Chevrolet Tahoe Complaints (2019)

109 consumer complaints on file.

#11706229December 20, 2025
ENGINE
I also had this issue with my prior gmc 2017 yukon until i traded it in.. My currently 2019 chevy tahoe premier has always had services done when required with milage needed. My issue While driving viechle on freeway knocking with shaking sound in engine. Engine light would turn on. Even though with tune-ups oil changes done this problem still continued. Now my car is sitting on driveway and cant drive it
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11700961November 22, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The automatic transmission on my 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe has failed prematurely at approximately 88,000 miles. The dealership confirmed internal transmission damage, specifically that Solenoid #3 in the valve body is sticking and not engaging, which requires a complete transmission replacement. Their written inspection states: “Possible internal damage in transmission. Solenoid 3 in valve body is not engaging.” The component is available for inspection upon request. Safety Risk: This malfunction created several dangerous situations. The vehicle hesitated, struggled to shift into gear, and at times moved forward while in reverse. These symptoms could cause loss of control, delayed acceleration when entering traffic, or unexpected movement putting myself and others at risk. Diagnosis Confirmation: Yes. The problem has been fully inspected, reproduced, and confirmed by an authorized Chevrolet dealership service center. They provided a written estimate of $8,669.59 for a complete transmission replacement. Inspection by Others: The transmission has been inspected by the dealership where the vehicle was purchased. No independent mechanic, police, or insurance representative has inspected it yet, but the dealership’s findings are available. Warning Lamps or Symptoms: Prior to the failure, I experienced hesitation, difficulty engaging gears, harsh shifting, and the vehicle lunging forward while in reverse. Shortly after these symptoms appeared, both the check engine light and tire pressure light came on. Additional Context: GM has released multiple Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs), including 19-NA-153 and 21-NA-199, addressing known issues with their 8-speed transmissions such as harsh shifting, slipping, and valve body/solenoid problems. This suggests a broader pattern of defects. GM and the dealership offered only 10% goodwill assistance, leaving almost the entire repair cost to the consumer, despite this being an internal mechanical defect with normal personal use.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11696288October 29, 2025
AIR BAGS
Hit a road sign at 45mph - airbags did not deploy.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11694537October 20, 2025
ENGINE, SUSPENSION, WHEELS
Alignment and suspend has vehicle shaking,rumbling and shifts all over when hitting a bump in road. J.B.A. Chevrolet had detected alignment/suspension problem. Had check engine light come on but Carmax claimed it was a history code. The transmission had to be replaced. Still experiencing multiple problems with said vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11689376September 24, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
When I get up to a certain speed the car begins to shake. Tires were checked for balance. My public records show a recall # N192261050. I have the Product Safety Recall and it describes this issue in the recall. I bought the car in 2023 and just began experiencing this in June of 2025. It only happens while driving 60-70mph. Have not have this fixed thinking it was a road issue but have had several more incidents with this happening and now it's a safety concern.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11689444September 24, 2025
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that the vehicle was consuming an excessive amount of engine oil. While driving at 30 MPH, the vehicle stalled consistently while shifting gears. There were no warning lights illuminated. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V274000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was taken to three independent mechanic,s who indicated that the failure was related to the engine. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11682311August 22, 2025
ENGINE
Loss of power
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11681700August 19, 2025
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
While driving on the expressway I heard a rattling noise coming from my undercarriage, by the time I got off my exit the sound got louder, I attempted to make it home and when I pulled in my driveway, and popped the hood, fluid starting pouring out the bottom as well as splashed on other components. Upon further inspection it was determined that the fluid was coolant. There was no dashboards lights or warning signs indicating that something was wrong or that my car was at risk of overheating. I had the vehicle towed to an auto repair shop and the following was diagnosed and repaired: •Water pump •Cooling System •Engine Water pump •Engine Coolant thermostat housing assembly. •Serpentine Belt
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11680887August 15, 2025
AIR BAGS
The contact owned a 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving on a winding road during a rainstorm at 15 MPH, she briefly lost control of the vehicle and left the roadway, coming to a complete stop after colliding with a tree. The impact of the collision was severe that the front passenger side wheel became detached. The air bags did not deploy. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who had yet to determine why the air bags did not deploy, however, the contact was informed that the vehicle may be deemed a total loss by her insurance provider. A police report was not filed, but minor injuries were reported, which the contact attributed to the fact that the air bags did not deploy. The contact sustained a small bruise on her chin and a contusion across her chest, but did not seek medical treatment immediately following the accident. Surprisingly enough, the chest contusion had yet to heal 2 weeks after the injury was sustained. Alarmed, the contact consulted her primary care physician, who then scheduled an X-ray for a later date. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11678729August 6, 2025
AIR BAGS
The contact owned a 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH straight during heavy traffic, the vehicle was T-boned and crashed into a second vehicle, causing severe damage to the front end of the vehicle. During crash the air bag did not deploy. The contact sustained fractured ribs and an injured neck and was transported via ambulance to the local hospital. A police report was taken, and the vehicle was destroyed and towed away. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 29,900.
Crash:
Yes
Fire:
No
Injuries:
1
Deaths:
0
#11674050July 16, 2025
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the navigation system screen image was jumping and flipping, and occasionally failed to display an image. The contact also stated that there were other images displayed on the screen. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was determined that a software update was needed. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted, and confirmed that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 40,550.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11668860June 24, 2025
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
My vehicle seems to be experiencing the same issue detailed in Safety Recall N242454440 https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2024/RMISC-24V797-1898.pdf
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11665171June 5, 2025
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
90k miles on my 2019 Tahoe. Mechanic said I need a new transmission?? What are my options. My VIN isn’t showing a recall. How can GM get away with this issue and not replace???
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11662399May 21, 2025
POWER TRAIN
The contact owns a 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25-30 MPH, a message advising that the transmission fluid was overheating and to pull over was displayed. The contact coasted to the side of the road where, the vehicle became inoperable. The vehicle was towed to a certified mechanic, who diagnosed that the transmission fluid was burnt, causing the transmission to slip while switching gears. The mechanic informed the contact that the failure was a known issue and to contact the dealer. The dealer was contacted and informed the contact the VIN was not included in a recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and confirmed that the VIN was not included in a recall. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to file a vehicle safety complaint. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11661604May 17, 2025
ENGINE
The 2019 Chevy Tahoe at 92000 miles is having lifter problems and a failing engine due to the DFM system. This is a 5.3L V8.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11660214May 11, 2025
WHEELS
Wheels corroded internally causing beed to not seal correctly. Dealer said it’s a “known” problem with Aluminum wheels and offer no warranty or coverage beyond normal warranty on vehicle. Tire shops say it is a known issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11660281May 11, 2025
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Active Fuel Management for the automobile variable displacement technology was the issue. 6.2L V8 L87 engine has created the following issues- Cylinder deactivation issues transmission issues Multiple camshaft issues include camshaft lift issues Fuel system problems
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11658570May 2, 2025
ENGINE
On 10/23/24 the vehicle's 6.2 L L87 engine seized while driving on a state highway (similar to the later models already under recall) putting myself and other drivers at risk through a sudden loss of power and speed. The component was inspected at a GM dealership and then replaced AT MY COST. The replacing mechanic said the failure was in the rod bearings (the same as in the recalled engines). There were no warnings or related problems prior to the sudden failure. The existing recall ( Investigation:PE25001) needs to be expanded to these earlier model (2019 and 2020) engines that have the exact same issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11657725April 30, 2025
ENGINE, SERVICE BRAKES
I purchased my 2019 Chevrolet Tahoe in April of 2019 with 4 miles on the dashboard. My vehicle is Currently in the shop where I purchased the vehicle. It’s been there going on 3 weeks now. I was driving and my vehicle started losing power. I’m traveling on the highway at the time and my vehicle engine light came on as well and I couldn’t go over 30 without the vehicle losing power. I pulled over just in time before it shut down almost causing an accident .I have been servicing this vehicle 4 months after purchasing it. I’ve had better at a buy here pay here lot. And now I’m without a vehicle due to the Liner needs replacing. I was told they had to drop the entire motor to do so. My vehicle has 80,000 + now and I definitely shouldn’t be replacing this component. There are other things going on as well but I’m unaware of the name. Also I purchased Every warranty there was to buy when I purchased this vehicle and the dealership failed to acknowledge any one of them. So lucky I had another warranty company to bag me up and they are the ones paying this 4to 5,000 dollars repair. I’ve also had to service the Trailer brake system several times.. NEVER used it since I’ve had the vehicle.. until I asked them to just disconnect it because it wouldn’t stop. Also 4 months of having the very.. the custom rims ( back passenger side) broke from the inside almost causing me to go into ongoing traffic on the opposite side of the road.. and nearly flip. Meanwhile All this is coming out of my pocket to fix.. except for this engine repair.. but I do pay the deductible. Many is telling me to get an attorney. But I reached out 1st since I seen where there is a recall but it’s not saying my year of vehicle. Please help. Also. I’m still receiving my oil changes from the dealership. And I get them on a regular. NOTE: The shop that has my vehicle is Not the one listed on the document. But this is what the diagnostic read. And this is what’s being done to my vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11657872April 30, 2025
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
While attempting to accelerate to merge onto interstate/freeway from highway speed of 55mph, experienced significant engine misfire & loss of speed. This happened less than 40 days after purchase of this used vehicle from local dealership, with 30 day "warranty". Vehicle is currently NOT safe to drive.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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