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6.6

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
10,259 miles

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2022 Chevrolet Tahoe Owner Comments (Page 1 of 2)

problem #29

Mar 062025

Tahoe

  • 66,523 miles

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

The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while his wife was driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled and failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the rod bearings had failed, causing the engine to seize. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 66,523.

- Martins Ferry, OH, USA

problem #28

Mar 052025

Tahoe

  • 72,000 miles
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, the vehicle lost automotive power. No warning light was illuminated. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle was unsafe and almost jeopardized the lives of her children. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer and was diagnosed with an internal bearing failure, and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000.

- Falling Waters, WV, USA

problem #27

Mar 082025

Tahoe

  • miles
While driving down the highway, the vehicle suddenly experienced multiple issues. The headlights went out, the vehicle would not continue to accelerate, and all interior lights shut off. The vehicle then shifted into neutral and stalled. There were no warning signs or indicators before this happened. Our safety was at risk as we barely managed to pull the vehicle over to the shoulder, with no working emergency lights. The highway had no street lights, and we were constantly worried about being hit by other cars since our vehicle was nearly invisible without the emergency lights. The malfunction left us stranded more than two hours from home. We had to have the vehicle towed to a Chevrolet dealership for inspection, which was also over two hours away. Prior to the failure, there were no warning lamps, messages, or other symptoms-?"everything happened suddenly without any notice.

- Cedar Hill, TX, USA

problem #26

Jan 142025

Tahoe

  • miles

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

Without warning engine light turned on and vehicle imminently lost power. Engine locked up and could not be started again this happened January 14 2025 motor was blown. Taken into the dealer at this time. Tahoe was picked up from dealer on 3/1/2025 Tahoe was driven 36 miles and once again out of no where engine light turned on and vehicle lost all power and would not start again, engine was blown a second time. Vehicle is now at the dealer for a second time.

- Grants, NM, USA

problem #25

Mar 082025

Tahoe

  • miles
I-??ve done some research on the Chevy Tahoe 6.2L engine failures my Tahoe experienced the same thing our Tahoe just shut off in the middle of rush hour. 2 days ago we-??ve started hearing slight knocking on higher RPMs and sometimes just idling and also would have a rough idle but it would go away with no check engine lights or warnings on the dash till today we haven-??t taken it to the dealership to look at do to it having 61k miles just past its warranty and us not having the finances to get the truck fixed.

- Monahans, TX, USA

problem #24

Nov 292024

Tahoe

  • miles
Engine stopped working while on the freeway going 60 mph. Unable to start vehicle once it died.

- Reno, NV, USA

problem #23

Feb 282025

Tahoe

  • miles

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

Engine quit running unexpectedly, without warning, as we were driving down the freeway about 30 minutes from our home. Fortunately, we were able to get off to the side of the road but faced difficulty in getting the vehicle on the tow truck. No power so electronic parking brake would not disengage for more than a few seconds. Plus the rear wheels would not turn at all. We did get finally get the vehicle towed to a nearby mechanic who informed us that the engine had siezed and would have to be completely replaced with a brand new engine. Suspected main bearing failure. I have read that you are investigating problems with this engine, GM L87 6.2L V8. Since our vehicle has 75000 miles and is out of warranty we are facing repair charges of up to $15000 to $20000. We could use a little justice. Thank you.

- Newbury Park, CA, USA

problem #22

Feb 272025

Tahoe

  • 36,000 miles
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 manufacturer informed the contact that the dealer would be contacted, and she would be informed of the assistance the manufacturer would provide. The failure mileage was approximately 36,000.

- Victoria, TX, USA

problem #21

Feb 172024

Tahoe

  • miles
[XXX]. We dropped our vehicle off at Chevrolet on old Seward after our engine seized while on the highway. We had to exit the highway with our five children inside. We had it towed to Chevrolet for them to fix in which the car was finally ready for pick up [XXX]. Not to mention when GM sent the tow truck, it couldn-??t even tow our vehicle. They had to order another tow truck because the manual override for the parking break wouldn-??t release so I had to sit in the feeezing cold WITH MY KIDS for over an hour. #3 MAIN CAP SEIZED CAUSING ENGINE TO NOT TURN OVER AND ROD SEIZED AS WELL. The issue required a complete engine replacement. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Anchorage, AK, USA

problem #20

Jan 202025

Tahoe

  • miles
Motor Locked up under 30,000 Miles 6.2 Engine.. March 4th will be a month waiting on a new engine this doesn-??t include holidays or weekends and still no sight of a new motor. Driving the highway and vehicle went into basically a limp mode and wouldn-??t go anywhere.. Pulled off the side of the highway and turned vehicle off and wouldn-??t turn back

- Mansfield, OH, USA

problem #19

Nov 162024

Tahoe

  • miles

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

Driving on interstate (I55 - traveling South bound, Bridge over water) traveling at 70 MPH engine started to make loud noise and car was shuttering. We were able to take the immediate next exit. After taking the exit, within minute or two, the car/engine shut off with no way of restarting or steering. The engine did start to smoke when the hood was popped to inspect. Tow truck was called to transport us to the local Chevy dealer in Hammond LA - Ross Downing Chevrolet. Since it was a Saturday, we had to wait for the dealership to reopen on Monday. On Monday, I was called and told that there was indeed complete engine failure, and later in the day it was determined that it was due to a rod bearing issue. GM was contacted since I was 3,000 miles outside of my warranty, and the agreed to cover roughly $17,000 of the repair to completely replace the engine. I was out of pocket $3,227.56. All oil changes and maintenance were on time and kept up with. Just had an oil change roughly a week earlier before the engine failure. There were no lights that came on the dashboard even after the vehicle completely failed.

- Ponchatoula, LA, USA

problem #18

Jan 102025

Tahoe

  • 98,000 miles
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the accelerator pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed with camshaft and lifter failure. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.

- Savannah, GA, USA

problem #17

May 162024

Tahoe

  • miles
While driving under normal conditions, the 6.2L engine in our 2022 Chevy Tahoe seized and stopped running. We were lucky that it was early in the morning and without a lot of traffic and were able to coast the vehicle safely off of the road. Upon inspection from the dealership, they indicated that the engine experienced catastrophic failure. The dealership replaced the engine, Battery, Starter, Fuse box, and steering gear. We were lucky as the failure occurred just prior to us getting onto the interstate. Prior to the failure, there were no warning lights or issues with the vehicle. It was a sudden and catastrophic failure.

- Brazil, IN, USA

problem #16

Oct 192024

Tahoe

  • miles
While driving 70mph on the interstate, my 2022 Tahoe stopped accelerating, the engine seized, and shifted in to neutral at 52,000. I was able to coast to the side of an extremely busy interstate, right before a bridge and wait for assistance. The dealer confirmed this is a problem known to this vehicle. The engine is on backorder, even under warranty. They say an SPAC has been filed and I had to make a claim to GM to reimburse them for the starter, battery block, and battery they decided to replace first. They said it could take up to 3 months to receive a new engine and there was a waitlist for a 10day loaner car. The vehicle had just been at the dealer for a 50,000 mile check up and warranty repair. There were no other symptoms prior to this catastrophic engine failure.

- Kitty Hawk, NC, USA

problem #15

Apr 092024

Tahoe

  • miles
Exhaust system failure. Was told by manufacturer vehicle dealer service center that cause of the failure was not from normal use or misuse but due to manufacturing and weak metal/poor materials. No warning lights or messages ever appeared on vehicle information system. First report of exhaust smell in vehicle cabin on 4/9/24 at 38,874 miles. Vehicle dealer service center tested for leaks and found no leak. Second report of exhaust smell in vehicle cabin on 8/6/24 at 48,106 miles. Vehicle dealer service center tested for leaks and found no leak. Third report on exhaust smell in cabin on 10/31/24 to service manager who confirmed he could smell the exhaust in vehicle cabin. Car went to shop on 11/5/24 at 55,077 miles. Two exhaust leaks detected. From dealer: "Smoke tested exhaust system and checked for leaks, found a hole in the exhuast pipe right before the muffler and is likely the source of the smell." Additionally from dealer, after first repair: "After exhaust repair the vehicle was started and heard and audible exhaust leak on the drivers side. After further inspection found the drivers side exhaust manifold is leaking as well." I have been driving this vehicle for at least seven months with exhaust leaks and with exhaust coming into the cabin of my vehicle exposing myself and passengers to carbon monoxide. Reported twice to dealer and they reported no issues.

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

problem #14

Mar 132024

Tahoe

  • miles
While driving the car, going 50 miles an hour down the highway the car slowly comes to a stop goes in the park and stops in the middle of the road. Wouldn-??t go into any gear for me to get the vehicle out of the roadway kept flashing message about going into low power mode And vehicle had to be towed to the dealer

- Kennesaw, GA, USA

problem #13

Jan 222024

Tahoe

  • miles
Check engine light came on due to a P1098 and I received a reduced acceleration advisory. This greatly diminished the performance of the vehicle and made it a hazard to continue on the highway

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #12

Jan 292024

Tahoe

  • 20,000 miles
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated while driving 72 MPH, the vehicle shut off, and shifted into neutral(N) inadvertently. The contact stated that the vehicle was coasted over to the side of the road. Several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle failed to restart and was towed to the dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #11

Oct 172023

Tahoe

  • miles
Our family of 5 (including 2 children and an infant) was driving 70 mph westbound on Interstate 40 east of Knoxville, TN when our 2022 Tahoe RST engine seized. For a few seconds, we had no steering, braking or acceleration and the dashboard began flashing. After a few seconds, the car shifted itself into the neural gear and we were able to brake on the shoulder of a busy highway. We were unable to restart the car. We called the police as well as AAA. The police came and sat behind us to deter oncoming cars to changes lanes. AAA came and towed our car to Reeder Chevrolet dealership in Knoxville, TN. There, it was determined that our engine had seized and needs to be replaced under warranty However, there is a backorder on the engine, and we are now driving a rental car. There are several other Tahoes in their service department with similar circumstances in need of a 6.2L ecotech V8 engine. There was no warning at all that the car had problems. Up until this point, there were no issues. I believe there is a widespread problem with these particular engines and this should be addressed on a national level. Our lives were at risk.

- Carmel, IN, USA

problem #10

Aug 212023

Tahoe

  • miles
Lifters ticking Fuel Injector misfires

- Williams Bay, WI, USA

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