The Updated 2022 Chevy Tahoe Still Has Some Big Concerns According to Consumer Reports
Jason Crosby
· 3 min read
The 2022
Chevy
Tahoe received a 39 out of 100 on its overall rating from Consumer Reports. Out of the 8 large SUVs tested for the model year 2022, the Tahoe ranked 6th—not the worst, but far from the best. So what happened with the 2022 Chevy Tahoe? As it turns out, its poor rating might not have anything to do with the 2022 model year at all.In fact, the Chevy Tahoe has consistently ranked poorly in terms of reliability by
Consumer Reports
for nearly a decade. But without having any reliability ratings for the new 2022 Chevy Tahoe, the third-party watchdog erred on the safe side, assuming the newest model year would rate poorly, too. Yet with an admirable road test
, and a moderate customer satisfaction rating, the 2022 Chevy Tahoe might still be worth considering. 
The redesigned 2022 Chevy Tahoe
What changed from the 2021-2022 Chevy Tahoe? Arguably the biggest update was one that drivers might not see, but will definitely notice while driving. The 2022 Chevy Tahoe received an independent rear suspension instead of the old solid-axle design.
This update helps provide a smoother ride, but beyond that, this change offers increased responsiveness while driving, and a larger interior, due to its redesigned chassis.
Other now-standard features include pedestrian detection warnings and automatic emergency braking—an added benefit, and possibly a necessity for those looking to drive this massive SUV.
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The Tahoe’s biggest drawback is its size
The biggest detractor from the 2022 Chevy Tahoe’s overall appeal is its size. What immediately stuck out on the Tahoe’s Consumer Reports driving test was a large hood that blocks the driver’s line of sight, there are also other size-related issues, like:
- The SUV’s clearance means drivers and passengers will need to hoist themselves in, especially without standard running boards.
- Notable body roll around corners.
- Non-responsive steering, meaning that emergency avoidance maneuvering will be difficult.
- Oversized windshield pillars that create large blind spots.
Not ever being known for fuel efficiency either, the 2022 Tahoe sucks down an estiamted 17 mpg overall.
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Is the 2022 Chevy Tahoe a buy?
It’s hard to say what the 2022 Chevy Tahoe’s reliability rating will look like in the future—but for the time being, buyers may need to test drive before they can know.
Even then, the 2022 Chevy Tahoe still has a 3 out of 5 driver satisfaction rating, meaning that although it’s not known for being dependable, this large SUV is predicted to score moderately well with those who own it.
And, despite being a behemoth that weighs 5,810 lbs, its burly frame is still useful; the 2022 Chevy Tahoe can pull 8,400 lbs. So for those looking to take the kids to soccer practice or school, while still being able to pull a
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