247 problems have been reported for the 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe. The following chart shows the 13 most common problems for 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's equipment with 103 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bags (60 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Equipment | |
| Air Bag | |
| Structure | |
| Electrical System | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | |
| Power Train | |
| Service Brakes | |
| Electronic Stability Control | |
| Wheel | |
| Steering | |
| Suspension | |
| Other Fuel System | |
| Vehicle Speed Control |
In our research we use the PPMY index to compare the reliability of vehicles. The PPMY index of a certain model is defined as the problems reported per thousand vehicles per Year. The total sales of the 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe in the United States are 60,760 units [1]. If the total number of problems reported by Chevrolet Tahoe owners in the last 14 years is 247, and the age of the vehicle is 14, the PPMY index can then be calculated as
PPMY Index = 247 / 60,760 / 14 * 1000 = 0.29.
For more information, refer to this page: A study of reliability comparison across Chevrolet Tahoe model year vehicles.
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe in 2012.
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When making the decision between buying a new or used Chevrolet Tahoe, the following table can be used to compare the 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe with the Chevrolet Tahoe from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2012 Tahoe is 247 while the average number of problems reported for the 31 model years of the Chevrolet Tahoe is 364.