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CarComplaints.com Notes: This might be the Tahoe sweet spot. The 2013 has a great safety rating (as long as you don't roll it over), tons of room and few complaints. What it doesn't have is the interior accessory problems of the older or newer generations.

2.5

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
59,601 miles

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2013 Chevrolet Tahoe engine problems

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2013 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner Comments

problem #12

Nov 012023

Tahoe

  • 134,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that upon start of the vehicle, an abnormal ticking sound was coming from the engine compartment. There was no warning light illuminated. Upon inspection of the vehicle, the contact discovered that the oil pressure was low. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic and was informed that the uptake tube O-ring needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 134,000.

- Seminole, FL, USA

problem #11

Apr 012021

Tahoe

  • 118,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle shut-off without warning. Over time, the contact became unable to restart the vehicle after multiple attempts. On the most recent failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer where they informed her that the engine needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The vehicle remained in the possession of the dealer and was not yet repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 118,000.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #10

Apr 012019

Tahoe

  • 95,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil, without warning. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed nor repaired. The contact called autonation Chevrolet South corpus christi (6650 S padre island dr, corpus christi, tx 78412) where he was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.

- Corpus Christi, TX, USA

problem #9

Feb 152018

Tahoe

  • 50,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

After 50000 miles on vehicle I begin to hear engine noise coming from the passenger side of engine. I came to the conclusion that it was the valve lifters. This happen after a trip while on a highway. I took the vehicle where I bought it to have it repair but was deny repair. I took the vehicle to another Chevrolet dealership to have it repair with warranty, but was also deny repair.

- Corpus Christi, TX, USA

problem #8

Jun 082017

Tahoe

  • 104,000 miles
While driving vehicle continues to drop into reduced power mode causing a jarring motion as it drops a significant amount of speed, almost causing multiple accidents. The check engine light comes on, traction control turns off, stabillitrack turns off, and engine goes into limp mode and starts shaking and jarring. The same 2 codes continue to come up in diagnosis. P2135 and P2176. I have taken the vehicle to three mechanics 1 of them being Chevy its self. With no solution found. I have had the acceleration pedal replaced, the wiring replaced, the ignition switch and relay replaced had the throttle body connector replaced, the throttle body and gasket replaced 3 times. I have done everything recommended by all shops including Chevy. Please help as the truck has been in the shop more then it has been on the road and I have almost been in multiple accidents as the truck is difficult to control when the issue happens.

- Stephenson, VA, USA

problem #7

Nov 282016

Tahoe

  • 107,600 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that toxic fumes entered the vehicle through the vents. There was an odor of anti-freeze associated with the engine compartment. The dealer (dale earnhardt jr. Buick GMC, 1850 capital cir ne, tallahassee, fl 32308, (850) 270-1453) was notified of the failure and indicated that the manufacturer had not yet provided a remedy for NHTSA campaign number: 06V868000 (engine and engine cooling). The dealer did not provide odor testing and the contact's breathing and health were being affected. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and escalated the concern. The approximate failure mileage was 107,600. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Milbrook, AL, USA

problem #6

Nov 282016

Tahoe

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V868000 (engine and engine cooling). The part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The contact was unable to determine when the vehicle would be repaired. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the contact's vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Kansas City, MO, USA

problem #5

Jan 012017

Tahoe

  • miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V868000 (engine and engine cooling). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Harbert, MI, USA

problem #4

May 052016

Tahoe

  • 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe. While driving 40 mph, the vehicle hesitated and lost power as if it would stall without warning. The air bag light illuminated and the vehicle did not respond when the accelerator pedal was depressed. The contact also stated that the radio powered on and off. The doors locked and unlocked on their own. The contact pulled the vehicle over, waited a few minutes, and proceeded to drive. The failure recurred. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000.

- Stockton, CA, USA

problem #3

Aug 022014

Tahoe

  • 66,613 miles
This vehicle was purchased from mac haik Chevrolet in houston, tx. Only one key was provided during the vehicle purchase. The other key was promised in an "we owe you" statement, but never received. At some point in time, it is believed the 2nd key was used to access this vehicle at undisclosed location(s) and or time(s) in addition to onstar app access. The vehicle began to make rubbing sounds when turning corners and losing a little power. In July 2014, I noticed my vehicle seemed to shake when going over speed bumps in a manner inconsistent with the way it normally went over speed bumps most times after vehicle delivery. In addition to, the engine seemed to be idling too high at no speed and in a manner inconsistent with the way it performed most times after vehicle delivery. Also, the dashboard is cracked around the airbag. In August 2014, I went back to the dealer for inspection of these problems. I was informed repairs were made to the front differential of the vehicle and the transmission was overfilled. I was provided a statement of the work, but I felt the verbal explanation for the work was too vague being my vehicle was in the shop for approx. 2 weeks. On or about October 1, 2015 I contacted the General Motors Chevrolet customer representative at the phone number listed on www.GM.com as (800) 222-1020. In this phone conversation, I was informed repairs were not done to the front differential, but to the rear differential and or powertrain. No warranty repair information was on file for any such repairs to the front powertrain. I contacted upper management with the dealership and there was no assistance provided to me in proactively resolving this discrepancy. I believe this vehicle may be hazardous based on the discrepancy of repairs and supplemental death insurance for me being attached to this vehicles VIN without my knowledge.

- Rosharon, TX, USA

problem #2

Oct 012014

Tahoe

  • miles
2013 Chevrolet Tahoe. Representative from the city writes in regards to problems with police fleet. The consumer stated after the new engine calibrations were installed on seven vehicles, less than 24 hours later, the problem continued, along with additional issues and problems that were never experienced before. Specifically, the vehicles lunged forward aggressively after coming to a stop. GM eventually removed the calibrations. The issue with the vehicles stalling, lack of power, idle surging and hesitation upon acceleration, continued.

- Miami Gardens, FL, USA

problem #1

Jun 022014

Tahoe

  • miles
2013 Chevrolet Tahoe police package (65 total) consumer writes in regards to engines hesitate on acceleration, idle speed fluctuates and the engine would stall. General Motors acknowledged the concern and stated they were working on a resolution. General Motors released a service bulletin which consisted of a new engine calibration. Eleven of the vehicles were re-calibrated. However, the new calibration did not correct the concern. General Motors has sent multiple engineers to road test the vehicle, taken numerous recordings, fuel samples, but to no avail.

- Miami Gardens, FL, USA

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