2018 Chevrolet Tahoe Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 2%of 105 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,262miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe, 2% of the 105 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,262 miles.
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.
“I purchased this vehicle from jm chev in lufkin tx on oct 3 2019.driving it home I noticed my headlights were not working properly. After taking it back to the dealer iwas told the headlight assembly was bad. The dealer ordered a new one. It has been 2 months.I called GM parts and was told there were no headlights like this in the USA. No dealers have any in stock. These are the intellibeam headlights. In motion on state highway.”
NHTSA complaint #11290312, filed 2019-12, 42,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11014170Jan 27, 2025This service bulletin provides information on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leak Information and Replacement Guidelines.
- 11000550May 3, 2024This service bulletin provides information about GM Accessories - Dealer-Installed, Repaired or Replaced During Warranty Coverage Period.
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 5 | 2% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 16 | 3% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 6 | 2% |
| 2015 | 52 | 8% |
| 2014 | 2 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 0% |
| 2008 | 4 | 1% |
| 2007 | 10 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 6 | 2% |
| 2004 | 7 | 2% |
| 2003 | 8 | 2% |
| 2002 | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 | 6 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 1% |
| 1999 | 10 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 0% |
| 1997 | 5 | 1% |
| 1996 | 14 | 5% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe
28 complaintsEngine
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsForward collision avoidance
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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