Chevrolet Tahoe Complaints

10,175 consumer complaints on file.

#11578368March 19, 2024
ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
While driving the car, going 50 miles an hour down the highway the car slowly comes to a stop goes in the park and stops in the middle of the road. Wouldn’t go into any gear for me to get the vehicle out of the roadway kept flashing message about going into low power mode And vehicle had to be towed to the dealer
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11578024March 18, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
The Tahoe has this error that comes up on the dash "trailer brake system" and it doesn't stop. It keeps coming up and it is hard to drive with the constant beeping.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11577871March 17, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES
While traveling on the highway at 65 mph the car comes to a complete stop with no brakes applies. No engine light present nor were the emergency braking lights on. This is the 4th occurance.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11577593March 15, 2024
STEERING
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while the vehicle was stopped; while attempting to accelerate, the steering seized. The Power Steering Assist warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to dealer and a diagnostic was performed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11577210March 13, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Message on car states: Service Door Latch System First, the driver door stopped locking and latching. Then, days later the rear doors also stopped locking. The dealership is recommending to replace the door latches on the inside of the door and it is very expensive.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11576865March 12, 2024
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, ENGINE
See attached document for complaint
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11576647March 11, 2024
POWER TRAIN, ENGINE, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
As a traffic crash reconstructionist, the issue is a MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE. My wife was exiting a residential driveway when the vehicle started to stutter and immediately shut down with no power or any capability to get the vehicle off the road. The shutdown caused the blockage of a residential street on a Friday afternoon, until the correct tow truck arrived. This was due to the fact the vehicle could not be moved due to not being able to start the engine nor the ability to place the vehicle into neutral, without starting the engine or crawling un der it with tools. It was determined the fuel module went bad. There was no warning of the failure of the component. Luckily the shut down of all components of the vehicle did not occur on a high speed or highly traveled road since I did not have any control of the vehicle after the fuel module failed. This is not the first report of the issue to NHTSA. Hopefully something will happen to find a fix to put the vehicle in neutral without tools, for the safety of the motoring public.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11576534March 11, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
I was approaching an intersection to make a left turn from a two-way highway with a posted speed limit of 65mph. Another vehicle had approached the same intersection in the other direction and stopped to make a left turn, so both vehicles were making left turns in opposite directions, but the vehicle opposite my vehicle had to stop because I was approaching and signaling to turn and another vehicle, towing a trailer, was following behind my vehicle. As I approached the intersection, I began to turn the wheel and my vehicle shutdown and stopped in the lane, causing the vehicle behind me to take evasive action to avoid colliding into the rear of my vehicle. I received an alert on my dashboard to start the engine, which I did, but it didn't accelerate. I received another alert on the dash to start the engine and to place it in drive. After performing the actions, the vehicle felt as though it had lost power and I slowly drifted off the side of the road where I shut the vehicle off and restarted it again without further issues. The issue has not been reproduced and the dealership I purchased the vehicle from could not confirm any known issues. The vehicle has not been inspected due to the dealership not having any insight into any known issues that may have caused the incident. No other warning lights were displayed prior to the incident.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11576399March 9, 2024
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Wipers stop functioning intermittently. Happens every few weeks since 7/24/23
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11576083March 7, 2024
ENGINE
2023 Tahoe High Country was being operated at Interstate speeds when the vehicle shifted to neutral, engine died and the vehicle experienced a rapid decrease in speed. Check engine light activated as well as dashboard lights. Was able to guide vehicle to side of road. Unable to start vehicle and was towed to local dealership. Learned the engine was blown as well as a large 20amp fuse. I am an expert in traffic crash reconstruction and this type of incident could lead to serious injury or death.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11575893March 6, 2024
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fuel line has a hole in it from rubbing against the frame this is the 2nd time I've had to repair the fuel line in the 3.5 years I've had the vehicle
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11575789March 6, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN, VISIBILITY/WIPER
Transmission Failure/Windshield Wiper Failure- While traveling approximately 48mph, the vehicle completely locked up. Tires screeched, vehicle came to a grinding halt. Two of my children were in the vehicle (15yrs and 7yrs of age.) This was sudden and without warning! The vehicle almost rolled, and we were lucky that no vehicles were behind us or we would have been rearended. At that time, we pulled over and the vehicle was towed to the service department at the local dealership. Just days before, the windshield wipers completely failed while driving, in the middle of a downpour. I had to pull the vehicle over and wait for the rain to calm before returning home. Also, the entire display panel went blank while driving, as if the vehicle was turned off. I was unable to determine speed etc. There had been a cascade of odd malfunctions days prior to the major events, the clock stopped working, the compass stopped working. The service department informed me that there was a "Bad Valve Body." I was told by the service manager that he had "never heard" of a vehicle doing this. My children and I are terrified to get back in the vehicle, as we almost had what could have been a fatal accident. I am in contact with GM/Chevrolet on possible remedies. I should note again that there are several other defects with the vehicle, that all seem to surround microchip/electrical components. They all seemed to have failed at once, which leads me to believe there is a larger systemic problem with this vehicle, the processors, and components. Again, this was a sudden cascade of failures. I have video of the windshield wipers non-functional during the rain. I was able to take the video after I had stopped. This is exceptionally dangerous. This vehicle is available for inspection. There were NO warnings lamps or messages. NO insurance has been involved. To my knowledge the dealer has not re-created the failures, but I have video of the panel black out as well.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11575561March 5, 2024
POWER TRAIN
While driving on the highway I notice the rpm’s were high and the vehicle wasn’t going anywhere so I had to pull over from the middle lane to the side of the road I. Busy traffic gladly I mad it over safely without getting hit. After I pulled over the service engine light come on and the transmission temperature was high. After the vehicle cooled down and I was able to me the shifting was terrible it would jerk while shifting. So I called aamco transmission and they said I needed a transmission replacement. This is not the first Chevrolet Tahoe I have had that done this my 2010 Chevrolet Tahoe done the same thing and needed a transmission. The repair cost is at $5500.00.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11575406March 4, 2024
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Appears the roof failed After rain storm on 3/1/24, was moving car to different parking space and heard water that was running / moving in the roof and doors of car. The water then started pouring out through all upper seat belt slots, the AC Vents in the roof, the lights in the roof. Water also poured out of the upper-forward electronic panel where the rear set and lift gate control buttons are located. Water was also coming out at the drivers foot area, rear seats side panels, The water coming from these places was falling onto the dash, radio, phone battery charger, seat belt reels, seats, carpets, between the seats and doors, rear trunk area. Safety is at risk due to possible electrical damage. Car holding weather and turning to a mold health hazard. Damage to seatbelts., inheritor lights, ventilation system. Water and moisture into car onto seats, carpets etc can grown mold spores causing health hazards.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11575077March 2, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING, VISIBILITY/WIPER
I've had my 2023 Tahoe for 15 months, purchased Dec. 2023 Issue #1. Dash message on start up " Restraint System Needs Service". I noticed small lights overhead (buttons for tail gate, sun roof, reading lamps) were off. I pressed some of them, and dash message went away, and lights came on. Everything worked fine. I've narrowed it down to the passenger side reading light. When dash warning comes on, I press reading light, and whalla! all works fine. This has happened about 6 times over the last year. Issue #2. After driving many hours (9 hr drive, then a 2hr drive, then 4hr hr drive on different days/nights) in rain with wipers in auto mode, using defrost on and off as needed. Suddenly, wipers stop working as well as headlights in auto mode! Scary. Pulled over and waited with engine off. Restarted and still nothing. I was able to use headlights in full ON mode. I turned the wiper switch all the way from top-pulse to the full-on 4-6 times really quick back and forth, and like magic, everything worked again! This has happened 3 times in the last 2 months (always during several hours of rainy weather driving). Dealer says they can't fix what they can't witness. I suppose my only recourse is to video tape it and then show dealership.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11574957March 1, 2024
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The "Service Trailer Brake System" pops up on the dash and makes noise every 45 seconds. Its distracting and dangerous to be driving while this is happening.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11574153February 27, 2024
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Drivers side headlight is stuck pointing down making it hard to see in the dark. Vehicle is a marked police patrol vehicle.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11573942February 26, 2024
STRUCTURE:BODY, VISIBILITY/WIPER
The hood and top of the car on multiple tahoes and suburbans with this body style and year have the clear missing I have family &friends same issue, as well as the bottom plastic piece by windshield wipers crack quick/loosen causing possible water to get in or defrost system to stall, also does not go through car wash systems many Chevy models in the 2017-2020 years have issue especially 2017/2018
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11573065February 21, 2024
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
My vehicle's throttle position sensor malfunctioned while I was driving on a busy highway at 55-60MPH, causing it to suddenly enter limp mode and display the error code P2138. This resulted in a rapid and unsafe reduction of speed to 30MPH, then down to 15MPH posing a hazard to myself and other drivers. Despite replacing both the gas pedal and the sensor itself in an attempt to rectify the issue, the problem persists. There are no prior reports made to the police, dealership, or insurance company regarding this matter.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11573220February 21, 2024
SERVICE BRAKES
When I am going slow backing up, it feels like I have no breaks. Also, if I am pulling into a parking place real slow, it feels like I have no breaks and the truck continues to roll.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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