2023 Chevrolet Tahoe 2WDFuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Diesel Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WDRear-Wheel Drive
City
21
MPG
Highway
28
MPG
Combined
24
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic 10-spd
Diesel Diesel
City
21
Hwy
28
Comb
24
Fuel cost: $3,500/yr
Automatic 10-spd
Regular
City
15
Hwy
20
Comb
17
Fuel cost: $3,950/yr
Automatic 10-spd
Premium
City
14
Hwy
20
Comb
16
Fuel cost: $5,100/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$3,500

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-5,500

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 5/10
GHG Score: 4/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
428 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
14.9 barrels

Specifications

Engine
6.2L 6-cyl
Transmission
10-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 2-3 (6,001–10,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
3L, 6-cylinder
Efficiency Tech
Auto Start-Stop
Fuel Type
Diesel

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$2,806/yr
California
$5.957/gal$3,723/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$2,430/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$2,585/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$2,826/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$2,819/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$3,494/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$2,886/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$2,715/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$2,780/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 24 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

NHTSA Safety Ratings

Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov)
Overall Safety Rating
4/5
2023 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV 4WD

Crash Test Scores

Front Crash — Overall
Front Crash — Driver Side
Front Crash — Passenger Side
Side Crash — Overall
Side Crash — Driver Side
Side Crash — Passenger Side
Side Pole Crash
Rollover
Rollover Probability0.0%

Safety Equipment

Forward Collision Warning: Standard & OptionalLane Departure Warning: Standard & Optional
189
Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
3
Investigations

Recall History5

Source: NHTSA

Owner-Reported Problems189 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 189 owner complaints for the 2023 Chevrolet Tahoe 2WD. Top reported issues include engine, power train and electrical system. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Engine
115
Power Train
37
Electrical System
35
Brakes
19
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
12
Fuel System
7
Air Bags
6
Visibility / Wipers
6

2023 Chevrolet Tahoe 2WD problems by category: Engine: 115 complaints, Power Train: 37 complaints, Electrical System: 35 complaints, Brakes: 19 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 12 complaints, Fuel System: 7 complaints, Air Bags: 6 complaints, Visibility / Wipers: 6 complaints.

7
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
2
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Electrical SystemFiled: 10/04/2025ODI#11691414
The engine in my vehicle has experiences major failures in valve flap adjusters, multiple valve failures, valve cover issues, and over consumption of oil by over a quarter in a week and a half of aver…
Power TrainFiled: 06/26/2025ODI#11669503
While traveling on the highway, the vehicle suddenly lost all power. The gas pedal became unresponsive, and the engine ceased functioning entirely—without any prior warning or indicators. I was forced…
EngineFiled: 01/29/2025ODI#11639425
On [XXX] while driving on the highway near Wash DC engine stopped, went to neutral. Would not start again. OnStar towed vehicle to Koons Chevrolet GMC Tyson in Vienna VA. 703 448 7221. On Tuesday [XXX…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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