2018 Chevrolet Tahoe Premier 5.3-L V8)

Transmission rebuild or replacement

"Around 20,000kms the transmission would clunk in gear changes. I to.d the dealer when I serviced the vehicle. They dismissed it. Two services later I told them that the clunk is louder and not comfortable to drive. During that service (Dec 2019) they found metal in the transmission oil. While they said it was the first 10 speed transmission they had opened up, they grounded my vehicle for 3 weeks and ordered a new transmission. I was told that it would have some transmission lash for the first 500 kms. It was basically the same issues with the new transmission in the 500km range but it did not go away. I spoke to the Sales Manager and told him the story. He said he'd look into it. He did not get bacK to me. The vehicle is at 76000 km and the new transmission clunks and hits a hard shift frequently. The dealer gave me a Chevrolet Memo regarding the transmission lash. I spent a lot of money to get a sub par transmission. Otherwise this vehicle is awesome."

Anonymous, BC (2018 Chevrolet Tahoe Premier Unsure)

Transmission Minor

Gear selector or linkage, leaks, transmission computer, transmission sensor or solenoid, clutch adjustment, rough shifting, slipping transmission.

What Owners Say

Rough shifting

"Vehicle shifts roughly while downshifting. Initially it was thought to be the torque converter but now we've been told its just the way it is."

Anonymous, TX (2018 Chevrolet Tahoe Premier 5.3-L V8)

Paint/Trim

Paint (fading, chalking, cracking, or peeling), loose interior and exterior trim or moldings, rust.

What Owners Say

Paint (fading, chalking, cracking, or peeling)

"There was a paint bubble (from the factory) above the driver side rear wheel."

Anonymous, AZ (2018 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 5.3-L V8)

Body Integrity

Squeaks, rattles, wind noises, loose or cracked seals and/or weather-stripping, air and water leaks.

What Owners Say

Wind noise

"Someone had a lock out service open the door to retrieve the keys. this service used a balloon to force the driver door frame open which bent the door frame. I discovered this after the purchase and the dealership sent the vehicle to a body shop and had the problem fixed. It is fine now. No noise."

John S., VA (2018 Chevrolet Tahoe LT 5.3-L V8)

Climate System

Blower (fan) motor, A/C compressor, condenser, evaporator, heater system, automatic climate control, refrigerant leakage, electrical failure.

Fuel System

Check engine light, sensors (includes O2 or oxygen sensor), emission control devices (includes EGR), engine computer, engine computer, fuel cap, fuel gauge/sender, fuel injection system, fuel pump, fuel leaks, stalling or hesitation.

Engine Minor

Accessory belts and pulleys, engine computer, engine mounts, engine knock or ping, oil leaks.

Power Equipment

Cruise control, clock, warning lights, body control module, keyless entry, wiper motor or washer, tire pressure monitor, interior or exterior lights, horn, gauges, 12V power plug, remote engine start, alarm or security system

Engine Major

Engine rebuild or replacement, cylinder head, head gasket, turbo or supercharger, timing chain or timing belt.

In-car Electronics

CD or DVD players, radio, speakers, GPS, communication system (e.g., OnStar), display screen freezes or goes blank, phone pairing (e.g. Bluetooth), voice control commands, steering wheel controls, portable music device interface (e.g., iPod/MP3 player), backup or other camera/sensors.

Chevrolet Tahoe

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