2012 Chevrolet Tahoe Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 7%of 178 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the electrical system of the 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe, 7% of the 178 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving my 2012 Tahoe my vehicle shut off and I went to hit my brakes to stop I had no brakes so as I was coming to a curve I couldn't turn the wheel , luckily I wasn't driving at a fast speed . I was going 30 so I had to wait for vehicle to stop and put in park and restarted vehicle , it did start back up but now my service air bag light is on”
NHTSA complaint #11349658, filed 2020-08, 2 miles“While driving down the road my vehicle shuts down on occasion. Interior lights, radio, dash panel, transmission and engine shut down while driving. Also door locks, lock and unlock. This has happened multiple times. Last year I was told that the problem was repaired after I was nearly hit at a high rate of speed when this occurred. This has recently this week occurred again 2 times.”
NHTSA complaint #11362432, filed 2020-10, 80,000 miles“Dash cracking. This is a known issue with these vehicles and GM needs to fix it. Every one I have seen does this. They crack near the airbag originally, which mine is. It is beginning to crack in other places. The sharp edges have cut my finger before while just wiping the dash. The sharp edges could also cut into electrical wires down the road. This vehicle has always been taken care of and stored indoors and this is unacceptable to have sharp cracked edges like this from normal use.”
NHTSA complaint #11416315, filed 2021-05, 75,000 miles“While driving approximately 70 MPH. Vehicles engine and instrument panel cycled on and off randomly. Noting that once I was able to pull off the road and come to a complete stop the vehicle finally shutdown. Furthermore attempting to turn the truck on only resulted in flickering electronic equipment with no response from the engine. Two weeks following this event fortunately enough after the vehicle was parked we noticed that electric folding mirrors weren't responding to the push button actuating the folding mirrors feature. This event we were able to get on our camera phone. …”
NHTSA complaint #10598685, filed 2014-06, 40,030 miles“Periodicly, while driving in normal conditions, the radio will turn off, the instrument panel will blink, the door locks will repeatedly lock/unlock, transmission will feel like it is in neutral or the engine will completely turn off.”
NHTSA complaint #11283021, filed 2019-11, 99,000 milesRelated recalls
- 14V827000Dec 30, 2014General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV, Escalade EXT, Chevrolet Avalanche, Silverado HD, Silverado…Covers: Chevrolet Tahoe 2011–2012, Cadillac Escalade ESV 2011–2012, Chevrolet Silverado 2011–2012 +7 more
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- 11014230Jan 31, 2025This bulletin advises the dealers to maintain the vehicle stock on hand by doing a full inspection on the vehicles before being sold (prepping) to the customer.
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- 11011805Dec 6, 2024This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number for reflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when repairing wiring harnesses.
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- 11010421Oct 3, 2024This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information on the requirements for 12V battery testing and warranty replacements.
- 11007196Sep 6, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an intermittent no crank, no start, or start stall concern with the…
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- 11006274Aug 13, 2024This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the speedometer needle appears to be inaccurate. Dealer should advise the…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | 17% |
| 2024 | 15 | 22% |
| 2023 | 40 | 17% |
| 2022 | 38 | 19% |
| 2021 | 58 | 13% |
| 2020 | 12 | 21% |
| 2019 | 16 | 15% |
| 2018 | 13 | 12% |
| 2017 | 20 | 11% |
| 2016 | 31 | 12% |
| 2015 | 135 | 20% |
| 2014 | 15 | 17% |
| 2013 | 17 | 7% |
| 2012 | 13 | 7% |
| 2011 | 17 | 4% |
| 2010 | 16 | 5% |
| 2009 | 33 | 12% |
| 2008 | 87 | 16% |
| 2007 | 142 | 12% |
| 2006 | 24 | 21% |
| 2005 | 126 | 43% |
| 2004 | 214 | 46% |
| 2003 | 193 | 38% |
| 2002 | 30 | 7% |
| 2001 | 20 | 4% |
| 2000 | 11 | 4% |
| 1999 | 47 | 9% |
| 1998 | 20 | 8% |
| 1997 | 21 | 5% |
| 1996 | 34 | 12% |
| 1995 | 35 | 14% |
| 1994 | 2 | 11% |
Other parts of the 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe
100 complaintsAir bags
61 complaintsBody and structure
37 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsElectronic stability control
5 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology