2014 Chevrolet Tahoe: common problems

Owners of the 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe filed 90 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and air bags. Details by component below, with sources.

Key figures

Owner complaints: 90
involving a crash: 3

What fails most often

1 Electrical system 17% of all complaints
2 Air bags 14% of all complaints
3 Structure 11% of all complaints
4 Service brakes 7% of all complaints
5 Powertrain 6% of all complaints
6 Electronic stability control 4% of all complaints
7 Steering 4% of all complaints
8 Fuel/propulsion system 3% of all complaints

Circle size and colour show each component’s share of NHTSA complaints. Schematic only, not a drawing of the exact model.

Electrical system: 15 complaints (17% of all).
Air bags: 13 complaints (14% of all), 2 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Structure: 10 complaints (11% of all).
Service brakes: 6 complaints (7% of all).
Powertrain: 5 complaints (6% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.

Engines and transmissions

US-market versions per EPA. On the right: how many NHTSA complaints name this engine or transmission type.

5.3 L · petrol · 8 cyl
automatic, 6-speed

Drive: RWD, 4WD

Symptoms owners describe

How many of the 90 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).

vibration5 · 6%
warning lights, check engine5 · 6%
door locks, latches, handles4 · 4%
won't start3 · 3%
seat belts3 · 3%
stalls while driving3 · 3%
airbag warning light2 · 2%
knocking, grinding or other noise2 · 2%
loss of power / limp mode2 · 2%
rollaway, parking brake2 · 2%

Components owners complain about

Component	Owner complaints	involving a crash
Electrical system	15	0
Air bags	13	2
Structure	10	0
Service brakes	6	0
Powertrain	5	1
Electronic stability control	4	1
Steering	4	0
Fuel/propulsion system	3	0
Vehicle speed control	3	1
Visibility	3	0
Engine	2	0
Exterior lighting	2	0
Lane departure	2	0
Seat belts	2	0

What owners report

Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.

Specifically, the driver steering wheel airbag and front passenger airbag did not deploy during a collision involving frontal impact forces. The vehicle is currently retained by the insurance carrier and is available for inspection upon request.
Air bags · crash · 2026-01-29 · NHTSA complaint #11714157
Driving on the interstate (I-90 mt), on cruise control, braking for a car in front going slower, found that no braking occurred, sudden acceleration to 90 mph, tried to change gears, turn off engine, pump brakes without results, then glancing blow to vehicle in front, no airbags deployed, bailed off road into burrow…
Air bags · crash · 2016-09-26 · NHTSA complaint #10909712
The contact stated that while the vehicle parked, it rolled away and into the driver before crashing. The driver sustained fatal injuries. The vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v374000 (power train). A police report was filed.
Powertrain · crash · 2015-03-23 · NHTSA complaint #10701165
The contact attempted to restart the vehicle, but the failure persisted with the check engine warning light illuminated. The dealer was not contacted, and the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 127,666.
Powertrain · 2024-06-07 · NHTSA complaint #11593058
This morning (10/31/2023) we had just a little bit of frozen sleet on the roads from last night and it shouldn't have impacted my driving much, but going over 35mph caused slipping and loss of traction.
Tires · 2023-10-31 · NHTSA complaint #11552784
Cracked dashboard in 3 separate pieces. This is safety concern with the jagged sharp point that could cause severe injury during a crash or everyday driving. Lowers value of very high end vehicle and jeopardizes the safety of the passengers in the vehicle.
Structure · 2023-08-29 · NHTSA complaint #11541514
There is no moisture in the headlight and I don't see any electrical shorting on the harness. Malfunctioning headlights are a huge safety concern for my family and every other vehicle on the road. Also, my wife has gotten pulled over several times because of this.
Exterior lighting · 2022-12-22 · NHTSA complaint #11498503
My dash is cracked in 3 places. One is around the passenger airbag. If the air bag is deployed it could send jagged edges into the face of a passenger. Very unsafe and GM just ignores the problem. I had a cracked dash with a Lexus and they replaced the dash no problem. Why wonât GM fix this problem?
Air bags · 2022-03-30 · NHTSA complaint #11458924

When owners complained

NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.

20143
20158
20165
201712
201810
201912
202016
202110
20226
20233
20242
20251
20262

Comparison

By complaint count this model year ranks 3,812 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 10% most complained about).

On average one model year of the Tahoe has 258 complaints (39 years in the data). This year has 90, below average.

What to check before buying

Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Air bags. Check the SRS light, stored codes and airbag/curtain status after any impact.
Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.

Questions and answers

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe?

Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, air bags, structure. Total complaints: 90. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: vibration (6%), warning lights, check engine (6%), door locks, latches, handles (4%).

How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe?

NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.

Should I buy a 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe from a US auction?

Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.

Other 2014 models

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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.