Severe Issues

2012 CHEVROLET TAHOE Problems

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe. This model year has 180 NHTSA complaints β€” top issue: Uncategorized Issues.

180
Complaints
8
Crashes
1
Fires
10
Injuries
β€”
Deaths
3
Recalls

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Worst 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#1
101
complaints

Uncategorized Issues

Fires:1
Injuries:4
#2
63
complaints

Airbag Malfunctions

Crash-related:6
Fires:1
Injuries:8
#3
37
complaints

Structural Problems

Crash-related:3
Injuries:2

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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe. A single complaint may appear in multiple categories.

ComponentComplaintsCrashesFiresAvg MileageVolume
Uncategorized Issues101β€”1β€”
Airbag Malfunctions6361β€”
Structural Problems373β€”β€”
Electrical Faults13β€”1β€”
Engine Problems91β€”β€”
Transmission / Drivetrain7β€”β€”β€”
Brake System63β€”β€”
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)5β€”β€”β€”
Steering Defects42β€”β€”
Wheel Issues3β€”β€”β€”
Door Lock Issues2β€”β€”β€”
Suspension Failures2β€”β€”β€”
Unintended Acceleration2β€”β€”β€”
Fuel/Propulsion System1β€”β€”β€”
Equipment1β€”β€”β€”

Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Complaint counts may exceed total complaints because one report can span multiple categories.

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Showing 180 most recent complaints

Door Lock IssuesApr 24, 2026

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that the rear driver’s side and passenger’s side doors failed to open manually or while using the power door lock button. The contact was concerned because rear-seat occupants could be trapped and injured during a crash …

Structural ProblemsMar 3, 2026

The AC in the front stopped working on and off but the AC in the back continues to work that's one warning a situation. The second is the oil light constantly shows low oil even when you get an oil change. The park tire pressure always moves back and forth to 40% to all the way d…

Engine ProblemsApr 29, 2025

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power with the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the engine had faile…

Transmission / DrivetrainDec 12, 2024

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated while driving at approximately 30 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed to slow for a traffic light and the vehicle jerked while shifting into low gear. The contact stated that while depressing the accelerator pedal when th…

Airbag MalfunctionsApr 25, 2024

My 2012 Chevy Tahoe Dashboard is completely cracked up. This seems to be a very common issue as I read online. I am very concerned about the Safety with the Dashboard being cracked in multiple areas. What do I need to do to get Chevy to replace this at no cost to me?

Airbag MalfunctionsπŸ’₯ CrashSep 26, 2023

I was rear ended while stopped by another truck that was going 60+ mph. None of the airbags in my 2012 Chevy Tahoe deployed. The backside of the driver and passenger seats fell off - unsure if that is airbag related but nothing deployed. My car was totaled my insurance.

Brake SystemJul 11, 2023

Warning light for break trailer system.

Steering DefectsMay 1, 2023

While barely moving, (about 2 mph), in a parking lot & preparing to make a sharp left turn, knuckle of driver's side wheel assembly suddenly broke, causing the wheel assembly to collapse, wheel top tilted inward and bottom tilted outward, causing major damage to upper and lower c…

Airbag MalfunctionsπŸ’₯ CrashMar 30, 2023

The vehicle was involved in a "T-Bone" collision where two vehicles drove into the driver side of my vehicle. I was not at fault and yes, the vehicle is available for inspection upon request. In February of 2022 I took the vehicle to Felix Chevrolet to have the airbag recall rep…

Uncategorized IssuesMar 27, 2023

My dash is very cracked. I do keep it covered, but it doesn’t make the issue disappear. Upon research I have seen that this is a very common issue and that legal action was taken in 2018. It causes a safety concern.

Structural ProblemsMar 24, 2023

Developed cracks in dash starting in 2018 and progressively got worse. Rattles when you drive. Driver door pull has also broken in several places and has pinched my hand multiple times. Dealer is aware this is a common problem but will need to replace whole door panel and dash at…

Structural ProblemsMay 28, 2022

Dash panel cracked in multiple spots - was like this when we bought it used from a Dealer.

Airbag MalfunctionsMar 20, 2022

We took our vehicle to the Chevrolet dealer: Don Mealey Chevrolet 17185 State Road 50 Clermont, Fl. 34711 (352)394-6176. They said they would not replace the defective air bag part unless we agreed that they would destroy our dash by completing the recalled part replacement. We …

Uncategorized IssuesDec 29, 2021

4-5 inch crack in dash above instrumemt panel 1 inch crack on each corner at the top of each corner of the passanger air bag on the top dash no further cracks at this time a report of this has been made two years ago just incase they deside to recall and replace the dash in the n…

Airbag MalfunctionsNov 16, 2021

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V054000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact was informed that the part to do the recall repair would be available wi…

Uncategorized IssuesAug 18, 2021

Front inside door handle to pull door close plastic broke. To replace you need a whole new inside door panel just to replace the cracked pull handle.

Structural ProblemsJul 18, 2021

Dashboard cracked in several places

Structural ProblemsJul 8, 2021

The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that there were two cracks on the dashboard located near the passenger’s side front air bag housing and near the steering column. There was no impact that could have caused the cracks. The dealer was made aware of the fa…

Airbag MalfunctionsJul 3, 2021

took car to dealer for nys inspection* {recall must be done to pass} service advisors work on commision, so i get a $5500 quote on "" seriously needed work"" yet my concerns were overlooked. & unauthorized work yet Recalls are to be done free so there no commison, so they upsale…

Airbag MalfunctionsJun 3, 2021

Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V054000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of t…

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Source: NHTSA Complaints Database. Real owner reports for the 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe.

Recalls for 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe

3 campaigns

NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe. Recalls are free to fix at any authorized dealer. Run a VIN check below to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.

14V827000Invalid Date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

21V051000May 2, 2021
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

21V054000May 2, 2021
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

2012 Chevrolet Tahoe β€” FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe reliable?β–Ύ

Severe Issues. The 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe has 180 NHTSA owner complaints, 8 crash-related, and 3 recall campaigns. The most reported issue is Uncategorized Issues (101 complaints). Source: NHTSA via VinSpector AI.

What are the most common problems with the 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe?β–Ύ

#1: Uncategorized Issues (101 complaints). #2: Airbag Malfunctions (63 complaints). #3: Structural Problems (37 complaints)

At what mileage do problems start on the 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe?β–Ύ

Mileage data is not available or insufficient for this model year.

How safe is the 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe?β–Ύ

The 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe has 8 crash-related complaints and 1 fire reports out of 180 total NHTSA complaints. 10 injuries were reported. For NCAP lab crash test star ratings, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Does the 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe have any recalls?β–Ύ

Yes β€” 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affect the 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe. The largest issue: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION. Check nhtsa.gov/recalls or run a VIN check to see if your specific vehicle has open recalls.

Should I buy a 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe?β–Ύ

The 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe has severe issues β€” review the top problems before buying. Pay particular attention to Uncategorized Issues issues. Always run a VIN check on the specific car you're considering to check for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinSpector AI.

Wider context: See the full Chevrolet Tahoe reliability report with year-by-year comparison.

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