1. Chevrolet Tahoe
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Chevrolet Tahoe Engine Problems

205
Owner complaint records in our dataset
20
Years with records
1999–2019
Stored years

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 205 stored complaint records:

  • 6 indicate a crash
  • 3 indicate injury
  • 11 indicate fire

Complaints by year

What appears in the records

  • failure mileage · 23 records
  • engine light · 17 records
  • notified failure · 14 records
  • check engine · 13 records
  • traction control · 12 records
  • diagnosed repaired · 9 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
100–150k mi54
60–100k mi46
150–400k mi29
1–30k mi23
30–60k mi22

Complaint evidence

Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.

  • December 4, 2019 · 11,500 miles

    Engine

    My vehicle idling is missing i ask dealer to check it when i recently had oil change. Dealer reports bad motor mounts requiring motor and transmission removal. I have a new vehicle yet it needs major repair.

    ODI 11289573

    2019 records in this system

  • November 24, 2019 · 99,000 miles

    Electrical System · Engine · Power Train

    Periodicly, while driving in normal conditions, the radio will turn off, the instrument panel will blink, the door locks will repeatedly lock/unlock, transmission will feel like it is in neutral or the engine will completely turn off.

    ODI 11283021

    2012 records in this system

  • October 18, 2019 · 86,000 miles

    Electrical System · Engine · Power Train

    I purchased this vehicle used in the fall of 2019 at a used car dealers lot in oregon. In the summer of 2019 we started experiencing random no start problems. The first incidence we thought it was a faulty starter even though we could jump/short it across the terminal, and start the vehicle. After replacing the vehicles starter with a remanufactured non gm starter, we started having more no start problems. Remedy…

    ODI 11299514

    2010 records in this system

  • August 5, 2019 · 104,000 miles

    Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes

    Brakes randomly started not working. A lot of resistance, unable to stop, unable to push brake to floor. Finally got somewhere and parked after avoiding three accidents, vehicle had to be towed. Brake booster is bad. This seems to be a common problem with the 2015 tahoe. Why hasn't this been a recall????

    ODI 11242250

    2015 records in this system

  • August 1, 2019 · 96,000 miles

    Electrical System · Engine

    Tl* the contact owned a 2015 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds the vehicle engine would cease. The cause of the failure has not yet been determined the contact was left stranded in the middle of the road and expressed concerns for his safety. The contact indicated that previously, the dashboard gauges had suddenly shut off and on occasions, the vehicle would not immediately…

    ODI 11308279

    2015 records in this system

  • July 2, 2019 · 260,000 miles

    Body · Engine · Service Brakes

    Bad engine cuts off while driving. Burn excessive oil and water. Motor makes loud noises. Brakes have to be changed every 2 months. Grinding noises when you take your feet of the gas , sounds like a 18 wheeler breaking down to stop. Now the engine won't turn over. Replaced sensors and timing but still not cranking. So now it needs a motor. Dashboard is cracked up so bad you can see inside to airbag. Which sometimes…

    ODI 11229846

    2007 records in this system

  • June 26, 2019

    Engine

    Highway! Company midwest transport inc dot#1084722 truck motor blew as i was traveling down the road at 55mph i lost control truck begain to jackknife truck#9005

    Crash reported · Fire reported · 1 injury

    ODI 11231159

    2007 records in this system

  • June 2, 2019 · 114,000 miles

    Electrical System · Engine · Unknown Or Other

    Driving on highway at night. Go to high beams and motor immediately begins to rev up/down, and run erratic. Switch beams to normal position=it stops. When depressing key fob to open and close doors, it only works frequently. Bizarre electrical issue....

    ODI 11217541

    2011 records in this system