2015 Chevrolet Tahoe Steering Problems
68 owner-reported steering complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Steering Recalls (3)
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Sierra 1500 and Yukon, and Cadillac Escalade vehicles. Electric power steering (EPS) assist may be lost momentarily, followed by a sudden return of EPS assist.
Fix: 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.
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra, and Yukon XL vehicles, equipped with electric power steering (EPS). Due to a problem with the EPS module, the affected vehicles may experience a sudden loss of power steering assist during vehicle operation.
Fix: 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.
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Silverado vehicles manufactured May 23, 2013, through March 25, 2014, 2014 GMC Sierra vehicles manufactured May 25, 2013, through March 31, 2014, and 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles manufactured January 29, 2014, through March 27, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the tie rod threaded attachment may not be properly tightened to the steering gear rack.
Fix: 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.
Owner Complaints (68)
The 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe seems to be known for thermostat failure. My thermostat gauge while driving would drop from 210 to 160 and stay pinned on 160 and the fans would turn on. I was told by an auto body shop that it seemed to be electric issues.
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Six days ago my 2015 Chevy Tahoe had a sudden loss of power steering assist while driving down the road after having to come to a sudden stop. The sudden loss and stop required me to jar to the R side of the road. Later in the evening while driving home from work, suddenly my power steering began to work again - causing the steering wheel to have a lot of "play" in the turning of the wheel.
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2015 Chevrolet Tahoe: The battery indicator goes below the midpoint, then there are different alerts on the dashboard, I.e. stabilitrak, brake assist, battery/power saver, park assist, etc. The a/c all of sudden blows hard with a display blink off, the steering wheel also gets hard to steer and then the vehicle cuts off on its own.
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I was on my way home from work, driving 70-75mph and out of nowhere, my power steering stopped working. I pulled over the best I could and called my boyfriend to come and get me. I cannot drive the vehicle because the steering wheel has to be forced and it is very difficult to move.
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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.
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While driving suspension system allows car to bounce badly, as if all shocks are not working, ltz model has mag ride active suspension. This problem is found to be common on 2015 tahoe and suburbans. Many forums on web have reports of this system failure at low milage.
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Multiple issues effecting this vehicle, and the issues occur when stabilitrac issue and ABS issue pops up on screen. A/c also stops blowing cold air, and speedometer reads zero while moving. The stabilitrac and ABS issues first occurred multiple times starting in the early warranty period.the main concern is the power assist malfunctioning causing total loss of steering control.
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Power steering failed instantaneously while driving in traffic while making a left turn at 15mph on a city intersection. Luckily an accident was avoided. Took the car to the dealership for a diagnosis.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet tahoe. While driving 15 MPH, the steering wheel locked and the contact crashed into the front of a bmw. Additionally, while driving 35 MPH, the steering wheel failed to turn.
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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.
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January 2016 I purchased a 2015 certified chevytahoe (VIN [xxx]) from kuni chevrolet cadillac located 2449 fulton ave,sacramento, ca 95825.
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Your power steering isn't working properly. Chevrolet's records show a recall was performed on your vehicle in 2019 before you bought it in 2021, but you're uncertain what was actually fixed. You believe this recalled issue shouldn't require you to pay for repairs since it was supposed to be addressed before you owned the car. The fix will likely involve Chevrolet investigating what recall work was done and either completing the repair at no cost or determining if a different issue is causing your steering problem.
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Steering wheel locked driving hazard lights on dashboard on power steering light on stranded on road with my kids took it to riverside chevrolet almost 2 months in dealership 2 technician could not give me a diagnostic on the truck they could not repair the vehicle vehicle not drivable
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While driving home from corner store, power steering locked up with very little play left or right. My vehicle is undrivable and parked at this time until I figure out what to do. I understand that gm issued a recall for such safety issues in 2018.
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On several occasions at various speeds, both driving straight and turning, my 2015 Chevy Tahoe has turned off. During higher speeds the SUV will turn back on, instantly, by itself but during lower speeds and turning the car has to be manual turned back on by switching into neutral, pressing the break, and pushing the start button.
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Loud popping noise from center of steering wheel. Repaired twice already. Problem keeps coming back.
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Total strut failure at 58k miles; making car hard to maneuver. Dealership wants $1900 to fix the mag ride suspension, no powertrain coverage at all for this issue. Also, a bearing in the steering column has failed and there is no warranty coverage from that either.
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While driving on the highway at high speeds, 70-80 MPH, steering became extremely difficult for brief periods. Often times it was immediately following actuation of the automatic window switch. It was accompanied with a lot of the loss of electrical power, a flickering control panel, ABS light, stab trak, brake assist, and park assist warnings.
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On may 31, 2018 I purchased a 2015 chevy tahoe ltz with 30,000miles that had been traded in at a local ford dealership. Within days of purchasing it, the car began having issues with a stabilitrak warning followed by other erratic computer warnings. In following weeks the car also began having complete power failure at low speeds while turning and continues to have these problems to date.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that the front passenger wheel detached from the tie rod and fractured without warning. The vehicle was serviced at depaula chevrolet (785 central ave, albany, ny 12206, (518) 278-6036) for an alignment prior to the failure.
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My vehicle is having a problem much like that from recall number 14743 product safety - loss of electric power steering (eps). On several occasions the vehicle has lost power steering and the dealership is telling me that my SUV is not covered under this warranty.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2014 chevrolet tahoe. While driving in local or highway traffic, the steering wheel lost power when turned. The steering wheel returned to normal and was able to complete the turn.
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I really don't know what happened I was coming from okmulgee Oklahoma I went to turn my signal on to get in left lane and my truck just put itself in accessory mode and I couldn't steer causing my truck to keep straight instead of switching lanes causing me to run into a construction merge sign that damaged my truck my insurance wouldn't cover the damages cause they said it sounds like a malfunction with my truck that I need to contact dealer
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The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while the vehicle was stopped; while attempting to accelerate, the steering seized. The Power Steering Assist warning light was illuminated.
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The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that while driving at a slow speed and while making a left turn into traffic, the power steering assist malfunctioned and the steering wheel became difficult to turn, causing the vehicle to erroneously drive into a busy intersection. The cause of the failure was not yet determined.
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Car died with no dash warning. Had battery and alternator checked, battery checked out perfectly fine but alternator needed replacing. Replaced brand new alternator.
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Complete loss of electronic power steering. My children safety along with my own was put at risk. This problem was supposedly repaired by Courtesy Chevrolet of Ruston,LA July 2021.
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Power steering assist, ABS and skid control failed all at once during travel. Also emergency brake light lit up along with these other warnings. Hard to steer.
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Vehicle has shut down twice while turning. When action happens the stability controls are turned off, parking assistance is turned off. All lights on dash flash.
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The contact owns a 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe. The contact stated that upon his wife starting the vehicle, the "Service Power Steering" warning light illuminated. The contact's wife informed him that excessive force was needed to steer the vehicle.
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When I hit a bump the steering locks up for a quick second and all the warning lights flash quickly. The doors lock as well. It is usually when I hit a bump on the passenger side area.
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Clicking /popping noise when turning left and or right at low speeds
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I have a 2015 chevy tahoe.it has put my family in harms way a dozen times in the last 3 months.the vehicle shows a "stabilitrak" warning..then the steering wheel locks,the engine and all electrical shuts down,and you loose complete control over the vehicle at highway speeds.it has almost killed us.gm and our local chevy dealership are doing nothing about it.the chevy mechanics keep telling us there is nothing wrong with it.we are honeslty afraid the vehicle is going to kill us or someone else.
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When turning the wheels or backing up there is a popping noise that sounds like it is coming from the front left and right wheels and you can hear it and feel it in the steering wheel
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Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet tahoe. While driving 25 MPH, the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the precaution hydraulic system warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact was able to park the vehicle in a parking lot.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet tahoe. The contact stated that there was an abnormal clicking noise when the steering wheel was turned in either direction. There was no warning indicator illuminated.
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Vehicle randomly loses steering control and flashes warning lights. At times, xm radio will not play. At one time, vehicle shut off and would not resart for approximately 10 seconds.
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While driving vehicle at slow speeds around turns we experience a loss os power steering and total vehicle power. This is a current recall which the local dealer is has checked and says there is no problem
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Steering issue - popping noise in steering column when turning. Dealer fixed, within 2 months, the popping is back and getting worse.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet tahoe. When the vehicle was started, the steering wheel seized and the power steering "drive with caution" warning indicator illuminated. The contact stated that the failure occurred multiple times.
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My wife and myself purchased a new chevrolet tahoe ltz in 2015. The first month the a/c had to be replaced, rac and pinion steering and rear shocks. The warranty covered the cost.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet tahoe. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the steering wheel was turned in one direction; however, the vehicle proceeded in the opposite direction. In addition, various warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel.
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I have had this vehicle since june 2015 and had the tahoe with autonation chevy on several occassions. At one point it was there for almost 3 months. The front of the vehicle shakes at 77 MPH on the highway.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet tahoe. After restarting the vehicle, the service power steering message displayed and the power steering was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to hudiburg chevrolet (located in midwest city, oklahoma) where it was diagnosed that the power steering motor was faulty and needed to be replaced.
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The vehicle was in motion when the steering wheel locked and could not turn or move properly... Was taken to the nearest dealership where they diagnosed it and said it was the power steering that went out. We were on a highway going 75 MPH and almost flipped.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet tahoe. While reversing the vehicle, the steering seized without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the tie rod needed to be replaced.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet tahoe. While driving 20 MPH making a left turn, the front driver side tire seized and the stability track warning sensor illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the tie rod fractured and needed to be replaced.
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I am having an issue with my steering wheel. It started off as a fair click when turning left. With time it for progressively worse.
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The steering makes a grinding noise when turning to the left and right. The dealership could not get it reproduced, but finally received a bulletin advising to replace the steering bearings. This was done yesterday and it still does it today.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2015 chevrolet tahoe. While driving approximately 47 MPH, the steering wheel vibrated without warning. The contact mentioned that the failure only occurred when driving less than 55 MPH.
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It started with a clicking sound when turning the steering wheel. I brought it to dealership and they changed entire steering column. A week later it made a clicking sound again on a hard turn.
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4th and most dangerous of 4 incidents in 3 weeks of ownership of 2015 chevy tahoe lt. Without driver instruction or interference the 2015 tahoe shifted itself into 4WD despite dial on 2wd. Steering difficult, car jerked, engine revved differently and trouble in reverse.
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I recently purchased this vehicle about five months ago. I took it to Riverside Chevrolet to get a diagnostic on it because my steering wheel is locked all the lights on the dashboard are on in the vehicle is not drivable almost a month and a half of Riverside Chevrolet and they could not get a diagnostic on it. Apparently the technicians there were not able to figure out what’s wrong with it.
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My truck Keeps Shutting off and steering locks up
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All driver assist functions failing
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So I got a 2015 Chevy Tahoe that had recalls done but the problems are still there. The power steering works like every 10th time starting the SUV.
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The steering locks up while turning. Also grinds most of the time. The steering shaft retainer in the column fails and allows the shaft bolt to rub on the lower end of the column.
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I bought the tahoe from a buy here pay here Its a salvage car from the action The guy who sold it to me said he would fix and never did I took it in to a shop because I almost recked and the transmission I think messed up because of the brakes and steering There is also another car he sold that my friend bought for me to fix because the guy sold it with out airbags
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During a low speed left turn across oncoming lanes of traffic, my 2015 tahoe had a complete loss of all power and stopped right in the middle of oncoming traffic. Luckily oncoming traffic was at a distance that they were able to notice my tahoe had died blocking their lanes, and they corrected their path to go around.
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In 2018 I bought this 2015 chevrolet tahoe.and like one month after I start having problems. The power steering stop working while I was driving causing the steering wheel be hard to turn.I took the tahoe to the place where I bought it.they didn't take responsability the thing is I end paying near of $3.000 to fixit I have receipt.my question is the tahoe has a recall for power steering.
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When turning on the brights on my 2015 chevytahoe the dash screen will flash on and off, as well as shut off the cruise control when on. In addition, the stabilitrak will flash an error message. In addition to all of this the headlights flash while driving.
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Power steering went out while driving and gm won't replace under other power steering recalls had to pay 3k to fix, also steering assist out as well and won't fix unless paid for.
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On several occasions my care has given me a warning of stability rack issues and it will then just shut down. This has happened in the middle of turning into parking lots as well as backing into parking spots. I then have to roll down and up my driver side and passenger side windows before I can restart my vehicle.
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At slow speeds the vehicle has shut off twice now, once in the middle of los angeles traffic almost causing us to wreck! We have taken it in for that and a popping in the stearing wheel and they told us nothing was wrong. It is a major safety hazard and would like to see something done about it!
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I am writing to notify you of the problem I am experiencing with my 2015 chevrolet tahoe (VIN [xxx]). The problem is that the power tilt and telescoping steering column pops and clicks at low speeds when turning. General motors and chevrolet are aware of this defect.
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Power steering loss occurs with the error message on the dic "steering assist is reduced drive with care", and additional error message "service (stabilitrak)".
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1: while driving the car, the second interior row lights flash every 2 minutes, it 's really annoying for the night driving. When I was trying to do a parallel parking, my steering wheel was locked up, this happened couple of times, and sometime, the sign of "stabilitrak off" showed on the front screen. I was also hit by the car behind me.
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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.
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