2019 Chevrolet Tahoe problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (34) · Engine (14) · Steering (8)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
33 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
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 bulletins (965)
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 965 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-22 · Service Brakes“driving our tahoe today and every light pertaining to the brakes as well as a few other came on.. you can feel the vehicle pulling to one side and hear the transfer case howling.. we have replace the transmission a little over a year ago with a certified gm mechanic..recall - n192261050 and n262557620 do not fall under our vin# but this is exactly …”
2026-10-21 · Engine“at approximately 80,700 miles, i started my 2019 chevrolet tahoe (6.2l v8) to take my family on errands. my wife heard a squeaking noise from the engine as she walked to the vehicle, and i got out and heard the same noise. no warning lights or messages appeared on the dashboard, before or after. i took the vehicle to an independent repair shop, ex…”
2026-10-13 · Engine“there was no accident, but while i was on a busy highway, my vehicle started failing me. i wasn’t able to go past 50mph. after taking it to the dealership they said it’s a torque converter and transmission failure. …”
2026-09-26 · Engine“6.2l engine failure: vehicle was purchased last november at 113000 miles and at approximately 127000 miles we heard a noise coming from our engine one morning. took it to the dealer we purchased the truck from because we bought an extended warranty and they got back to us and said there were metal flakes in our oil. they dove deeper and said it was…”
2026-08-31 · Engine · 80,118 mi“the contact owns a 2019 chevrolet tahoe. the contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a misfire coming from the engine and the vehicle lost motive power and was violently shaking. the check engine warning light illuminated. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a collapsed lifter in cylinder #7.…”
2026-08-28 · Steering“when driving, the vehicle will randomly pull to one side cause the vehicle to severely swerve and almost cause a collision. …”
2026-08-13 · Power Train“my transmission completely went out at 130,000 miles. we had to buy a whole new transmission. it has had regular maintenance on it. rpm would skyrocket the car wouldn’t move. then it would finally go but not very fat or will. it also was making a terrible grinding noise …”
2026-07-30 · Engine“engine lifter failure and bent push rod…”
2026-06-08 · Power Train“i recieved this message after bringing my 2019 chevy tahoe to the dealership today for regular maintenanceand to check out a slight noise coming from under my hood: rotational noise in your engine compartment had to remove the belts to be able to isolate where the sound was coming from. the noise is coming from the camshaft inside your engine so w…”
2026-05-23 · Power Train“while driving, the engine started to shutter and run rough. pulled over to check and see if everything was ok. when restarting engine it developed a ticking noise which got worse and worse. we then made an appointment at a transmission specialist to get it serviced. while driving there the engine started experiencing engine failure with loss of pow…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.