Chevrolet Tahoe

Where it stands out against its peers

• Service brakes: more complaints than 96% of 2015 cars — 30% of its 661 complaints, where an ordinary 2015 car has 10%.

Same model year only, at least 30 peer cars, zeros included. Every car has a worst part; this shows which, and how far from ordinary it is. A high share means more to check, not a verdict.

Before you buy one

Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.

• SERVICE BRAKES — 142 owners reported this, 12 involving a crash
• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM — 48 owners reported this
• FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM — 46 owners reported this
• SUSPENSION — 38 owners reported this
• STEERING — 29 owners reported this, 1 involving a crash
• EXTERIOR LIGHTING — 26 owners reported this, 1 involving a crash
• POWER TRAIN — 26 owners reported this, 2 involving a crash
• ENGINE — 15 owners reported this, 1 involving a fire
• ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING — 11 owners reported this, 1 involving a crash
• STRUCTURE — 11 owners reported this
• SEAT BELTS — 10 owners reported this
• STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM — 9 owners reported this
• SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC — 8 owners reported this

Crash test

Crash-tested by NHTSA, the American road safety agency.

Specification

Recalls

Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.

37% of 2022 cars have more recall campaigns than this one, and an ordinary one has 3. More of them means more to check the service record for, not a worse car.

• Do not drive

  14V246000

  An improperly tightened tie rod attachment may allow the tie rod to separate from the steering rack, resulting in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

  GM notified all owners, and dealers will inspect the inner tie rods to make sure that they are correctly tightened, replacing the steering gear, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 14, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14204. NOTE: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been inspected and repaired. Owners should contact GM to have their vehicles towed to the dealership.

• Do not drive

  16V256000

  Inadequate welds may allow the control arm to separate from the bushing, compromising steering and increasing the risk of a crash.

  GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left and right front upper control arms and realign the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began on May 18, 2016. Until the repairs have been made, owners are advised not to drive their vehicles. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 42190.

• Do not drive

  26V289000

  Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.

  Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N262557620. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 7, 2026.

• 13V001000

  As a result, the vehicle may shift from Park with the ignition key removed or the ignition key in the OFF position. The vehicle may also shift out of Park without application of the brake pedal while the key is off. Either of these scenarios may cause the vehicle to roll away after the driver has exited the vehicle, resulting in a possible vehicle crash and/or injury.

  GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the affected vehicles and replace the steering column as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 21, 2013. Chevrolet owners may call 1-800-630-2438. Cadillac owners may call 1-866-982-2339. GMC owners may call 1-866-996-9463.

• 13V342000

  Loose caliper bolts may cause reduced braking performance and result in lengthened stopping distances, increasing the risk of a crash.

  GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bolts on both rear brake caliper brackets. Any bolts found loose will be replaced and tightened. This service will be performed, at no charge. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC at 1-800-462-8782. GM's recall number is 13247.

• 14V152000

  If the line is not securely seated and transmission oil leaks from the fitting, the oil could contact a hot surface and cause a vehicle fire.

  GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission oil cooler line connection and repair the vehicles, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on May 19, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-866-694-6546 or GMC owners may contact GMC at 1-866-996-9463. GM's number for this recall is 14121.

• 14V301000

  Without an audible indicator, the driver may not be aware that the driver's door is open while the key is in the ignition, increasing the risk of a vehicle rollaway. Additionally, there would be no reminder that the driver's or front seat passenger's seat belt is not buckled, which could increase the risk of injury in a crash.

  GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began on July 2, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact GM's customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GMC owners may contact GM's customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 14315.

• 14V374000

  If the transfer case switches to neutral while the vehicle is parked and the parking brake is not in use, the vehicle may roll away increasing the risk of injury to bystanders. If the transfer case switches to neutral while the vehicle is being driven, the vehicle would lose drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

  GM will notify owners, and dealers will re-program the software in the transfer case control module, free of charge. The recall began in early August 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14192.

36 more campaigns have been filed against this model. A dealer can check by VIN which apply to one car.

Regulator investigations

Opened by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation is a question the regulator asked about a possible defect, not a fault it found — most end without a recall.

• Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy

  Engineering analysis, opened August 2026, still open.

• Loss of motive power due to engine failure post recall remedy

  Recall query, opened January 2026, closed August 2026.

• Loss of motive power due to engine failure

  Engineering analysis, opened October 2025, still open.

• Loss of motive power due to engine failure

  Preliminary evaluation, opened January 2025, closed October 2025.

• Pedestrian alert sounds

  Defect petition, opened January 2023, closed August 2023.

• Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

  Engineering analysis, opened September 2021, still open.

• Air Bag Malfunction

  Preliminary evaluation, opened April 2021, closed August 2023.

• Brake Vacuum Pump Failure

  Preliminary evaluation, opened November 2018, closed April 2022.

• Rollover Side Curtain Air Bags

  Defect petition, opened June 2015, closed March 2017.

• Brake line corrosion failure

  Engineering analysis, opened January 2011, closed April 2015.

• Interior Door Handle Laceration Risk

  Engineering analysis, opened May 2010, closed July 2011.

• Interior Door Handle Laceration Risk

  Preliminary evaluation, opened September 2009, closed May 2010.

• Non-crash engine compartment fires

  Engineering analysis, opened June 2008, closed September 2008.

• Non-crash engine compartment fires

  Preliminary evaluation, opened February 2008, closed June 2008.

• Parking brake failure

  Defect petition, opened December 2005, closed May 2006.

• Unwanted low-speed abs activation

  Preliminary evaluation, opened April 2005, closed September 2005.

• Steel wheel rim fracture

  Preliminary evaluation, opened June 2003, closed November 2003.

• Alleged failure of 2nd row seatbelt alr

  Preliminary evaluation, opened September 2002, closed February 2003.

• Throttle sticking closed

  Engineering analysis, opened August 2002, closed January 2004.

• Windshield wiper failure

  Engineering analysis, opened May 2002, closed July 2003.

• Seat belt anchorage separation

  Preliminary evaluation, opened July 2001, closed December 2001.

• Headlight

  Engineering analysis, opened September 2000, closed December 2001.

• Battery leaks acid

  Engineering analysis, opened May 2000, closed June 2002.

• Headlight

  Preliminary evaluation, opened April 2000, closed September 2000.

• Battery leaks acid

  Preliminary evaluation, opened December 1999, closed May 2000.

• Front seat recliner bolt failure

  Recall query, opened July 1999, closed December 2001.

• Erratic power steering assist while driv

  Engineering analysis, opened May 1999, closed February 2001.

What the maker told its dealers

Service bulletins are the manufacturer's own repair guidance to dealers, filed with NHTSA. A bulletin is not a defect finding; the count rises with how many things a maker writes down, not only with how many go wrong.

Chevrolet filed 191 bulletins about the 2026 Tahoe.

• Electrical system: 4
• Engine: 2
• Forward collision avoidance: 1
• Fuel/propulsion system: 1
• Service brakes: 1
• Steering: 1
• Wheels: 1
• Other: 180

• This is a diagnostic PI to assist on a repair to fix a concern for the HVAC temperature doors binding at times · August 2026
• This preliminary information is to inform technicians that GM is placing the B174W Front View Camera Module (ACP2) on part restriction due to elevated replacement rates and ongoing engineering… · August 2026
• This Preliminary information communicates to dealer to perform a MEC reset for wireless projection issues · August 2026
• This Preliminary information communications information on a Short Range Radar software anomaly causing false / ghost left or right side object detection alerts. · August 2026
• This preliminary information is to inform technicians that GM is placing the B174W Front View Camera Module (ACP2) on part restriction due to elevated replacement rates and ongoing engineering… · August 2026
• This Preliminary information communicates an issue with the virtual garage door opener not programming to a garage opener. Engineering is working on a new module. · August 2026
• This PI states that if SDGM DTC P0604/P0607 is set and no other SDGM DTCs are present, clear DTCs and reset the SDGM. Advises of how to contact PQC to authorize SDGM replacement. · August 2026
• This PI advise dealers If U3000 is present, follow the correct service doc by Symptom Byte before contacting PQC; if not present, verify the camera is clean, then contact PQC if no issue is found. · August 2026

183 more.

Grouped by NHTSA's top-level system; a bulletin filed under a sub-heading counts toward its system.