Chevrolet Tahoe Complaints

10,175 consumer complaints on file.

#11614984September 17, 2024
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Vehicle's 6L80e Transmission broke at 101,786 miles. No gears remained but 1st gear which caused the vehicle to lose power when using the vehicle in automatic mode and essentially limped to the repair shop. Repair shop determined Whole transmission needs to be replaced 2nd gear was lost, 3rd to 4th gear was shuttering and 5,6 were lost. To replace the transmission it will cost of $4500. There were no warning lights on the dash There were no DTC codes on the OBDII scan
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11615103September 17, 2024
POWER TRAIN
I was driving to drop 3 out of my 4 children off at school when the transmission failed and started slipping and completely died in the middle of the road. The road is an extremely busy highway in our town. I turned the car off and back on and it went into forward gear just enough for me to get onto the shoulder. My children and myself were put into danger due to the transmission failing on a busy highway. I have had the car inspected by a mechanic. There is metal shavings all in the bottom of the transmission pan. There were no signs, and no warning lamps on the dash.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11614387September 13, 2024
POWER TRAIN, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Recently I've noticed that when I try to accelerate or take off from stop it does not pick up speed as use to. My engine rpms rise but speed is getting less and less. I've also noticed my transmission temperature is staying between 190-200 degrees which gm has already had recalls over pertaining to this style transmission having issues due to high heat. Vehicle has always had maintenance kept up with and never abused. Have taken to local shop since warranty ran out several times for inspection of transmission well my complaints in regards and have fluid done. Recently I've noticed fluid is needing to be replaced more frequently due to losing viscosity from overheating and being burnt, has the familiar and similar smell of toast being burnt. This is a 2016 Tahoe ltz w just over 200k, yes in some ways a lot but considering the cost of vehicle new/age/synthetic fluids and everything it seems to me the transmission should last longer especially considering it's been maintained. These new vehicles are outrageous and the transmissions are very expensive as well, considering these same transmissions have had recalls from GM I'm a little aggravated and frustrated on how some can and can't. I'm familiar and aware they say it's per manufacturing plant and particular models but confused as to how if the transmission that has had recalls for overheating doesn't comply to all the transmissions that are same type, I think it's bogus n a way not to be responsible for accepting failures n having to replace all parts so gm says it only happened here n with these parts. I guarantee you if someone would take a look at gm shipping and papers they would see it. If a 2016 4l60e had problems it's more than likely all of them in that year had all same parts so therefore all acceptable to failure, its not like transmission maker chose different parts to send to different plants or this get that no thats just b.s. so there not responsible for all of them so they pick plant with most failures
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11614161September 12, 2024
POWER TRAIN
Like every other GM vehicle from 2014 to 2021, the tongue converter has failed and ruined the crappy transmission.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11613888September 10, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES
Increased breaking effort, vehicle didn’t and currently doesn’t allow me to stop as quickly as needed Aligns with recall number: 19V645000
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11613673September 10, 2024
POWER TRAIN
Glow plug issue. Glow plug broke off or appeared burnt when dealership removed. Check engine light illuminated.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11612532September 4, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed with the brake warning light illuminated. The vehicle was able to restart; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the vacuum pump had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 92,104.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11612455September 3, 2024
POWER TRAIN, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Driveing home from the grocery store check light can on got home call the dealer sunday night with the ai bot awswering service had a appointment at 11:30am on monday, 5.3L cam, lifter valves ,push rods. Valve was stuck in the closed position No fuel or air could pass tru, destroy cyclinder wall,spark plug fused the valve closed. Bent the push rod and damaged the cam roller. After new motor was in stall still have drivabley problems Dealer is asking for 8 new injector On a 36,244 mile SUV
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11610176August 22, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT, ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
The contact owns a 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the stabili-trak, ABS and traction control warning lights remained illuminated, and the vehicle would not immediately stop while depressing the brake pedal. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the ABS module and ABS pump were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 150,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11610194August 22, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES
Brakes shutter in reverse. Sometimes don’t work when backing out. Almost as if brakes go limp or no connection
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11609323August 19, 2024
AIR BAGS:SRS MALFUNCTION WARNING LAMP/LIGHT, AIR BAGS
See attached document for complaint
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11609384August 19, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES
Brakes system failure message on highway and couldn’t use brakes without standing on them. Once came to a stop in breakdown lane tow driver took us to closest Chevrolet dealer where we were told our vehicle was unsafe to drive and was basically a toboggan. If we weren’t in slow moving traffic we would’ve been in a serious accident. Dealer confirmed by running computer on car that the brake system motor stopped working and lost communication with power steering, transmission, central gateway, brake system control, and engine control. Waiting to see if this is a software issue or if brake motor needs to be replaced. Either way feels very unsafe to drive.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11607500August 9, 2024
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Engine began to stall while driving or would not restart after parking. Happened one time while driving on highway [XXX]. Towed to dealer. Same fuel pump issue as recall N212332040 however that build date window closed March 4 2021 and my Tahoe was built in June 2021. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11607260August 8, 2024
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ENGINE
Driving on the I-95 I abruptly lost power driving in the left lane, RPM dropped all the way down and speed was rapidly decreasing. I had to pull over on the shoulder in the most safe manner possible for myself and other drivers on the road; but it was not without any risk. The body of the car was rattling on my way to the shoulder and the car shut off before I could put the car in Park in a safe place. With my hazard lights on I tried restarting the car but the enging would not turnover, the starter would run and the car would rattle about all whilst creating a traffic jam. Once i noticed the engine light and yielded to the car's inabiltiy to start up, we got the attention of a FHP State trooper who called in a Tow truck for us. Getting te car onto the tow truck in traffic also increased the risk associated for everyone involved. Aftert succesfully oading the car, which was no smooth task as the car could not shift into Neutral; we took the car to my local Firestone. After a diagnostic test done the following morning, we were notified of a fuel pump issue that has been on the recall list for my vehicle, but NOT associated with my VIN.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11606965August 7, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dash board is cracking around passanger side air bag and above instrument panel. Could shatter into pieces upon air bag deployment sending shards of dashboard flying. Could lacerate air bags. GM is aware of the problem but failed to recall vehicles from 2007 to 2013 Silverado, Tahoe,and Suburban
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11606950August 7, 2024
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Stopped for gas, then proceeded to leave store, the check engine light came on, and car immediately shut off while on the highway going ~25mph. Car would not turn back on, and then lights for fuel machine error started coming on. Car sat there trying to turn on, lights off, and then would say push start button, but nothing happened. Car began to shake and continued to try to turn on, yet nothing happened. Car was towed to home, sat for an hour and then started again, check engine light remains on.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11606655August 5, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES, POWER TRAIN
Brakes failed pedal went to the floor when getting off the interstate. Kept pressing pedal and came back but vehicle pulls to the left hard when Brake pedal is also very hard to press. Very unsafe afraid to drive the vehicle. Dealer has recalls for same model vehicle show under my vin . Vehicle is available for inspection at anytime.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11606418August 5, 2024
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Several times over the last month, or so, my 2021 Tahoe has hesitated to accelerate while driving. On 7/31/2024 the vehicle was in park, turned on when the vehicle began idling VERY hard, shaking the entire vehicle. The engine was turned off and restarted approximately 10min later. I began driving when the vehicle began shaking, the engine light came on, and the engine then turned OFF while in drive, actively driving down the road (with my child in the vehicle). I coasted into a parking lot and attempted to restart the engine several times, without luck. After sitting for approximately 45min the engine restarted, and I was able to get home. The engine stopped and restarted several more times that evening, without issue. The engine light turned off. The following day the vehicle ran without issue, no engine light on. We took the Tahoe to Total Performance Repair shop where they ran a diagnostic scan of warning light history. The diagnostic scan came back with codes P023F and P129F; fuel pump issues. There is currently a recall for fuel pump module failure on some 2021 Chevy Tahoe vehicles. My specific vehicle is not included in the recall but is experiencing the recalled issues.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11606046August 2, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
My 2001 Chevy Tahoe has been stolen an I been trying to get it back but I can’t bc I left the title in the Tahoe
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11605917August 1, 2024
TIRES, TIRES:SIDEWALL, TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Brand new tires installed on vehicle by Americas Tire store on 7/29/24. Received a phone call from our son 7/30/24 7pm of complete tire blow out on hwy. Lost control of vehicle but managed to pull off hwy where he proceeded to contact us as well as AAA. Took back in to Americas Tire said they would replace tire but had no explanation as to why this happened on a brand new tire. According to AAA a lot of tire manufacturers cutting corners producing defective tires.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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