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2015 Chevrolet Tahoe Problems & Owner Complaints

661 NHTSA owner complaints
30 crash 2 fire 18 injury 1 death

Age-normalised, this year draws ~55.1 complaints per year on the road — ranking 2 of 15 Chevrolet Tahoe years we track (1 = most complaints per year).

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What owners report

Service Brakes is the most-reported problem area on the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe, cited in 199 of 661 filed complaints (30%).

Electrical System is next (135 complaints, 20%), followed by Steering (70), Power Train (55), Exterior Lighting (52).

Across all complaints, 30 report a crash, 2 report a fire, 18 report injuries, 1 report a death.

The most safety-critical cluster is Service Brakes: 17 crash, 5 injury, 1 death report(s).

Complaints by vehicle system

Owner complaints filed with the U.S. NHTSA for the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe, grouped by the vehicle system each cites. A single complaint can name more than one system, so the group totals can add up to more than 661.

Service Brakes 199 17 crash 5 injury 1 death

“TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF HER SON WHO WAS THE VEHICLE OWNER/DRIVER OF A 2015 CHEVROLET TAHOE. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45-50 MPH, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE COLLISON MAY HAVE BEEN RELATED TO EXISTING RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER WAS FATALLY INJURED. THE CONTACT WAS THE MOTHER OF THE DRIVER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER SON WAS DRIVING BETWEEN 45-50 MPH, HE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, JUMPING A CURB, AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. DURING THE CRASH THE AIR BAGS DID DEPLOY BUT THE DRIVER WAS NOT WEARING A SEAT BELT. TH…”
NHTSA complaint #11308776, 2018 · crash · 1 death(s)

“ATTEMPTING TO BACK DOWN A HILL A SLOW SPEED LOST ALL BRAKES SLID OF HILL ROLLED 4 TIMES. CONCUSSION, LOSS OF EYESIGHT IN RIGHT EYE.”
NHTSA complaint #11297682, 2019 · crash · 2 injury(ies)

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET TAHOE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL INADVERTENTLY PULLED TO THE RIGHT. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. WHILE THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS IN REVERSE OR DRIVE, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO OPERATE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE TIRE PRESSURE AND EPS ASSIST WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED AN INJURY TO THE LOWER BACK, BUT NO MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED.…”
NHTSA complaint #11047629, 2017 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

Electrical System 135 4 crash 1 fire 4 injury

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 CHEVROLET TAHOE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE DIGITAL INSTRUMENT PANEL WOULD DISPLAY INCORRECTLY. ALSO, THE AIR CONDITIONER AND REMOTE START FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WASHINGTON CHEVROLET (1 RAYMOND BLVD, WASHINGTON, PA 15301 (724) 222-2800), WHERE A SOFTWARE MALFUNCTION WAS DIAGNOSED AND THE SOFTWARE WAS UPDATED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. SEVERAL MONTHS LATER, WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT INADVERTENTLY SWERVED TO THE LEFT AND STRUCK A UTILITY POLE AND FENCE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTAC…”
NHTSA complaint #11052182, 2017 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET TAHOE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL INADVERTENTLY PULLED TO THE RIGHT. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. WHILE THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS IN REVERSE OR DRIVE, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO OPERATE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE TIRE PRESSURE AND EPS ASSIST WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED AN INJURY TO THE LOWER BACK, BUT NO MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED.…”
NHTSA complaint #11047629, 2017 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“I WAS HIT IN A HEAD ON COLLISION GOING THROUGH A STOP LIGHT WHICH RESULTED IN ME HITTING THE STEERING WHEEL AND MY AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. FURTHERMORE SINCE THEN MY BACK WINDSHIELD WIPER WORKS ONLY OCCASIONALLY. OFCOURSE IT WORKS WHEN I CAN GET IN AT THE DEALERSHIP.”
NHTSA complaint #10966202, 2016 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

Unknown Or Other 90 3 crash 1 fire 1 injury

“MY WIFE'S 2015 TAHOE HYDROPLANED SLID BACKWARDS INTO THE MEDIAN, HIT A GUARD RAIL AND ROLLED 3 TIMES. ALL SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAGS DEPLOYED BUT NOT THE FRONT AIRBAGS. THIS WAS ON 8/4/2017. THEN 2 WEEKS LATER WE RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER FOR THE SDM SOFTWARE WHICH CONTROLS THE FRONTAL AIRBAGS AND SEATBELT PRETENSIONERS.”
NHTSA complaint #11021662, 2017 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“Anda manejando cuando empezó a salir mucho humo por el tablero y la troca ya no respodia no podia ya aselerar y el volante se puso duro me sali de la carretera marqué al sitio de emergencia por ayuda pero la tahoe se quemo muy rápido”
NHTSA complaint #11521826, 2022 · fire

“HAVING ISSUES WITH BRAKING. OCCASIONALLY AT HIGH SPEEDS, BUT MORE OFTEN DURING LOWER SPEEDS. THE BRAKE PEDAL BECOMES VERY HARD TO DEPRESS AND MEANWHILE THE VEHICLE IS STILL MOVING, NOT ALLOWING YOU TO STOP. HAPPENS ALSO GOING IN REVERSE. HAD A COLLISION, HIT THE REAR END OF ANOTHER VEHICLE YESTERDAY MORNING DURING RUSH HOUR, 3/18/2019. I WAS SLOWING DOWN TO 15 MPH, DUE TO A RED LIGHT, BUT BRAKE PEDAL WOULD NOT BRAKE, BECOMING VERY STIFF, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO BRAKE, AND STOPPED DUE TO THE COLLISION. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS HURT. FRONT BODY SEVERE DAMAGE TO MY TAHOE. POLICE REPORT HAS BEEN FILED.…”
NHTSA complaint #11190139, 2019 · crash

Steering 70 3 crash 2 injury 1 death

“TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF HER SON WHO WAS THE VEHICLE OWNER/DRIVER OF A 2015 CHEVROLET TAHOE. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45-50 MPH, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE COLLISON MAY HAVE BEEN RELATED TO EXISTING RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER WAS FATALLY INJURED. THE CONTACT WAS THE MOTHER OF THE DRIVER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HER SON WAS DRIVING BETWEEN 45-50 MPH, HE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, JUMPING A CURB, AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. DURING THE CRASH THE AIR BAGS DID DEPLOY BUT THE DRIVER WAS NOT WEARING A SEAT BELT. TH…”
NHTSA complaint #11308776, 2018 · crash · 1 death(s)

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET TAHOE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL INADVERTENTLY PULLED TO THE RIGHT. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A PARKED VEHICLE. WHILE THE GEAR SHIFTER WAS IN REVERSE OR DRIVE, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO OPERATE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE TIRE PRESSURE AND EPS ASSIST WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED AN INJURY TO THE LOWER BACK, BUT NO MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED.…”
NHTSA complaint #11047629, 2017 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“AT A SLOW SPEED, <15 MPH, ON A ROCK PAVED RESIDENTIAL ROAD, STEERING ABRUPTLY SNAPPED LEFT. STEERING WHEEL THEN POSITIONED 180 DEGREES AWAY FROM NORMAL. RESULTED IN VEHICLE DAMAGE TO RACK/PINION, LEFT WHEEL KNUCKLE, LOSS OF CALIBRATION OF STEERING AND BACK UP CAMERA. ALSO RESULTED IN INJURY, BROKEN ARM/WRIST, OF DRIVER, REQUIRING SURGERY AND HOSPITALIZATION....I HAVE 3 PDF DOCUMENTS I'D LIKE TO SEND TO YOU BY EMAIL. MY SYSTEM, AND YOUR'S, IS NOT ALLOWING ME TO UPLOAD....UPDATED 10/29/15*BF”
NHTSA complaint #10778708, 2015 · 1 injury(ies)

Power Train 55 3 crash 1 fire 1 injury

“The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving from a complete stop and while driving at various speeds, the vehicle made an abnormal whining sound. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where the transmission was replaced. The contact stated that after retrieving the vehicle from the dealer while driving 10-15 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but was significantly firm and failed to respond. The contact drove into a curb and struck a parking sign pole. The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that the failur…”
NHTSA complaint #11630563, 2021 · 1 injury(ies)

“Anda manejando cuando empezó a salir mucho humo por el tablero y la troca ya no respodia no podia ya aselerar y el volante se puso duro me sali de la carretera marqué al sitio de emergencia por ayuda pero la tahoe se quemo muy rápido”
NHTSA complaint #11521826, 2022 · fire

“2015 CHEVROLET TAHOE WAS PARKED ON MODERATELY SLOPED DRIVEWAY. ENGINE WAS NOT RUNNING. VEHICLE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WAS IN "PARK" POSITION. VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY ROLLED BACK SEVERAL FEET, AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER PARKED VEHICLE. OTHER VEHICLE ALSO OWNED BY ME. SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO BOTH VEHICLES. NOT INFLUENCED BY DRIVER. AFTER SOME RESEARCH IT IS MY BELIEF THE APPARENT PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION/SOFTWARE. I DID FIND WHERE THERE WAS A RECALL #14192 FOR THIS ISSUE.”
NHTSA complaint #11152511, 2018 · crash

Exterior Lighting 52 2 crash 1 injury

“INTERIOR LIGHTS FLICKERING WHEN BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED - THIS IS BOTH DISTRACTING AND DANGEROUS TO THE DRIVER AS THIS HAPPENS WHEN WE ARE IN MOTION WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS APPLIED. I HAVE SEEN OTHER COMPLAINTS ONLINE SO WONDERING WHY THERE IS NOT A RECALL.”
NHTSA complaint #11222646, 2017 · 1 injury(ies)

“THE ELECTRICAL SOFTWARE ISN'T FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. THE RADIO, ONSTAR, THE DOOR/SEAT BELT CHIMES DON'T WORK. NONE OF THE ELECTRICAL WORKS IN THE VEHICLE. I WAS DRIVING AND WHEN I PRESSED ON THE BRAKE AND TURNING, THE DOME LIGHTS START TO FLICKER MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE OTHER CARS AT NIGHT. THE BACK DOORS DON'T ALWAYS LOCK WHEN LOCKING THEM.”
NHTSA complaint #11396885, 2021 · crash

“INTERIOR DOME LIGHTS FLASHES DURING NIGHT DRIVING CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE VISION DURING NIGHT DRIVING.”
NHTSA complaint #11268256, 2017 · crash

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Fuel/Propulsion System 52

“The failure is believed to have originated in the fuel delivery system, specifically the check valve in the low-pressure fuel feed jumper line at the engine. This valve failed to seat properly, allowing high-pressure pulses to travel back into the low-pressure side of the system. This malfunction caused the S-shaped portion of the fuel feed line near the tank to vibrate excessively against its mounting clip. This constant friction wore through the line, resulting in an active fuel leak. All damaged components remain on the vehicle and are available for inspection upon request. The safety of t…”
NHTSA complaint #11725521, 2026

“Vehicle cranked longer than usual, noticed slight smell of fuel. After arriving home noticed fuel smell was very strong and a puddle of raw fuel under vehicle. Fuel line appears to have rubbed/vibrated against the frame of the vehicle causing the line to rupture. Date of incident 12-26-2025. No MIL or warning messages were present. The vehicle has not been inspected by anyone other than myself for this incident. I feel this issue could have resulted in serious injury or death of my entire family and possibly others on the road. The vehicle has not been modified in anyway and is in OEM config…”
NHTSA complaint #11707176, 2025

“I am leaking fuel from the fuel lines connected to the fuel tank. I can smell the fumes inside of the cab. I also can see the fuel leaking under the driver seat.”
NHTSA complaint #11678880, 2025

Suspension 52 1 injury

“AC DELCO BOTH FRONT STRUTS BLOW OUT AT 80000 MI AND IT BOTTOM OUT AND NOW I HAVE STOMACH PAIN FROM THE SEAT BELT FOR TWO WEEKS AND A PAIN IN MY NECK FOR 5 DAYS I WAS DOING ABOUT 30 MPH”
NHTSA complaint #11123918, 2018 · 1 injury(ies)

“I have a 2015 Chevy Tahoe LTZ I bought used 10/12/2024 with 100,000 miles on it. I purchased it from a family member that took great care of it. Always garaged and kept up with all the maintenance's regularly. In March of 2025, we noticed how uncomfortable and terribly bumpy it was riding. I looked it up and discovered that many people with this "Magnetic Ride Control" installed on many other vehicles had to replace them. I thought for sure this would have a recall. And to my disappointment, it was not a recall. I had to pay over $3000 dollars to repair this, which I don't have. Can you please…”
NHTSA complaint #11655659, 2025

“Air ride suspension going out, shocks leaking. Do not have stability of car.”
NHTSA complaint #11496970, 2022

Engine 45 1 fire 1 injury

“The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving from a complete stop and while driving at various speeds, the vehicle made an abnormal whining sound. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where the transmission was replaced. The contact stated that after retrieving the vehicle from the dealer while driving 10-15 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but was significantly firm and failed to respond. The contact drove into a curb and struck a parking sign pole. The air bags did not deploy. The contact stated that the failur…”
NHTSA complaint #11630563, 2021 · 1 injury(ies)

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET TAHOE. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, AN ABNORMAL ODOR EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE AND NO WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS SHREDDED METAL EXPOSED AND THE AIR COMPRESSOR WAS MELTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10883520, 2016 · fire

“Had to have motor replaced due to faulty lifters which in turn damaged the motor. No, I didn’t check with dealers, independent service centers. However, it was inspected by an independent individual who handles these type of issues on Tahoes, Suburbans, etc. Lifter issues happened in November of 2025. My vehicle is still in the shop at this writing having a new motor installed. I have never been notified of any recall for this type of issue for my particular vehicle which seems to be a common issue. Also had issues with sensors and a/c.”
NHTSA complaint #11725977, 2025

Electronic Stability Control (Esc) 26 2 crash

“2015 CHEVROLET TAHOE WAS PARKED ON MODERATELY SLOPED DRIVEWAY. ENGINE WAS NOT RUNNING. VEHICLE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER WAS IN "PARK" POSITION. VEHICLE SPONTANEOUSLY ROLLED BACK SEVERAL FEET, AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER PARKED VEHICLE. OTHER VEHICLE ALSO OWNED BY ME. SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO BOTH VEHICLES. NOT INFLUENCED BY DRIVER. AFTER SOME RESEARCH IT IS MY BELIEF THE APPARENT PROBLEM WITH THE TRANSMISSION/SOFTWARE. I DID FIND WHERE THERE WAS A RECALL #14192 FOR THIS ISSUE.”
NHTSA complaint #11152511, 2018 · crash

“ON JANUARY 14TH, 2018 I WAS DRIVING FROM TULARE, CA TO MY HOME IN PIXLEY, CA. HALF WAY HOME DRIVING ON HWY 99 I EXPERIENCED THAT MY RPMS WOULD GO DOWN AND MY VEHICLE WOULD SLOW DOWN EVERY SO OFTEN. ON DASH SCREEN I HAD A POP UP THAT READ, 'SERVICE STABILITY CONTROL' DON'T KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS. SOMETIMES NOT BEING ABLE TO SLOW DOWN (FULL CONTROL) I MADE IT TO PIXLEY. STOPPED AT MY SISTERS HOUSE, WHEN LEAVING I WAS BACKING UP AND WHILE BACKING UP I NOTICED A MAIL BOX STAND WITH 2 MAILBOXES ON A STEAL STAND. I DID NOT HAVE CONTROL ON STOPPING THE VEHICLE. I DID SOME DAMAGE ON THE REAR LEFT HAND S…”
NHTSA complaint #11063192, 2018 · crash

“The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving approximately 60 MPH, the braking system's failure message was displayed. The contact stated that the vehicle had stopped independently. The vehicle was turned off and restarted and continued driving, but stated that the warning light was illuminated while driving downhill. The contact had taken the vehicle to a dealer, who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the Electronic Brake Control Module (EBCM) had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact researched online and related the…”
NHTSA complaint #11729416, 2026

Structure 21 2 crash 1 injury

“THE LIFTGATE MALFUNCTION IS BOTH BIZARRE AND DANGEROUS. WHEN OPENED IT PROCEEDS TO DROP ABOUT A FOOT QUICKLY, ENOUGH TO CREATE SERIOUS HEAD CONTACT. IT THEN PROCEEDS TO CLOSE WITHOUT USE OF SENSORS, REPEATEDLY PINNING THE OPERATOR AGAINST THE BACK OF THE CAR. ONLY WITH STRENGTH AND AGILITY DID MY WIFE MANAGE TO SLIDE OUT THE SIDE. WE ARE THANKFUL THAT THE ONLY DAMAGE WAS A BRUISE ON HER LEG. IT COULD HAVE BEEN MUCH WORSE FOR AN OLDER, LESS AGILE PERSON. IT HAPPENS WHEN VEHICLE IS STATIONARY, ON OR OFF. THE DEALER PLANS TO REPLACE THE LIFTGATE ACTUATOR, BUT IT WILL BE AT OUR EXPENSE. CH…”
NHTSA complaint #10967959, 2017 · 1 injury(ies)

“I PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY... THE ENGINE SPEED STARTED INCREASING AND SIMULTANEOUSLY THE BRAKE PEDAL SUNK INTO THE FLOOR AND BRAKING ABILITYWAS LOST. THIS HAPPENED ABOUT 4 FEET FROM MY GARAGE DOOR AND THIS CAUSED MY TRUCK INTO THE GARAGE DOOR. I HAVE A DRIVEWAY VIDEO OF ME ON THE PHONE AND THEN THE CAR BEING ACCELERATED THROUGH THE GARAGE DOOR.”
NHTSA complaint #11390599, 2021 · crash

“HAVING ISSUES WITH BRAKING. OCCASIONALLY AT HIGH SPEEDS, BUT MORE OFTEN DURING LOWER SPEEDS. THE BRAKE PEDAL BECOMES VERY HARD TO DEPRESS AND MEANWHILE THE VEHICLE IS STILL MOVING, NOT ALLOWING YOU TO STOP. HAPPENS ALSO GOING IN REVERSE. HAD A COLLISION, HIT THE REAR END OF ANOTHER VEHICLE YESTERDAY MORNING DURING RUSH HOUR, 3/18/2019. I WAS SLOWING DOWN TO 15 MPH, DUE TO A RED LIGHT, BUT BRAKE PEDAL WOULD NOT BRAKE, BECOMING VERY STIFF, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO BRAKE, AND STOPPED DUE TO THE COLLISION. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS HURT. FRONT BODY SEVERE DAMAGE TO MY TAHOE. POLICE REPORT HAS BEEN FILED.…”
NHTSA complaint #11190139, 2019 · crash

Seat Belts 14 1 crash 4 injury

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE CAUSING THAT VEHICLE SWERVE INTO THE OPPOSITE LANE AND CRASH INTO THREE OTHER VEHICLES. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE CONTACTS SEAT BELTS FAILED TO LOCK. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED FOR THE PASSENGERS OF THE OTHER VEHICLE FOR UNKNOWN INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BUT THE ENTIRE FRONT PANEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER W…”
NHTSA complaint #10628353, 2014 · crash · 3 injury(ies)

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET TAHOE. WHEN THE FRONT DRIVER SEAT WAS ADJUSTED AT ITS HIGHEST POINT, THE SEAT BELT ANCHOR PRESSED DOWN ON THE CONTACT'S LEG AND CAUSED BRUISING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE SEAT WOULD NEED TO BE LOWERED IN ORDER FOR THE SEAT BELT TO WORK PROPERLY. THE SEAT BELT WAS NOT DESIGNED TO WORK WHEN THE SEAT WAS RAISED THAT HIGH. THE CONTACT FELT THE SEAT BELT SHOULD STILL WORK WHEN THE SEAT IS AT ITS HIGHEST POSITION. THE SEAT BELT ANCHOR WAS CONNECTED TO THE SEAT AND NOT THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN R…”
NHTSA complaint #10721902, 2015 · 1 injury(ies)

“The passenger seat belt won’t click in sometimes or it will click in and get unclicked on it own. After multiple tries it clicks in most times”
NHTSA complaint #11679653, 2025

Air Bags 11 5 crash 7 injury

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE CAUSING THAT VEHICLE SWERVE INTO THE OPPOSITE LANE AND CRASH INTO THREE OTHER VEHICLES. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE CONTACTS SEAT BELTS FAILED TO LOCK. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED FOR THE PASSENGERS OF THE OTHER VEHICLE FOR UNKNOWN INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BUT THE ENTIRE FRONT PANEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER W…”
NHTSA complaint #10628353, 2014 · crash · 3 injury(ies)

“Vehicle was struck from behind at nearly 75 mph, no air bags went off.”
NHTSA complaint #11473334, 2022 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HIS WIFE WAS DRIVING 55 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF HIS VEHICLE HITTING THE FRONT OF HIS VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE AIR BAGS ON THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE DEPLOYED HOWEVER, THE FRONT DRIVER AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT'S WIFE WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL BY AMBULANCE AS SHE SUSTAINED BROKEN RIBS AND CHEST PAINS. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A TOW YARD AND DEEMED A TOTAL LOSS. THE MANUFACTURER NOR LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000…”
NHTSA complaint #11321298, 2020 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

Seats 10

“I purchased this car previously owned. As I’ve had to drive it everyday. I notice the tires/wheels when turning left or right, when parking …the wheels tend to lock then I must put in muscle to turn and return to a straight position. This has gotten worse to the point I almost ended up on a curb last week. Someone needs to check this vehicle because something is wrong. I keep impuestos with the maintenance but this locking of tires/wheels and then the constant shudder afterwards is dangerous. I’m appalled there is no recall or at the very least a free diagnostic or inspection at a dealer. I al…”
NHTSA complaint #11741198, 2026

“SEAT MOVES WHEN TURNING CORNERS 90 DEGREES. SEEMS VERY UNSAFE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS 'FIXED', 30 DAYS LATER DRIVER SIDE SEAT MOVES AGAIN!”
NHTSA complaint #11161772, 2018

“DRIVERS SEAT MOVES UNDER YOU WHEN TURNING, STOPPING, AND ACCELERATING.”
NHTSA complaint #11143900, 2018

Vehicle Speed Control 10 2 crash 1 injury

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2015 CHEVROLET TAHOE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO DRIVE, IT INDEPENDENTLY ACCELERATED. THE VEHICLE SPED FROM THE CONTACT'S DRIVEWAY INTO THE FRONT NEIGHBOR'S YARD BEFORE CRASHING INTO THE NEIGHBOR'S AIR CONDITIONING UNIT. AFTER THE CRASH, THE VEHICLE SPUN AROUND UNTIL THE PASSENGER TIRE PARTIALLY SEPARATED FROM THE WHEEL WELL. IN ADDITION, THE BRAKES FAILED AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. THERE WERE DEEP SKID MARKS VISIBLE ON THE NEIGHBOR'S YARD. THE CONTACT WAS TRANSPORTED FROM THE SCENE VIA AMBULANCE. THE CONTACT WAS TREATED FOR UNKNOWN INJURIES THAT REQUIRED IMMED…”
NHTSA complaint #10749963, 2015 · crash · 1 injury(ies)

“I PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY... THE ENGINE SPEED STARTED INCREASING AND SIMULTANEOUSLY THE BRAKE PEDAL SUNK INTO THE FLOOR AND BRAKING ABILITYWAS LOST. THIS HAPPENED ABOUT 4 FEET FROM MY GARAGE DOOR AND THIS CAUSED MY TRUCK INTO THE GARAGE DOOR. I HAVE A DRIVEWAY VIDEO OF ME ON THE PHONE AND THEN THE CAR BEING ACCELERATED THROUGH THE GARAGE DOOR.”
NHTSA complaint #11390599, 2021 · crash

“My 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe with 90,000 miles needs a new camshaft and all 16 lifters need to be replaced. There was no forewarning about this huge problem. Literally, one day I was out in my car, and the accelerator suddenly stopped working for a while. Then, all of a sudden there was a hard jerk, and it sped up on its own. When I finally found a safe spot to pull over I went to push on the brakes and the entire car just started shaking. My poor children were terrified as this could’ve turned into a terrible accident for me and the other drivers around me. I immediately called my local mechanic a…”
NHTSA complaint #11507464, 2023

Fuel System 8

“The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormally strong odor inside the vehicle. The contact stopped the vehicle to complete an inspection of the vehicle. The contact became aware that there was a large fuel leak on the ground. The contact stated that when the vehicle was turned off the fuel leak stopped. The contact stated that fuel only leaked out when the vehicle was running. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but pr…”
NHTSA complaint #11597036, 2024

“The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the vehicle shuddered. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed with a high-pressure fuel pump leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V837000 (Fuel System, Gasoline) however, the model year was not included in the recall. The dealer confirmed that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and also confirmed that the vehicle…”
NHTSA complaint #11596167, 2024

“The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that she would smell the odor of gasoline when she approached the vehicle. The contact stated there was a stain on her driveway that was gasoline. Most recently, the contact saw that fuel was dripping from the fuel tank. Also, the contact stated that the vehicle had become more difficult to start in the morning, sometimes taking over four attempts. No warning light was illuminated. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been infor…”
NHTSA complaint #11548688, 2023

Forward Collision Avoidance 6

“Went to start my vehicle 10min prior to me taking off. Five min into my drive I felt my Tahoe start to lose power stop shifting. Once i was able to pull over to a safe location put the car into park and put the car back into drive and the car will not move.”
NHTSA complaint #11566845, 2024

“The truck vibrates violently when truck I accelerate and feel like I'm losing control of the truck. The transmission is said to have issues with the hydraulic system.”
NHTSA complaint #11509351, 2023

“1.) The wire harness between the body control modules are failing. 2.) When I tow my boat I could loose braking at any time. Display of " service trailer brake system" overrides all other displays on console. Repetitive chiming noise is very distracting and irritating. 3.) Yes, I took it back in soon after i purchased it (a lot of money) and the Chevy rep said it probably was something to do with loose wires concerning the towing. I showed them a picture of the the warning display that I took immediately. They supposedly plugged in a diagnostic reader and said that since the code was no longe…”
NHTSA complaint #11487172, 2022

Visibility/Wiper 6

“SUNROOF SHATTERED WITHOUT WARNING OR ANY APPARENT IMPACT FROM OUTSIDE SOURCE. DRIVING ON CLEAR HIGHWAY, 55 MPH”
NHTSA complaint #11302783, 2020

“WE WERE DRIVING DOWN INTERSTATE 95 ON OUR WAY HOME FROM NC. WE HAD JUST OPENED THE SUN ROOF IN TILT MODE AND A COUPLE OF MINUTES LATER HEARD A LOUD GUNSHOT LIKE NOISE. WE REALIZED THE SUNROOF HAD SHATTERED. GLASS FELL ALL IN THE VEHICLE. THERE WERE CARS TRAVELING ALL AROUND US, BUT WE NEVER SAW ANY DEBRI FLYING OUR WAY SO IT IS UNKNOWN HOW THIS HAPPENED.”
NHTSA complaint #11172833, 2019

“CONTACTS ON REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER/DEFROSTER SEPARATED. FIRST ON LEFT REAR (2017)THEN LATER ON LEFT REAR (2018).”
NHTSA complaint #11256781, 2017

Equipment 5

“condenser went out mechanic stated there's alot of complains about same issue with the same year make and model of my truck”
NHTSA complaint #11453833, 2022

“VEHICLE BARELY 3 YEARS OLD AND THE AC COMPRESSOR IS BROKEN. BLOWING HOT AIR. CONTACTED GM AND WAS INITIALLY TOLD THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE AC SYSTEM. AFTER RESEARCHING ONLINE AND DISCOVERING THE CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS AND THE ASTONISHING NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS FOR 2015-2017 CHEVROLET TAHOE'S, WE CALLED BACK AND WERE TOLD OUR VIN WAS NOT COVERED. I FIND IT VERY COINCIDENTAL THAT THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL AS OUR VEHICLE AND SAME YEAR HAVE A DEFECTIVE AC SYSTEM WITH THE SAME DEFECT AS OURS, BUT OURS JUST HAPPENS TO BE NOT INCLUDED. THIS IS MY 3RD AND LAST CHEVROLET TAHOE. *JS”
NHTSA complaint #11186127, 2018

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET TAHOE. WHILE DRIVING, THE CONTACT WAS ALERTED THAT THERE WAS A GPS MALFUNCTION. THE CONTACT FOUND A SERVICE BULLETIN FOR THE FAILURE THAT EXPIRED IN 2017, BUT THE CONTACT WAS NEVER NOTIFIED. THE BULLETIN INDICATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER WAS REPAIRING THE GPS AT THAT TIME. THE CONTACT DID NOT FEEL RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COST. WESELOH CHEVROLET (5335 PASEO DEL NORTE, CARLSBAD, CA 92008, (760) 208-1943) WAS CONTACTED AND CLAIMED TO KNOW NOTHING ABOUT THE SERVICE BULLETIN. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. T…”
NHTSA complaint #11183453, 2018

Visibility 5

“VEHICLE BARELY 3 YEARS OLD AND THE AC COMPRESSOR IS BROKEN. BLOWING HOT AIR. CONTACTED GM AND WAS INITIALLY TOLD THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THE AC SYSTEM. AFTER RESEARCHING ONLINE AND DISCOVERING THE CLASS ACTION LAWSUITS AND THE ASTONISHING NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS FOR 2015-2017 CHEVROLET TAHOE'S, WE CALLED BACK AND WERE TOLD OUR VIN WAS NOT COVERED. I FIND IT VERY COINCIDENTAL THAT THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL AS OUR VEHICLE AND SAME YEAR HAVE A DEFECTIVE AC SYSTEM WITH THE SAME DEFECT AS OURS, BUT OURS JUST HAPPENS TO BE NOT INCLUDED. THIS IS MY 3RD AND LAST CHEVROLET TAHOE. *JS”
NHTSA complaint #11186127, 2018

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET TAHOE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, A BOOMING SOUND SUDDENLY OCCURRED DUE TO THE SUN ROOF EXPLODING. SHARDS OF GLASS FELL INTO THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE AND MADE CONTACT WITH THE OCCUPANTS. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE SUN ROOF WAS IN THE CLOSED POSITION WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO CASEY CHEVROLET (11700 JEFFERSON AVE, NEWPORT NEWS, VA) TO BE DIAGNOSED, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11169847, 2018

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET TAHOE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE STARTED BOUNCING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO MITCHELL AUTOMOTIVE (1522 US-45 ALT, WEST POINT, MS 39773) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SHOCKS WERE FAULTY AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE CONDENSER FAILED AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11131064, 2018

Interior Lighting 4

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET TAHOE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE DOME LIGHT FLICKERED ON AND OFF. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED FOR THE PAST TWO MONTHS EVERY TIME THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN AT NIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A MANUFACTURER COMMUNICATIONS NUMBER (PI1268B) IN REFERENCE TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11071891, 2018

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET TAHOE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE INTERIOR LIGHTING FLICKERED WHEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE TURN SIGNAL WAS ACTIVATED. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE INTERIOR LIGHTING WOULD ALSO FLICKER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WHITESIDE CHEVROLET BUICK GMC CADILLAC (LOCATED AT 50714 NATIONAL RD E, ST CLAIRSVILLE, OH 43950, (740) 695-0211) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 8-4804205228. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. *TT*JB”
NHTSA complaint #11149597, 2017

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET TAHOE. EVERYTIME THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE INTERIOR LIGHTS IN THE VEHICLE WOULD ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING; HOWEVER, THE DETAILS OF THE DIAGNOSIS COULD NOT BE PROVIDED AT THE TIME. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN.”
NHTSA complaint #10836365, 2016

Wheels 4

“I purchased this car previously owned. As I’ve had to drive it everyday. I notice the tires/wheels when turning left or right, when parking …the wheels tend to lock then I must put in muscle to turn and return to a straight position. This has gotten worse to the point I almost ended up on a curb last week. Someone needs to check this vehicle because something is wrong. I keep impuestos with the maintenance but this locking of tires/wheels and then the constant shudder afterwards is dangerous. I’m appalled there is no recall or at the very least a free diagnostic or inspection at a dealer. I al…”
NHTSA complaint #11741198, 2026

“The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, the vehicle would shake violently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the front-end alignment was performed however, the failure recurred. The dealer was made aware of the recurring failure and informed the contact to replace the tires. The vehicle was taken to another dealer where the tires were replaced however, the failure persisted. The contact then contacted the first dealer and was informed by the dealer that the failure may be due to the front passenger's side bent rim and needed to take it to a rim s…”
NHTSA complaint #11417884, 2020

“I PURCHASED A BRAND NEW 2015 CHEVY TAHOE AND USE IT HERE AND THERE. AS OF NOW I ONLY HAVE 10,000 MILES ON IT HOWEVER THE TIRES WERE BALDING AROUND 6,000 MILES AND EVEN MAYBE BEFORE THEN BUT I DIDN'T THINK TO TAKE A CLOSER LOOK SINCE IT WAS BRAND NEW. NOW IT IS VERY OBVIOUS THEY NEED TO BE REPLACED AND I'M A GENTLE DRIVER AND KEEP IT ON SMOOTH ROADS. AFTER READING ALL THE OTHER COMPLAINTS I AM AFRAID THE SIDE WALLS WILL BLOW OUT ON ME OR SOMETHING EVEN WORSE MAY HAPPEN. WHILE DRIVING THE CAR SHAKES AND PULLS AS IT FEELS THE ALIGNMENT IS OFF DUE TO POOR TIRES. I AM NOT SURE IF THE DEALERSHIP WOU…”
NHTSA complaint #11025140, 2016

Back Over Prevention 2

“WHEN DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS (RESTAURANT DRIVE-THRU, STOP AND GO TRAFFIC) I OFTEN FIND MYSELF HAVING DIFFICULTY PUSHING THE BRAKE PEDAL, AS IT IS EXTREMELY HARD TO PUSH DOWN THE PEDAL AND THE CAR WILL NOT COME TO A STOP FOR 2-3 FEET. I FEEL A STRONG VIBRATION DURING THIS AND A LOW PITCHED CRUNCHING SOUND, AND CANNOT PUSH THE BRAKE DOWN. I AM AFRAID I WILL HAVE A COLLISION. I DID THE 2019 RECALL IN WHICH THE DEALER RECALIBRATED SOMETHING WITH THE BRAKES. BUT IT I CONTINUING TO HAVE PROBLEMS, I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP TO TEST THE VACUUM PUMP, BUT THEY SAID THE "TESTING WAS NORMAL" AND TH…”
NHTSA complaint #11387209, 2021

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET TAHOE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHIFTED INTO REVERSE AT NIGHT, THE REAR CAMERA FAILED TO DISPLAY AN IMAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LOVE CHEVROLET (100 PARKRIDGE DR, COLUMBIA, SC 29212, (803) 454-9382) THREE TIMES AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESIGNED IN THAT MANNER AND IT WOULD BE THE ENGINEER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO REPAIR THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 600.”
NHTSA complaint #11270702, 2016

Engine And Engine Cooling 2

“The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle hesitated and the temperature gauge failed to function as needed, with an abnormally loud sound coming from the cooling fans. The check engine warning light illuminated, and a message about the battery was displayed, and a warning light about the battery was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the thermostat housing had failed and the wiring to the fan had failed. The vehicle was repaired. Several days later, the contact stated that on a separate occa…”
NHTSA complaint #11705149, 2025

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 CHEVROLET TAHOE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A COOLANT LEAK BETWEEN THE TRANSMISSION AND THE COOLING LINES. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE COOLANT LINES AND HOSES THROUGH THE TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10936559, 2016

Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2

“UPON PURCHASE OF A NEW 2015 TAHOE I OBSERVED THE POSSIBILITY OF A PROBLEM WITH THE FORWARD COLLISION ALERT SYSTEM (FCA). I REPORTED THIS TO THE SERVICE MANAGER AT CHEVROLET. ON 9 APRIL 2015 THE SERVICE MANAGER, ASSISTANT SERVICE MANAGER, MASTER TECHNICIAN, AND I TOOK THE VEHICLE FOR A TEST DRIVE. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT MODERATE HIGHWAY SPEEDS I DEMONSTRATED THE VARIOUS PHASES AND OPERATION OF VEHICLE DETECTION. THE FCA HAS PLENTY OF SENSITIVITY AND DETECTS VEHICLES IN EXCESS OF THE SPECIFIED DISTANCE IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL WHICH IS NOT AN ISSUE. AT A MODERATE CLOSING RATE BETWEEN VEHICLES…”
NHTSA complaint #10712864, 2015

“THE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS WAS PULLED DOWN BY MY KIDS TO WATCH A MOVIE. WHEN THE DVD SCREEN WAS PULLED DOWN IT COMPLETELY BLOCKED THE DRIVER REAR VIEW MIRROR. AS SUCH....YOU CANNOT USE THE ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM AND DRIVE AT THE SAME TIME IN THE VEHICLE. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10703063, 2015

Chest Clip 1

“Car seat straps are fraying at the hip level on both sides after only 3.5 months of normal/light use. Company will only offer replacement of exact same seat/model even after expressing concerns over safety of this seat.”
NHTSA complaint #11584893, 2024

Child Seat 1

“The contact owns a Britax Safety Seat, Model Type: Emblem, Model Number: E1A698A002299, Manufactured Date: 12-26-18. The contact stated that the height adjustment bar had fractured and failed to securely maintain the intended position. The failure had occurred inside the vehicle. The manufacturer was not contacted. The car seat was not replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #11682171, 2025

Lane Departure 1

“WHEN DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS (RESTAURANT DRIVE-THRU, STOP AND GO TRAFFIC) I OFTEN FIND MYSELF HAVING DIFFICULTY PUSHING THE BRAKE PEDAL, AS IT IS EXTREMELY HARD TO PUSH DOWN THE PEDAL AND THE CAR WILL NOT COME TO A STOP FOR 2-3 FEET. I FEEL A STRONG VIBRATION DURING THIS AND A LOW PITCHED CRUNCHING SOUND, AND CANNOT PUSH THE BRAKE DOWN. I AM AFRAID I WILL HAVE A COLLISION. I DID THE 2019 RECALL IN WHICH THE DEALER RECALIBRATED SOMETHING WITH THE BRAKES. BUT IT I CONTINUING TO HAVE PROBLEMS, I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP TO TEST THE VACUUM PUMP, BUT THEY SAID THE "TESTING WAS NORMAL" AND TH…”
NHTSA complaint #11387209, 2021

Tires 1

“THERE IS A DRONE OR BUFFERING SOUND WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 40-55 MPH. REGARDLESS OF THE ROAD QUALITY. THIS IS ON A 2015 CHEVY TAHOE LTZ THE DEALER LOOKED AT IT AND SAID IT WAS A TIRE OUT OF BALANCE, BUT IT STILL MAKES THE SAME SOUND. *TR”
NHTSA complaint #10673016, 2014

Traction Control System 1

“The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while stopped and attempting to make a left turn, the vehicle started jerking, failed to accelerate as intended, and lost motive power. The check engine and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and turned off. The vehicle was restarted, and the warning lights remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the #7 valve lifter had collapsed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was scheduled to be rep…”
NHTSA complaint #11626783, 2024

Trailer Hitches 1

“The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that the trailer hitch warning light was illuminated with an audible tone. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer however, the mechanic was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 73,988.”
NHTSA complaint #11448379, 2016

How we read this (methodology)

How to read this: raw complaint totals are not a clean reliability score — a model year with more cars sold, or simply more years on the road, accumulates more complaints regardless of how good it is. So this page leans on two signals that are not distorted by sales volume: the share of complaints falling on each vehicle system (the breakdown above) and NHTSA's own crash / fire / injury / death flags. When we compare model years of the same model, we normalise by years on the road (complaints ÷ vehicle age) rather than comparing raw totals. Age-normalised, the 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe draws about 55.1 complaints per year on the road, ranking 2 of 15 among the Chevrolet Tahoe model years we have ingested (1 = most complaints per year on road).

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