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Chevrolet Tahoe VIN Check

NHTSA holds 8,707 owner complaints on the Chevrolet Tahoe from 2,314 production runs; the worst run has 37, the typical one 3.8.

NHTSA complaint records · 8,707 complaints · 2,314 runs · 1995–2026 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

The most-reported Tahoe run is 1GNFK13067R (2007 builds) with 37 complaints, 9.7× the typical run. Service brakes problems make up 18% of reports; 2007 is the worst model year at 8.1 complaints per run; NHTSA lists 85 recall campaigns for Tahoe model years 1995–2026.

Which build runs owners report most

A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Chevrolet Tahoe has 2,314 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 2% of every Tahoe complaint on file.

FIG.01·Chevrolet Tahoe — complaints by production run
Production run (VIN 1–11)YearComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
1GNFK13067R••••••2007371—
1GNEK13R2XJ••••••1999362—
1GNFC13007R••••••200732—1
1GNFK13027R••••••200731——
1GNFC13027R••••••200730——
1GNEK13R5XJ••••••1999301—
1GNFK13097R••••••200730—2
1GNEK13RXXJ••••••19993081
1GNEK13R4XJ••••••19992911
1GNFK13007R••••••200729—1
1GNEK13R9XJ••••••19992811
1GNFK13077R••••••200728——
ROWS 12·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records, grouped by VIN prefix

Each of the other 2,302 Tahoe runs has 28 complaints or fewer. ForCar has checked 492 Tahoe VINs so far, most often 2026, 2021, 2025 builds; 4 of them belong to one of the 12 runs above.

Which model years to check twice

Complaints per production run, so a year that simply sold more does not top the list. On the Chevrolet Tahoe the gap between build years is 5.4×: a 2007 car draws 8.1 complaints per run, a 2020 one 1.5.

FIG.02·Chevrolet Tahoe — complaint rate by model year
YearPer runComplaintsRunsCrashes
20261.21916—
20251.449351
20241.467481
20231.92281173
20221.9185973
20213.64521269
20201.555373
20191.9105558
20181.9102536
20172.9171603
20163.92496417
201576339029
20141.687533
20133213713
20122.8155557
20115.1412815
20103.2278873
20092.42771155
20084.75131107
20078.1104312822
ROWS 20·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Heaviest year here is 2007 at 8.1 complaints per run; lightest is 2026 at 1.2. The 2026 line is still collecting reports, so it reads low.

What to inspect on this car

One system accounts for 18% of everything Chevrolet Tahoe owners report: Service Brakes, 1,552 of 8,707 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.

FIG.03·Chevrolet Tahoe — most-reported systems
SystemComplaintsInvolved a crashFire
Service Brakes15521307
Air Bags14461673
Electrical System12641560
Unknown Or Other1233177
Engine772912
Structure769172
Hydraulic762591
Power Train753206
ROWS 8·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

Recalls to check against your VIN

NHTSA has 85 recall campaigns on the Chevrolet Tahoe; the 6 below cover build years 1995 to 2020. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.

FIG.04·Chevrolet Tahoe — recall campaigns
CampaignComponentModel years
06E043000Fuel System, Gasoline1995–2005
07E106000Wheels:hub2000–2006
19V761000Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip:wheel Speed Sensor/tone Ring2015–2020
07E088000Equipment1995–2000
21V054000Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module2010–2014
21V050000Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module2007–2011
ROWS 6·SOURCE NHTSA recall campaigns

How serious were they

Of the 8,707 reports on the Chevrolet Tahoe, 4.3% involved a crash against 5.8% across all vehicles, below the norm.

FIG.06·Chevrolet Tahoe — complaint severity
OutcomeChevrolet TahoeAll vehicles
Complaints filed8,7071,115,966
Involved a crash372 (4.3%)64,194 (5.8%)
Involved a fire104 (1.2%)26,974 (2.4%)
Injuries reported39458,013
Deaths reported202,728
ROWS 5·SOURCE NHTSA complaint records

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How this check works

The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Chevrolet Tahoe share of that is 8,707 complaints over 2,314 runs, 0.78% of everything on record.

Everything on the Chevrolet Tahoe
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Frequently asked questions

How do I check a Chevrolet Tahoe VIN for free?

Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 8,707 NHTSA complaints from 2,314 Tahoe runs and 85 recall campaigns. No account, no card.

Which Tahoe production run has the most complaints?

1GNFK13067R, a 2007 build, with 37 complaints, 1 of them after a crash. The typical Tahoe run has 3.8.

Which Tahoe years have the most complaints?

Per production run, 2007 is heaviest at 8.1 complaints per run and 2026 lightest at 1.2.

How many Tahoe complaints involve a crash?

4.3% of 8,707 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 104 involved a fire.

Complaint and recall records from NHTSA, grouped by VIN production run (characters 1–11). Per-run rates computed by ForCar. Federal data covers safety only — title, odometer and insurance history are not included. Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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