Worst 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Transmission / Drivetrain
Brakes
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 48 | — | — | 86,196 mi | |
| Brakes | 41 | 1 | — | 48,268 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 22 | — | — | 49,379 mi | |
| Electrical Faults | 18 | — | — | 36,460 mi | |
| Airbags | 10 | 2 | — | 56,049 mi | |
| Fuel System | 7 | — | — | 29,750 mi | |
| Body Structure | 6 | — | — | 15,975 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 5 | — | — | 70,309 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 5 | — | — | 1 mi | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Wipers & Visibility | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Forward Collision Avoidance: Warnings | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Carry Handle, Shell, Base | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Instrument Panel:Speedometer/Odometer | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Diesel:Fuel Injection System:Injectors | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Fan/Motor | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Wheels:Rim | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe
3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~7,749,848 vehicles.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, and GMC Yukon, and 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles equipped with a 5.3-liter engine, a 3.08-ratio rear axle and four-wheel drive. If a wheel-speed sensor fails, while the vehicle is traveling between 41 and 60 mph in four-wheel or automatic mode, the Electronic-Brake Control Module (EBCM) software may activate the driveline-protection system.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Cadillac Escalade, 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, 2015-2018 Chevrolet Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Yukon vehicles. The amount of vacuum created by the vacuum pump may decrease over time.
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
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2017 Chevrolet Tahoe — FAQ
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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