2011 Chevrolet Tahoe Problems & Owner Complaints

Unknown Or Other 213 2 crash 1 fire

“WE HAD THE OIL CHANGED AT A LUBE SHOP IN MARBLE FALLS TEXAS AND THE PERSON THAT CHANGED THE OIL TOLD US THE TRANSMISSION DIP STICK TUBE WAS LOOSE SO HE COULDN'T CHECK THE TRANSMISSION FLUID. WE LEFT THE LUBE SHOP AND WAS DRIVING DOWN 1431 IN MARBLE FALLS WHEN A GENTLEMAN STOPPED US AND TOLD US THE TAHOE WAS ON FIRE. WE POPPED THE HOOD AND INDEED THERE WERE FLAMES IN THE LOWER PART OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. WE CALLED THE POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT AND THEY CAME TO OUR CALL WITHIN 10 MINUTES. IN RESEARCHING THE PROBLEM I SAW THAT THERE IS A RECALL ON THE TUBES BUT MY ISSUE IS THAT WE WERE NEVER…”
NHTSA complaint #10783314, 2015 · fire

“DASHBOARD IS CRACKED FROM THE CORNER OF THE PASSENGER AIRBAG COVER TO THE SEAM IN THE DASH PANEL NEED THE DEFROSTER. WE WERE INVOLVED IN A REAR END ACCIDENT AND THE CRACK APPEARED AFTER THE ACCIDENT. I'M CONCERNED IT COULD AFFECT THE AIR BAG DEPLOYING.”
NHTSA complaint #11408191, 2021 · crash

“MY 2011 CHEVY TAHOE HAS CRACKS THAT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND JUST KEEP GETTING WORSE. IT HAS LOW MILES AND HAS BEEN KEPT IN THE GARAGE. THE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG IS ALSO LOCATED IN THE DASHA AND I AM CONCERNED IF IT WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF IT DEPLOYS.”
NHTSA complaint #10966571, 2016 · crash

Air Bags 186 2 crash 1 fire

“DASHBOARD IS CRACKED FROM THE CORNER OF THE PASSENGER AIRBAG COVER TO THE SEAM IN THE DASH PANEL NEED THE DEFROSTER. WE WERE INVOLVED IN A REAR END ACCIDENT AND THE CRACK APPEARED AFTER THE ACCIDENT. I'M CONCERNED IT COULD AFFECT THE AIR BAG DEPLOYING.”
NHTSA complaint #11408191, 2021 · crash

“I WAS DRIVING WEST ON RIO RD. IN CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, AT ROUGHLY 35 MPH. AT APPROXIMATELY 6:00 PM, A DEER EMERGED FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. IT HAPPENED INSTANTANEOUSLY AND AVOIDING THE DEER WAS NOT AN OPTION. IMMEDIATELY AFTER STRIKING THE DEER AT THE FRONT RIGHT BUMPER (UNDERNEATH HEADLIGHT), THE SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED IN MY 2011 CHEVY TAHOE. HOWEVER, THE AIRBAG THAT WAS SUPPOSE TO DEPLOY FROM THE DRIVERS SEAT (ON THE SIDE NEAR SEATBELT) DID NOT DEPLOY. ADDITIONALLY, THE FRONT TWO AIRBAGS (FROM STEERING WHEEL AND DASHBOARD) DID NOT DEPLOY AS WELL. MOREOVER, APPROXIMATELY THRE…”
NHTSA complaint #10487443, 2012 · crash

“I confirmed the vehicle has a recall. Called the Dealer and they informed me that the dash may crack while performing the recall but is not included in the recall. Any cracks in the dash would be customer pay. This doesn't seem right.”
NHTSA complaint #11632752, 2024

Structure 85 2 crash

“I WAS DRIVING IN CRUISE CONTROL AT 55 MPH ON A HIGHWAY ON A DRY SUNNY DAY. NO WEATHER ISSUES. SUDDENLY, THE CAR ACCELERATED AND VEERED OFF ACROSS THREE LANES OF THE HIGHWAY, ACROSS THE MEDIAN, THROUGH THE GUARDRAIL IN THE MEDIAN AND INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE BRAKES LOCKED UP AND THE CAR CONTINUED AT HIGH SPEED BACK INTO THE MEDIAN, CLIPPING THE GUARDRAIL THREE MORE TIMES. WHEN I GOT MY SENSES BACK, I TURNED THE IGNITION OFF AND PULLED OUT THE KEY. THE CAR ROLLED TO A STOP IN THE MEDIAN. THE ONLY REASON THERE WERE NO INJURIES, IS THAT THERE WAS LITTLE TRAFFIC ON THIS SUNDAY AFTERNOON AND…”
NHTSA complaint #10579136, 2013 · crash

“I WAS DRIVING WEST ON RIO RD. IN CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, AT ROUGHLY 35 MPH. AT APPROXIMATELY 6:00 PM, A DEER EMERGED FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. IT HAPPENED INSTANTANEOUSLY AND AVOIDING THE DEER WAS NOT AN OPTION. IMMEDIATELY AFTER STRIKING THE DEER AT THE FRONT RIGHT BUMPER (UNDERNEATH HEADLIGHT), THE SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED IN MY 2011 CHEVY TAHOE. HOWEVER, THE AIRBAG THAT WAS SUPPOSE TO DEPLOY FROM THE DRIVERS SEAT (ON THE SIDE NEAR SEATBELT) DID NOT DEPLOY. ADDITIONALLY, THE FRONT TWO AIRBAGS (FROM STEERING WHEEL AND DASHBOARD) DID NOT DEPLOY AS WELL. MOREOVER, APPROXIMATELY THRE…”
NHTSA complaint #10487443, 2012 · crash

“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…”
NHTSA complaint #11460020, 2022

Electrical System 18 1 fire

“Stability trac, ABS, traction control, passenger air bag, locks are locking and unlocking, voltage to high, car will lose power while driving then shut off after alternator replaced, truck is worse also back trailer brake sensor appears to, no engine lights on went to two mechanics and unable to find the problem, very dangerous my car will randomly turn off while driving and cars in back slamming on their brakes to avoid hitting me”
NHTSA complaint #11588289, 2024

“I was sold a vehicle by a small car dealer who claims to have a dealers license. He advertised the car as having 125,000 miles and that is what the odometer says. After receiving the title and looking it up on car fax I found that the vehicle actually has 255,000 miles on it. Dealer states it was a cash deal and not his problem”
NHTSA complaint #11515605, 2023

“VEHICLE INSTRUMENT PANEL TURNS ON AND OFF UPON START UP AND WHILE DRIVING CAUSING DRIVER TO NOT KNOW HOW FAST ONE IS GOING, IT THEY HAVE GAS, ETC. THIS IS A COMMON KNOWN ISSUE WHICH AFFECT MANY GM OWNERS AS WELL AS THE GM BRAND.”
NHTSA complaint #11384589, 2020

Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 15

“RECENTLY PURCHASED A USED TAHOE FROM DEALERSHIP WITH WARRANTY.WHILE DRIVING IN SNOW MAKING A RIGHT TURN THE STABILITRAC LIGHT CAME ON, TRACTION CONTROL, AND ABS. THE VEHICLE FISHTALED, ENGINE LOST RESPONSE. THE ABS AND STABILITRAC WARNINGS CONTINUE FOR A SHORT TIME AND WENT OFF. I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE SAFELY. SECOND INSTANCE IN THE RAIN, ON THE HIGHWAY. I WAS TRAVELING IN THE FAST LANE, WANTED TO MOVE OVER FOR A FAST MOVING VEHICLE BEHIND ME. AS I WAS CHANGING LANES THE STABILITRAC LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN, THIS TIME PULSING THE A B S BREAKS. I HAD TO STEER HARDER TO THE RIGHT, TO GET OUT…”
NHTSA complaint #11192734, 2019

“WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY AFTER 30 MINUTES, THE VEHICLE WOULD HAVE POWER ISSUES CAUSING ERRATIC BEHAVIOR. EXAMPLE, WHILE TRAVELING ON INTERSTATE AT ABOUT 70MPH THE ISSUES WOULD HAPPEN WHEN PRESSING THE BRAKES OR TURNING ON A BLINKER, THE VEHICLE'S DOOR LOOKS CYCLED SEVERAL TIMES, IT WOULD CREATE A STARTLING POP IMMEDIATELY THROUGH THE SPEAKERS, THE RADIO CUT OFF AND RESTARTED. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO PULL OFF INTERSTATE, THE ENGINE THEN STARTED TO STUTTER LOOSING POWER. STABILITRACK AND ABS LIGHTS CAME ON. AFTER SAFELY PULLED OVER, CUT VEHICLE OFF. RESTARTED VEHICLE, NO ISSUES OR POWER PROBLEMS.…”
NHTSA complaint #11105156, 2018

“STABILITRAK AND ABS LIGHT COMES ON WHILE DRIVING, THE DOOR LOCKS GO CRAZY, RADIO GOES IN AND OUT AND YOU LOSE THE ABILITY TO ACCELERATE. ENGINE ACTS LIKE IT WANTS TO DIE OUT. THE FIRST TIME I HAD IT TAKEN IN, THEY SAID IT WAS A SENSOR SO I PAID $600 TO HAVE IT FIXED. 6 MONTHS LATER IT STARTED DOING THE SAME THING SO THE SAME SENSOR WAS REPLACED AGAIN. ONE MONTH LATER MY TAHOE IS DOING THE EXACT SAME THING AND NOW THE DEALERSHIP SAYS IT'S A SHORT. I DON'T THINK THEY KNOW WHAT'S GOING ON AND THEY ARE JUST TRYING DIFFERENT THINGS TO SEE IF IT WORKS, SO NOW I AM OUT OF POCKET OVER $1000 FOR THEM…”
NHTSA complaint #11113357, 2017

Engine 13 1 crash

“I WAS DRIVING IN CRUISE CONTROL AT 55 MPH ON A HIGHWAY ON A DRY SUNNY DAY. NO WEATHER ISSUES. SUDDENLY, THE CAR ACCELERATED AND VEERED OFF ACROSS THREE LANES OF THE HIGHWAY, ACROSS THE MEDIAN, THROUGH THE GUARDRAIL IN THE MEDIAN AND INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE BRAKES LOCKED UP AND THE CAR CONTINUED AT HIGH SPEED BACK INTO THE MEDIAN, CLIPPING THE GUARDRAIL THREE MORE TIMES. WHEN I GOT MY SENSES BACK, I TURNED THE IGNITION OFF AND PULLED OUT THE KEY. THE CAR ROLLED TO A STOP IN THE MEDIAN. THE ONLY REASON THERE WERE NO INJURIES, IS THAT THERE WAS LITTLE TRAFFIC ON THIS SUNDAY AFTERNOON AND…”
NHTSA complaint #10579136, 2013 · crash

“JUST PURCHASED TRUCK IT HAS NOT BEEN 30 DAYS AND THE SERVICE SUSPENSION SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON AND WHEN I DRIVE THE CAR WILL ACCELERATE FASTER ON ITS OWN. WHICH WAS VERY SCARY WITH KIDS IN THE CAR NOW MY ENGINE LIGHT IS ON PLUS TRACTION CONTROL AND IT SOMETIMES WON'T GO OVER 70 MPH. I FEEL LIKE I WAS TOLD TRUCK WAS IN GREAT CONDITION BUT IT'S NOT AND SCARED IT MIGHT ACCELERATE ON ITS ON WITH KIDS IN CAR. I WAS ON HIGHWAY WHEN THIS HAPPENED I WORK FROM HOME SO I HAVEN'T REALLY HAD CHANCE TO DRIVE TRUCK BUT I FEEL UN SAFE DRIVING IT BERGER CHEVROLET SHOULD BE SHAMED I HAVE CALLED MULTIPLE MANAGE…”
NHTSA complaint #11414742, 2021

“DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AT NIGHT. GO TO HIGH BEAMS AND MOTOR IMMEDIATELY BEGINS TO REV UP/DOWN, AND RUN ERRATIC. SWITCH BEAMS TO NORMAL POSITION=IT STOPS. WHEN DEPRESSING KEY FOB TO OPEN AND CLOSE DOORS, IT ONLY WORKS FREQUENTLY. BIZARRE ELECTRICAL ISSUE....”
NHTSA complaint #11217541, 2019

Fuel/Propulsion System 8

“Fuel pump failure caused my vehicle to stall not once, not twice, but THREE times in the middle of the interstate on my way back home from out of state. This was terrifying, especially since my kids were in the car with me. The entire vehicle shut off in the middle of traffic and I was in the far left lane”
NHTSA complaint #11693784, 2025

“During refueling the fuel does not fill up and backs up coming out onto person fueling vehicle along with fuel pouring onto vehicle as well property. This is a major fire hazard and can cause serious burns to whomever is fueling vehicle let alone what can happen if the spill is ever to ignite from a electronic spark. This is a major problem and needs to be rectified as soon as possible, for it is eminent that someone will be injured and possible killed.”
NHTSA complaint #11422428, 2021

“STARTED MY TAHOE TO DRIVE HOME AND I'M GOING 70 MPH DOWN A HIGHWAY WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY ENGINE LIGHT POPS ON AND SAYS ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED PLUS IT SAYS SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL AND SERVICE STABILITRAK. I WENT FROM 70 MPH TO 20 MPH IN LESS THAN 5 SECONDS AND NOW MY TAHOE IS SPUTTERING AND HAS NO POWER. THE WHOLE VEHICLE IS VIBRATING. I'VE SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE MULTIPLE TIMES AND I CAN'T GET THE ERROR TO GO AWAY. SITTING AT AN IDLE MY RPMS FLUCTUATE CONSISTENTLY. UNKNOWN BUT I HAVE A FEELING THAT THE THROTTLE BODY IS GOING OUT ON THE ENGINE, IT WOULD BE THE ONLY THING I CAN THINK OF THAT WO…”
NHTSA complaint #11173430, 2019

Vehicle Speed Control 7 1 crash

“I WAS DRIVING IN CRUISE CONTROL AT 55 MPH ON A HIGHWAY ON A DRY SUNNY DAY. NO WEATHER ISSUES. SUDDENLY, THE CAR ACCELERATED AND VEERED OFF ACROSS THREE LANES OF THE HIGHWAY, ACROSS THE MEDIAN, THROUGH THE GUARDRAIL IN THE MEDIAN AND INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE BRAKES LOCKED UP AND THE CAR CONTINUED AT HIGH SPEED BACK INTO THE MEDIAN, CLIPPING THE GUARDRAIL THREE MORE TIMES. WHEN I GOT MY SENSES BACK, I TURNED THE IGNITION OFF AND PULLED OUT THE KEY. THE CAR ROLLED TO A STOP IN THE MEDIAN. THE ONLY REASON THERE WERE NO INJURIES, IS THAT THERE WAS LITTLE TRAFFIC ON THIS SUNDAY AFTERNOON AND…”
NHTSA complaint #10579136, 2013 · crash

“JUST PURCHASED TRUCK IT HAS NOT BEEN 30 DAYS AND THE SERVICE SUSPENSION SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON AND WHEN I DRIVE THE CAR WILL ACCELERATE FASTER ON ITS OWN. WHICH WAS VERY SCARY WITH KIDS IN THE CAR NOW MY ENGINE LIGHT IS ON PLUS TRACTION CONTROL AND IT SOMETIMES WON'T GO OVER 70 MPH. I FEEL LIKE I WAS TOLD TRUCK WAS IN GREAT CONDITION BUT IT'S NOT AND SCARED IT MIGHT ACCELERATE ON ITS ON WITH KIDS IN CAR. I WAS ON HIGHWAY WHEN THIS HAPPENED I WORK FROM HOME SO I HAVEN'T REALLY HAD CHANCE TO DRIVE TRUCK BUT I FEEL UN SAFE DRIVING IT BERGER CHEVROLET SHOULD BE SHAMED I HAVE CALLED MULTIPLE MANAGE…”
NHTSA complaint #11414742, 2021

“1. Dashboard has been cracking for years, now the defrost vent fins are breaking off. Happens when I clean the inside of the windshield. Makes flapping noise when I use defroster. 2. The interior light switch on the passenger side front door does not work anymore. 3. The cruise control will randomly turn itself off and other times speed up by itself.”
NHTSA complaint #11569359, 2020

Power Train 5 1 crash 1 injury

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHIFTED OUT OF PARK AND INTO REVERSE INDEPENDENTLY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL BACKWARDS AND CRASH INTO A WOODED LOT. THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WAS DAMAGED DUE TO THE IMPACT. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES BUT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. NO POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 45,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10816860, 2015 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT PURCHASED A VEHICLE FROM AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE BRAKES AND ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING MADE NOISES WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND THE OIL GAUGE FLUCTUATED WHILE ACCELERATING. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE HESITATED AFTER ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 172,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11270687, 2019

“TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT WHEN PULLING OUT IT WON'T GO AND STARTS JUMPING IN AND OUT OF GEAR AND THEN SHIFTS REALLY HARD AND GOES IT'S ALMOST CAUSED ME TO GET HIT BY ONCOMING CARS SEVERAL TIMES AND IT'S WORSE ON A HILL JUMPING IN AND OUT BUT DOES FINE RUNNING UP AND DOWN THE HIGHWAY”
NHTSA complaint #11241902, 2018

Steering 5

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT PURCHASED A VEHICLE FROM AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE BRAKES AND ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING MADE NOISES WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND THE OIL GAUGE FLUCTUATED WHILE ACCELERATING. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE HESITATED AFTER ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 172,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11270687, 2019

“ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS (35 PLUS TIMES IN PAST 2 MONTHS) I HAVE EXPERIENCED A TERRIFYING COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER TO EVERY ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED COMPONENT OF MY VEHICLE. FOR 3 TO 5 SECONDS I HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO POWER STEERING, TRACTION CONTROL OR HEADLIGHTS. MY DASHBOARD DISPLAY GOES BLANK, ALL RADIO AND AC DISPLAY GOES OFF AS WELL AS THEIR FUNCTIONS, MY DOOR LOCKS REPEATIDLY LOCK AND UNLOCK AND MY ACCELERATION STALLS OUT. AFTER THE POWER INTERRUPTION ALL MY DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS (ABS/ AIRBAGS/ STABILITRACK/ TRACTION CONTROL/ CHECK ENGINE) FLASH ON AND OFF FOR A FEW SECONDS WHEN THEY ALL STO…”
NHTSA complaint #11129521, 2018

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET TAHOE HYBRID. WHILE PERFORMING A TURN AT 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF STEERING ABILITY AND IT REQUIRED MORE EFFORT TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE SERVICE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER, TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE, AND RESTARTED IT MANUALLY. THE VEHICLE BECAME OPERABLE, BUT THE AIR CONDITIONING FAILED TO OPERATE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 130,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11045726, 2017

Service Brakes 4

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT PURCHASED A VEHICLE FROM AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE BRAKES AND ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. ALSO, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STEERING MADE NOISES WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS AND THE OIL GAUGE FLUCTUATED WHILE ACCELERATING. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE HESITATED AFTER ACCELERATING FROM A STOP. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 172,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11270687, 2019

“RECENTLY PURCHASED A USED TAHOE FROM DEALERSHIP WITH WARRANTY.WHILE DRIVING IN SNOW MAKING A RIGHT TURN THE STABILITRAC LIGHT CAME ON, TRACTION CONTROL, AND ABS. THE VEHICLE FISHTALED, ENGINE LOST RESPONSE. THE ABS AND STABILITRAC WARNINGS CONTINUE FOR A SHORT TIME AND WENT OFF. I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE SAFELY. SECOND INSTANCE IN THE RAIN, ON THE HIGHWAY. I WAS TRAVELING IN THE FAST LANE, WANTED TO MOVE OVER FOR A FAST MOVING VEHICLE BEHIND ME. AS I WAS CHANGING LANES THE STABILITRAC LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN, THIS TIME PULSING THE A B S BREAKS. I HAD TO STEER HARDER TO THE RIGHT, TO GET OUT…”
NHTSA complaint #11192734, 2019

“I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT APPROX 65 MPH. THE TRUCK DROPPED SPEED RAPIDLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. LIGHTS STARTING FLASHING AND STATING REDUCED ENGINE POWER - SERVICE STABILITRAK. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PULL OVER I APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE TRUCK LUNGED FORWARD. THIS HAPPENED THREE TIMES BEFORE THE ENGINE SPUTTERED AND SHUT OFF - ON THE HIGHWAY.DIAGNOSTIC TESTS SHOW IT WAS ERROR P2135 - THE THROTTLE BODY COMPONENT. GM/CHEVROLET STATES THIS IS NOT UNDER WARRANTY. THE TRUCK IS LESS THAN 2 YEARS OLD. CLEARLY THERE IS A RECALL NEEDED AS THIS MIMICS TOYOTA'S ISSUE WITH NOT STOPPING WHEN THE BRAK…”
NHTSA complaint #10504792, 2013

Suspension 4 1 crash 1 injury

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE SUSPENSION FAILED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE AS A RESULT. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED TRAUMA TO THE LEG AND A COLLAPSED SPINE DISC. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS NOT PROVIDED WITH A DIAGNOSIS AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 29,000. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10512443, 2013 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“JUST PURCHASED TRUCK IT HAS NOT BEEN 30 DAYS AND THE SERVICE SUSPENSION SYSTEM LIGHT CAME ON AND WHEN I DRIVE THE CAR WILL ACCELERATE FASTER ON ITS OWN. WHICH WAS VERY SCARY WITH KIDS IN THE CAR NOW MY ENGINE LIGHT IS ON PLUS TRACTION CONTROL AND IT SOMETIMES WON'T GO OVER 70 MPH. I FEEL LIKE I WAS TOLD TRUCK WAS IN GREAT CONDITION BUT IT'S NOT AND SCARED IT MIGHT ACCELERATE ON ITS ON WITH KIDS IN CAR. I WAS ON HIGHWAY WHEN THIS HAPPENED I WORK FROM HOME SO I HAVEN'T REALLY HAD CHANCE TO DRIVE TRUCK BUT I FEEL UN SAFE DRIVING IT BERGER CHEVROLET SHOULD BE SHAMED I HAVE CALLED MULTIPLE MANAGE…”
NHTSA complaint #11414742, 2021

“The contact owns a 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, the "suspension service" warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the vehicle no longer felt stable. The contact drove the vehicle to her residence. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a dealer or independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 11V007000 (Suspension). The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11469419, 2018

Seat Belts 3 1 crash 1 injury

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER GRABBED THE SEAT BELT CAUSING IT TO TWIST AROUND THE PASSENGER'S NECK. THE SEAT BELT WAS UNABLE TO RETRACT. THE SEAT BELT HAD TO BE CUT IN ORDER TO RELEASE THE PASSENGER. THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED MINOR SCRATCHES TO THE NECK THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 62,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10671315, 2014 · 1 injury(ies)

“I WAS DRIVING WEST ON RIO RD. IN CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, AT ROUGHLY 35 MPH. AT APPROXIMATELY 6:00 PM, A DEER EMERGED FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. IT HAPPENED INSTANTANEOUSLY AND AVOIDING THE DEER WAS NOT AN OPTION. IMMEDIATELY AFTER STRIKING THE DEER AT THE FRONT RIGHT BUMPER (UNDERNEATH HEADLIGHT), THE SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED IN MY 2011 CHEVY TAHOE. HOWEVER, THE AIRBAG THAT WAS SUPPOSE TO DEPLOY FROM THE DRIVERS SEAT (ON THE SIDE NEAR SEATBELT) DID NOT DEPLOY. ADDITIONALLY, THE FRONT TWO AIRBAGS (FROM STEERING WHEEL AND DASHBOARD) DID NOT DEPLOY AS WELL. MOREOVER, APPROXIMATELY THRE…”
NHTSA complaint #10487443, 2012 · crash

“ON MARCH 17,2015 I LEFT MY HOME DRIVING MY VEHICE WITH THE SEAT BELT ON I GOT TO MY DESTINATION AND WHEN I TRIED TO FASTENED MY SEAT BELT , I HAD TO DRIVE BACK HOME UNBUCKLE, I WENT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO GET IT THIS SAFETY CONCERN CHECKED, THEY CAME BACK AND TOLD ME THAT THE DRIVERS SEAT BELT LATCH WAS STUCK IN CLOSED POSITION, THEY NEVER SAID IT WAS DUE TO WEAR AND TEAR, THEY SAID THEY HAD TO REPLACE IT, THEY DID AND CHARGE ME FOR IT. I FILE A CLAIM WITH CHEVROLET AND 4 DAYS LATER THEY CAME BACK SAYING THAT THEY WERE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SEAT BELT ISSUE THAT IT WAS WEAR AND TEAR, I MENTIONE…”
NHTSA complaint #10851360, 2016

Tires 3

“NEXEN TIRE'S SEPARATION. I PURCHASED A SET OF (4) NEXEN TIRES. TO DATE 3 OF THE 4 HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO TREAD SEPARATION. NEXEN REFUSED TO REPLACE THE FIRST (2) EVEN THOUGH THEY WERE ALMOST BRAND NEW. LAST WEEK, A 3RD TIRE WENT BAD. I HAD TO PAY FOR A NEW TIRE, BUT KEPT THE DEFECTIVE TIRE IN MY POSSESSION. I'M CONCERNED THAT THE 4TH REMAINING TIRE WILL BLOW-OUT AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. WILL NO LONGER LET MY WIFE DRIVE MY TRUCK.”
NHTSA complaint #11075056, 2018

“GM/CHEVROLET CUSTOMER SERVICE WILL NOT CORRECT SAFETY ISSUE WITH SPARE TIRE. GM/CHEVROLET CUSTOMER SERVICE WILL NOT PUT RESPONSE IN WRITING. GM/CHEVROLET CUSTOMER SERVICE WILL NOT DISCUSS MIXING OF BRIDGESTONE AND GOODYEAR BELT DESIGNS. THE SPARE IS NOT A "DUMMY TIRE" AND IS NOT A "FULLY OPERATIONAL SPARE" PER GM. THE SPARE CANNOT BE USED IN 4WD, IF SPARE USED IN 4WD WARRANTY IS VOIDED. GM/CHEVROLET MIXES TIRE MFG, TIRE DESIGN, TIRE # BELTS ON DRIVE TIRES AND "SPARE". THIS IS AN UNSAFE ACT. THE FOUR DRIVE TIRES ARE BRIDGESTONE DUELLER HL ALENZA P275-55R20 (2POLY/2STEEL/1NYLON BELT…”
NHTSA complaint #10445052, 2011

“AS I WAS DRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE 85 IN MY HOMETOWN OF THOMASVILLE NORTH CAROLINA IN MY 2011 CHEVROLET TAHOE WHICH HAD EXACTLY 1,320 MILES ON IT, ON 12/13/10 AT APPROXIMATELY 1:00 PM, MY PASSENGER SIDE FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT. I WAS TRAVELING AT ROUGHLY 60-65 MPH AND THE SPEED LIMIT WAS 70 MPH. I WAS CRUISING ALONG, PAYING ATTENTION TO THE ROAD AS I ALWAYS DO BEING MINDFUL OF OTHER DRIVERS AND MY SURROUNDINGS WHEN I HEARD A LOUD POP OR BANG WHICH I WOULD CONSIDER SIMILAR TO A RIFLE OR SHOTGUN BLAST. IMMEDIATELY AFTER HEARING THIS LOUD NOISE, I SLOWED MY SPEED TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT CAUSED THE L…”
NHTSA complaint #10370507, 2010

Visibility 3

“VEHICLE VISIBILITY ISSUE. ALL INSIDE WINDOWS FOG UP ON A REGULAR BASIS DURING COLD WEATHER DRIVING. VISIBILITY BECOMES COMPLETELY BLOCKED MAKING DRIVING VERY DANGEROUS. A LAYER OF ICE ACTUALLY FORMS INSIDE THE WINDSHIELD WHICH TAKES UP TO 20 MINUTES TO CLEAR USING JUST THE VEHICLES DEFROSTERS WITH THE FAN SET TO THE HIGHEST SPEED. THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER WINDOWS DO NOT EVER CLEAR COMPLETELY IN COLD WEATHER. THIS IS VERY FRUSTRATING AS I HAVE NEVER HAD THIS HAPPEN ON ANY OF MY PREVIOUS GM VEHICLES. THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM AND IF A FIX CANNOT BE DETERMINED, I MAY BE FORCED TO REPL…”
NHTSA complaint #10497928, 2011

“I AM 6FT 1IN TALL AND WHEN I SIT IN THE TRUCK WITH THE SEAT IN ITS LOWEST POSITION, LEAVES ME WITH 1-2 INCHES OF HEAD SPACE, I CAN NOT ADJUST THE OUTSIDE MIRRORS ENOUGH TO SAFELY SEE DOWN THE SIDES OF THE TRUCK. THE MIRRORS DO NOT FLAIR OUT OR UP ENOUGH FOR ME TO SAFELY SEE INTO THE ADJACENT LANES ON EITHER SIDE OF THE TRUCK. I SAT IN SEVERAL TAHOES AND THE MIRRORS WERE ALL THE SAME. I HAVE REMEDIATED THE PROBLEM, SOME WHAT, BY ATTACHING A CONVEX MIRROR TO EACH OF MY SIDE MIRRORS. WHEN THE MIRRORS ARE FULLY FLARED UP AND OUT, HALF OF THE IMAGE I SEE IN THE MIRRORS IS OF MY OWN TRUCK. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10454886, 2011

“2011 CHEVROLET TAHOE. CONSUMER STATES PROBLEM WITH WINDOWS FOGGING UP *TGW THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, THE WINDOWS BEGAN TO FOG UP ON THE SIDES. THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE PROBLEM HAD TO DO WITH THE TEMPERATURE DROP BY A FEW DEGREES. THE CONSUMER STATED THE THIRD TIME WHILE DRIVING, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD BECAME FOGGED, AND THEN ALL OF THE WINDOWS FOGGED UP. IT TOOK OVER 20 MINUTES TO CLEAR THE WINDOWS. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER A BULLETIN HAD BEEN ISSUED WHICH STATED THE RECIRCULATION DOOR WAS NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY. THEY ALSO STATED GM TECH'S HAD NO IDEA WHAT WAS CAUSING IT. *J…”
NHTSA complaint #10377878, 2010

Wheels 3

“Stability track issues Trunk issues want open or go up Tires keep having to replace for no reason at all Airbag recall Traction control”
NHTSA complaint #11625438, 2024

“FACTORY WHEELS ARE HAVE BEEN DETERIORATING HEAVILY. GM OFFERED AN OPTION PACKAGE FOR THIS MODEL YEAR FOR 22" CHROME WHEELS, SPECIFICALLY CHROME 5409 WHEELS. THE CHROME PLATING HAS BEEN AGGRESSIVELY SEPARATING AND PEALING FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE WHEELS AND MOST RECENTLY 1 OF MY WHEELS ROTTED ALL THE WAY THROUGH REQUIRING REPLACEMENT. I TAKE CARE OF MY VEHICLES AND THIS PROBLEM WAS UNAVAILABLE AND CLEARLY A MANUFACTURING QUALITY DEFECT. I AM NOW FORCED TO CONSIDER ABSORBING THE EXORBITANT COST OF REPLACING ALL 4 WHEELS TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY.”
NHTSA complaint #11062106, 2018

“GM/CHEVROLET CUSTOMER SERVICE WILL NOT CORRECT SAFETY ISSUE WITH SPARE TIRE. GM/CHEVROLET CUSTOMER SERVICE WILL NOT PUT RESPONSE IN WRITING. GM/CHEVROLET CUSTOMER SERVICE WILL NOT DISCUSS MIXING OF BRIDGESTONE AND GOODYEAR BELT DESIGNS. THE SPARE IS NOT A "DUMMY TIRE" AND IS NOT A "FULLY OPERATIONAL SPARE" PER GM. THE SPARE CANNOT BE USED IN 4WD, IF SPARE USED IN 4WD WARRANTY IS VOIDED. GM/CHEVROLET MIXES TIRE MFG, TIRE DESIGN, TIRE # BELTS ON DRIVE TIRES AND "SPARE". THIS IS AN UNSAFE ACT. THE FOUR DRIVE TIRES ARE BRIDGESTONE DUELLER HL ALENZA P275-55R20 (2POLY/2STEEL/1NYLON BELT…”
NHTSA complaint #10445052, 2011

Engine And Engine Cooling 2

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V868000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. AN UNKNOWN DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 12/13/2017 *LN *TR”
NHTSA complaint #11015430, 2016

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 CHEVROLET TAHOE POLICE PURSUIT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V868000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CHEVROLET DEALER WAS CONTACTED (RK CHEVROLET 2651 VIRGINIA BEACH BLVD, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23452; (757) 431-6502) AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AT 800-222-1020 AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BE…”
NHTSA complaint #10992731, 2016

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2

“DASH BOARD IS CRACKING FOR NO APPARENT REASON. IT HAS CRACKED ON THE DRIVERS SIDE AS WELL AS AROUND THE AREA WHERE THE AIR BAG IS KEPT. MY FEAR IS THAT BECAUSE OF THE CRACKS THE AIR BAG COULD POSSIBLY DEPLOY WITH NO WARNING WHILE DRIVING AND CAUSE ME TO HAVE ACCIDENT OR TO CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS REPORTS ON THE GM MODEL 2007 - 2014 TAHOES, YUKONS AND TRUCKS THAT THE DASHBOARDS ARE CRACKING IN THE SAME AREAS ON ALL OF THE VEHICLES AROUND THE AIR BAG. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10625764, 2014

“GM/CHEVROLET CUSTOMER SERVICE WILL NOT CORRECT SAFETY ISSUE WITH SPARE TIRE. GM/CHEVROLET CUSTOMER SERVICE WILL NOT PUT RESPONSE IN WRITING. GM/CHEVROLET CUSTOMER SERVICE WILL NOT DISCUSS MIXING OF BRIDGESTONE AND GOODYEAR BELT DESIGNS. THE SPARE IS NOT A "DUMMY TIRE" AND IS NOT A "FULLY OPERATIONAL SPARE" PER GM. THE SPARE CANNOT BE USED IN 4WD, IF SPARE USED IN 4WD WARRANTY IS VOIDED. GM/CHEVROLET MIXES TIRE MFG, TIRE DESIGN, TIRE # BELTS ON DRIVE TIRES AND "SPARE". THIS IS AN UNSAFE ACT. THE FOUR DRIVE TIRES ARE BRIDGESTONE DUELLER HL ALENZA P275-55R20 (2POLY/2STEEL/1NYLON BELT…”
NHTSA complaint #10445052, 2011

Exterior Lighting 2

“CRACK IN THE DASHBOARD - DRIVERS SIDE. PASSENGER SIDE HEADLIGHT IS DISTORTED”
NHTSA complaint #11150443, 2018

“ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS (35 PLUS TIMES IN PAST 2 MONTHS) I HAVE EXPERIENCED A TERRIFYING COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER TO EVERY ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED COMPONENT OF MY VEHICLE. FOR 3 TO 5 SECONDS I HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO POWER STEERING, TRACTION CONTROL OR HEADLIGHTS. MY DASHBOARD DISPLAY GOES BLANK, ALL RADIO AND AC DISPLAY GOES OFF AS WELL AS THEIR FUNCTIONS, MY DOOR LOCKS REPEATIDLY LOCK AND UNLOCK AND MY ACCELERATION STALLS OUT. AFTER THE POWER INTERRUPTION ALL MY DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHTS (ABS/ AIRBAGS/ STABILITRACK/ TRACTION CONTROL/ CHECK ENGINE) FLASH ON AND OFF FOR A FEW SECONDS WHEN THEY ALL STO…”
NHTSA complaint #11129521, 2018

Visibility/Wiper 2

“SPONTANEOUS WINDSHIELD CRACK, ORIGINATING FORM PASSENGER SIDE UPPER RIGHT CORNER TO CENTER OF WINDSHIELD; APPROX 8" LONG. CRACK IN DASH PERPENDICULAR TO PASSENGER AIRBAG AREA, APPROX 2" LONG. VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN COVERED GARAGE FOR 72 HOURS, DISCOVERED UPON NEXT USE.”
NHTSA complaint #10993398, 2017

“CRACKED DASH ABOVE AIRBAG AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER.”
NHTSA complaint #10872275, 2016

Latches/Locks/Linkages 1

“PURCHASED VEHICLE, AND TWO WEEKS LATER DROVE IT TO THE WASHINGTON COAST FROM BOISE, IDAHO (APPROXIMATELY 630 MILES). WHILE THERE THE BACK DRIVERSIDE REAR SEAT DOOR WORKED FINE. THEN ON THE FOURTH DAY, WE RETURNED FROM AN OUTING, AND IT WAS OKAY. WENT OUT LATER TO GET SOMETHING OUT OF THE CAR AND THE LEFT REAR DOOR WOULD NOT OPEN. EXTERNAL HANDLE COME OUT ABOUT AN INCH AND STAYED OUT (LIKE NO SPRING CONNECTED). DOOR WAS UNLOCKED (BUTTON UP). TRIED THE INSIDE HANDLE AND IT WOULD NOT OPEN THE DOOR EITHER. JUST SWUNG OUT AS NORMAL, BUT DIDN'T OPEN DOOR. THE FOLLOWING DAY WE RETURNED TO BOISE, AND…”
NHTSA complaint #10416595, 2011

Seats 1

“WE TOOK OUR TAHOE INTO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE SECOND ROW HEADRESTS REMOVED BECAUSE THEY WERE CAUSING THE CAR SEATS FOR OUR TWINS TO NOT SET BACK AND FLUSH AGAINST THE BACK OF THE SEAT. SO NOT ONLY DOES IT CAUSE THE CAR SEAT TO SIT UP MORE VERTICAL BUT ALSO A SAFETY CONCERN BECAUSE THE CAR SEAT CANNOT BE AS SECURELY FASTENED. THE DEALERSHIP AND LATER CUSTOMER CARE AT CORPORATE CHEVROLET SAID THAT THEY CANNOT REMOVE THOSE HEADRESTS FOR US BECAUSE OF A SAFETY CONCERN TO AN ADULT PASSENGER IN THOSE SEATS WITHOUT A HEADREST. I TRIED TO EXPLAIN THAT AN ADULT WILL NOT BE SITTING THERE BECAUSE…”
NHTSA complaint #10781200, 2015