2022 Chevrolet Tahoe: Cylinder 1 damaged lifter, scored cam, bent pushrod
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2022 Tahoe report: cylinder 1 damaged lifter, scored cam, bent pushrod. CarComplaints.com lists 1 owner complaints, average mileage 94,150 miles.
NHTSA has 83 owner complaints for the 2022 Tahoe in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11772644 (filed 10/21/2026): “The dealership diagnosed the truck after investigating a ticking noise and engine misfire. during the inspection, they removed the valve cover and found that one of the pushrods on cylinder #5 was bent. further disassembly revealed that both lifters on cylind…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11771349 (filed 10/15/2026): “The contact owns a 2022 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the forward collision, check engine, and traction control warning lights illuminated, and the messages "forward collision unavailable," "service traction co…”
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: new engine (1 reports). 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 $7,800 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
AutoZone · O'Reilly · Advance · RockAuto
Sources
- CarComplaints.com: Cylinder 1 damaged lifter, scored cam, bent pushrod (2022 Tahoe)
- NHTSA complaints API, 2022 Tahoe
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