2017 Chevrolet Tahoe problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (45) · Service Brakes (34) · Engine (10)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
76 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (4)
Power Train:transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) 2026-05-07 · campaign 26V289000 · 66 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2026 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, and Tahoe, and GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles with four-wheel (4WD) or all-wheel drive (AWD), and certain 2015-2020 Suburban, Escalade, Escalade ESV, Yukon, Yukon XL, and Tahoe vehicles. A component missing from the drivetrain transfer case may cause the front and/or rear wheels to lock up without warning to the driver.
Risk: Front or rear wheel lockup increases the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the remedy is completed. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transfer case assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020 or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-333-4223. GM's number for this recall is N262557620. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on
Service Brakes 2019-10-24 · campaign 19V761000 · 652,967 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum 2019-09-06 · campaign 19V645000 · 3,456,719 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Seat Belts:pretensioner 2016-09-08 · campaign 16V651000 · 3,640,162 vehicles
Defect: 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
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (1,543)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-26 · PIT5698F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi provides diagnostics tips on how the lin bus works and how to diagnosis it.
Unknown Or Other 2026-09-04 · PIP4902W · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information advises a dealer on how to email gds2 session logs into technical assistance.
Unknown Or Other 2026-07-21 · PIT5099J · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pi to help diagnose a/c concern
Unknown Or Other 2026-07-21 · PIT5509N · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues.
Unknown Or Other 2026-05-14 · PIT5509M · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi provides diagnostic tips for diagnosing electric trailer brakes issues.
Unknown Or Other 2026-05-04 · PIT6247B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this preliminary information communicates direction to find information at www.gmupfitter.com for police and special service vehicles.
Showing the 6 most recent of 1,543 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-26 · Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:injectors · 130,000 mi“the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact stated that the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal after cold starting the vehicle. after a diagnostic test by an independent mechanic, dtc: p0300, p0420, and p0500 were retrieved…”
2026-10-07 · Fuel/Propulsion System“my check engine light and traction control light came on at approximately 157,000 miles. i was not safe. i was in the middle of the freeway. my tahoe slowed and sputtered! i had to be towed. i got an inspection at folsom buick gmc in folsom, ca at the recommendation of gmc general motors corporation. fuel injector #6 failed and required replacement…”
2026-07-31 · Power Train“my chevy tahoe vibrates when i drive and the dealership can not find the reason why it does that. …”
2026-07-25 · Engine“the active fuel management system caused the engine to fail…”
2026-07-21 · Unknown Or Other“they radio screen and radio navigation system. it will run batteries down replaced 2 batteries this year. radio goes haywire changes channels, makes dinging sound, navigation goes off. screen moves jumps changes volume. hard to drive very distracting and navigation stops working. none of this will stop until the vehicle is turned off and generally …”
2026-07-13 · Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:injectors · 34,141 mi“the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that while driving on several occasions at various speeds, the check engine warning light illuminated, and the engine started running rough. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed with three inoperable fuel injectors. the contact was informed that the fuel injectors neede…”
2026-07-13 · Power Train · 181,000 mi“the contact owns a 2017 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph uphill in the mountains, the transmission started slipping, followed by a loud banging sound. the contact stated that later, while fishing, there was an abnormal metallic sound like bbs hitting a tin can coming from the vehicle. the contact stated th…”
2026-06-13 · Power Train“my 2017 chevrolet tahoe equipped with a 6l80 transmission began experiencing transmission-related drivability issues at approximately 130,000 miles. the vehicle jerked on takeoff, had delayed/slow shifting, produced a whining noise, and later had intermittent shuddering/surging while driving. during service, metallic debris/shavings were found in t…”
2026-05-13 · Power Train“my 2017 chevrolet tahoe lt 4wd with a 5.3l engine experienced sudden drivability issues related to confirmed afm lifter failure, including severe engine misfires (p0300), rough idle, shaking at stoplights, and significant loss of power while driving uphill and under load. the vehicle has approximately 140,000 miles and has been consistently mainta…”
2026-04-24 · Structure:body“the factory-applied clearcoat on my 2017 chevrolet tahoe is failing and delaminating. the clearcoat is peeling away from the base coat in sheets, exposing the underlying paint to the elements. this deterioration occurred without any external damage, collision repair, or environmental abuse. the vehicle has 76,000 miles and has been regularly washed…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.