2010 Chevrolet Tahoe vs 2010 Ford Escape
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2010 Ford Escape |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 314 | 2,068 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 1,582 | 49 |
| Investigations | 2 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 29 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 21–22 | 20–32 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 75,000 mi | 60,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Chevrolet Tahoe | Ford Escape |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 558 |
| Power Train | 6 | 508 |
| Engine | 11 | 493 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 0 | 440 |
| Steering | 2 | 422 |
| Electrical System | 16 | 216 |
| Structure | 89 | 84 |
| Air Bags | 115 | 14 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Clunking / rattling | 10 | 0 |
| Stalling | 8 | 355 |
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 80 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 269 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 156 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 122 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 83 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 56 |
2010 Chevrolet Tahoe
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.