2013 Chevrolet Tahoe Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 7%of 233 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 89,867miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the electrical system of the 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe, 7% of the 233 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 89,867 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving down the street, with my kids in the car, when all of a sudden the door locks went up and down multiple times, the radio screen turned off, and then the whole car just stopped in the middle of the street. I couldn't turn it back on and had to call tow truck. Luckily I was not on the freeway and there were not many cars coming where my car had stopped.”
NHTSA complaint #11115589, filed 2018-08, 76,000 miles“While driving around 60 MPH the car does a massive shake. Check engine light comes on, stabilization turns off, traction controls turns off and engine power is reduced first to 10mph and could not get more than 30mph. I was almost hit by an 18 wheeler due to my sudden stop. The SUV is now in engine power reduced mode.”
NHTSA complaint #10892684, filed 2016-08, 89,867 miles“I was driving up a grade during a snow storm and when I tried to select 4wd I had to take my eyes off the road to find the 4wd control knob,which is hidden behind the steering wheel. I consider this a serious problem because I nearly wrecked while trying to locate the 4wd control knob. I blame this on faulty engineering by GM!”
NHTSA complaint #10566289, filed 2014-02, 7,200 miles“First was the infotainment center that went out after the first week of owning and they wanted me to pay half for a new one ($800). Contacted GM and they paid me back. Next was the black coloring on all the button rubbing off. Was told to buy a sticker kit. Then was the tack jumping on it's own. Then was the entire dash cracking from the windshield all the way up to the front. Was told it's cosmetic. I asked what happens when the airbag goes off and I have plastic pieces fly at us. Finally was the 6l80 transmission that went out. Tons of complaints and GM has known about this for years. …”
NHTSA complaint #11407145, filed 2021-04, 213,000 miles“Speedometer and gear select did not operate today. My wife took the vehicle to the dealership and they wanted $125 to diagnose the problem. I told her to just some home since they gave us attitude and no assistance. I researched the issue online and found this to be a common issue with the Tahoe. The solution was to remove the dic fuse under the hood, start the vehicle, turn vehicle off and then reinstall the fuse. Well this worked and is a known issue by Chevrolet who won't issue a recall for a faulty dash cluster.”
NHTSA complaint #10915629, filed 2016-10, 125,367 milesRelated recalls
- 14V614000Oct 1, 2014General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cadillac CTS, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Yukon XL…Covers: Chevrolet Tahoe 2013–2014, Suburban 2013–2014, Cadillac CTS 2013–2014 +12 more
Related service bulletins
- 11017595Apr 3, 2025This service bulletin provides information on the proper Reflective High Temperature Heat and/or Insulating Tape to use for certain repairs, such as Wiring Harness Repairs.
- 11017244Mar 31, 2025The intent of this service bulletin is to identify aftermarket ALDL or DLC interface devices as potential sources for causing multiple customer concerns that do not have other…
- 11017252Mar 28, 2025This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.
- 11017031Mar 12, 2025This service bulletin provides information to diagnose batteries that have set for a long period of time and/or cold weather climates and testing those batteries.
- 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.
- 11013069Jan 9, 2025This bulletin provides information on identifying Non-GM Engine Calibrations for Gasoline Engines using the Tech 2 or GDS 2.
- 11011805Dec 6, 2024This Preliminary information communicates a GM part number for reflective high temperature heat or insulating tape when repairing wiring harnesses.
- 11009170Oct 25, 2024This Preliminary information communicates additional information on how a LIN bus operates and diagnostic tips when working on a LIN bus.
- 11009156Oct 25, 2024This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 11008986Oct 18, 2024This Preliminary information communicates direction and examples when diagnosing multiple DTCs, one of which includes U**** Byte 71 DTC.
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 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe
122 complaintsBody and structure
56 complaintsAir bags
51 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsElectronic stability control
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 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