The Chevy Tahoe and GMC Yukon full-size SUVs have been around since 1994 and 1991, respectively, with a total of four generations coming and going over the years. The latest fifth-gen vehicles were introduced for the 2021 model year. Now, however, the 2014 Chevy Tahoe and 2014 GMC Yukon have been identified as two models likely to develop paint issues over the course of their lifespan.
In a recent analysis, non-profit consumer organization Consumer Reports identified 10 models produced in the last 10 years that are likely to develop paint issues. The analysis is based on Consumer Reports reliability data.
The ten models identified include not only the 2014 Chevy Tahoe and 2014 GMC Yukon, but also the 2013 Chevy Avalanche, as GM Authority covered previously. Interestingly, the 2014 Chevy Tahoe, 2014 GMC Yukon, and 2013 Chevy Avalanche represent the final model year for their respective generations (third for the Tahoe and Yukon, and second for the Avalanche), and all three were produced around the same timeframe.
Looking over the Consumer Reports data, we find that the 2014 Chevy Tahoe and 2014 GMC Yukon both score one out of five with regard to reliability, and one out of five with regard to owner satisfaction. Not only do both models exhibit paint issues, including fading, chalking, cracking, or peeling, but both models are identified as having minor transmission issues and climate system issues as common trouble spots.
“Paint on hood and top front of roof began cracking even though I kept it washed and waxed on a regular basis,” writes one Chevy Tahoe owner.
“After going to the car wash paint started to fade,” writes another.
Further issues include air or water leaks, in particular with water collecting inside the rear doors.
“Water enters the left back door and the weep holes are clogged,” writes a Chevy Tahoe owner. “I have to continually blow them open.”
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Are people still stupid enough to believe buying any gm vehicle there won’t be paint issues and reliability issues? These cars are junk for a reason
Been buying GM vehicles since 1992 never had paint issue or any major reliabilty issue. never been stranded. I also take very good care of my cars. i’ve seen plenty of other brands foreign and domestice from the same time frame with paint issues. If you us car washes with brushes, clean your car in the hot sun you will have issue with paint. Same with the healights hazing. Using a good polish/wax on them and they will never do it. However using any type of cleaner on them in sun or heat they will start to degrade.
2014 Yukon Denali XL good looks like crap. Paint fading badly.
Every mfg has paint issues at one time or another.
No one is sin free on this topic.
Now is GMA going to drag this out for a story a day over 10 models?
Of this I have no doubt.
You could always not read the article if it bothers you this much, instead of trying to tell these people what they can or can’t write about on there own website. Unless are you the website dictator?
The AFM is probably the biggest issue with reliability. I think the worst issue with all of the 07-14 Chevy Silverado, Suburban, Avalanche and Tahoe is the cheap interior. I have seen almost all of them with cracked dashes, loose door handles, trim pieces falling off and fading.
These little quality issues are very frustrating as a GM fan. Just do it right the first time and don’t skimp out.
Why only the 14 model year? Why not 13, 12, 11 etc?
I call bs.
No, my 2016 Yukon has exact problem.
Jonathan, please, would this pertain to their big brothers, the Yukon XL and Suburban for the same years?
Would presume they have the same paint and painting process.
On my 4th YukonXL/Suburban, currently have a 2006 Suburban. 153K miles. Stays outside all the time. Very reliable.
No paint fade, hand wash only, I don’t put it thru a car wash, think the swirling brushes cause paint damage…..on the engine hood and front of the roof where the brushes hit first.
Only issue has been brake line corrosion, had them all replaced just recently.
Mike, I don’t think your 06 falls into the same category. My 04 Suburban was great. The 14 Yukon XL has been a disappointment.
Paint durability has plagued makers for years. However, cracking dashes and other interior problems are mostly gm. I have yet to see any gm vehicle with a best in class interior. C-8 Corvette one of their best efforts. Cadillac much improved.
I’d be leery of believing anything this publication publishes. They have been anti American cars for decades!
For those calling BS, sorry, you’re wrong.
I have a 2014 Yukon XL, mocha steel metallic. The hood and roof look like s#%t. The dash has a crack, the drivers interior door handle has cracked, the lift gate randomly unlocks itself.
I have three other cars, none have these problems. I had a 2004 Suburban prior to the Yukon, no such problems. I had a 1996 Tahoe prior to that, no such problems.
It not me or the way I care for my vehicles. It’s the quality, or lack there of, of the Yukon.
What a disappointment. The Suburban was twice the vehicle that the Yukon is. GM has a problem and needs to do something about it. I feel they at least owe to refining the top surfaces of the vehicle.
Currently I am driving a 2014 Yukon XL and it recently developed paint problems on the hood and leading surface of the roof so, I am glad to read of this problem being shared by others. I plan on addressing this with GM. Not sure what might be the result , but I do not believe in suffering in silence.
Any response from GM? I have the same issue.
If the last time you painted your house was 2014, I’ll bet it’s not perfect either.
My 2016 Black Yukon has had same problems since day one! Never been in a car wash, wax often, garage kept and paint is dull, cracking and fading. I’ve been working with a GM rep all summer. Run around!