2014 Chevrolet Tahoe: Engine skipping continuously, trouble codes set
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2014 Tahoe report: engine skipping continuously, trouble codes set. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 118,000 miles.
NHTSA has 2 owner complaints for the 2014 Tahoe in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11377650 (filed 12/01/2020): “2014 chevrolet tahoe. consumer writes in regards to lifter and cam replacement. *ld *js…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #10662114 (filed 12/04/2014): “2014 chevrolet tahoe police pursuit vehicle (ppv) issued new by highway patrol in 2q14. vehicle presented with near complete stalling at idle in park, as well as idle in drive with brake applied - where engine intermittently has trouble stabilizing rpms betwee…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: none clearly reported. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Internal engine work (lifters, oil consumption, fuel dilution diagnosis) requires engine teardown or dealer software/tests. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $2,250 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
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Sources
- CarComplaints.com: Engine skipping continuously, trouble codes set (2014 Tahoe)
- NHTSA complaints API, 2014 Tahoe
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