2020 Chevrolet Tahoe: raw data

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vehicle	2020 / chevrolet / tahoe
known issues	8 clusters (reviewed 2026-08-28)
complaints	55 on file (2020-06-17 → 2026-08-05)
recalls	3
investigations	0
fars	18 occupant deaths, crash years 2010-2024 (legacy-code)
indexed	yes
license	CC BY 4.0 (derived)

Known Issues clusters all years →

Internal engine failure in 6.2L V8ENGINE7 complaints2025-01 → 2026-08tahoe-2020-l87-engine-failure

11754970 The 6.2L L87 V8 engine in my 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe Premier RST suffered a catastrophic internal component failure while operating. The engine experienced a sudden, severe internal mechanical breakdown involving the crankshaft or connecting rod bearings, completely disabling the
11718762 Lifter failed on my Chevy Tahoe 6.2L engine at ~75K miles in September 2025. One lifter bank was replaced. No reason for lifter failure was given. Less than 5 months later the other lifter bank has failed and damaged the cam shaft
11638463 I purchased this vehicle in January 2024. With less than 40k miles on it. I drove it for approx 2 months and the entire engine seized up

Fuel injector and fuel rail failureFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM3 complaints2025-09 → 2026-04tahoe-2020-l87-fuel-injector-failure

11729748 It was diagnosed by the Chevrolet dealership in Chester, VA as suffering severe failure of ALL 8 fuel injectors, fuel rails and connector harnesses, resulting in a 15 day repair wait and a $4,644.50 bill not including other expenses such as lodging/car rental
11690647 It was diagnosed after 1 day in the shop that all 8 fuel injectors and the two fuel rails were corroded and had snapped upon inspection.( photos were sent to me)
11684913 Upon mechanic inspection they found a malfunctioning high pressure fuel pump. This part was recalled on other vehicles of the same model year due to bad welds

Transmission failure requiring replacementPOWER TRAIN11 complaints2024-02 → 2026-07tahoe-2020-transmission-failure

11747899 I was driving my truck on the highway, suddenly it began to hesitate and making a loud winding out noise. The truck was hesitate on going forward
11570198 High pitched whine between 2nd and 3rd gear, dealership states fluid and filter full of metal shavings transmission needed replaced
11626645 While driving, the vehicle's RPM's accelerated quickly and then the vehicle stopped in the middle of the road and would not move. I could not even get it to the side of the road to be out of traffic

Loss of brake assist and rotor deteriorationSERVICE BRAKES3 complaints2023-09 → 2026-04tahoe-2020-brake-assist-failure

11733810 While driving, the vehicle experienced a sudden loss of brake assist due to a failure of the vacuum brake pump. The brake pedal became extremely hard, and the vehicle would not slow or stop as expected
11691929 While driving toward intersection, light changed to red. Applied pressure to brake pedal and pedal became extremely difficult to press. Vehicle was not slowing as expected with pedal pressure becoming very hard to press to slow vehicle
11542387 Both front rotors are flaking off in large chunks only on the inside. 35,500 miles . Outside smooth as butter

Trailer brake system warning light malfunctionELECTRICAL SYSTEM4 complaints2022-05 → 2024-07tahoe-2020-trailer-brake-warning

11590173 After visiting the internet I then saw other complaints about the module on the dash for the trailer brake adjustment having repeated complaints
11599209 Trailer brake warning message, making car un drive able
11465099 The contact stated that the service trailer brake system warning light illuminated intermittently. The recurrence of the warning light being illuminated had increased mostly while driving at highway speeds

Backup camera display failureELECTRICAL SYSTEM2 complaints2023-02 → 2023-03tahoe-2020-backup-camera-failure

11510031 Rear view camera goes off starts with striped blurry lines then goes to blue screen says “service rear vision system”
11507851 Back up camera does not work. Quick google search shows this is a common issue in GM vehicles with no real identifiable fix

Loss of power steering assistSTEERING6 complaints2021-10 → 2026-03tahoe-2020-power-steering-loss

11725362 Suddenly lost all power steering, then warning power steering attention, no control for steering, very dangerous, couldn't drive vehicle
11436172 Stopped at a traffic light my power steering warning light on the dash came on. After that I had no power steering, and the vehicle is very difficult to steer
11468147 Once this happens it is really hard for me to steer AND I lose acceleration as well. Imagine losing acceleration in the middle of an intersection

Air bags failed to deploy in a crashAIR BAGS3 complaints2020-07 → 2025-11tahoe-2020-airbag-non-deployment

11701729 The contact stated that the crash was a single vehicle crash and there was severe damage to the front of the vehicle. The contact stated that the air bags should have deployed but failed to deploy
11435384 The driver sustained a neck fracture and medical attention was provided. A police report was filed. There was no reported fire. The air bags failed to deploy
11339175 THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE FORWARD CRASHING INTO A WALL ON A DRIVEWAY OF A HOME NEARBY. THE VEHICLE'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY

NHTSA complaints (summary) all years →

count	earliest_date	latest_date	crash_flagged	fire_flagged	top_components
55	2020-06-17	2026-08-05	4	0	POWER TRAIN:14; ENGINE:12; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:11; SERVICE BRAKES:6; STEERING:6

Recalls all years →

campaign_number	report_received_date	component	summary	consequence	remedy
21V115000	25/02/2021	TIRES	General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Buick Enclave, Cadillac XT4, XT5, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, GMC Yukon, Yukon XL, 2018-2021 Chevrolet Express, GMC Savana, 2019-2020 Chevrolet Blazer, Silverado 1500, GMC Acadia, Sierra 1500, and certain Continental tires sold to the aftermarket for various model year 2018-2021 vehicles. The affected tires were cured for too long during production.	Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall resulting in sudden air loss or a belt edge separation which could lead to a tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.	GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2021. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Buick customer service at 1-866-608-8080, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212329050.
19V837000	21/11/2019	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP	General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Camaro, Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The fuel pump may be missing a pressure regulator, allowing for over-pressurization of the fuel system.	Over-pressurization can crack the fuel pump and cause leaks, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.	GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2019. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267. GM's number for this recall is N192283991.
19V761000	24/10/2019	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING	General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.	Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.	GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192261050.

Investigations all years →

none listed

FARS occupant deaths all years →

crash_years	occupant_deaths	match_type	vpic_recovered
2010-2024	18	legacy-code	0

FARS counts every occupant death in a fatal crash, whatever the cause — it does not mean the vehicle was at fault or defective. Counts are not adjusted for how many of each vehicle are on the road.

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Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicle data [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2020/chevrolet/tahoe

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  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro vehicle data: 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/vehicles/2020/chevrolet/tahoe}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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