Chevrolet Tahoe Complaints

10,175 consumer complaints on file.

#11520680May 5, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
My Tahoe was running fine and then when I shut it off and returned 30 minutes later it would not start. I had it towed to a nearby dealership and I was told that several similar incidents have happened with my make and model where the fuel pump control module went bad. A technician replaced the module while it was in the tow truck so it could be unloaded and it started up. I was told that GM is aware of the issue and I have not heard about it and believe there should be a recall to replace these faulty modules.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11520404May 4, 2023
ENGINE, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
The contact owns a 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 80-85 MPH, the vehicle inadvertently started to decelerate with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact coasted to the side of the roadway and waited before restarting the vehicle and continued driving. The failure reoccurred several times. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who diagnosed that the fuel pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 46,494.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11520193May 3, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I was driving the vehicle and it suddenly lost power - going from 55 MPH down to 0 then the engine just stopped. No warning lights went off, no stalling, no engine noise- completely lost power. Would not start after that for 20 minutes. Started after 20 minutes- and ran fine -like nothing happened. Had it towed to dealership where they diagnosed the problem as electrical. Two weeks later still waiting for the part. Dealer says it could be up to 3 months before they could locate the part.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11520148May 2, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES
There’s a recall for this exact issue, but my vin doesn’t fall under it. But the issue is the brakes suddenly felt different while they maneuvering into a parking spot or slowing for a pedestrian. Happens a lot at very low speeds.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11519776May 1, 2023
STEERING, SUSPENSION, UNKNOWN OR OTHER
While barely moving, (about 2 mph), in a parking lot & preparing to make a sharp left turn, knuckle of driver's side wheel assembly suddenly broke, causing the wheel assembly to collapse, wheel top tilted inward and bottom tilted outward, causing major damage to upper and lower control arms, tie rod and significant body damage to two body parts at the wheel opening. Mechanic reported that there had been very excessive ‘play’ before the collapse At 86,000 miles, this is a very low-mileage for this degree of wear and complete failure, on a full-size, PPV SUV, with many heavy-duty features, designed to tolerate high stress usage. FORTUATELY, the car was barely rolling. If this had happened 5 minutes later, I would have been driving 65 mph and this would have caused a catastrophic wreck, could have involved several other cars, and could have injured or even killed many people. I am now very concerned about the condition of the knuckle on the passenger side. It could be developing microscopic cracks that would only be observable with X-ray. ESPECIALLY with this defect being on a very popular police model, Highway Patrol PPV vehicle, more failures will endanger many people.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11519681April 30, 2023
AIR BAGS
The Side area bags are Deployed a The vehicle is parked an not be operated. It wasn’t involved in any collision, The front Dash board airbags & steering wheel air bags aren’t Deployed an are in tact….there is No Body Damged or The Vehicle was Parked Not Being Operated for Over a month I Don’t understand How The Side air bags Have ruptured without any Cause That is Very Big Danger to My self an Family…There is No warning Lamps On Or Check Engine Light activated,
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11519682April 30, 2023
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN
Lifters in engine failed, bent rods, 3 of 8 cylinders scratched; engine need to be rebuilt. Engine failed at 47K miles. AC Condenser cracked at 47K miles. Engine failure is safety issue. Known issue at Chevrolet where already extended warranty from original manufacturer's warranty. Engine could have ceased while driving putting driver and passenger(s), if any, in immediate and imminent danger.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11519684April 30, 2023
ENGINE
After lifters on engine failed on original engine at approximately 47K miles, engine was rebuilt. Received Tahoe back with 47,791 miles on odometer. Brand new Chevrolet lifters failed prior to odometer reaching 48,903, bending rods and requiring that the engine that was just rebuilt to be replaced or rebuilt again. While driving engine loss oil pressure with red light warning coming on telling to immediately turn off engine. Engine may have ceased while car was in motion, putting driver and passenger(s), if any, in immediate and imminent danger. it was almost 7 months to rebuild engine last time due to GMAC parts being unavailable. Brand new parts failed at roughly 1K miles, there may be a quality control and/or design issue with lifters.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11519707April 30, 2023
SUSPENSION
At 34, 716 right front strut needed to be replaced. At 40,719 both rear air shocks needed to be replaced. Suspension was loose and made steering difficult on surfaces that were not flat and smooth.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11519204April 27, 2023
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the daytime running lights remained illuminated while the headlights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that a software update was needed. The vehicle was repaired but the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer, but the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle needed to be diagnosed. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V903000 (Exterior Lighting). The failure mileage was unknown.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11518801April 25, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2015chevy Tahoe LT fuel pump rattle cause fuel line to rattle. Service Bulletin Bulletin No.: 17-NA-304 Date: February, 2020 Subject: Brand: Cadillac Chevrolet TECHNICAL Ticking, Rattle and/or Buzzing Noise Heard from inside Passenger Compartment, Possible Fuel Leak Model: Escalade Escalade ESV Model Year: from VIN: Engine: L86 L86 L83 L83 L83, L86 L83, L86 Transmission: to from to Suburban Tahoe 2015 Yukon Models Yukon XL Models 2020 GMC Involved Region or Country North America, Middle East, Europe, Russia, Chile, Columbia, Ecuador and Peru. Condition 1 Some customers may comment on the following condition: • Arattlingand/ortickingnoisethatmaybelouderinsidethevehiclethanoutside. ⇒ The noise may be picked up at the back of the left valve cover, and/or underneath the vehicle near middle of the driver’s door. ⇒ This noise will be noticeable at idle, most noticeable in the 700-900 RPM range. ⇒ The noise may also sound like a lifter tick. ⇒ This may also be called a fuel line buzz or ringing noise. • Whiletherattleisoccurring,theS-shapeportionofthefuelfeedline,rightinfrontof the tank, will be vibrating / rattling. Condition 2 Some customers may comment on a fuel leak. Diagnosis that the fuel leak is originating from the fuel feed line at the molded-in clip on top of tank. Cause The rattling, ticking noise may be caused by the check valve in the low pressure fuel feed jumper line at the engine not fully seating, allowing pressure pulses from the high pressure side back into the low pressure side of the fuel system. These pressure pulses could cause the S-shaped portion of the fuel feed line, in front of the tank, to vibrate and/or rattle If the S-shaped portion of the fuel line rattles over a period of time, the fore-aft motion in the line could result in wear. This wear could result in a fuel leak where the line is secured into the molded-in clip on the tank.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11518661April 24, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
The contact's spouse owns a 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and remained extended to the floorboard. The contact engaged the parking brake to bring the vehicle to a complete stop. The vehicle was driven to the residence and parked. Additionally, the contact stated that while parked, the brake pedal was depressed, and brake fluid was squirting onto the ground from underneath the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 190,000.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11518743April 24, 2023
SERVICE BRAKES, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
THE BRAKES ARE REALLY HARD WHEN PRESSING TAKES ALOT OF FORCE AND ALSO TAKES VERY LONG TO STOP NOW MY TRUCK PEDAL IS SOFT AND MY TRUCK IS STUTTERING FROM LOSS OF VACCUUM AND ALSO MADE ME FLY DOWN MY DRIVEWAY WITH NO WAY TO STOP
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11518660April 24, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DEAD BATTERY 3 TIMES in a 35 day period. We drove vehicle (2022 Tahoe) 15 months without any issues. February 9, 2023 we had the main instrument cluster not come on when vehicle was started, we cut off / restarted vehicle and instrument cluster came back on with no further issues to date. Vehicle did some type of over the air update after February 9, 2023 and before February 26, 2023. Vehicle gave a low battery light on February 26, 2023. Vehicle was taken to Chevrolet Dealership on February 27, 2023 and returned to me on March 1, 2023 with a new battery installed. March 19, 2023 vehicle battery died with roadside assistance called to jump off vehicle. Returned vehicle to Chevrolet Dealership on March 20, 2023 and was told the radio was not turning off as designed and there was an open sensor in the windshield - both items repaired and vehicle returned to me on March 21, 2023. April 2, 2023 vehicle battery died with roadside assistance called to jump off vehicle. Returned vehicle on April 3, 2023 to Chevrolet Dealership. Vehicle has been at Chevrolet Dealership for 3 weeks. As of today, April 24, 2023 Dealership / GM state that they cannot find anything wrong, but want to pull the fuse out for the liftgate module and return the vehicle. I asked why not replace the liftgate module and am being told that they do not know that the lift gate module is the issue, so they will not replace module. At this time I see no evidence that the root cause of battery failure has been identified and GM / Dealership is wanting to return the vehicle to service on the hope that pulling a fuse for the handsfree liftgate module will resolve the issue leaving my family at risk of another battery failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11518216April 21, 2023
POWER TRAIN
While driving at any speed the transmission felt like it was shifting gears into neutral on its own and the transmission has since failed. The vehicle is available for inspection. The vehicle dropped drastically in speed in a higher speed zone which could have caused an accident. The problem has been confirmed at the dealer with an inspection. The vehicle has been inspected by the dealership. There were no warning lights until the failure occurred and there were symptoms 2 weeks before the failure.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11518364April 21, 2023
SUSPENSION, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The air ride control module under the spare tire in the rear of the vehicle has deteriorated and the connections melted so I had to disconnect the module I noticed smoke from underneath the rear of my vehicle I believe if I did not disconnect the module there would have been a fire i have the module that I can send pictures to you of the plug the connection and the deteriorating module these vehicles are supposed to be made to be used in the upstate weather and to leave a important piece of electrical equipment out like that is nonsense and to replace the module is approximately 500 without me going to the dealership.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11517825April 19, 2023
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
water leaking in from the roof area. I heard water above me, then after applying the brakes water came pouring in through the LED lights, seat belts, and other areas mostly on the passenger side of the vehicle. After pulling panels and looking, water was dripping down into the car getting airbags wet, the fuse panel, seat belts are soaked, carpet, and water inside LEDs and dripping on other electronics. Dealership unable to locate leak at this time and is a continuing problem.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11517495April 17, 2023
SEAT BELTS
Driver side seat belt female part broke inside. Can not insert & clip in male part.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11517438April 17, 2023
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fuel pump control module diagnosed by the Chevrolet dealer in Iowa City, IA (Billion Chevy). We were on the interstate when the vehicle decelerated rapidly while passing a semi tractor trailer. I was able to control the vehicle and move to the right lane after the semi trailer went by and other cars moved back quickly. No warning light until the incident.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11517132April 14, 2023
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION
GM has a known problem with the sensors for the side detection system that are placed outside in the rear of the vehicle. Tires splash water and salt directly on the sensors causing them to short out. This short not only causes the side detection to misreport whether a vehicle is in your blind spot, it also manifests itself with lift gate malfunctions and various other messages displayed on the DIC like Service Park Assist System or Service Trailer Brake. My Tahoe has had all these issues. To date GM has not recalled my Tahoe or any other GM vehicle with this problem. The dealership quoted me $1,700 for the fix and are having trouble sourcing the new sensors since apparently I am not the only one affected. Howabout your agency looking into this and suggesting to GM to man up on this and cover the repair through a recall and a reimbursement for those who paid out of pocket.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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