2015 CHEVROLET TAHOE — Owner-Reported Problems

NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Snapshot 2026-08-22 653 complaints · 14 recalls
Most-reported system: SERVICE BRAKES (152 complaints · 23.3%)
Safety signals:
  • Crashes 29
  • Fires 2
  • Injuries 18
  • Deaths 1
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Component Problem Distribution

Share of owner complaints filed for each vehicle system (unaffected by sales volume)

Component Problem Distribution SERVICE BRAKES appears in 152 of 653 owner complaints (23.3%) in this vehicle snapshot. SERVICE BRAKES: 152 complaints, 23.3% of reports SERVICE BRAKES 152 · 23.3% · 12 crash reports ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: 68 complaints, 10.4% of reports ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 68 · 10.4% · 2 crash reports STEERING: 56 complaints, 8.6% of reports STEERING 56 · 8.6% · 3 crash reports FUEL SYSTEM: 53 complaints, 8.1% of reports FUEL SYSTEM 53 · 8.1% EXTERIOR LIGHTING: 52 complaints, 8.0% of reports EXTERIOR LIGHTING 52 · 8.0% · 2 crash reports SUSPENSION: 46 complaints, 7.0% of reports SUSPENSION 46 · 7.0% POWER TRAIN: 39 complaints, 6.0% of reports POWER TRAIN 39 · 6.0% · 2 crash reports ENGINE: 25 complaints, 3.8% of reports ENGINE 25 · 3.8% · 1 fire reports STRUCTURE: 15 complaints, 2.3% of reports STRUCTURE 15 · 2.3% UNKNOWN OR OTHER: 149 complaints, 22.8% of reports UNKNOWN OR OTHER 149 · 22.8% · 4 crash reports 1 fire reports 0% 25% 50% 75% 100%

UNKNOWN OR OTHER is an NHTSA classification artifact and is always listed last.

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System / Component Complaints Share of Reports Safety Reports (Crashes / Fires)
SERVICE BRAKES 152 23.3% 12 crashes · 0 fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 68 10.4% 2 crashes · 0 fires
STEERING 56 8.6% 3 crashes · 0 fires
FUEL SYSTEM 53 8.1% 0 crashes · 0 fires
EXTERIOR LIGHTING 52 8.0% 2 crashes · 0 fires
SUSPENSION 46 7.0% 0 crashes · 0 fires
POWER TRAIN 39 6.0% 2 crashes · 0 fires
ENGINE 25 3.8% 0 crashes · 1 fires
STRUCTURE 15 2.3% 0 crashes · 0 fires
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 149 22.8% 4 crashes · 1 fires
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Problem & Recall Timeline

Observed complaint volume and manufacturer recall actions over time

Problem & Recall Timeline Owner reports in this snapshot begin in Apr 2014; the first recall shown was reported in Mar 2014. 2014-Q2: 1 owner reports 1 2014-Q3: 7 owner reports 7 2014-Q4: 4 owner reports 4 2015-Q1: 8 owner reports 8 2015-Q2: 9 owner reports 9 2015-Q3: 6 owner reports 6 2015-Q4: 4 owner reports 4 2016-Q1: 12 owner reports 12 2016-Q2: 5 owner reports 5 2016-Q3: 9 owner reports 9 2016-Q4: 12 owner reports 12 2017-Q1: 6 owner reports 6 2017-Q2: 22 owner reports 22 2017-Q3: 23 owner reports 23 2017-Q4: 22 owner reports 22 2018-Q1: 15 owner reports 15 2018-Q2: 21 owner reports 21 2018-Q3: 18 owner reports 18 2018-Q4: 37 owner reports 37 2019-Q1: 30 owner reports 30 2019-Q2: 25 owner reports 25 2019-Q3: 40 owner reports 40 2019-Q4: 30 owner reports 30 2020-Q1: 22 owner reports 22 2020-Q2: 13 owner reports 13 2020-Q3: 14 owner reports 14 2020-Q4: 7 owner reports 7 2021-Q1: 19 owner reports 19 2021-Q2: 11 owner reports 11 2021-Q3: 10 owner reports 10 2021-Q4: 20 owner reports 20 2022-Q1: 10 owner reports 10 2022-Q2: 16 owner reports 16 2022-Q3: 17 owner reports 17 2022-Q4: 20 owner reports 20 2023-Q1: 15 owner reports 15 2023-Q2: 9 owner reports 9 2023-Q3: 11 owner reports 11 2023-Q4: 7 owner reports 7 2024-Q1: 7 owner reports 7 2024-Q2: 10 owner reports 10 2024-Q3: 3 owner reports 3 2024-Q4: 6 owner reports 6 2025-Q1: 4 owner reports 4 2025-Q2: 7 owner reports 7 2025-Q3: 8 owner reports 8 2025-Q4: 5 owner reports 5 2026-Q1: 9 owner reports 9 2026-Q2: 7 owner reports 7 Owner reports Mar 2014 Apr 2026 Recall campaign 14V152000 ◆ Recall campaign 14V152000 Recall campaign 14V246000 ◆ Recall campaign 14V246000 Recall campaign 14V301000 ◆ Recall campaign 14V301000 Recall campaign 14V374000 ◆ Recall campaign 14V374000 Recall campaign 14V451000 ◆ Recall campaign 14V451000 Recall campaign 14V719000 ◆ Recall campaign 14V719000 Recall campaign 15V640000 ◆ Recall campaign 15V640000 Recall campaign 16V651000 ◆ Recall campaign 16V651000 Recall campaign 17V437000 ◆ Recall campaign 17V437000 Recall campaign 18V291000 ◆ Recall campaign 18V291000 Recall campaign 18V586000 ◆ Recall campaign 18V586000 Recall campaign 19V645000 ◆ Recall campaign 19V645000 Recall campaign 19V761000 ◆ Recall campaign 19V761000 Recall campaign 21V245000 ◆ Recall campaign 21V245000 Investigation PE18012 ● Investigation PE18012
  • Campaign 15V640000 was reported 455 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 16V651000 was reported 147 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 17V437000 was reported 452 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 18V291000 was reported 1,466 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 18V586000 was reported 1,212 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 19V645000 was reported 1,586 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
  • Campaign 21V245000 was reported 2,537 days after the first earlier complaint mapped to its component.
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Date Record type Count Record identifier
2014-Q2 Owner reports 1
2014-Q3 Owner reports 7
2014-Q4 Owner reports 4
2015-Q1 Owner reports 8
2015-Q2 Owner reports 9
2015-Q3 Owner reports 6
2015-Q4 Owner reports 4
2016-Q1 Owner reports 12
2016-Q2 Owner reports 5
2016-Q3 Owner reports 9
2016-Q4 Owner reports 12
2017-Q1 Owner reports 6
2017-Q2 Owner reports 22
2017-Q3 Owner reports 23
2017-Q4 Owner reports 22
2018-Q1 Owner reports 15
2018-Q2 Owner reports 21
2018-Q3 Owner reports 18
2018-Q4 Owner reports 37
2019-Q1 Owner reports 30
2019-Q2 Owner reports 25
2019-Q3 Owner reports 40
2019-Q4 Owner reports 30
2020-Q1 Owner reports 22
2020-Q2 Owner reports 13
2020-Q3 Owner reports 14
2020-Q4 Owner reports 7
2021-Q1 Owner reports 19
2021-Q2 Owner reports 11
2021-Q3 Owner reports 10
2021-Q4 Owner reports 20
2022-Q1 Owner reports 10
2022-Q2 Owner reports 16
2022-Q3 Owner reports 17
2022-Q4 Owner reports 20
2023-Q1 Owner reports 15
2023-Q2 Owner reports 9
2023-Q3 Owner reports 11
2023-Q4 Owner reports 7
2024-Q1 Owner reports 7
2024-Q2 Owner reports 10
2024-Q3 Owner reports 3
2024-Q4 Owner reports 6
2025-Q1 Owner reports 4
2025-Q2 Owner reports 7
2025-Q3 Owner reports 8
2025-Q4 Owner reports 5
2026-Q1 Owner reports 9
2026-Q2 Owner reports 7
Recall campaign 1 14V152000
Recall campaign 1 14V246000
Recall campaign 1 14V301000
Recall campaign 1 14V374000
Recall campaign 1 14V451000
Recall campaign 1 14V719000
Recall campaign 1 15V640000
Recall campaign 1 16V651000
Recall campaign 1 17V437000
Recall campaign 1 18V291000
Recall campaign 1 18V586000
Recall campaign 1 19V645000
Recall campaign 1 19V761000
Recall campaign 1 21V245000
Defect investigation 1 PE18012
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Safety Recalls (14)

Official safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA

  1. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 14V152000

    Report date
    Component:
    POWER TRAIN
    Consequence:
    If the line is not securely seated and transmission oil leaks from the fitting, the oil could contact a hot surface and cause a vehicle fire.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmission oil cooler line connection and repair the vehicles, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on May 19, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet at 1-866-694-6546 or GMC owners may contact GMC at 1-866-996-9463. GM's number for this recall is 14121.
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  2. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 14V246000

    Report date
    Component:
    STEERING
    Consequence:
    An improperly tightened tie rod attachment may allow the tie rod to separate from the steering rack, resulting in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
    Remedy:
    GM notified all owners, and dealers will inspect the inner tie rods to make sure that they are correctly tightened, replacing the steering gear, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 14, 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14204. NOTE: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been inspected and repaired. Owners should contact GM to have their vehicles towed to the dealership.
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  3. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 14V301000

    Report date
    Component:
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    Consequence:
    Without an audible indicator, the driver may not be aware that the driver's door is open while the key is in the ignition, increasing the risk of a vehicle rollaway. Additionally, there would be no reminder that the driver's or front seat passenger's seat belt is not buckled, which could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the radio software, free of charge. The recall began on July 2, 2014. Chevrolet owners may contact GM's customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GMC owners may contact GM's customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 14315.
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  4. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 14V374000

    Report date
    Component:
    POWER TRAIN
    Consequence:
    If the transfer case switches to neutral while the vehicle is parked and the parking brake is not in use, the vehicle may roll away increasing the risk of injury to bystanders. If the transfer case switches to neutral while the vehicle is being driven, the vehicle would lose drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will re-program the software in the transfer case control module, free of charge. The recall began in early August 2014. Owners may contact General Motors customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14192.
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  5. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 14V451000

    Report date
    Component:
    AIR BAGS
    Consequence:
    During deployment, the RRAB may be punctured or torn by the roof carrier hardware, reducing its performance and increasing the risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the roof carrier attaching hardware, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in early September 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet) or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14359.
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  6. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 14V719000

    Report date
    Component:
    STEERING
    Consequence:
    An unexpected loss of power steering increases the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering assist motor kit, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2014. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet), or 1-800-462-8782 (GMC). GM's number for this recall is 14743.
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  7. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 15V640000

    Report date
    Component:
    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
    Consequence:
    If stuck in the "Start" position, the ignition may suddenly snap back into the "Accessory" position, causing a loss of engine, steering, and braking power, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. If the vehicle is in a crash, the air bags may not deploy, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition lock housing, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 15573.
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  8. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 16V651000

    Report date
    Component:
    AIR BAGS
    Consequence:
    A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.
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  9. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 17V437000

    Report date
    Component:
    AIR BAGS
    Consequence:
    A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17287.
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  10. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 18V291000

    Report date
    Component:
    SEAT BELTS
    Consequence:
    If the pretensioner cable becomes fatigued or breaks, the driver may not be properly restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pretensioner cable and seat side-shield, free of charge. The recall began June 19, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 18156.
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  11. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 18V586000

    Report date
    Component:
    STEERING
    Consequence:
    If EPS assist is lost and then suddenly returns, the driver may have difficulty steering the vehicle, especially at low speeds, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will update the EPS module software, free of charge. The recall began October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 18289.
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  12. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 19V645000

    Report date
    Component:
    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
    Consequence:
    As the vacuum level drops, the brake assist decreases, increasing braking effort, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Electronic Brake Control Module, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192268490.
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  13. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 19V761000

    Report date
    Component:
    Not available in the source record
    Consequence:
    Unintended activation of the driveline-protection system will cause unintended braking on the wheel on the opposite side of the failed sensor, causing the vehicle to pull to one side unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the EBCM, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2019. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438 or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N192261050.
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  14. Manufacturer action

    Recall campaign 21V245000

    Report date
    Component:
    SEAT BELTS
    Consequence:
    A broken pretensioner cable reduces the effectiveness of the driver's seat belt, increasing the risk of injury.
    Remedy:
    GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver seat belt lap pretensioner, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2021. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is N212330040.
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Verbatim owner-reported defect narratives from NHTSA public records

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Estimated Ownership Cost

EPA fuel economy ratings and annual operating cost estimates

Data: US EPA Fuel Economy Guide · snapshot 2026-08-21
Supported range: 1,000–60,000 miles per year
Supported range: $1.50–$10.00 per gallon
55% city45% highway
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Adjacent Model Years

Immediate preceding and succeeding model year records

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