Tesla Model S vs Chevrolet Tahoe
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Tesla Model S | Chevrolet Tahoe |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 5,291 | 12,970 |
| Model years covered | 2012–2026 | 1988–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2016 | 2001 |
| Best model year | 2024 | 1993 |
| Crashes reported | 660 | 593 |
| Fires reported | 94 | 170 |
| Injuries reported | 207 | 462 |
| Deaths reported | 35 | 26 |
| Most complained-about part | Electrical System | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 18.8% | 9.6% |
Tesla Model S by year
What breaks
Electrical System
1,001
18.9%
Other & Unspecified
864
16.3%
Suspension
731
13.8%
Driver Assist & Collision Avoidance
673
12.7%
Steering
345
6.5%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
273
5.2%
Brakes
209
4.0%
Lights
195
3.7%
Chevrolet Tahoe by year
What breaks
Brakes
2,048
15.8%
Airbags
1,557
12.0%
Electrical System
1,515
11.7%
Other & Unspecified
1,348
10.4%
Engine & Cooling
1,059
8.2%
Body & Structure
901
6.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
866
6.7%
Fuel & Propulsion
616
4.7%