2020 Chevrolet Tahoe Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 4%of 57 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe, 4% of the 57 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 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.
“The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving upwards of 80 MPH, the vehicle would violently shake without warning. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11489599, filed 2022-10, 20,000 miles“The contact owns a 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated while driving approximately 10 MPH, the front passenger’s side tire detached. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the ball joints had fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted, and the driver's side ball joints also fractured. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the driver's side ball joints fractured and needed to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #11571077, filed 2024-02Related service bulletins
- 11019516Apr 17, 2025This preliminary informational (PI) bulletin provides information to dealership personnel that may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.
- 11017424Apr 3, 2025This service bulletin advises the tech to only replace the shock that is bad and not all shocks.
- 11015409Feb 25, 2025This service bulletin provides information on Wheel Alignment Specifications, Requirements and Recommendations for GM Vehicles.
- 11007936Aug 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11007935Aug 22, 2024This service bulletin provides information to dealership personnel on diagnosis and replacement of shock absorber and strut due to fluid leak.
- 11000119Apr 26, 2024This service bulletin provides technicians with information to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak, and what is considered fluid seepage.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 8 | 2% |
| 2020 | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 | 3 | 3% |
| 2018 | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 | 3 | 2% |
| 2016 | 19 | 7% |
| 2015 | 52 | 8% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 5 | 2% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 4 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 13 | 2% |
| 2007 | 13 | 1% |
| 2006 | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 | 5 | 2% |
| 2004 | 7 | 2% |
| 2003 | 14 | 3% |
| 2002 | 19 | 4% |
| 2001 | 13 | 3% |
| 2000 | 7 | 2% |
| 1999 | 26 | 5% |
| 1998 | 13 | 5% |
| 1997 | 30 | 7% |
| 1996 | 7 | 2% |
| 1995 | 5 | 2% |
| 1993 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Chevrolet Tahoe
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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