Chevrolet Tahoe Complaints

10,175 consumer complaints on file.

#11465187May 18, 2022
STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The power steering failed while driving and we had our baby in the car. We had to make quick adjustment to our driving. We made it home bit very difficultly. I believe there is a problem with the control module because I was able to get it working again but almost immediately it faults out again.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11464566May 13, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE
A number of warning lights came on including ABS, Stability control, and engine light, car lost power and shut off
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11464423May 12, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
On 05/12/22, Service Trailer brake system warning alerts came on. Simply driving my Tahoe doing approximately 30 mph. We were not towing. It did it non stop for the full 30 miles home chiming and Blinking.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11463863May 9, 2022
ENGINE
The contact owns a 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled with the check engine warning light illuminated on the instrument panel. Recently, the contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer where they diagnosed the vehicle with engine failure. The contact was notified of the diagnosis and the dealer recommended that the engine be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was provided a case number. The vehicle was not repaired and remained in the possession of the dealer. The failure mileage was 22,949.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11463955May 9, 2022
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Cracked dashboard. Took it to the dealer for the Airbag recall and they cracked it even worse. The dealer said well it happens to all of them. They had no solution or anything.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11463301May 4, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES, POWER TRAIN, STEERING
I purchased the gm sts2 software and program my truck and now I have no brakes, have all lights on with calibration and rams problem I’m sure that the calibration they provided to me, costed this problem and none off the lights are turning off, the truck lost brakes I have to stand on the paddle to stop the truck. Now I have no choice to send it the GM for there mistake. I spoke to acdelco sts2 rep. And he couldn’t figure out the problem. And the hybrid system issue also. Both front air bag impact sensors cracks in the middle turns the light on. That’s been a fault with all gm trucks. They need to update this problem.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11463232May 3, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES
Have owned the vehicle since new. For a long time I had been "topping off" the brake fluid in the master cylinder. Finally got a message on the dash telling me to "service brakes soon" that would come and go. Eventually made it to our local Chevrolet dealer while the message was displayed for diagnostic purposes. Was told code "C0299" was found regarding brake booster pressure sensor performance. Vehicle was repaired by replacing the master cylinder and hydraulic brake booster. A large amount of brake fluid was found inside the booster upon disassembly. Obviously had been leaking brake fluid from the master cylinder into the brake booster for a long time. Saw that Ford had a recent recall for a similar problem and I thought it was worth reporting. I retained both the master cylinder and brake booster for inspection if needed. Fortunately no incidents occurred due to this part failure before replacement.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11463271May 3, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Trailer brake system chime goes off constantly. Chevy refuses to fix the defective wire harness. It is distracting and I have no idea if my trailer brakes would properly function if i were to tow. We ranch, but have avoided using my vehicle for this reason. This has happened continuously since 2019.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11462981May 1, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES
Have replaced all brakes, rotors, calipers, brake booster, master cylinder, and checked for leaks. Still have no pressure when applying brakes.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11462462April 27, 2022
ENGINE
Transmission issues on 2018 Chevy Tahoe. The vehicle stopped on the Hwy. Dealership says the transmission needs to be replaced. Is uncertain why the transmission has gone out on the vehicle since it’s only 4 years old. Error message came on my vehicle and I called the dealership. From my research it appears Chevrolet is continuing to have problems with the transmission on its Tahoes. This is unexceptionable. The consumer has to pay the price not the manufacturer. Please assist.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11462490April 27, 2022
POWER TRAIN
I had noticed a slight smell of antifreeze/coolant occasionally when the vehicle had aroun42,000 miles. As a diesel engine technition I knew something was wrong.I found a slight leak in thr topleft corner of the radiator were the tubes go into the tank. Contacted GM and was told the radiator was not covered under the powertrain warranty. I would only have to add about a half a quart of coolant every service at 3,500 miles. Looking online I had seen bullitins on the 2014 chevy,gmc,and caddilac half ton trucks and suv's. Now at 77,000 miles its getting much worse and GM won't do anything about it. I have ordered a new Radiator and thermostat at an approximatley $300 dollars. I Know they have a bulletin PI1513A. But GM will not help. thank you.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11462361April 26, 2022
ENGINE, POWER TRAIN, FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
I encountered the same issue which most of the other complaints on here saw where the engine lost power (due to one cylinder misfiring) suddenly and it was due to a faulty lifter in the engine. Fortunately, I was able to limp the vehicle back to my house where it could be towed, but had it been worse it could've stalled in an intersection and I'd be unable to move the vehicle due to how the engine must be running in order to put it in Neutral. GM really needs to recall the engines that are affected by the lifter problem as this issue is showing up on several forums online along with this site. My engine date code falls within their TSB, however they only replaced one bank due to my mileage being over 8,000 miles. That means that I most likely get to look forward to more issues soon with the other bank of lifters as they're of the same faulty design.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11461654April 21, 2022
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
On 18 Apr 2022, my 2016 Chevrolet Tahoe LTZ was found to have a gas leak around the fuel tank area when the car was taken to the Chevrolet Service Center for an oil change. On that day, there was both a strong fuel smell and presence of a pool of raw gas. There were no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure. Additionally, I was not notified by GM/Chevrolet that this could be an issue. After inspection and diagnosis, the service technician found a "rubbed spot" on the the feed pipe and replaced it. He noted that he "made sure the new pipe is secured on tank as designed to prevent future occurrence". This vehicle is used as primary transport for my family. The fact that it leaked gas while I was driving put my family's safety at risk. I also believe that other owners and their families could be at risk. After researching the problem, I have found several posts from other owners and a service bulletin that describes the issue and the service procedures to fix it. I believe there should be a recall for this well-known major safety issue. I have emailed GM/Chevrolet's customer service department and provide them with details of my complaints and supporting documentation also attached in this compliant form. The items are: 1. My service invoice 799356 dated 20 Apr 2022. 2. Picture of the pin hole on the defective fuel feed pipe removed from my vehicle. 3. Service Bulletin 17-NA-304, dated February 2020 which provides guidance to professional technicians on the issue(s) and service procedures to fix it. The first edition of this bulletin was released in September 2017 which is after I purchased my 2016 Tahoe. 4. Several forum posts from other Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban owners who have experienced the same major safety issue.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11461516April 20, 2022
SEAT BELTS
1- the second row center Seat Belt Receptacle stopped locking so failed, this happened while using the vehicle. 2- the seatbelt receptacle stopped latching while using the car in Seattle, I had to drive with someone in that seat unbuckled because all other seats were being used. 3- the receptacle can not be repaired, needs to be replaced; 4- I have contacted the manufacturer to have them fix this but they will not do it without compensation. 5- no warning. the vehicle is not old and in very good condition. I drive with my family in the car daily but rarely need to use the middle seat. I feel this is a defective latch due to the limited use and age of vehicle. I am concerned that the other seatbelts will also break without warning and Think that GM needs to be aware of a possibility.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11460915April 15, 2022
AIR BAGS
Airbag picture showed on dash. After several dealership appointments, the code B0014 04 was found. Driver seat airbag deployment exhibits high resistance due to faulty electrical jumper wire connections and may not deploy upon impact.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11460650April 13, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated while driving on the highway at an undisclosed speed, the trailer braking system warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer had been notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 123,917.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11460388April 11, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, POWER TRAIN
The vehicle was manufactured with a push button transmission gear selector. If there is an electrical issue(ie. dead battery, electrical short, engine failure, etc) you cannot shift transmission gears. If I pull into my garage, notice a burning smell coming from engine area, possibly an electrical short, I cannot put vehicle in neutral to push out of garage in case it does erupt into a fire and not burn down my house. Recently my dead battery caused the tow company to lift the back end and pull it our of garage. General Motors did not install an override to put transmission in neutral in an emergency. The transmission will only shift if the engine is running. Imagine driving on a road or stopped at a traffic light and the engine stalls, will not restart, good Samaritans offer to push you off the road, but can't shift to neutral. Dealerships have a hydraulic lift they place under rear tires to move vehicle around service area. As a retired law enforcement officer, many times we had to move vehicles out of the way until wrecker serviced arrived. I feel this is definitely something that has to be addressed and corrected before major damage occurs or lives are endangered.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11460020April 7, 2022
AIR BAGS, STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD
Takata Recall. The contact's wife owns a 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V054000 (Air Bags) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer who completed the recall repair; however, while driving the vehicle a week later, the contact's wife noticed that the dashboard was shaking significantly. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact's wife drove back to their residence, where the contact inspected the dashboard and noticed that it was severely cracked on the driver's side behind the steering wheel and on the passenger's side. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the dashboard replacement would be at his own expense as the manufacturer would not cover the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that the dealer should have informed them that the dashboard would be cracked prior to the recall repair and after the failure; however, the manufacturer did not provide any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 122,500.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11459640April 5, 2022
SERVICE BRAKES
heard a slight noise from the front of the car, like a faint squeal of a fan belt type noise. Then I had no brakes! No warning.. then a message displayed "brake assist service" A little late. No notice and almost plowed into the car in front of me! carefully crawled home and called AAA to tow it to the Chevy dealer.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0
#11459760April 5, 2022
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power. The contact stated that he depressed the accelerator pedal however, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact pulled safely off the highway and had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was diagnosed and it was determined that the transmission control module and several other power train components needed to be replaced. The independent mechanic related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V374000 (Power Train). The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 119,300.
Crash:
No
Fire:
No
Injuries:
0
Deaths:
0

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