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2017 Chevrolet Tahoe Other Problems

16 owner-reported other complaints from NHTSA data

16
Complaints
1
Fires
Jan 2023Dec 2022
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (16)

criticalUNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: Feb 2026

Exhaust fumes and carbon monoxide are leaking into your cabin, causing headaches. You've already replaced both exhaust manifold gaskets, both exhaust manifolds, and the donut seals connecting to the Y-pipe, but the problem persists. The issue likely involves a remaining leak somewhere in the exhaust system between the engine and the cabin, which will need to be located and sealed.

NHTSA #: 11720045
highUNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Filed: May 2025

Your 2017 Tahoe has experienced multiple engine and cooling system issues since purchase. Most recently, you're back at the dealership with engine ticking sounds, a misfire in cylinder 4, emissions problems, and transmission issues detected through your vehicle's diagnostic system. These repairs have included engine replacement, AC condenser replacement, thermostat replacement, and cooling line repairs over the past few years. Addressing these issues will likely require diagnostic testing and may involve spark plug replacement, fuel injector service, or transmission fluid work.

NHTSA #: 11660688
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jul 2025

Your air conditioning system has stopped working. You mention that NHTSA issued a statement about this issue, but GM is not covering the repair under warranty for your vehicle. Getting your AC working again will likely require a diagnostic inspection of the cooling system and replacement of any faulty components.

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NHTSA #: 11672604
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Nov 2023

Just over 115,xxx miles and the transmission is shuddering, difficulty with taking off, RPMs are not steady, delayed acceleration due to sputtering. When at signal light it acts as if it is not going to take off, which could cause other vehicles to rear end my vehicle. While on highway going speed limit these same symptoms occur which could cause multiple vehicle crashes. No service engine lights have come on, when attached to portable code reader, no codes were coming up. Vehicle has been serviced numerous time without concern, fluids were changed at recommended mileage. Problem has been confirmed by independent service center that the torque converter clutch is malfunctioning. Transmission is automatic, 6 spd, HMD, 6L-80

NHTSA #: 11555574
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jan 2023

Left stranded when vehicle stopped running at a stop light due to bad transmission.

NHTSA #: 11500409
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Dec 2022

Tahoe brake system failing, takes longer to stop. Brake pedal begins to feel solid on activation with little effect to slow or stop. Due to failure to stop, Almost in a few collisions and rolled down a hillside road. Tahoe is now parked. I read the 2014-2018 tahoes have a (brake) vacuum pump issue for recall. 19V645000 Recall number Called local dealership. Is not on recall list. Not submitted to dealership yet. No appointments until January 2023. I’m sure they can reproduce issue Tahoe not inspected by others No warning lights or other in vehicle advisals

NHTSA #: 11496254
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: May 2021

RADIO MY LINK SWITCHES AND CAUSES YOUR DISTRACTION WHILE DRIVING. THE SCREEN SWITCHED NAVIGATION, RADIO, PHONE LINKS AND CAUSES MAJOR DISTRACTION WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS VERY UNSAFE AND HAS CAUSED ME TO BE STARTLED AND DISTRACTED. IT HAPPENS WHILE MOVING AND STATIONARY. IT HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY SOME DAYS THEN CONSTANT OTHER DAYS AND REQUIRES YOU TO POWER-DOWN THE MY LINK TO NOT BE DISTRACTED. THIS IS VERY UNSAFE.

NHTSA #: 11416357
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Mar 2021

A/C STOPPED WORKING. FOUND ON THE INTERNET THAT THOUSANDS OF CHEVY CARS HAS THIS CONDENSER PROBLEM.

NHTSA #: 11404679
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jul 2020

VEHICLE WILL EXCELERATE FAST OR SHIFT FAST AND ABNORMALLY AFTER STOPPING. ALSO DOWNSHIFTS IN A JERKING MOTION WHEN COMING TO A STOP. IDLES AS IF VEHICLE IS RUINING OUT OF FUEL EVEN WHEN CONTAINING SUFFIENANT FUEL LEVELS AND MAY STALL.

NHTSA #: 11340585
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jul 2020

THE PAINT ON THE HOOD AND ROOF OF THE VEHICLE APPEARS TO BE OXIDIZING. IT IS ROUGH TO THE TOUCH, PATCHY, AND CONTINUES TO GET WORSE. THE CLEAR COAT HAS COMPLETELY WORN DOWN. WE NOTICED IT DETERIORATING WHEN WE GOT IT BACK FROM THE DEALERSHIP FOR A RECALL DUE TO A FAULTY BRAKE SYSTEM. THE PAINT IS CLEARLY DEFECTIVE AS I AM FINDING IN MY RESEARCH OTHERS ARE EXPERIENCING AS WELL. PROFESSIONALS WHO SPECIALIZE IN BODY WORK HAVE ACKNOWLEDGED THAT THERE IS CLEARLY A PROBLEM WITH THE PAINT ON THESE VEHICLES. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH GM VEHICLES OF THIS YEAR AND COLOR.

NHTSA #: 11338012
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Nov 2019

GM RECALL

NHTSA #: 11281604
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Sep 2019

I ENTERED WRONG VIN. CORRECT VIN IS [XXX]. 2015 CHEVROLET TAHOE. DRIVER ASSIST SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONING DUE TO A DRIVERS SEAT CUSHION HAPTIC MOTOR ADDRESSED ON SERVICE BULLETIN PIT5445A. MALFUNCTION UPON BACKING. WEB SEARCH SHOWS THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM THAT GM SHOULD FIX UNDER WARRANTY BUT REFUSES. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR

NHTSA #: 11253332
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jul 2019

TAKATA RECALL. ON JUNE 20TH 2019 I CAME OUT TO GET IN MY VEHICLE TO LEAVE WORK. AS I WAS DRIVING, I NOTICED THE AC WAS NOT GETTING COLD AND ANTIFREEZE WAS CHECKED AND FINE. TOOK IT IN TO A CHEVY DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THE CONDENSER WAS OUT ON MY VEHICLE. I WAS JUST OVER 37,000 MILES WHEN THIS OCCURRED, DROVE OFF THE LOT BRAND NEW SEPTEMBER 2017, AND WAS TOLD SINCE IT WAS OVER MY 36,000 BUMPER TO BUMPER WARRANTY NOTHING COULD BE DONE. DID OTHER RESEARCH AND CONDENSERS HAD PREVIOUSLY BEEN RECALLED ON 2015-2017 CHEVY TAHOES, BUT WAS TOLD "MINE WAS NOT ONE OF THEM". I WAS ALSO TOLD BY OTHER MECHANICS THAT A CONDENSER SHOULD NOT HAVE GONE OUT SO SOON ON A NEW VEHICLE.

NHTSA #: 11230789
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: May 2019

MY TAHOE IS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH ACCELERATION. SOMETIMES THE VEHICLE WILL IDLE OVER THE RPM AND WON'T SWITCH GEARS OR SPEED UNLESS I LET GO OF THE GAS TO BRING THE RPM DOWN AND THEN ACCELERATE AGAIN. THERE ARE ALSO TIMES WHEN THE CAR JERKS WHEN ACCELERATING AND MAKES A LOUD NOISE AS IF SOMETHING JUST POPPED OR BROKE AND SOMETIMES IT FEELS LIKE IT'S ABOUT TO STALL WHEN ACCELERATING. CAR IS ALSO VIBRATING/SHAKING WHEN AT A COMPLETE STOP. LASTLY, HEAT COMES OUT OF THE VENTS OF THE VEHICLE EVEN WHEN THE SYSTEM IS OFF. THE CIRCULATION IS ALWAYS ON AND THE HIGHER THE SPEED (MAINLY HIGHWAY) THE MORE THE HEAT COMES OUT.

NHTSA #: 11204938
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Feb 2019

WINDOW ACTUATOR ALREADY REPLACED IN DRIVER SIDE DOOR AND NOW THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR LOCKS DON'T WORK

NHTSA #: 11182274
mediumUNKNOWN OR OTHER
FireFiled: Jan 2019

MY SON AND I WERE TRAVELING ON HAMPTON RD IN DALLAS TOWARDS CAMPWISDON RD IN DALLAS TEXAS. AFTER MAKING A RIGHT ONTO CAMPWISDOM ANOTHER DRIVER WAVED ME DOWN . I LET MY WINDOW DOWN WHILE IN MOTION AND SHE INFORMED ME THAT MY TRUCK WAS ON FIRE. THERE WERE NO WARNINGS ON MY DASHBOARD, NOR DID SEE SMOKE OR FLAMES.

NHTSA #: 11173213

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